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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1931
Page
6
The 28th Division AEF will assemble at Mount Gretna on August 8 for a two day reunion expected to draw over 2,000 World War veterans from western Pennsylvania. Attendees include several from Corry and vicinity, with additional notes on local and regional events and personnel.
Reports from Corry Titusville and Shippenville describe heavy showers and a hurricane force storm that caused minor damage, including a barn fire near Hyde Town and flooded streets in Shippenville. Lightning struck several structures, with injuries and fatalities noted in multiple counties.
A Viking air boat named Rosia Amundsen replica of early explorer boats crossed the ocean from Palos, Spain to Havana, Callao in 42 days spanning March and April 100. The voyage mirrors historic routes used by Eric the Red and other explorers.
Hugh Herndon of Titusville, son of Mrs. Allee Carter Herndon Boardman, and Clyde Pangborn prepared to depart from Roosevelt Field, New York, for Harbor Grace on the first leg of a round-the-world flight. Herndon, a Princeton alumnus, has long studied navigation and piloting, with prior visits to Titusville and a history rooted in aviation interests.
State College July 18. Pennsylvania State College emphasizes long term research efforts that span decades and seasons. Dr S W Fletcher notes the college's primary teaching role but highlights substantial recurring value from agricultural experiments including the 44 wheat program. The annual report to President Hetzel details 43% of projects showing ongoing progress across diverse investigations.
Kane July 1. Mrs Edward London of Tighesta dvenue is confined to home with injuries from an accident in Bret ford on Thursday and a narrow escape while en route to Bradford hospital. Her leg was lacerated after scraping a broken window pane. a curb near a street intersection caused fear of a crash during the ride. She was taken to Bradford hospital, then returned home after stitches.
A fatal accident halted filming on a Mexican picture in Mexico City. Actor Felix Balderas allegedly shot his sister during a scene, prompting arrest as investigators probe the incident on the set backed by Hunter Kimbrough of Los Angeles.
Washington reports that nearly 75 percent of the world’s motor vehicles are registered in the United States based on January 1, 1931 census data from the Department of Commerce. World total 36,805,632. U S 26,097,998. one car per 4.59 people in the United States.
Harvard University reports an endowment of 80 702 848 dollars while Yale University shows 58 dollars and Columbia University lists an endowment in the 60 79 10 range, reflecting large private university holdings and ongoing fundraising.
Mrs Matilda Bahr widow of Adolph Bahr sues Myrtle Yonkers Fisher and Frank Yonkers for 35399 in damages from a Dec 27 1990 auto crash on the Old City Franklin road near Rocky Grove. Claim states the Ford driven by Fisher at excessive speed without warning struck Bahr as he crossed the highway. alleges defective brakes.
French Creek notes report Mr and Mrs George Thurn and their son John and daughter Elsie returning to Pittsburgh after visiting daughter and sister Mrs Louis Prestler. Guests from Cleveland included Mrs Mary Smolk Albert Smolk and baby Mary Ann and Norman Kirschmer. Walford More and Frank Eastman visited Mrs Paul Helberg at her home.
In Tames town on Thursday and through Friday, Judge John Knight fined twelve defendants a total of 2550, lifting the week's grand total to 12225. One man convicted of maintaining a nuisance faced a 400 dollar fine and a three month suspended sentence with probation, while another received a prison term. Additional restrictions for release were ordered but refused by the defendant.
Mr and Mrs David Moore welcomed a baby boy named James Hugh, born Thursday morning July 16 at Warren hospital. The mother and infant are reported to be doing fine under Mrs Henry Speelberg care.
A garbled OCR snapshot shows a patchwork of service times and events across several churches. It lists Masses, benedictions, Holy Hours, and First Friday devotions, plus Sunday worship, youth meetings, and evening sessions at St Thomas, St Therese, Salvation Army Citadel, First Church, and Presbyterian groups. The material mentions sermons and pastor changes, with notes on specific times and locations such as 9 00 a m Masses and 8 30 p m prayer vigils, alongside weekly study and choir gatherings.
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