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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

Page

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Frank Lillie Secures State Appointment In Harrisburg

FRANK LILLIE Wins State Appointment Weanke dy Lillie a noted photographer in Republican circles won a Harrisburg appointment as fidvsage clerk in the General Assembly. He succeeds George Offenbachr of Worth East and was named on the recommendation of Assemblyman John Hy King of this city. Other assembly appointments for the current session were presented by the state committee and adopted without debate, creating over 100 staff posts including desk clerk Michael Sunder and assistant reading clerk FE Martin.

Lillie Harrisburg Saployes MiételKe Patromage Une Michael Sunder Pliteburgh Martin Smithville Journal William Blatz Stowell Allegheny County Ari ‘Thoms T Houlihan New Kensington Henry Douglass Uniontown James Darnley Meyersdale Jedwin S. Wicks Yreeannimuerl

Butler Faces Quiz For Attack On Mussolini

Major General Smedley D Butler is summoned by the Navy to explain controversial remarks attributed to him about Mussolini. He is not at Quantico and may be traveling to Washington to provide his account. The Italian ambassador protested to the State Department, citing the Philadelphia speech.

United Press Washington Smedley D. Butler Navy Department Iiming Spéach Philadelphia Ilstian Mussolini Italy Butler Quantico Marine Barracks de Martins State Department Europe Navy Marine Corps Buller Puller Quartico

Gandhi Release Welcomed by Vast Indian Crowd

Bombay January 27 Indian nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi was released from prison and greeted by vast reverence on arrival by train. He wore his traditional cloth, accepted garlands, and engaged with admirers while signaling crowds to let him pass. Gandhi spun during the journey and urged release of 50,000 political prisoners.

Unites Press Bombay M. K. Gandhi Wes. Yecrlvil Gandhi Pampales

Davis elected by Legislature amid fund probe

Harrisburg January 27 The unanimous Senate adopted a resolution closing the Davis election amid the Nye campaign fund investigation. The House had previously passed the measure. Davis is described as legally, honestly elected by the General Assembly controlling the state legislature.

United Fess Harrisburg Amiaylunnu Legislatire Thal Uy Setar James J. Davis Sinaie Nye State Senate Thirner General Assembly Kenivd Davis House

Noted Swedish flier injured in plane crash

Stockholm Jas 27 The famous Swedish flier Captain Eher Lamlbors was seriously injured today when his airplane crashed at Malm Slaett airdrome Lunribors who visited the United States last year was outstanding in the yestic of the dirigibled Italia party in the Arctic after the polar ship had crashed Lundborg's airplane stalled taking off from one airdrome. The craft fell and was demolished Lundborg suffered a brain concussion several broken ribs and brows in both arms His condition was very Serious.

United Press Stockholm Eher Lamlbors Malm- Slaett F Lunribors United States Arctic Limndborg Lundborg

Missing U. S. flyer reported safe after disappearance

Shanghai dispatches say G. W Brophy, a visitor, is safe at Hunghsai after a snowbound flight from Foochoy toward Canton. He was overdue in Manila and disappeared during a long reconnaissance from Shanghai on a planned trip to Manila.

United Press Shanghal G. W Brophy Hunghsai Tiwar Foochoy Canton Brophy Shanghai Manila Ike

Evening Radio Ents on Networks

Listings show five top radio entertainments across NBC CBS and local networks. Programs include Black and Gold Room Orchestra on WJZ at 6 30 p m Savannel Linars Orchestra on WEAF at 5 00 p m and Philco Symphony Concert on WABC at 9 30 p m with additional programs on WABC CBS and Paramauht Publix.

WEA MBG Black and Gold Room Orchestra WJZ NBC Savannel Linars WEAF Xeltstone Plantaton WABC CBS Philco Symphony Paramauht Publix

Teal Company to Operate Local Steel Plant Expansion Planned

Organization of Teal company to take over the McInnes steel operations aims at expanding the Bat Mine Street industry. A stockholders meeting Saturday January 31 will elect officers and outline plans for expansion from Cleveland to New York. Colin MeInes of Pittsburgh will head sales, with staff to be organized in major cities. production will continue high grade hammered steel while expanded operations loom for the coming year.

Teal Company Otedine Steel Company Bat Miun Street Strleiniurs Florel Corry Vineal Company Jo¢al Harry B. Smith McInnes Colin ‘Meinnes Pittsburgh Melines Carnegie Cleveland Cincinnati New York Meline Satuday

Captain Appleby Seeks Donations For Salvation Army Aid

Captain Appleby of the Salvation Army asks Journal readers to donate vegetables and food for a special relief effort at the Army headquarters on Washington Street. For the past week he has provided free meals to needy families and schoolchildren, serving over fifty meals in one day. He checks each case to ensure aid goes to the deserving and daily support will remain needed. cash donations are also welcome.

Appleby Salvation Army Journal Army Vita ‘del Om Washington Street Act Wal

Building Loan Reports Another Fine Year

The Cory Building and Loan Association held its annual stockholders meeting in the Larlow Building. Directors were reelected and the 5 percent dividend declared. Financials show growth despite a tough year with net earnings of 7,962.87 and undivided profits totaling 11,457.51 as of January 1, 1980. Assets include mortgages with total reported at 118.

