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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
1
A garbled OCR snippet lists a Merrill G-916 house with a price around 40 dollars. It mentions a street location and stray characters likely indicating a listing or sale notice but lacks clear details or complete names.
Pleas in modern terms involve Jensen and Sl tle in a bar related dispute. The case outlines property or contract questions tied to farm operations. Details specify parties and a timeline, with courts seeking resolution on ownership or duties.
News reports detail friction among Republican leaders over the coming congressional campaign. Claud Huston’s possible resignation as RNC chair surfaces disputes about finances with Moses, Gary, and Nutt. Aimed to resolve by Thursday, tensions linger about unified strategy for the fall elections.
United Press reports the Interstate Commerce Commission issued a sweeping order after a long rate structure inquiry. The plan raises western and eastern rates with November 4 as the tentative effective date, includes zone-based keys, and excludes some agricultural items from full increases while hay and raw wool are not raised.
A Cleveland man, Steve Tehoke, sustained multiple broken ribs and a severe scalp wound in a collision near Columbus yesterday afternoon. His wife and child had minor injuries as their Word coupe was hit by a Bethlehem truck. all were taken to Cleveland for treatment and later resumed their trip to Erie.
The Cory Business and Professional Women’s Club met at Miss Minnie Koford’s home to plan the new year. Miss Marion Smith leads the group. 18 members attended. Plans included a weekend party at Conneaut Lake Park August 9-10 hosted by Meadville, inviting the Union City club July 21, and membership signups due by October. Reports from the recent Lan caster convention were read. a board meeting is set August 4 to appoint committees. social hour and contest closed the session with Mrs. Merle Capwell winning the contest. Miss Gwendolyn Paine, formerly of Detroit, was a guest.
Uniontown Pa July 8 J W Thompson former millionaire coal baron was granted 24 days to meet obligations totaling 400000 owed to the Wiccalls and Messmbre estates of which he was trustee. He refused to disclose details of his pending 20 million deal, with which he intends to reimburse, and the court had planned to jail him.
Ontario report states Arthur Tilis Herrgman prepared the trap for Mike Smith who proclaimed innocence before death. Bilis fixed the noose as Smith walked to the gallows. Fr Shaughnessy led the prayer and the doomed man whispered Jesus, Iove me as the trap door opened and he fainted. Smith had been convicted of fatally shooting John Iyanetz, a Winona fruit farmer.
A New York seance led by Miss Besiah J. Thompson of the Universal Spiritual Church claimed contact with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the spirit world. Communicators named Florence described a bright light and welcome from other spirits while Doyle reportedly rested after earthly work and no direct contact was attempted.
J. H. Van Houten, psychology professor at Bilnboro state Teachers' College, addressed Rotary Club at the Hotel Corry. He urged lifelong learning beyond youth education and answered many questions as 32 members attended the luncheon.
United Press reports July 8 that the U.S veterans bureau moves to rapidly extend the new pension law to World War veterans. Over 100000 eligible may receive payments from 12 to 40 dollars monthly, with priority for those in hospitals due to non service disabilities. Estimated first year cost about 25 million dollars, with potential for higher payments.
Corry will host the Red Wing Flying Circus this week with the first planes due tomorrow or Thursday. The group will stay several days and conduct passenger flights from a Shumsky farm field south of town. Roy Ahearn, a leading pilot, holds the record for passenger flights as other nationally known airmen arrive for aerial stunts and light shows.
Two pedestrians, Amy Adams age six of East Pittsburgh and Mrs Guasié Wiseman age 60 of Mokessport, died from injuries after being struck by vehicles. Raymond Young, Turtle Creel, driver of the truck, was bound over with the cover today pending an inquest after the crash.
Governor C C Young refused the pardon for Thomas Mooney the radical jailed for life at San Quentin after conviction in the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco. The decision followed the pardon board recommendation and the state supreme court’s stance on BilDES. Agitation for Mooney’s release reignites as this is the third such denial by California’s governors.
City council plans tighter rules on openings by Corry Water Company and other utilities in improved streets after poor repairs. A permit from the city engineer will be required and guarantees for replacement of pavement will be enforced. Meeting notes show approvals of bills, transfers, and discussions on extra help for the city engineer. Treasurer’s June report yields a balance on June 1 of 13 587.07. A request for a Highway Patrol sub station was filed and will be filed. sidewalk petition on Myrtle Street to be acted on.
Listing of NBC and CBS network radio programs across stations WJZ WEAF WABC including Pure Oil Band Eyerendy Hour Westinghouse Salute Grand Opera and Nopturne with times in BST HST EST and other zones. Program names appear as station arranges.
Jacksonville July 8 Cspigin George Haldeman and co pilot Stuart Chadwick crashed their Bellanca monoplane Thirteen while trying for a nonstop flight record. After 19 hours 42 minutes aloft with seven tons of fuel the craft landed 4:12 miles from Jacksonville. An improved attempt will be made to beat the 67 hour 19 minute mark.
Deputy Coroner Mark Fullom announced postponement of the inquest into the death of Mrs. Glenn Hepler after the illness and nervous condition of Mrs. Lena Fuller, who witnessed the fatal Erie Railroad collision on Mapiz Avenue last Thursday night. Mrs Fuller, bedbound from shock, cannot participate until her condition improves. Mrs Clyde Anderson of Jamestown is visiting relatives in the city.
Washington reports detail Virginia Senator Swanson arguing for ratification of a naval pact. He warns rejection would signal imperial aims by Britain and Japan, and that the United States must lead to preserve seas and Monroe Doctrine. Swanson cites costs and strategic gains, while noting public/president support and calendar discussion on releasing secret papers. Showman John B. Reynolds funeral set in Pittsburgh.
Alberta Brinkenhof, 19, a University of Nebraska co ed, committed suicide by leaping from an airplane hundreds of feet in the air. The Lincoln dispatch notes she hired a taxi, rode to a flying field, and told the driver to wait before she departed.
A night flight with Peter Orr ends in tragedy as a coed loosens her belt and jumps from the cockpit. Orr struggles to maintain control while the plane descends. The body is found on the ground and the coroner rules death by own action.
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