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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1929

Page

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Quarterly meeting at M E Church revises church leadership

The Fourth Quarters Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at the M E Church with Rev C Locke in charge. Members heard year end reports from presidents of organizations and a pastor's addition of 25 members. Officials were elected including trustees and stewards, and committees named for finance and pastoral relations. Westbound Pennsylvan ia trains carried large crowds of World War II veterans to the annual veterans convention in Erie.

Methodist Episcopal Church C. Locke Treasuror Frank A. Wimner B. A. Loveland Clyde P. Brown Albert Anderson Gillette A. E. Griswold Mmerson Fred B. York Wilburn W. Wilcott Arthur L. Foster Stewards J. B. Dablatrand Harold Shatinan S. B. Brooks C. Shoop G. W. Beecher Gorge Thompson Clyde Cook J, D. West I. G. Kitch Ralph 8 Dewey D. A. John Walter Rhodes Lyle W. Foster EB. Love Ruth Dahlstrand Robbins W. H. Shelby W. L. Durham Albert Alderson Witbur E Wilson York Jin B. Amacher Bleward Wilbur Wilson Clyde F Brown A. Loveland W. J C.H. Shoop W. Poster Ladley Ald Society Alniliean Society Lilie S. C. Hulett A. Johnson W. A. Johns F. G. Emerson F. A. Loveland Ralph Ruth Dahtwte W. ©. Wilson Mrs Rhodes L. J. Weal C. J. Robina de N. T. Gillette A. L. Poster Lela Wetmore W. A. Poster Helen Danlite A.B. Griswold J. B. Dahlstrand George Thomspaon WE. Wilson Pennsylvania Railroad Lave Flats Veterana of Worsign Wara Erle

Five Best Radio Entertainments Of The Day

Scheduled on NBC CBS and local stations, listings include musical orchestras and dramatized stories. Programs feature Rosirio Burdon band, Harvard Aisle race, Billy Jones and Efe Hare, plus theatre hour with O More.

WEAY NBC Rosirio Burdon CBS Mule Even Racex Tom Thy Thames Billy Jones Efe Hare WIZ Maindtey Wim Jession Dragonetty O'More

German Cabinet Approves Young Plan With Reservations

Berlin reports say the German cabinets approved the Young plan as a basis for a conference of governments. unanimous vote with reservations. Conference likely at Lugano mid July. U S may be asked to provide an official observer. Stresemann presided as Muller was indisposed. focus includes evacuation of the Rhineland and League of Nations talks.

United Press Berlin Lugano Switzerland United States Plas Gustave Stresemann Hermann Mueller Stresemann League of Nations Council Madrid Raymond Poincure Aristide Briand

Coleman Band Delights Union City With Splendid Concert

The Coleman band of Union City performed a balanced, entertaining program at City Park before a large crowd. The Union City American Legion post arranged the concert as a promotion for Old Home Week, with more performances planned in Waterford and future summer dates.

Union City Band City Park Coleman Band Union City Union City Post The American Legion Waterford Music Rovers

Missing pouch of 75000 dollars sparks postal probe

Union City June 21 news reports the disappearance of a pouch with cash and checks valued between 50000 and 75000 dollars. Postmaster A W Jeynes says the pouch shipped from Boston with three others and only three sacks reached postal messenger Esko Burgees. Also note death of Mrs Curtis G Cupples and injury recovery of Mrs Althea Crandall.

Union Eres

Convicts Loose in Brazos County After Texas Prison Break

Sixty convicts fled the Clemens Farm escape in Brazos Texas as 15 of 43 were recaptured. Guards and civilians aided by 28 mixed posses searched Sweeney area and woods near towns within fifty miles. Warden Worden Harrell assumed command, while leaders Red Massey J C Williams and Lee Smith were identified. two of them were recaptured.

