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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1929

Page

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Cleveland Flier Sets Endurance Mark In Street Car Strike

United Press reports New Orleans riots as 5000 striking car men clash with police at canal barns. Seven street cars burned, dynamite hurled, police use tear bombs, several killed or wounded, two officers resign. Strikers press for eight hour day and wage increases. violence erupts amid efforts to prevent strikebreakers from operating cars.

United Press New Orleans Aymng Pathisera Gans Poland Public Service S¢Em Joseph Molimario Car Yuisher Silvain ‘Thibodesus Mobituirio Wag Thibodemi Cari Street Uisputs Ager

California fliers enter fifth day in air

California endurance aviators Loren Mendel Pete Reinhart and Hiers set a new record as they continued their long altitude flight at Culver City after a night overhead. They credited Byron Newcomb and Ray J. Mitchell who previously held the mark at 174 hours 5 minutes and 5 seconds in Cleveland. A small radio delivered the news to Culver City officials via their refueling plane.

California United Press Culver City Calif Jaly Loren Mendel Pete Reinhart Byron Newcomb Ray J. Mitchell Cleveland Mitchell Newcomb Newcamp Otto Leisy Heath Lelsy Eddie Stinson Newcombs Fort Worthights

Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed

WEAF and NBC present The Cavalcade at 8:00 EDT. WIZ New York airs at 8:45 mDT with The Goldman Band. WIR Detroit and NBC network carry 2:00 IDT Detroit Symphony Orchestra. WEAR and NBC network air 9:00 EDT Philkret Symphony Orchestra. NBC network (WIR KWK WREN) at 20:00 MDT features Melodrama Barbara Frinicle.

WEAF NBC WIZ New York Goldman Band Detroit Detroit Symphony Orchestra WEAR Philkret Symphony Orch WIR KWK Wren Barbara Frinicle

City playgrounds to open Monday for six weeks

Playgrounds of Corry will open Monday afternoon at 1 30 for a six week summer program. Under supervision by Miss Virginia Howes, the initiative includes daily sessions from 1 30 to 4 30 with receipts funded by the Board of Education at the request of the PTA Council.

Ueafty P.T. A. Counci Corry Virginis Howes Knvocation Ales Hoenes Colcord School Margaret Jane Kamps Dorothy Haskins Palrview School Virginia Edson Virgin Kamps Washington Florence Gumbleton Corella Price Junior Hist Doris Doolittle Dorothy Auer Harday Nellie Teompson Elizabeth Beookmull

Why Not Name One Of Cruisers Corry

Washington July 6 Virtually every American city and many towns seek to have their names borne on the high seas by a Navy cruiser under the 15 ship program. The secretary reports the new group of ships will be named after states and cities, with a five month period before the naming is completed.

Ey Union Press Washington Navy Adams

Plans for Corry hospital lawn social and street carnival

The Nurses' Alumnae Association and Ladies Auxiliary of Corry hospital are organizing a large evening event on the hospital lawn and City Park with a street carnival to follow. A parade will precede fund raising activities including bazaars, booths, and refreshments served at attractively arranged tables. The event aims to draw a wide city and surrounding district audience with strong merchant support.

Corry Hospital Ul Fendy

Corry Shriner ceremonial train heads to Bradford

A Zem Zem Temple special train carried about two hundred Shriners from Corry and nearby towns to Bradford for the summer ceremonial. The party included A M Howard P Paulson J W Olds and A G Buller. The train paused in Corry to pick up Zem Zem members and the brass band en route to Bradford.

Zem Zem Temple Bradford A.M. Howard P. Paulson J. W. Olds A. G. Buller Fire Ain Corry Shine Speetal Warren Winy Tom Zem Temple

Wife Confesses To Plot To Kill Husband

The wife of a country school teacher in Washington Pa admitted to a plot to murder her husband while he slept. Mrs Fee reportedly confessed to District Attorney Warren Burchinal of Washington County late yesterday, revealing she had attempted to kill her husband.

United Press Washington Houston Charles Fee

Tarentum Man Hangs Self in Police Cell

Frank Krivac, 50, of Tarentum, died after hanging himself in a police station cell shortly after being arrested for disorderly conduct, per coroner’s report.

Tarentum Frank Kriwac

Woman dies as Crawford Co home burns after gasoline blaze

Mrs. Like L. Gough, 54, of Wayne township, is fatally burned when a gasoline mishap starts a tire fire in her kitchen, igniting a two story frame house and killing the home. Her 1-year-old son Bevis is in critical condition after being exposed to flames. Neighbors rush to a scene of destruction as the structure burns to ashes.

Mbadyium Like L. Gough Wayne Township Bevis City Hospital Brice John Fyndh Gough

First Penns Guardsmen Open Camp at Gretna

Bands play as 6000 officers and men of the 28th division march into Mt Gretna Pa to begin 15 days of field training. Brigadier General Edward Martin leads infantry brigade with 109th and 110th regiments and Brigadier General Wm McLean leads artillery brigade. Training starts Monday with basic and advanced drills, preparing for a large divisional maneuver involving about 8000 men the week of July 15.

Plen United Press Thompson Mt. Gretna Pennsylvania National Guard Colebrook Sloth Edward Martin Washington Hardered Wm. McLean Wilkes Barre 20Th Division Philadelphia 103Rd 28Th Tank Norn Town Hamburg MS. Gretna

Rescuers of Spanish Pliers Decorated in Madrid

Premier De Rivera ordered officers of H M S Eagle decorated with the Spanish cross of merit for aiding Commander Ramon Franco and three companions rescued in the mid Atlantic. British sailors to be honored. Eagle to receive the aerial medal.

