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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1931
Page
4
Reported dangerous roadway conditions due to ice and flooding disrupt traffic and water supplies. A well is being drilled near Hope MP to address water shortages, with J Morris Smutt leading operations and completion expected soon.
The column lists 27¢ dozen eggs, bulk prunes, and other groceries and deliveries. It also reports a U S post office order against Ay E Duley of Jamestown for alleged fraudulent medical devices, with mail restrictions but in-name mail allowed, plus local community notices and brief court items.
United Press reports at the Associated Contractors of America twelfth annual conference in San Francisco more than 2000 contractors from 48 states attended. Last year they did 2 billion dollars in business with half a million more in progress. Antony Horst predicted a end to depression and A J Greenfelder forecast strong construction growth in coming years. Other supporters include George Walbridge Edward Harding Col W A Starret and Dr Elwood Mead. The convention runs five days.
In Philadelphia the Mayflower, once a flagship yacht, sank to the Delaware River bed after a Saturday night blaze. Firefighters flooded the hold and only a charred deck remained. fate of salvage or disposal remains uncertain. Also reports: William Walters 21 arrested for bad checks. burglars steal a 50 pound safe from Modern Auto Parts. Carrie Bells Clawson files voluntary bankruptcy. Miss Frances Baxter, a surgical patient, has been discharged home.
Reports from Stockholm state Prince Gustav Lennart 21 and Karin Nisavantit 20 plan marriage likely requiring renunciation of succession. King Gustav reportedly has not approved. Karin’s father heads an accounting firm. A separate item from Roocow China notes G W Brophy attempting an airline route from Shanghai to Manila, forced down by fog near Canton.
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