Commencement Speaker Delivers at Corry High Graduation
Dr William P Tolley of Allegheny College heads a ceremony honoring Corry High School's Class of 1924. Fifty boys and forty three girls received diplomas before a capacity audience. Salutatory by Robert Halves, address on The Century's Challenge, and commendations for teachers highlighted a historic 61st annual graduation.
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Corry High School
William P. Tolley
Allegheny College
Clehestvo
Ry Weinpett
Perry i. Haines
Pirst Methodst Episcopal Church
T. Cidentanly
Selutatorian
Robert Halves
Hiatnes
Pennsylvania
Colonz Iar
Thaddeus Stevens
Del
Haines
Briof
Julius S. Seredy
Two Hurt In Falls At Home And Street
Two persons suffered serious injuries in falls Thursday. Mrs J M Ruppersburger aged as fractured left leg after tripping on a stair. Joby McGray aged 90 fell from a car and broke his left hip. both were taken to Corry hospital where recovery is listed as doubtful for McGray and fracture treated for Mrs Ruppersburger.
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Corry
J. M. Ruppersburger
Joby McGray
Bigit
Mal
Corry Nospital
Uncertain Rebuilding After Twin Fires in Martin Street
Investigation into two fires on Martin Street that gutted a home and destroyed the Realty building and an adjoining structure owned by A A Williams is considered probable. Fire officials and Chief Andrew Paulson indicate incendiary origins and will seek state help to reopen inquiries. Williams questions origin, while the Realty building’s owner National Bank of Corry weighs rebuilding options and may move operations. Businesses seek new locations as plans for reopening are announced.
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Willams
Lincoln Market
Denis
East Washington Street
Army Mrriyals
Pauleon
Williams
National Bank of Corry
Busines
DeJean and Cochran Harbor
Roxsoe
Grand Theatre
Taylor to lead state Republicans after Mastin departure
Philadelphia reports Harvey Taylor, GOP nominee for internal affairs secretary, slated to chair the state committee as General Edward Mastin plans to resign after six years. The move relies on last minute shifts by party insiders with support from Attorney General Schnader and Governor hopeful Cox. Democratic leaders in Harrisburg arrive for the reorganization meeting with uncertainty over Warren Van Dyke’s stance and potential resignation.
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Joseph S. Wasney
United Press
Philadelphia
Harvey Taylor
William A. Schnader
Edwin J. Cox
Philad:phia
Harrisburg
Harristours
State Committee
Warren
van Dyke
Dillinger Dead or in Hiding Pal Is Slain
Police in Waterloo Iowa report Dillinger gang member Tommy Carroll died after a gun battle near Spider Lake Wisconsin. Carroll, badly wounded, whispered to Federal Agent Dewey that he hid Dillinger, while detectives recovered weaponry and left license plates on a car that led to Carroll’s death. Authorities maintain a manhunt for Dillinger continues along highways east of Waterloo.
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Dillinger
Pal
United Pross
Waterloo
Hicktown
John Dillinger
Hhe
Tommy Carroll
Sere
C. H. Dewey
John
Carroll
Dewey
Jean ‘Cromptom
Git
Spider Lake
Wis
Salvador Devastated by Hurricane Strikes El Salvador
Martial law was declared as a hurricane caused great damage and possible loss of life near San Salvador. Unofficial totals reported eight dead and 500 missing. Power lines fell, communications were disrupted, and many principal buildings were damaged. Rail and road networks were blocked by landslides. Property damage estimated at 1.5 million dollars. Pan American Airways offered to bring in relief from Nicaragua or Guatemala if needed.
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United Press
San Salvador
el Salvador
Jured
Pan-American Sirways
Nicarague
Guatemala
Three Die as Tanker Explosion Rocks Philadelphia
An Atlantic Refining tanker W. D. Anderson exploded in drydock killing three men and injuring about 20. Victims include John McColl and Frank Smith of Philadelphia and Edward Rughensbach of Camden. bodies torn from the ship and one hurled onto a nearby factory yard. Gas fires from the bilge are believed to have caused the blast during acetylene torch work.
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Unitec Press
Philadelphia
Atlantic Refining Company
W. D. Anderson
John MccColl
Ard
Frank Smith
Rughensbach
Camden
N.J
McColl
McGoll
Riehenbach
American Can Co
Smith
Ater
St. Mary's Hospital
Myenty-tve
Seven Year Old Boy Seeks Damages After Erie Accident
John A Darna II sues for 36000 for his son George Darna fell seven after a June 13 1932 auto crash at West Main Street and Second Avenue Erie. Mrs Mary Schmidt of Corry driving the car blamed. Father seeks 1500 for medical and related expenses. Attorneys Robert J Dan aunt Bernard Foley retained.
