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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1932

Page

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Lightning Kills Two In Crawford County Storm

A severe electrical storm swept Crawford County yesterday afternoon striking two people. R Arthur Careless of Summerhill Township was killed instantly while harvesting corn four miles south of Connellsville. Mrs Florence Cooper of Harmonsburg died at her home after being struck while picking strawberries and remaining unconscious for about an hour.

Crawford County R. Arthur Careless Summeehill Township Florence Cooper Harmonsbturg Boeing Conneatttyilie Cooper Alton Cooper Cooper Brothers Harmonsburg

Battle Over Democratic Chairmanship Begins In Chicago

United Press dispatch from Chicago on June 18 outlines an impending intra party struggle at the Democratic convention. Roosevelt campaign manager James A. Yarley builds headquarters. Shouse fights for permanent chair, with Walsh as a rival, while Prohibition plank debate looms and Alfred E. Smith arrives to help organize.

Raymond Clapper United Press Chicago Ray Congress Hotel John N. Garner Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt James A. Yarley New York Jouett Shouse Democratic National Executive Committee Shouse Washington Park Thomas J. Walsh Montana Smith-Raskob Alfred B. Smith Raskob Platform Committee Shonse Senator Walsh

Hoover Plans No Part In Campaign

President Hoover announced a formal statement that campaign headquarters will be set up in Chicago and New York and that he will not take part in the forthcoming campaign for re election. He added he may deliver a few major addresses outlining administration policies and probably cannot attend the opening of the Olympic games in Los Angeles in July.

Hoover United Press Washington Chicago New York Wall Hoovey Los Angeles

Erie County Firemen Name New Officers

George H. Clavin, chief of the North East fire department, was elected president of the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association at the annual meeting held last evening at Waterford with about eighty members present. Corry was represented by Fire Chief Andrew Paulson and other officials. Chief Clavin succeeds Chief Paulson as president. vice president is B. T. Cherry, Albion. secretary Rolla McCray, Waterford. treasurer H. J. Nonomague, Har Dorcreek. Paulson joins the board of directors for a three-year term. A big August Lake Erie outing is planned, with a committee from the twelve affiliated companies handling arrangements.

George H. Clavin North East Fire Department Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association Waterford Corry Andrew Paulson Frank ‘T. England Charles Kinley Leon Brown Earl Munn Thomas Garrity Edward Becker Jamés Sullivan Charles Craker Wesley Pearce Clavin Paulson County Association B. T. Cherry Albion Department Rolla McCray H. J. Nonomague Har Dorcreek Association Lake Irie

Four Held as Guns Found in Auto at Roadhouse

Pittsburgh dispatch reports four suspects arrested after police found a shotgun and two pistols in a car at a road house. Suspects include Opal Dowler 19 and Hezel Dowler 19 from Washington Courthouse Ohio, and Charles McCoy 20 and James McFeeley 25 from Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Officers say the youths carried a blackjack in their possession.

United Press Pittsburgh Washington Courthouse Opal Dowler Er Cousin Hezel Dowler Charles McCoy James McFeeley Bridgeville

Night club raid shocks Chicago crowds

June 18 federal agents raided Colosimo's restaurant in Chicago’s South Side stopping liquor activity. More than 60 people left in evening attire as agents searched for unlawful liquor and took control of the premises. Authorities say several thousand dollars of liquor were seized and the restaurant may face closure. An unrelated Cleveland case saw James Jordan of Lock Haven, Pa., fined and workers charged after a beer shipment incident.

Sy Uniter Chicago Colosimo South Side Prohibition A. E. Aman Agenta Cleveland James Jordan Lock Haven Lleyaland Locke Haven

Overnight guest itinerary with Campbell family

Mrs. D. HL Martin was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell and family, and they returned home today.

D. HL Martin J. W. Campbell Family Therie

St Edward's High to Hold Commencement at St Thomas Church

St Edward's High School will hold commencement exercises Sunday at 7 30 pm in St Thomas Church for nine teen graduates. Rev Dr Raymond McQuillan will give the baccalaureate address and diplomas will be presented by Rev Francis J Graves P R. The program includes a high school chorus and soloists with hymns and benediction.