Clemens Brazoria Tex Silab Janse Yuson Farms Bottom Sanda Brazos County Sweeney Worden Harrell

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Jennie Ferris

Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Ferris a longtime Spring Creek township resident were conducted at 11 o clock today at her daughter's home in Spring Creek Rev E H Sturdevant officiated with a large gathering of relatives neighbors and friends Burial followed in Spring Creek cemetery Bearers included John McKay Lon Bates William Burch Abe Mead Richard Bates and Robert Donaldson

Jennie Ferris Spring Creek Township Lon Matteson Spring Creek E. H. Sturdevant John McKay Lon Bates William Burch Abe Mead Richard Bates Robert Donaldson

Summer Solstice Tips From Dr Cumming For Heat Relief

Washington notes mark the summer solstice at 5 01 p m eastern time as Dr Hugh S Cumming US surgeon general offers advice to beat heat. Drink water stay cool wear light colors and breathable footwear avoid heavy meals and tight clothing while enjoying light salads fruits and vegetables.

Joseph Wasney United Press Washington Jume Hugh Cumming U. S Ciminihyaid

Tariff clash to hinge on sugar and shoes impact

Washington June 21 sugar and shoes become the focal point of a Senate tariff contest as the Independent Republican and Democratic group coordinates research on schedules and schedules hearings set for Monday in the Senate Finance subcommittee. The House sugar rate stands at 3 cents a pound with a Cuban discount of 20 percent while the basic shoe duty is 20 percent with 35 percent against certain high end Czech shoes, a move that would raise shoe prices from the current free list.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Senate League of Nations Peoples Legislative Service Senate Finance Witesses House Czecho-Slovakia

Western Act Cops Award at Rex Theatre Amateur Night

Stanley Butcher won first prize in the amateur night contest at the Rex Theatre by presenting a western act of fancy roping. Bob Ponser of Erie took second on the accordion. Miss Rosaline Crispin and June Weidner with Mrs. Genevieve Drake earned third with a singing act amid a nine act program before a sizable audience.

Stanley Butcher Rex Theatre Bob Ponser Erie Rosaline Crispin June Weidner Genevieve Drake Wilma Paulson Mary Frances Loveland Rachel Gratt Helen Louise Thorpe Mary Frank Perry Louis Randolph Mary Frances Brooks Eileen Williams Jesse Martin Vincent Vanasdale Cubliner

Doughty Searched After Friend Bramwell’s Death

Philadelphia report says Haverford junior Robert M. Doughty, who found his friend William Bramwell Linn dead from a gunshot before commencement, disappeared from his home in Bacon two days earlier. Police in two states pursue clues as Doughty’s family and Overbrook area contacts become involved.

Unico Eres Philadelphia Robert M. Doughty Haverford College William Bramwell Linn Overbrook New York Doughty eBacon Haverford Robert Doughty A [Stieide

Dinner for Business and Professional Women's Club Monday at Hotel Corry

Members and guests of the Business and Professional Women's Club are invited to a birthday dinner at Hotel Corry on Monday at 7 pm. Tickets are available from Miss Helen Morrell or Mrs Bilth Whitaker. Dr. Mildred Rogers, state president from New Castle, Pa, will speak. a varied program is planned and a large attendance is anticipated.

Allmempera Orue Corry Bustnega Hotel Corry Helen Morrell Bilth Whitaker Mildred Rogers Business and Professional Women's Club New Caillé

Hundred Die In Chinese Hospital Explosion

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Hong Kong reports a hospital blast at East Bund Hospital Canton killing about 100, including 30 patients, with a fire destroying the main building. Rescue efforts were mounted by Red Cross and police as 400 patients were inside.

United Press London East Bund Hospital Canton Exchange Hong Kong Red Cross Sasetary Ching Caneton

Snook Admits Slaying Ohio State Student

United Press report from Columbus details Dr. James H. Snook admitting the murder of Miss Thera Hix at Ohio State University. Snook planned a swift plea, with a grand jury docketed for the case and a potential September trial. the confession describes a quarrel over a weekend trip and the killing with a hammer and knife.

Snook Ohio State Columbus, C James H. Snook Thera Hix Ohio State University Miss Hix Binghamton Melvin T. Hix New York Central Railroad Company John Chester Miss Hite Shook Veterinaryien

Two-Year Manhunt Ends in Arrest in New York

State police from Greensburg tracked a two year fugitive across six states to a New York arrest for the slaying of Trooper James J. Downey. Salvatore Accoral is charged, with extradition approved by Governor Fisher and Sergeant Tomek traveling to Albany with papers to secure custody.

