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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

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Abandoned Hope Eighteen Men Trapped In Submarine

Complete probe into a fatal auto crash near Dunkirk finds the mayor’s death unavoidable. Coroner reports the 12 cylinder Cadillac lost control after an attempt to stop the car near Dunkirk. Cleveland youths in the car sustained only minor injuries.

Gleveland Ye Cresh Garner George B. Blooi Fredonia Cassius L. Alexander Dunkirk Ralph Poster Harold Baxter Clevelani Alexander North East Corryman Harhway Bellet Henry Schafer Lexander Chauteuqua County Weshfield Peedonia Cleveland Dunekirk Rice Hotel Buffalo

Class of 121 Finishes Junior High Course

A large audience attended the Junior High promotion exercises at quia High School. Principal Harold Wolfe led the event as 121 students move to Senior High next September. The Senior High orchestra, Miss Murray, Rev. G. Stanley West, Teri Whitaker, Jane Raytaunt, and Supt. R. S. Dewey contributed to a memorable program with vocal numbers, an address, and presentation of promotion certificates.

Quia High School Harold Wolfe Murray G. Stanley West Walfe Supt R.S. Dewey

Wife of Union City mayor in close call

Mrs. Thomas Garber wife of Union City mayor Gardner escaped serious injury when an old 29 calibre revolver discharged at their attic bureau. The pellet struck her forehead and traveled upward just beneath the skin before exiting the head’s top. She is under Dr. Sherwood care with expectations of full recovery barring infection.

Thomas Garber Gardner Union City Sherwood

Corry High School to Graduate 76 in Class of 1931

Seventy six members of the class of 1931 will receive their diplomas at Corry High School during the 58th annual commencement this evening in the high school auditorium. John Hnatyszyn is valedictorian, with Mary Jeannette Colegrove delivering the salutatory. The program includes an orchestra, several selections, and remarks by Principal Howard Sheen and Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey.

Corry High School John Hnatyszyn Mary Jeannette Colegrove F. A. Wimner Dorothy Murs Auer Valedctory Howard Sheen Ralph S. Dewey John FE. Love Board of Education Marth

Two Men Die In Illinois Plane Crash Near Walbridge

A small Chicago monoplane crashed near Walbridge on Thursday killing Capt. M. M. Rubser and C. F. Kuhsus of the Illinois National Guard who piloted the craft for Thomas F. White. Capt. Rubser died instantly, Kuhsus died at 12:30 after reaching a hospital. White sustained only minor injuries and gave the account of the crash.

United Press Walbridge Chicago Here C.F. Kuhsus M. M. Rubser Illiois National Guard Thomas F. White Ensoute Here Rubper Kuhais White

Mine blast claims two in Cambridge Collieries disaster

A dynamite blast at the Cambridge Collieries Co coal mine entry near here killed 58 year old Andy Meschrehtle of Belleyatley Ohio and badly hurt 48 year old Mike Eyait of Mackaburg. The incident occurred today as rescue and investigation teams arrived at the scene.

Minstrel Show Planned for Corry Alumni Reunion

Corry High School Alumni Association schedules a Friday reunion to mark the 50th anniversary of the class of 1881. President Mrs. Guy Abbey leads planning as A C Lyons and Walter Scott assist. Dinner at 6:30, Junior High, followed by a forty-member minstrel show with Mrs. Dawson Olmstead of Washington DC and Joseph Sherrick and his Troubadours providing entertainment. Dancing follows. many former students expected.

Corry High School Alumni Association Tihe Guy Abbey J A. C. Lyons Walter Scott Dawson Olmstead Washington, D. C Joseph Sherrick Corry High School

Kiwanis Club Ladies Night Outlined at Meeting

Kiwanis Club outlined a Ladies Night program to be held next Thursday at the Hotel Corry with 7 pm start, entertainment and dancing to follow. Resolutions mourning Mayor G L Alexander were adopted to be read at an early meeting, and a tribute fund was approved. Rev F A Wimer reported on the music ball team and was named manager, with a practice set for Friday at 6:30 pm on Washington street grounds. Chester Lillia spoke on the Esse County Motor Club benefits and functions.

Hotel Corry Kiwanis Club Charles Shuss G. L. Alexander F. A. Wimer Wienager Mr Wimer Washington Street H. Scott Ray Green Conneaut Lake Om Jume Chester Lillia Esse County Motor Club Wos

Poseidon Submarine Collision Off Wei Hai Wei

British naval report says the Poseidon submarine was rammed by the Yuta near Wei Hai Wei. The vessel sank in minutes with 18 aboard. five officers and 30 men were saved, two later died from injuries. Limited details about eight men possibly alive aboard remain unconfirmed.

United Press London Admiralty Pst China Noruth Poseidon J Coriier Hermes Hong Kong Eforts Weihaiwei North Ching Medway Poseidon Sane

Pennsylvania Units Begin Summer Camp at Gretna and Nearby Sites

Company A and other units of the 112th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard will start a two week encampment at Mount Gretna on July 25, continuing to August 22. Other units including the 28th Division, 109th Motor Transport, and 105th Wagon Company join. Mt Gretna opens July 11 and Middletown and Tobyhanna camps run concurrently. This may be the last year at these camps before Indiantown Gap becomes the site for 1992 training.