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Erie County
Erie
West Main Street
John A. Darnafall
George Darnafall
Mary Schmidt
Corry
West Maintreet
Second Avenue
Robert J.2
Bernard Foley
Darngtull
All on Lost Plane Safe in Washington Woodlands
SELLECT Wash June 8 Passengers aboard a United Airlines Seattle bound transport that crashed in the Cedar river watershed are alive. A rescue party nears the wreckage. One passenger Beezley was found about a mile from the plane by Forest Ranger Allard Shipmand. Co pilot Dwight Hansen, injured but managed to reach Selleck after four miles to call for aid.
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United Press
Sellect
Wash
United Air Lines
Cedar River
Beezley
Seattle
U. S
Allard Shipmand
Dwight Hansen
Selleck
Sid
Steel workers to confer on strike
Quarreling factions of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers formed a peace pact and agreed on a unified five member committee to confer with government officials on the threatened steel strike. Union president Mike Tighe had clashed with the rank and file over approaches.
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Washington
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
United Press
Mike Tighe
Parade to Honor Veterans Draws Hundreds in Corry
Corry gears up for a large American Legion parade and rally on Saturday night with 2000 visitors expected. Posts from Rogers Israel Meadsville and Warren join, plus North East and CoH ygh bands. Otto Mesner state commander to speak, concerts planned, streets to be cleared, flags to fly, and local businesses urged to display banners for the event.
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American Legion
Corry
Eimer
Carrier Post
Pennsylvania
Rogers Israel Post
Stephen Szumigala
Fiie
Cornplanter
Warren
Glyde N. Stafford Post
Meadville
North East
Bly
Legion
Center Street
Washington
First Avenue
South Street
Center End
Otto ‘Mesener
The
National ‘Americanism Commission
Autoista
Five Rescued From Lake Erie After Yacht Capsize
Four Erie Sea Scouts and their skipper were sailing near shore when a gust capsized their leaky boat. Plunged into cold water, five were rescued minutes later by Nagie's craft named Martin. One boy nearly drowned, but all survived with the skipper’s son William Conrad among the rescued. In other news, Gen. Edward Martin said he would not seek reelection.
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United Press Ori
Erie
Lawrence
Nagie
Lake
Lake Knees
Sve
William Conrad
Man badly hurt as tire explodes at local service station
Delbert King of Clymer is hospitalized in Corry with possible skull fracture after a tire exploded at the Emblem Oil station. King, a foreman at Henry Damcott Mill, was pumping a tire when the rim loosened and struck his forehead. X ray exams underway to assess injuries.
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Delbert King
Clymer
Corry Hospital
Femblem
King
Henry Damcott Mil
Nmpany
Grelock
Jury in Coyne case discharged after 82 ballots
A federal jury in Pittsburgh ended deliberations on charges of vote fraud conspiracy against State Senator James J Coyne and six others. The panel failed to reach verdict for six defendants and acquitted Martin Mullen. The remaining defendants P J Maloney P J OMalley Thomas Coyne and O Halloran plus Walter Butler will be tried in the November term.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
James J. Coyne
Martin Mullen
Coyne
James L Marsh
P. J. O'Malley
Thomas Coyne
P. J. Maloney
J. O'Halloran
Walter Butle
Ite
Traud Wials
Movie Actress Dorothy Dell Dies in Calif Crash
Dorothy Dell, motion picture actress and former Ziegfeld Follies star, crushed to death when her sedan overturned after hitting a telephone pole near Pasadena. Dr Carl Wagner, Hollywood surgeon, severely injured and unconscious. Dell died at the scene. police suspect high speed on a curve.
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Unica Fess
Pasadena
Calif
Dorothy Dell
Motion Probire
Ziegfeld Follies
Carl Wagner
Hollywood
Wagner
Mike Dell
Ht Cat
Security for an Individual Home Aim of Program
A reform pattern touted as a new social order promising security for all through insurance against unemployment and old age. Presented and promoted before Congress as a framework for nationwide welfare and protection.
New Proposals To Come Before Next Congress
President Roosevelt outlined a broad plan for a “greater new deal” to secure social protection through unemployment and old age insurance and national resource planning. He urged federal and state cooperation, funding by contributions rather than broad taxes, and a national framework with state cost sharing to support security for individuals and families. The message stressed continuity with prior relief measures and signaled plans for Congress to consider sweeping reforms next session.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Capitol Hill
Roocevell Avelis Mo
Sanjeans
Commonwealth
Mutraly
Thal
Folay
Whaler
Indus
Blaze Causes $100,000 Loss in New Kensington
Flames bursting from a can swept through a business in New Kensington causing damages estimated at $100,000. United Press reports the fire rapidly intensified, with investigators assessing the scene for origin and extent.
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New Kensington
United Pere New Kensington
Couning
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W.P. Tolley
Elgin Man
Paulson
Taylor
Martin
Salvador
Score
Frank Ochuito
Shemolt
Joe Perry
John A. Darashll
Rally OF Veterans
Legionnaires
Messner
Lake Erie
Libby Holman
Bibby Holman Reynolds
Torch Singer
Hedgerow Theatre
Rose Valley
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