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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1931
Page
6
A chaotic collage of notes reports dividends and local life from Kane to Corry. The weather board weighs showers while Columbia Gas and Electric declare a 50 cent quarterly dividend payable August 6 to record July 20 for local shareholders.
United Press reports the Buhl Foundation will construct 300 windred houses on a 45 acre Mt. Washington site to showcase town and home planning. Houses face parks and gardens, are individually designed yet harmonized, not for sale but rented at a non speculative return. Construction starts now. 125 units should be ready by May 1, 1982 with basements laundries and independent heating, garages included. The project is funded by the 1927 Henry Buhl Jr. bequest, from an $18 million foundation active in social demonstration work.
Memorial services by the 101 Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs to be held Sunday morning. Members to meet at the hall at 9:30 for graveside services at 10 o'clock with cars provided. If rain, services moved to the hall. Also a rental ad for a furnished house at 206 Maple Avenue.
On June 1 1892 Oil City marked the 89th anniversary of a catastrophic fire and flood caused by a Titusville dam burst. Deluge devastated Titusville and Oil City with oil spills and gas fumes, killing about 60 in Titusville and 500 bodies found in Oil City as property losses exceeded 1 million dollars.
The Brokenshaw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its final meeting before summer adjournment with twenty members present at the Woman's Club. Miss May Howard was thanked as retiring regent. Mrs. Howard Loveland became the new regent. A brief county conference is planned for North East on Saturday June 13 with luncheon at 7:30 at Lake Side hotel. members planning to attend should notify Miss May Howard by June 6.
Firefighters battled a blaze that exposed a large still and tank car relics. The 8000 gallon capacity unit was set on a makeshift platform during the effort. Local teams reported the incident extended beyond city limits and caused extensive fumes with no recoveries.
Lebanon June 5 Trials of the Jonestown bank bandits ended today as defendants pleaded guilty and sought leniency. Richard Windelbeck reputed leader received 10 to 20 years in the Eastern Penitentiary after changing his plea. Albert Welch and Donald Bashore of Lebanon awaited sentencing after admitting guilt and turning state's evidence.
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