St. Edward’s High School St. Thomas Church Paes St. Edward's High School St.Thomas Church St. Edward's High Voral Solo Paris Anna Shields Francis J.graves P. R St. Thomas S1. Edward's Achuol American Legion

Wealthy Woman Helen English Prince Dies in Accidental Overdose

In Los Angeles on June 18 authorities ruled the death of Mrs. Helen English Prince accidental after an autopsy showed she had overdosed on a sedative. The wealthy wife of a noted newspaperman died days after being stricken in a hotel room and rushed to a hospital. Her origins include being a Lima Ohio native and widow of an Indianapolis capitalist.

Ly United Eres Los Angeles Calif Helen English Prince Indoianapolis Prince Rs. Price Lima T He Indiana

Two Die Walking on Highway After Car Crash

Brownsville Pennsylvania notes two youths and a girl died when three cars struck them walking home from a dance near Malden Inn. The dead are Anna Bence 16 from Crewstown Wilbur Sword 17 from West Brownsville Anna Denjock 15 from Denho, with severe injuries to others. In McKeesport Pennsylvania councilman Frank Hacket 58 of Versailles Borough killed himself in his sister’s basement.

Brownsville Brownsville General Hospital Anna Bence Crewstown Wilbur Sword West Brownsville Anna Denjock Denho Malden Inn T. Anderson Brownagile Mckeesport Frank Hacket Varsailles Here Piciself R. B. Montgomery Veranilles

Earthquake Strikes Central Mexico West of Capital

Reports from Mexico City indicate a strong earthquake with three violent shocks centered west of the capital. Damage described in Colima and Tecoman, with Colima City said to be heavily affected. preliminary messages note possible extensive casualties and widespread destruction though official confirmation is unavailable. Meanwhile a San Francisco radio relay reports a tremor felt near Manzanillo and Danzanillo with adobe homes collapsed and rails twisted. No casualties confirmed due to communication loss with the fishing vessel Chicken of the Sea.

United Press Mexico City Mexico Colima Teoman Colima City Pacific Tecoman Isan Francisco Mackay Cadio Danzanillo Manzanillo

Guild Carnival a Fine Social and Financial Success

The Emmanuel Episcopal church guild carnival drew a large crowd last night with strong earnings. Booths sold home baking candy pop ice cream and novelties while a Parish hall vaudeville program showcased local talent. A picture show by El Ames featured Europe scenes Cleveland air races and local subjects. About seventy five dollars was raised for the heart of the Immanuel church. Mrs B Shoop travels to Warren this morning.

Manuel Guild Emmanuel Episcopal Church C. A. Pain el Ames Tates Europe Cleveland Inez Mecusker Bernice Belknap Irene Mahle Many Roberts Merrill Wilcox Ruth Sheen Charlotte Bachelmer Mary Frances Rank Frank Brooks Mia C. M. Stewart Harry Rhodles W. A. Steen Elwyn Alverson Harry Rhodes Prank Brooks Hi Storer Ray Renskers Hugh ‘Mosher Immanuel Churets

Dawes Sees Turning Point in Low Mood

Charles Dawes, retiring head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, said the country has reached a turning point in the low mood based on improving fall business prospects. He spoke in Chicago as he stepped from the train, noting smaller business gains and expected improvement in larger sectors.

United Frese Chicago Charles (. Dawes Reconstruction Finance Corporation Dawes R. F Is Washington R. F.C Mit

State leaders resume relief financing talks in Harrisburg

Harrisburg June 1. Governor Pinchot named three main questions for state unemployment relief and a special legislative session. Decide whether to fund relief, restore welfare abated appropriations, or authorize state bonds. Bond issues urged as primary funding, with tax collection reforms and spending cuts also proposed. Republican chairman Gen Howard Martin opposes bond issues at present.

United Press Harrisburg Giffard Pinchot Pennsylvania Finchot Howard Martin

Two Youths Killed as Auto Runs Wild

Two Canonsburg youths, Benjamin H. Friel and Filthard Gondesn, both 18, died at Canonsburg hospital after an automobile ran out of control and swerved into a group of 12 young men at the Washington county Sunday school convention in Union. Andrew Chirilla and his sister Mary, Canonsburg, were injured.

