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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1930

Page

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Health Talks Feature Senior Class Orations at Corry High

The 1930 Corry High School commencement marked the second largest graduating class in the school's history with sixty six seniors receiving diplomas. Principal Howard J. Sheen and board officials attended as the Senior High auditorium overflowed with parents and friends. The program featured salutatorian Miss Doris Jane Doolittle, valedictorian Wred Leland Mwing, and a series of health themed orations, with musical numbers by the boys’ quartet and operatic instrumental works.

Corry Higa School Higa Vehoo John D. Love Board of Edutation Ralph S. Dewey Howard J. Shesn Corry High School Ocestra Murray Frank A. Wimner First Methodist Episcopal Church Doris Jane Doolittle Corry School Verna Arlene Wettenburg Robert Adams Messrs. Auer Harvey Glenn Pollet Reed Williams Shoop Beagle Walt Little Old Garden Hewitt Kenneth Lee Barnes Commercial Department Wred Leland Mwing Howard J. Sheen Inn Ebort Tulle Virghile Boomer Fet

Cities Draft Plan of Defense in Gas Case

Counsel for the cities of Corry and Erie and the borough of Warren convene in Erie to draft defense in the fight to secure rate reductions from the Pennsylvania Gas Company. Corry solicitor Blaine Kineain, Warren’s Sidney Blackman, Erie’s Sanibel Gilson and Jacob Held lead the discussions following a property valuation survey, aiming to formulate a program of defense and outline potential outcomes for rate litigation.

Corry Erie Warren Blaine Kineain Tocal Sidney Blackman Sanibel Gilson Coun Jacob Held Pennsylvania Nhe Erje

Republicans of State Gather to Name New Chief

Members of the Republican state committee arrive in Philadelphia for conferences ahead of the reorganization meeting at the Belleview Stratford Hotel. General Edward Martin seeks a second term as chairman with support from Philadelphia. S. Van Brown gets Pinchot and Grundy backing. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court added 16 Philadelphia votes to Martins quota by ruling on certification delays.

T. J. O'Connell United Press Philadelphia Republican State Commi Tse Bellevus-Stratford Hotel Edward Martin John §. Fisher S. van Brown Williamsport Gifford Pinchot Joseph R. Grundy State Supreme Court Philadelphia County Martin Board of County Commissioners Harry S. McDevitt McDevitt Supreme Court Luzerne County Francis Shut Brown Cantrate

Balcony Seats Change for Clint Brown Day Game in Cleveland

Disappointment hits Corry Jane planning to attend Sundays Cleveland event as tickets will not sit on the main floor. Reserved for Northwestern Pennsylvania fans mainly Meadville Titusville, first balcony rows near the basemen, with refunds available if seats prove unsatisfactory. Mrs Glars Rosenzweig arrives in Cleveland with her niece Mrs Frenk Killeher and family for the over Sunday visit.

Corry Jane Cleveland Clint Brown Pennsylvania Meadville Titusville Cleveland Oil

Fierro Aims Nonstop Flight To Mexico City From New York

Mexican airman Roberto Fierro, known as Villier, started from Kelly Field in San Antonio at 7 a m aiming for New York then a nonstop flight to Mexico City. His Lockheed Sirius plane carries fuel for about eight hours and his route includes Beaumont New Orleans Montgomery and Washington as he plans the final leg to Mexico City.

Vacation Bible School Opens Monday Across Churches

Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9 a.m. with Mrs. Frank A. Wimner as superintendent. Classes for different age groups will meet at the Baptist, Brethren, Lutheran and Presbyterian churches. Parents should ensure enrollment cards are signed and returned, with cards distributed Sunday at the church schools.

Frank A. Wimner Baptist Church Tited Brethren Church Lutheran Church Presbyterian Church Sundy

Skillful piloting averted disaster in Boston harbor

Investigators credited skillful piloting and a low tide for preventing greater loss when a large Boston to New York passenger plane crashed into Boston Harbor. Only one passenger died while 12 other passengers and both pilots survived with injuries as the tri motor Ford plane, with one engine dead, struck breakers and plunged into the sea near the airport breakwater.

United Boston Shine New York Boston Harbor Nocomgs Boston Airport

Cold star mothers pace from France arrival

New York woke to the first returning delegation of 237 Gold Star mothers aboard the President Harding. They had visited war graves in France and were greeted by officials after their memorial visit, with expressions of gratitude shared by all.

Unuen Erese New York President Harding Branne Stymours Lowmas Uiry Treasury Piplah

Parents Bonded After Child Abuse Case

Carlo Pierro and his wife were arraigned before Alderman C B Porter and held on bonds for thirty days. Charges include assault and battery related to the mistreatment of a child. The child was removed from the home and placed in a city home cared for by a community nurse. County humane agents will monitor the case with county court action planned. The community responds with offers of help, and authorities vow no further abuse will be tolerated.

Carlo Pierro C. B. Porter Mshi Pany | MG Pierre Ada Ward Feisler

Labor Cabinet reshuffle in MacDonald government

London June 6 Premier MacDonald’s Labour government enters its second year with cabinet shifts. Thomas appointed secretary of dominions. Passfield remains secretary at colonies. Christopher Addison named agriculture minister. Hartshort becomes Lord Privy Seal. Shinwell succeeds Ben Turner as mines minister as coal bill nears completion.

