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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
7
Mrs Mary Aultredan of Olla appears in a short society note with a mention of her activities and social engagements. The fragment notes a local gathering and refreshments, reflecting daily life in the community.
In Jamestown on July 17 the four Buffalo and Rochester defendants pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the government by massing counterfeit money. Angelo Micciche, James Fuscein, Tony Mancuso, Joseph Pallado, and Huzin Galabteze were given five year terms in a federal penitentiary on two indictments. Each pleaded guilty to counts involving possession or conspiracy related to counterfeit currency. Sentences set for next week to finalize terms.
The Oil City Chamber of Commerce announced plans to acquire 87 more acres on the Dempseytown road and to clear grade and drain the area, creating a larger aviation field suitable for commercial use and meeting United States war department specifications. Secretary GH Gavin said plans and specifications will be drawn immediately with field development representatives visiting Oil City next week to finalize enlarging and improving the port.
A New York woman reports losing 14 pounds using Kruschen Salts. She attributes the weight loss to one bottle priced at 85 cents, and says she feels less tired after work. The ad urges taking half a teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast, with a four week bottle described as lasting.
Governor Wisden announced the 51st annual Pennsylvan ia motor vehicle inspection period as September 15 to October 31. The compulsory inspection targets vehicles registered in the state, with officials to announce official stations later. He cited highway accidents blamed on faulty equipment and urged observers to keep vehicles in proper condition.
Mrs Eugene Miller Mrs Sarin Sattler Ohm and Mrs Eleanor Ford Gold Star Mothers of Hits city were entertained as a prettily appointed party last evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stowe by the American Legion Auxiliary. The gathering honored Mrs Milley the only Gold Star father of City city who sails for France this year leaving the latter part of the month. Twenty five members and guests attended a program with songs piano numbers and a patriotic address. Supper followed with tables decorated by gold and spring flowers and small flags. The event included a note on Carbonari and a reference to anti face-paint customs from the nineteenth century.
America's champion boy aviator Prank Goldsborough perished in a mountain crash near Keene New Hampshire. His companion Donal Mockler was severely injured but survived after hours of effort with rescuers and was pinned beneath wreckage.
Reading discusses how eye fatigue can be assessed by involuntary blinking in a set period. It notes that more than three blinks per minute signal strain when working by candlelight, while dimmer conditions reduce blink rate to about one per minute.
July 17 serious charges were filed against patrolman Pettinato of the city police. The alleged offenses involve Pettinato attempting to force a woman to leave Harry Thumberg and accompany him to a vacant house, where he is accused of attacking her. Thumberg reported to Mayor Joseph C. Williams, and a secret investigation has been underway since the incident.
A Pittsburgh-Wheeling White Star bus collided head on with an automobile driven by C A Grandstaff of Hlmgrove West Virginia. One man was killed instantly and four others were injured yesterday. Grandstaff died before help arrived.
A fragmented 1930s classified page includes advertising for burkhardt memorials and housework jobs, plus rental and sale notices, legal notices of estates and executors, and a government surplus auction in Union City. The item lists several residences for rent or sale, an executor notice for Miss Jeanie Pale, and a statewide sale bidding notice for farm implements at Union City Fish Hatchery.
Bids for a three horse gas engine and scrap truck tires will be received by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Property and Supplies at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg until 10 AM on July 30 1930. Deposits must accompany bids. Sale at Union City Hatchery. The commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept part of any bid.
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