Weat Tress Madrid Premier de Rivera H. M.S. Eagle Ramon Franco mid-Atlantic Spain

Stocks Move Irregularly as Market Opens in New York

New York traders faced a quiet session with mixed moves on July 6 as Eastman Kodak briefly topped the 200 mark for the first time, while Western Union Underwood Milford Fiber and leading rails showed strength. The rest of the list moved irregularly amid weekend absences and a market awaiting technical readjustment, with brokerage loans rising by $227 million and an impaired Federal Reserve condition contributing to unsettled sentiment.

United Press New York Eastman Kodek Western Union Underwood Milfott Federal Reserve

Corry Firemen Attend Union City Rally During Old Home Week

About sixty members of the Stanford Hose Company and volunteers from all Erie County fire departments gathered in Union City for a joint meeting of the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association held in connection with the Old Home Week celebration.

Stanford Hose Company Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association Union City Yole Wiltier

Pathfinder Flight to Rome Delayed by Beach Conditions

Old Orchard Me July 6 The planned 4800 mile hop to Rome by the Pathfinder monoplane was postponed due to rough beach conditions. Pilot Roger Q Williams and navigator Lewis A Yancey said a late start this afternoon was possible after an inspection found the beach too rutted by storms. The Portland to Scarboro flight team learned at the Brunswick hotel that the takeoff would not occur as scheduled.

United Press Old Orchard Rome Roger Q. Williams Lewis A. Yancey Portland Scarboro Brunswick Willams Yancey

Cochet Wins English Tennis Championship Final

Henri Cochet of France defeated fellow countryman Jean Borotra 6 4, 6 4 to win the men's tennis championship of England at Wimbledon. Cochet takes the title from Rene Lacoste, who did not compete this year.

UNIO Wimbledon Eng Henr ci Cochet France England Jean Borotra Cochet Rene la Coste la Coste

Two Life Prisoners Granted Pardons in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg July 6 two life prisoners Michael Dennery of Clearfield and Salvatore Cardomone of Allegheny were granted pardons by the state pardon board. Dennery sentenced May 11 1917 to be electrocuted for first degree murder. his sentence had been commuted February 6 1918 after five prior refusals.

Harrisburg Michael Dennery Clearfield Salvatore Cardomone Allegheny State Dennery

Port Burwell Next Stop for Cramer Plane Amphibian

Optawa Ont July 6 radio reports from the north are inconsistent. The Chicago to Berlin amphibian Untin Bowler is believed to have stopped at Great Whale on Hudson Bay due to fog. It could resume toward Port Burwell at Cape Chidley then Mt Evans Green Inc, with pilots Cramer and Gust and historian Wood aboard.

United Press Optawa Althoulgh Chicago Untin Bowley Mt. Evans Greeninc Port Burwell Great Whale Antin The Chicago ‘Tribune Perker D. Cramer Robert Gust Robert Wood

Specialist Is Summoned In Fireworks Blast Case

Dr Dennis an Erie eye specialist was called into consultation today in the case of Dr Rodgers burned about the face and head in a fireworks explosion at Corry Country Club Thursday night. The right eye escaped serious injury but the left eye’s fate remains in doubt though hope is held that sight may be saved. Rogers was generally improved today and S V Stewart charmed about the face and head at the same time is reported to be getting along nicely.

Dr. Dennis Erie Rodgers Corry Country Club Rogers S. V. Stewart

Negro convict shot by guard at Ohio penitentiary

William Perry an 88 year old black inmate sent from Cleveland was shot and killed early today as he fled from Night Captain Hail during a transfer to solitary confinement after a cell disturbance. Guards fired wounding him fatally. he died a half hour later. Perry was serving 10 to 25 years for robbery.

United Pres Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus Ohio William Perry Cleveland Hail Perry

Youth Drowned as Canoe Upset in Allegheny River

Pittsburgh July 6. Andrew Fryberg 22 of Millvale drowned yesterday when a canoe with a companion overturned near Twelve Mile Island in the Allegheny River at Hulton. Fryberg’s companion, not identified, helped recover the body. Also reported Pittsburgh July 6 a city officer Patrick Barrett 40 shot himself at home and died in Columbia Hospital after domestic troubles. He is survived by his widow and three children.

Pittsburgh Andrew Fryberg Millvale Hulton Fryberg Mryberg Patricke Barrett Columbia Hospital Barrett Coronsi

Cleveland flyers set 174 hour endurance record in sky

Byron Newcomb and Roy Mitchell piloted the City of Cleveland to a 174 hour 59 second flight, surpassing the prior 173 hour mark. The sustained voyage ended at 12:89 a m after a Friday June 28 takeoff, amid a cheering crowd of 100000. Police cleared the hangar as wives and family celebrated the record with the pilots.

Claire M. Burcky United Press Cleveland Rolay Byron K. Newcomb Roy L. Mitchell Enjorance Stip Rus Robbins Jim Kelly Texas Cowboys Clevelina Stewart Aircraft Corporation Wari Mitchell

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Cleveland Fliers Corry Shriners Crawford Co Penn Gretna Top Roy J. Mitchell Fiers Cramer Plane Berlin Hudson Bay DR. Rogers
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