Clifford Day United Press London Fremier J. Ramsay MacDonald MacDonacd D. H. "Thomas Dominions Thomas Lord Passfield Christopher Addison Noel Burton Hartshort Holamiel Shinwell

Third Chinese Slain in Tong Outbreak in Brooklyn

New York dispatch reports the third Chinese man killed in a Tong outbreak. Louis Len, 43, a Brooklyn laundryman, was fatally shot in his doorway in Brownsville. Earlier victims Ah Ying and Hing Sing were killed in Newark and Brooklyn, respectively, amid mounting gang violence tied to the same criminal group.

United Press New York Louis Len Brooklyn Mani Wor Thaerhom Brownsville Brod Ah Ying Hes Hing Sing Newark

Aged Woman Dies After Erie Crossing Collision

An eastbound Erie Railroad Train No 8 struck an 89 year old Union City woman at the Fourth Avenue crossing about 2 30 pm this afternoon. The body was mangled beyond recognition and identity was not confirmed at press time. Believed to be Mrs Celestin Sayre of 86 South Street Union City, a son aided in clothing-based identification efforts. The body was taken to RH Glenn undertaking parlor pending coroner Dan Hanley's investigation.

Erie City Fourth Avenue Union City Celestin Sayre South Street Hite Glenn Dan Hanley

Majority of dailies favor enforcement in nationwide poll

A majority of 320 American daily newspapers support strict enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment. A Carnegie Tech student poll shows 188 papers with 3,753,400 circulation favor enforcement, 52 with 2,770,243 support modification, and 80 papers with 4,483,100 circulation favor repeal.

United Press Pittsburgh Robert P. Freshster Carnegie Institute of Technology

Final Assembly at Junior High School Opens Graduation Program

The Junior High held a morning final assembly with flag salute and band selections. Angelino Pierro received her promotion certificate, and Guy Butters earned the American Legion medal for honor courage scholarship and service. Athletic letter awards were promised to be announced soon.

Angelino Pierro Victor, Orn Cor- Ty American Legion Jystem Guy Butters

Zeppelin Maneuvers Against Storm Over Rhone Valley

In Lyons the Graf Zeppelin battles a northeast storm mass as it seeks a clear course to Friedrithshafen home port. The weather bureau warned Dr Hugo Bokener four times of the oncoming storm, while an aviator en route from the north signalled the dirigible amid mistral winds uprooting trees and damaging roofs.

United Frees

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments

A listing of NBC and CBS network programs with time slots across stations WEAF WIZ WABC and details including Cities Service Hour Hickok Sign of Green & White Colt Model Program and Hlington's Band with start times ranging from 7:00 to 11:00 EST per schedule.

WEAF NBC WIZ Hickok ABC CBS WABC Hlington

Final vote on tariff facing further delay

Washington June 6. Senate leaders plan a final vote on the Hawley Smoet tariff bill late this week with adjournment of the regular session soon after. Two high tariff Democrats Sen Steele Iowa and Copeland N Y will vote against it, raising the possibility of failure despite previous support. The White House signaled an open mind but letters urging a veto are arriving as the bill nears passage.

Nathan Robertson United Press Washington Congress Senate Sen Steele Dem Iowa Copeland White House Hoover

Alumni Reunion Tonight Receives 1930 Grads Into Association

Sixty six members of the class of 1930, Corry High graduates, will be received into the High School Alumni Association at the Junior High school this evening. The program includes invocation by Rev TH A Hook, America sung, welcome by Harold Shannon, response by Jack Wrath, dances by Junior High girls, a vocal solo, reminiscences, community singing, and dancing with Harvey's orchestra.

Corry High School TH. A America Horton Davis Harold Shannon Jack Wrath Miss Connell E. J. Hawkins Hyerett Leach Frank Babbitt Jonny H. J Davis Harvey

Corry Girl Entered Phi Beta Kappa Honors

Ten Syracuse University seniors in the College of Liberal Arts were initiated into Phi Beta Kappa, the honor scholastic society, this Thursday. Dorothy Morrow, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. L. Morro of Syracuse, and other local families were noted among the new inductees.

Nine Structures Razed Before Fire Checked

A disastrous blaze swept Bear Lake last evening, starting in the Manwaring store. Firefighters report nine structures razed before the fire was checked, with aid sent from Corry Ashville Clymer Lakewood and Jamestown to combat the flames.

Bear Lake Corry Ashville Clymer Lakewood Jamestown Manwaring Store

Fire devastates Shronga Belly Lake district office loss

Fire swept through Shronga Belly Lake destroying nine buildings including three businesses and the residence and office of Dr. F. T. Neeson. Estimated damage around 70 000 dollars. Firefighters from Corry Jamestown Ashville Clymer and Lakewood aided. water shortages hampered suppression. Local telephones and post office temporarily nonfunctional as flames threatened nearby structures and utilities.

Shronga Belly Lake Pico Corry Jamestown Ashville Clymer Lakewood F. T. Neeson Hames Jesse C. Manwaring Paulsom Tellling Corry Une Seer Ang Lizeren Pire Janestown Ashyily Lake Wood 3. D. Carr Carr Dr. Neeson Bear Lake D. 8. Scholton Tel Gomish Manwaring Deus Wal amOlyn

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Vacation Bible School France Thomas Kidury Tamentawa Bainé Carl Pierro LABOR MacDonald Tong W. A McGrankin Kane Dommerly F. T. Noeson
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