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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

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Roosevelt Pool Near Hatchery Opens Soon In Big Basin

A large concrete swimming pool built by A L Sederburg near the State Hatchery on Roosevelt highway is nearing completion. The 70 by 40 foot basin will be heated and has separate bathhouses for men and women with showers. A refreshment stand and pump house are planned as work continues, with a possible opening in the coming days.

A. L. Sederburg State Hatchery Roosevelt Highway Mr. Sederburg 9 Journal Journal Reporter

Timber for Baseball Bats Destroyed by Fire

Two acres of seasoned lumber owned by Hillerich and Bradsby Company, makers of most major league bats, were ruined in a fire near Louisville. The blaze started in a garage at the lumber yard end. Firemen Captain Luther C Burdon and James Nelson were overcome by smoke. The two-year-old timber was slated for pall bats and gulf club shafts, with estimated losses at 500000.

Unnee Des Louisville Hillerich and Bradsby Company Luther Cburdon James Nelson

Sherman Plant Fire Threatens Local Industry

A fire at the old ice house near the P.R.R. station in Sherman spread toward the Sherman Metal Products Company plant. Firefighters confined the blaze to the abandoned chair factory, destroying the ice house. Cause of the fire is unknown.

Specifl Sherman Shine P. Ro Sherman Metal Products Company N. Ames LT. McKoy Ae Associated Mets Products Company

Lindbergh Considers Greenland Spitzbergen Route to Asia

United Press reports Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh weighing a possible Arctic flight to the Orient via Greenland and Spitzbergen as an alternative to a trans Pacific plan. If chosen, the route would require Danish permission for landings and fuel bases. Flight could begin in about a month with timing not yet fixed.

United Press New York Charles A. Lindbergh Greenland Spitzbergen Orient China Japan Alaskan Aleutian Atlantic Arctic Europe Asia Mongola Sberia Lindbergh

Start World Flight Within Ten Days by Pangborn Team

New York June 6 Hugh Herndon Jr and Clyde Pangborn expect to start their world flight within ten days. The initial leg will be a nonstop to Moscow and preliminary tests are complete. Gasoline consumption tests will be conducted at Pratt and Whitney next week while minor details are finalized and weather conditions are awaited.

Eeienterres New York Hugh Herndon, Jr Clyde Pangborn United Press Today Moscow Pratt and Whitney Alan James Kimball

Probing Lottery on Epsom Downs Derby

Investigations into an alleged Newfoundland operated lottery tied to the recent Epsom Downs derby move through postal offices. Letters connected to the big lottery were seized at the last local office and sent to Buffalo for central inquiry. Officials have not announced planned actions.

Theeouty Epsom

Capone’s Reign as Gang Leader Thought End Near

United Press reports Capone faces indictment for income tax evasion and surrender in Chicago marking a turning point in his control. Officials and newspapers believe conviction chances are high given DA George Q Johnson’s three years leading the case and the successful prosecutions of eight rivals. Federal, state, and city agents coordinated across a broad effort to dismantle Capone’s network.

Chicago Scarface al Capone Capone Johnson Ns

Miraculous Escape for Young Army Flier

Private Marold L. Osborne, a Challute field student, had a parachute jump during graduation exercises that ended as a near tragedy. With Lieut. Derrwister piloting, Osborne hesitated at the side and feared the distance to earth. He recalled the moment, then pulled his ripcord and bailed out, surviving a long fall before the chute opened.

United Press Rantoul Marold L. Osborne Osborné Challute H Derrwister Duelasoe Iertwister

Many States to Offer Favorite Son Candidates

Washington June 6 Republicans pace đối oppose Roosevelt may be the favored son for New York while Democrats list rivals across the nation. Roosevelt leads in prominence but Ohio Maryland Arkansas Virginia and Illinois contingents shape the field with Ritchie Byrd and Smith among others. Alfred Smith and Owen Young loom in the background as major Democratic forces influence the scene.

United Press Washington Prainidin D. Roosevelt New Yor Roosevelt le Momient James Hamilton Lewis Tulavis Cermak Chicago Albert Ritchie Maryland Alfred B. Smith Ritchie Bewis Joseph Z. Rubinson Arkansas Smith Harry J. Byrd Virginia Democratic National Committee Joh J. Raskel Ohio George White James M. Cox Newton D. Baker Baker Cox Alfred H. Smith Owen D. Young Thal Tremendous

Road damages settled for Corry Spar tansburg relocation

The county approved settlements for property owners affected by the Corry Spar tansburg road relocation. Hiram B Por received 800 dollars, Fred and Gene Lindstrom 350, Lillian Hotchkiss 550, Guy L Bates and Alice D Bates 500, Frank T Maloney and Dorsitt Maloney 250, with several others settling nearby. Also, papal nuncio Bartoloni expelled from Lithuania.