Cory Building and Loan Association Larlow Soult Center Kipunaym Mortgages

Star Witness Marries Defendant in Texai Trial

In Houston on January 27 the star witness married the defendant, blocking testimony and leading prosecutors to consider dropping 11s charges of injury against J C Vaughn. The trial, initially set to proceed, was postponed to February 20 after the key witness refused to testify and announced her remarriage to Virgin.

United Press Houston Tex

Rotary Club Sees Capt Upton Speak On Youth Work

Capt T Dinsmore Upton addressed the Rotary Club in Ton ton at the Hotel Corry praising wholesome activities as crime insurance for youth. He will also speak at the Teachers Institute and Women's Club event on Mott Street tonight at 8 describing Metal and the Mould. Guests included Herbert Bowlar and Frank C Chapin of Union City.

T. Dinsmore Upton Teachers’ Institute Program Athoman Rotary Club Hotel Corry Teachers Institute Womay Mott Street Upton Rotarians Herbert Bowlar Andoysy Muss Frank C. Chapin Union City Bivins Harriet Clough Teachers’ Institute Woman's Club

Mitchell Balks At Minnesota Appointment

Washington June 27 Amid party discord fears Mitchell opposes Ernest Michael Minnesota attorney for federal judgeship. He cites professional standards and invites others to present alternatives while signaling potential Senate confirmation battles and Republican party tensions ahead of the 1932 convention.

United Press Washington Mitchell Oday Minn Ernest Michaél Manneapolis Attornney Michael Schall State House White House House Mpan Senate Minnesota Minnepolis

Fire destroys R. J. Omaler Wrecking Co. plant in Pittsburgh

A four story brick structure on the Northside housing the R. J. Omaler Wrecking Company plant burned last night. Fire Chief Richard Smith estimated damages at $80,000 with no injuries reported. A night watchman was initially feared trapped but was later found safe.

Pittsburgh R. J. Omaler Wrecking Company Richard Smith Tunel Immhiet

Plan Campaign for Paying of Cutting Road Improvements

The Jamestown automobile club held its annual meeting with about seventy five members. They urged united action to improve the Gutting road as a shortcut to Wattsburg, hoping Pennsylvania will pave its end once New York confirms Curling stretch upgrades. The group plans to rally Erie County Motor Club and other local bodies, aiming to replace a dangerous bridge over French Creek near Findley Lake and reduce sharp curves. Carlisch of Glymer urged eliminating concrete culverts and obstructions blamed for many recent auto accidents, a plan likely to gain support from Jameson motorists.

Wattsburg Jamestown United Action Wie Clymer Pennsylvania New York State Daviesion Erie Chanity Motor Club French Creek Findley Lake Carlisch Glymer James Lown Club Chia

Indictments in Erie Cases Across Federal Court

Federal grand jury seated indictments in Pittsburgh dated January 27 1931 naming Richard F Dawley 16 counts alleging embezzlement of money orders while a clerk at the Girard Erie post office in 1930 Melo Reyner and Reginald Carr Erie county charged with smuggling 72 cases of Canadian beer and ale into the United States one half mile north of Six Mile Creek Alice Mae Hillard two counts alleging removal of letters from U S mail boxes in Jamison and Mifflin apartments Butler Pa Anna Laranoff Erie Pa three counts alleging forgery of drug prescriptions in Evie on November 19 1930.

United Press Pittsburgh Richard F. Dawley Girard Erie County Melo Reyner Reginald Carr United States Six Mile Creek Alice Mae Hillard U.S Jamison and Mifflin Butler Anna Laranoff Erie Evie

Du Pont Leaves Vast Estate to Family

General T Coleman Du Pont former U S senator left an estate of more than 10 million dollars to his widow Alice Du Pont and their children. The will filed for probate here lists Delaware Maryland New York and other properties among the real estate holdings.

United Press Wilmington Del T. Coleman du Pont United States Alice du Pont Delaware Maryland New Yorke

Plan Probe of Pinchot Fight on Utilities

Harrisburg dispatch reports a planned Senate inquiry into Governor Pinchot's charges against the Public Service Commission. A proposed joint committee would probe alleged rate manipulations by public utility firms. The measure drew 42 supporters and faces Senate action with House activity ongoing.

Thomas & Williams United Press Harrisburg le Louw Maesdings Farrisburg Thorugi Goverlut Fable Service Commission Senate Senate Judiciary Committee Ulih William H. Eament Dauphin County Illie Samuel W. Latus Phiadetepic Pinchot Barhds Salus State Senate Thai House Wks Finehat Gareis Pinchotts Philadelphia Krowe Moitei

Referendum on Prohibition Sought in Pennsylvania

United Press reports a statewide referendum proposal in Harrisburg sponsored by Senator George Woodward. Three questions would appear on November ballots: support for or against the Armstrong-Snyder enforcement act. retention or repeal of the 18th Amendment. and opinion on modifying the Volstead Act to allow light wine and beer sales if the 18th Amendment is not repealed. The bill would delay any extra session until after the election, seeking voter input before legislative action.

United Press Harrisburg Geores Woodward Independent Republicrs of Philadelphia Armstrong-Snyder Simon Huetin Thay Alato Vubert Abe Viper Hill Ward

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