Union Jess Anonsburg Canonsburg Washington County Benjamin H. Friel Filthard Gondesn First Methodist Episcopal Church Andrew Chirilla Mary

Mother of Actress Seeks Big Damages in Libel Suit

In Los Angeles on June 1s a grand jury of film notables is expected to testify Monday in a $1,000,000 libel suit filed by Mrs Theresa Rubens mother of the late actress Alma Rubens against Photoplay Publishing Co and James R Quirk editor. The suit contends Photoplay Magazine claimed Alma Rubens husband Ricards Cortex was not informed of her illness before her death. London writer Keith Jones dies in London from a Stanford illness. Jones formerly served on the Chicago Daily News and Chicago Record Herald staffs and had been in London for several years.

Rose Los Angeles Calif Theresa Rubens Alma Rubens London Keith Jones London Craft Limited Press Chiedeo Jones Wade Chicago Daily News Told Chicago Record Herald

Pennsylvania Relief Bill Tops Eighty Six Million

Pittsburgh welfare officials estimate Pennsylvania relief for 1932 at 86 million dollars at today’s disbursement rate. The state has allocated 410 million for relief so far, with the balance to be raised locally or by voluntary contributions. Rev Templeton Smith, president of the fund, predicts another relief crisis by August, more severe than the last.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Welfare Fund Templeton Smith

Death toll soars after Cymbeling blaze in Drydock Montreal

June 18 Montreal divers and firemen battled smoking wreckage of the British tanker Cymbeling after three explosions killed a growing tally of at least 26 with 15 missing. Officials warned the number could rise as some bodies may never be recovered. Four Montreal firemen died, including Fire Chief Raoul Gauthier, and six Vickers workers died in hospitals. Thirty seven injured remained in care with 13 in danger.

Montreal Canadian Vickers Vickers Raoul Gauthier

Martin Extradition Hearing In Indiana Robbery Case

Hearing on extradition of Hyman Martin, known as Pittsburgh Hymie, to Indiana to face bank robbery and automobile banditry charges in Gas City will be held in Columbus next Wednesday. S. P. Dinkle will present to Governor White the extradition request and recommendations. Martin was convicted of slaying former Cleveland Councilman William Potter, served over a year of a life sentence, then acquitted in a new trial.

Fox 100 Ili 10 Attend Senate Stock Probe

The Senate banking and currency committee again was denied a chance to examine motion picture pioneer William Fox on his short selling operations as Fox’s physicians said he was too ill to appear. The postponement delayed Fox’s nomination hearing.

FOX ILI Senate United Free Washington Senate Baniing and Currency Committee Williamt Fox

Massive rally as veterans press for bonus relief

Washington June 13 A big rally of veterans gathered near the Anacostia flats to demand the bonus bill’s passage after the Senate defeated it. Walter Waters, leader of the 16 000 veteran marchers, called for staying in Washington until the bonus is approved. Police ordered evacuation of a government building as demonstrators urged the Treasury to grant the bonus.

Washington Bill Senate Tieir Anacostia Walter W. Waters Glaexford Glassford Treasury Department Cihisi Ford

Corry area highway projects advance with one finish and bids due

A state highway program near Corry sees Pinchot rural type road in Wayne township completed and opened over five miles to traffic. Concrete pouring on East Columbus avenue is nearly finished with Monday as target. Bids for East Mainstream resurfacing and new concrete pavement from Shady avenue to Warren county line, plus Union street extension, are set to be opened in Harrisburg on Friday July 8.

Pinchot Road Wayne Township Columbus Avenue Harrisburg Aly Sthof State Highway Department Corry Corry Water Company New York State Shady Avenue Warren County Union Street

Five Best Radio Entertainments of Today

Radio columns list top programs across NBC CBS and ABC networks. Vincent Lopez leads a dance hour on NBC with lively orchestral sets while Tony Martin hosts talk segments on CBS. Listings note WEAR and WABC schedules and a variety of evening entertainment choices.

Unitail Press NBC Network Vincent Lopez WABC CBS Thonyma Drites H Duan Wiz NBC Lewin

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