112Th Infantry Pennsylvania Nations Guard Mount Gretna Harrisbore S6th 10Ard Medics Corps 109Th Motor ‘Transport Company 105Th Wagon Company Robert M. Brookefield Philadelphia Sith 1Aith Infantry Charles B. Pinley Charles 8. Smathers 1038Rd Medical Goldwarn St. Tang Mt. Gretna Middletown Tobyhanna Indiantown Gap

Five Best Radio Entertainments Report

Program notes list five top radio entertainments across networks. WJZ NBC begins at 6:00 with Cru mit and Sanderson, WABG CBS at 6:00 features Kate Smith, WEAF NBC at 7:00 presents Vallee orchestra, WHA NBC at 9:00 showcases B A Rolfe orchestra, and WABC CBS at 10/16 carries Radio Roundup.

WJZ NBC Crumit & Sanderson WABG CBS Kate Smith WEAF Study Vallee WHA B.A. Rolfe WABC

Columbus Ave Paving Rested on Pinchot Bill

The Columbus avenue paving from Hare Creek Bridge to the Warren county line hinges on Governor Pinchot’s stance. A $2,000,000 appropriation for third class city highway work is before him, with Assemblyman John H. King planning to press for Fast Columbus Avenue funding. State money already allocated covered Hare Creek bridge construction and paving from Denter Street to east of Lie Bridge, and approval of this measure could advance the project.

Columnus Avenue Hare Creek Bridge Te Warren Cowty Gjrrard Pinchot Pinchot Lnbe John H. King Harsburg Thie Syeelk Columbus Hare Creek Denter Street Lie Bridge Gorymut

Three New Members Elected To Corey Hospital Board

The Corey Hospital Association stockholders elected three new directors at last evening’s annual meeting in the Municipal building. New directors include Mrs Ora Harper the first woman named to the board, joining C B Bentley and Luke E Graham. The meeting approved board actions from the past year and noted an $18 000 appropriation pending governor approval.

Ora Harper Aie Corey Hospital Association C. 8. Bentley Luke E. Graham Messrs. Shes Loveland Houghton Brown Howard Larson Elston C.F. Brown Tate L. W. Olds Lizzie A. Bentley Z. Brown R. ™. Larson Bilston Bentley C. Brown D. W. DeRosay S. B. Histon Luke EB

Cleveland Confesses to Killing Girl by Sniper

Leon Wagelewski, 17, confessed to police as the Cleveland sniper who killed Louie Gaudig, 17, while she walked with a cousin on May 4. He and his 11 year old companion had fled Chicago for weeks before being arrested. Gaudig, visiting relatives, died two days after a shot to the head. The case intensified a string of prior shootings that terrorized the city.

United Press Cleveland Leon Wagélewski Louie Gaudig Johnstown Wazelewski Chicago Iter Vue Ney Wazelewsk George J. Matowitz Hatowitz Mins Gaudig Retaives Migs Louisé Desmond Cleveland Clinic Ory

First bombing reported in eastern Ohio strike district

In Steubenville on June 11 state police and guards tightened patrols after violence flared in the eastern Ohio bituminous strike region. Fifty World War II veterans were sworn as special deputies as miners staged picket lines and strikers wound three sympathizers in incidents across Steubenville, Greensburg, and nearby towns.

United Press Viulunde Futsburgh Pennsylvania Sitike Yew Kensington Inlers Greensburg Logan Donald Stench Roy Prank Tial Rock Data Stewart Steward Sthubenville Ohio Liday H. G. Malin Dillon Mine Dillons Tyale Malin Uig le H. A Tinna Piney Pole

Tragedy in boxing world two dies in home

North Adams Mass June 11 A prize fighter sought for questioning after the bodies of a professional boxer and his fiancée are found in the home of the woman's father. The victims are Mrs Evelyn Cary Medlock 27 divorcee and Clayton Ding 28 formerly of Syracuse NC. A third bullet is found in a door. Medical Examiner says pistol likely suicide by the man. New directors meet for reorganization on Wednesday June 11.

United Press North Adams Mass Pugiligh Chas Cary Svelyn Cary Medlock Clayton Dting Syracuse N. C

Sixty Fifth Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Casler

The sixty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Oliver Casler of Corry was celebrated yesterday afternoon at their East Frederick street home. Twenty four members of the Women’s Relief Corps and other guests attended a noon dinner. Guests included Peter Casler of Sherrist and his daughter Mrs Woods, Mrs Pool and Mrs Wynt, with three Casler children named among the attendees. The couple have been residents of Corry for over forty years after moving from Columbus township where they were married. A deceased daughter in law was noted. Baskets of gifts were given in their honor.

Oliver Caster Shell Home East Frederick Street Woman'a Relief Corp Casler Peter Casler Sherrist Crupbter Charles DeJean Sirs

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