Pittsburgh Greensburg New York Avéritonia Aumist James J. Downey Salvatore Accoral John 8. Fisher Accors Albany Sergt. Tomek

Corry Band Organization Seeks Local Meeting Tonight

All musicians and interested residents are urged to attend a meeting at the Use Municipal building this evening at 8 o clock to discuss forming a Corry band. Professor Joseph Faga has agreed to direct the band if formed and asks that everyone interested make a special effort to attend.

Corry Joseph Faga

Kiwanis Delegation to Attend Oil City Club Meeting

Kiwanis members plan a Monday gathering in Oil City as part of preparations for the Kiwanis International convention in Milwaukee. James W. Ramsay, lieutenant governor, addressed the group on faith in the club and fellow members, with performer Weiss providing musical selections. Next week’s luncheon will be at the country club.

Corry Oil Lorry Ol City Kiwanis International Milwaukee Hotel Corry James W. Ramsay Pranikii Ramsay Weiss Bué Corry Country Club Journal Country Club

State pardons board grants nine rehearings in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on June 21 the state board of pardons approved nine rehearings from its June deliberations. It refused twenty five rehearings. Cases granted include Arnold conspiracy Reed breaking and entering Torontos murder and abortion attempt Dunnt manslaughter Talimay breaking and entering. Refusals include Markunits murder and counterfeiting charges and multiple second degree murders. Mrs Stoop left this morning to spend the day.

United Press Harrisburg Pa State Board of Pardons Charles B. Arnold Allegheny Oscar Reed Beaver Ton Toronto Cambris William Grove Cambri Joe Dunnt Washington Eugene Talimay Eric Louis Markunits Atceny William Murray Howard J Tacksom Luther Knox Armstrong John J. Stevenick Gambria Harley English, Inc

Two Derailments Hit Local Yards This Morning

Two separate wrecks occurred in local railroad yards this morning. In Renova Division at the Pennsylvania Railroad east of West Wayne Street, a derailed eastbound train car piled on a derail frog but avoided a larger crash with adjacent cars as crew escaped injury and system traffic was only modestly delayed. In Erie yards between Center Street and First Avenue, two string cars moved by the yard engine derailed after cars broke away and struck a derail frog near the switch, with yard crews later replacing the cars to the rails and no service disruption reported.

Howe Nortk Renova Pennsylvania Railroad West Wayne Street Trafic Erie Yards Center Street First Avenue

Vatican communication awaited on Mexican religious settlement

In Mexico City Bishop Pasqual Diaz announced receipt of a Vatican communication relating to the Mexican religious settlement. He said an important development is expected this afternoon. Diplomats and bishops expressed reserve with no official sign of papal approval.

United Press Mexico City Vatican Rome Pasqual Diaz Iggotistors

Uniforms arrive for Bugle Corps at Lieut Archie W Thompson Post

Uniforms for the new bugle and drum corps of Lieut Archie W Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars arrived in the city ten days ago and will be distributed after 6 PM. The corps will wear them in the state convention parade of the VFW in Erie Saturday afternoon. Members leave for Erie at 10:80 AM Saturday. meeting at the home earlier. Public subscriptions are being received to cover purchase costs, with contributions slow so far.

Bugle Archie W. Thompson Veterans of Foreign Ware City State Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars Erie Heing Nour Jared Thair

Firemen Memorial Services Set for June 30 in City Cemeteries

The Stanford Hose Company moves its annual Memorial Services to Sunday June 30 to honor deceased members with grave decorations across city cemeteries. Spartansburg celebrates a local aviation milestone as 19 year old Josep Eastman flies solo at Bri County Airport near West Ridge Road, marking a successful first solo after training.

Stanford Hose Company Hil Sparta Spartansburg Josepht Eastman To Bri County West Ridge Road Hike Weanessany

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M.E. Church F. A. Wimner Germany Rhineland Cupples Curtis G. Cupples Harry Jones East Church Street Althea Crandal Spring Street,s Texas Summer Hammer Acertonia Oil City Ernor Grant Tallman State Pardon Board CB. Stoop Yue Warrin Cary Bugle Corps
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