Srn Corry-Spartansburg W. H.supplee Board of County Commissioners Hiram B. Por Fred Gene Lindstrom Lillian Hotchkiss Guy L Alice D. Bates Frank T Dorsitt Maloney

Union City Youth Hurt in Lancaster Crash

A young Union City youth was badly hurt in a two car collision near Mt Joy. Four people were injured seriously including John Graham of Warren and Stephen Bennett of Union City. A 4 year old died in the crash while A Z Wilper of Lu sta Park aged 82 survived. The mishap occurred in traffic tied drive by Whitmer Jeff of Lancaster. County authorities ordered an investigation into the accident.

United Press Lancaster Harry Myers Mt Joy John I Graham Warren Stephen Bennett Union City Villanova Q College A. Z. Wilt Per Luita Park Whitmer Jeff A Une Braffic Myer Graham and Bennett Myers

Five Workmen Die In Cavern Collapse In Philadelphia

Five workmen were killed when a cavern collapsed seventy feet below street level at 12th and Market while excavating for the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society building. Four others were injured and around forty escaped. Patrolman Elmer Patterson died in a patrol wagon collision en route to the disaster scene.

United Press Philadelphia Elmer Patterson 12Th Market Streets Philadelphia Savings Pund Society

Papal Answer in Sarcasm Deflates Hopes for Peace

Rome June 6 A sarcastic Vatican reply published in Observatore Romano unsettles hopes for a quick Trento-Vallean settlement. Mussolini brother Arnaldo’s conciliatory article prompted government orders against republication as negotiations continue slowly. Vatican officials say progress is laborious and unlikely to yield an immediate solution.

Rome Arnaldo Mussolni Vatican Observatore Romano Observator Missolini Milan Popolo Dilalig Vatican City United Press Secretary of State

Student Repairing Light Fatally Electrocuted

Raymond Berry, 19, an apprentice at West Virginia University's College of Engineering, was killed by an electric shock while repairing a light in the college building. He reportedly touched a metal conduit while between the ceiling and roof and received a 220-volt charge. a palmotor was used for three hours in a futile revival effort.

United Press Morgantown W. Way Raymond Berry College of Engineering West Virgina University Berry

Disorder Drops Out In Western Pa Mine Strike

Pittsburgh dispatch reports three injuries when a truckload of strikebreakers heading to Kinloch mine near New Kensington was overturned by strike supporters. A crowd of about 500 gathered as state troopers arrived. no arrests. A mine superintendent and deputies were harassed by sympathizers. Injured were Paul Kaiser 89 Frank Patterson 69 and Louis Santac 69, all of Pittsburgh. Kaiser said he was unaware of a strike when offered work.

Pittsburgh United Press Julie Kinlochsmine New Kensington Pennsylvania Horning van Voorhis Kinloch Paul Kaiser Franke Patterson Louis Santac Kaiser Citizen's General Hospital Greensburg

Do X Flying Boat to Resume Flight to New York

United Press dispatch from Natal Brazil reports the Do X flying boat will continue toward New York after a brief port visit. Capt Friedrich Christiansen said a Rio de Janeiro stop may occur before returning to the United States. The huge airship landed at Fernanda Noronha after a Cape Verde route from Europe, with planned fuel stops en route to New York.

United Press Natal Brazil New York Friedrich Christiansen Rio de Janeiro Rio United States Yesterary Crow Fernanda Noronhd South Atlantic Europe West Africa Altenbein Severstabort Mightn Ehout

Bradford Slayings End Ritchies Life Duo Wounded

Bradford Pa June 6 police said Al Ritchie former McKean County detective and exposer of underworld activity died after being shot in his car in Bradford. Tony Mike, his companion, was seriously wounded as unknown assailants opened fire. Investigators work seven clues. Lorenzo a suspected slayer earlier wounded a man named Sabamires.

United Press Bradford Tony Lorenzo al Rubia Lorenzo Fitonie Rete Policg Salt Lorengo Ritchie Tony Mike River Street Leo Sabamires Sarandrea New Yorkeunt Pennaylvat Lod AL Ritthie McKean County Hitchie Bradford Hospital Sttuches Jack Allison Olues Olean United States Oily Gary Wairbanks David Kehoe Mike Werkco Uberti Verrusio Ritcbie Evangeline Booth Salvation Army Inge Bragford Sutchia

Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed By Networks

A schedule of the day’s radio programs lists Gene Austin on WABC at 5:00 PM CBS network Kate Smith on WIZ at 6:45 PM NEC network Reremming Isle on WEAE at 7:30 PM NES network Silver Fhate on WABC at 8:00 PM CBS network Stow boot noted.

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