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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1929
Page
1
United Press reports Tacoma aviator Harold Bromley plans a nonstop flight from Tacoma to Tokyo in a 4 700 mile record attempt. He works on a Grunge-cotored monoplane, hoping enough fuel to reach Japan, while warning of possible forced landing if fuel fails.
Proceedings were filed in federal court at Pittsburgh by Prohibition Administrator John D. Pennington to obtain orders to destroy whiskey gin and other beverages seized at Erie area stores during one of the era's largest Western Pennsylvania raids. Liquor worth hundreds of thousands was transported to Pittsburgh under guard. Judge Gibson set August 12 for parties to prove why the confiscated goods should not be condemned. Several people were arrested at the time. The Quality Cash Stores of Tinnestown agreed to expand by acquiring W and H Wood Shops operations in Whitroe and Buffalo and will take over management of local stores, with Floyd Doo Utile remaining as manager here in the Rockwell building.
A listing of radio programs including Paul Whiteman orchestrations from WOR Newark NBC and CBS networks with Eveready Hour Harbor Lights and David Menzon indicates a schedule of prominent shows across stations. The fragment mentions WABC WOR and NBC networks with times and program names in a mid twentieth century broadcasting context.
Four people died when an automobile collided with a freight train near Warrenville on July 24. The victims included two men and two women whose identities were not fully confirmed at the scene. One believed victim was Joseph Wojthlewicz of Cedar, who had left home that morning before his wedding.
Open inquiry into a July riot at Clinton Prison in Dannemora New York reports no deaths and two inmates injured as state correction officials investigate overcrowding mutiny rumors. Governor Roosevelt briefed on findings during tour of state institutions with a commission led by Philip Russo and Raymond Foley. The Lough prison houses hardened criminals contributing to tense conditions amid recent inmate unrest.
A swarm of bees blocked the corner of Washington and Center streets near Hoenes confectionery store this morning. Traffic and pedestrians were halted as the insects settled and drew a crowd at a safe distance before dispersing.
A postcard from July 28 reports United States letters asking President Hoover to name a representative for the Farm Board. The missive, written in archaic spellings, seeks a post to advocate beet farmers of the south at $25 monthly, offering to sell beet candy and requesting influence.
Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine in the St Louis Robin monoplane neared or tied the world endurance flight record of 246 hours 42 minutes 32 seconds after flying since July 13. They hovered around Lambert Field at about 4 000 feet as crowds planned a civic celebration with fireworks and honors if the record is finally surpassed.
Detroit July 28 Howard F Schlee president of Schlee Brock Aircraft Corp was seriously injured at Detroit airport when struck by a propeller as he moved blocks from airplane wheels to prepare a trip to Wave Wisconsin He had earlier gained aviation fame flying the Pride of Detroit with William Brook. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries and was hospitalized for treatment.
El Paso Texas dispatch reports US border patrols cracking two rum running gangs in night and early today. Two smugglers slain, three officers wounded, six men arrested. Seized include two cars, three automobiles, and 200 gallons of liquor. Smugglers retreated to Mexico as gunfire subsided.
United Press report describes Councilman Ben Starr addressing Rotary Club at the Hotel Conn, discussing state government operations, new traffic regulations, and left turn provisions while noting tariff committee actions and industry protections debated in the Senate finance panel. Guests included visitors from Girard and Jamestown.
Corry residents will witness a radio controlled car demonstration Thursday evening at eight. Miss Gloria Hall, California aviatrix, will operate the phantom Pontiac via a control can guided from the aircraft. The event, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and directed by R L Mack, is part of a series with a ground display in Warren tomorrow and Jamestown today.
Miss Virginia Hoenes, supervisor of the city summer playgrounds sponsored by the T A Council, reports splendid results from the programs for children. Courtesy week praised, nature study emphasized this week, with a Friday afternoon contest at the grounds assisted by several city young ladies. Large crowds attend, reflecting successful operations of the playgrounds.
Reports from London indicate Russia and China vow to avoid war while pressing for arbitration over the Manchurian railway dispute. Moscow and Nanking seek peaceful settlement as Japanese and German positions remain unchanged, with Western powers urged to mediate.
CONNELLSVILLE PA July 23 A stranger trespassed on a farmer’s land while picking berries. Owner Daniel Swankler displayed a shotgun to assert ownership and forced the intruder to leave. Swankler called his daughter Yoellarry from the farmhouse as the man fled. Separately, Mr and Mrs Robert McRea of Detroit visit the farmer’s sister Mrs RH Wolford after arriving from Philadelphia during a motor tour. Council leaders sponsoring a movement were noted.
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