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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1930

Page

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Coroner Jury Finds Car Driven Recklessly In Child Death

A coroner jury in Youngsville found that George Christensen drove the car that killed four year old Altha Christensen on the Cold Hill road near Pittsfield in the afternoon of June 15. The verdict says the driver operated the vehicle in a reckless manner without proper care and caution, and the charge of involuntary manslaughter may be replaced by a lesser count. District Attorney LeRoy O. Eddy and Attorney Bordwell led questioning. witnesses cited reckless operation and scenes at the accident site.

Hilo Altha C Kristensen Cold Hill Pittsfield George Christensen Vaulioa Youngsville Columbus Amien Ayn Mall Lowrey Mark Wullom Corry W. Short Youngeville J. Knapp Ritenett Endeavor Robert Vancalder Pi Uilestay Ray Spencer Travesta Moya Conklin FB. Camp Cole Full John Nogark Cherstensen Jyotties M. J. Breaett Wrightsville Road GF Christensen Christensen Bday Bordwell Frank 4. Dimble B.D. Bartim HL. H Jefferson Warren Bert Camp Bills Martin Torpedo Bari Bates Altha Christensen Gole Il Mad Imie theYore Ede

Chinese student minister Li voices view on China and Soviet blame

Peter T Li, a young Chinese student minister, spoke at Advent Christian Church on Essex Street with Harley W. Flewitt. Li, who studied at Aurora College and will pursue further work at the University of Illinois, outlined planned missions among rural Chinese farmers and stressed education as the key need in China today. He warned against Soviet blame and emphasized organized missionary effort amid rural China.

Peter T. Li Advent Christian Church China Peter T Li Essex Street Harley W. Flewitt Advent Mission Society University of Nanking Aurora College Ulmols University of Get Evening

Baker Pleads Guilty at Erie Check Swindle Case

Harold Baker, accused of issuing fraudulent checks to Cory merchants, appeared in Erie court and pled guilty. Sentencing is deferred to next Monday to allow further investigation into his regional check swindling operation spanning northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York. Authorities consider tougher charges possible, with Baker recently finishing a 45 day sentence in Clearfield County jail and investigations ongoing by Warren and Jamestown officials.

Harold 4. Baker Cory Merchants Erie Sentenice Glan Pennsylvania New York Baler Jamestown Cleanfield Clearfield Warren

Watson Sent to Workhouse for Larceny

In Erie this morning Frank Watson 19 of Corry pled guilty to burglary entering and larceny for robbing Fina Jewelry store at 910 Parade Street Erie. He admitted smashing a window stealing jewelry valued at 160 dollars and was fined 50 dollars and ordered to twelve months in the workhouse. He had been held for forging and issuing fraudulent checks and was arrested in Buffalo while attempting to pawn the loot.

Erie Frank Watson Corry TR. D. 1 Watson Hie Fina Parada Street Brie Buffalo Huntingdon Reformatory Gerry Sigene Alberstadt Cour

Pennsylvania Railroad Granted 999 Year Lease on W N Y & P Line

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 999 year lease granting control of the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad to the Pennsylvania Railroad. The lease covers 507 miles across New York and Pennsylvania and restricts sale of WNY&P stock without ICC approval.

United Press Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Western New Yorke and Pennsylvania Railroad New York Pennsylvania

Two Automobile Crashes Near City Last Night

Two automobile accidents near Columbus produced serious danger but few injuries. Orville Jackman and Dale Bunnell escaped harm after colliding with a stalled truck on Hare Creek road near Wheelock. Loren Smith’s coupe overturned at the subway in Columbus injuring Teresa Phillips, who was taken to Corry hospital with bruises. other occupants escaped with minor injuries as Smith's car suffered heavy damage.

Hare Creek Subway Columbus Tate Columbus Yours Mn Wheelock Orville Jackman Dale Bunnell Findley Lake Jackman Bunnell Jackmon Frank Jackman DeSots Loren Smith Teresa Phillips Corry Hospital Smith Max Stores Kettenring Corry Smif Wrightsville

Radio Entertainment Listings From NBC ABC Networks

The item lists today’s top radio entertainments across networks including WHA NBC with the Freischmann Hour starring Rudy Vallee at 7:00 BST, Arco Birthday Party at 9:00 EST, WHAF 9:30 BST Jack Frost: Melody, and WABC CBS network programs Radio Rorum at 9:00 EST.

WHA NBC Network Rudy Vallee Arco WHAF Jack Frost Melody WABC QBS CBS Network

Pension Bill Veto Sustained In House

House votes to sustain President Hoover's veto of the World War veterans compensation bill, paving the way for a substitute measure. Speaker Longworth predicts enough Republican votes to uphold the veto. roll call to confirm will be recorded. Senate fate of the compromise remains uncertain as supporters of the vetoed bill threaten to withhold support for the new plan.

Paul B. Mallon United Press Star Washington House Hoover House of Representatives Senate Longworth Ilrds White House

Quicksand Delays Hare Creek Bridge Project

Concerns rise over possible delays in the East Columbus avenue improvement as quicksand complicates the Hare Creek bridge. The contractor, Heffernan, must deepen pilings beyond 20 feet, risking inadequate foundation and extending work on about 3,100 feet of street from Center Street east. A 40-foot concrete bridge will replace the old structure.

Columbus Avenue East Columbus Avenue Wie Hare Creek Heffernan Hare Creel Center Street

Car speeds away after fatal crash injuring three in Pennsylvania

United Press dispatch from New Kensington Pennsylvania reports former policemen taken to workhouse after an automobile struck Eli Weratchier 41 and two sons seriously injuring them and killing one. Judge Parker signed commitments for two boys to a county workhouse after involuntary manslaughter charges. The accident occurred as the family returned from a ball game to Homatiwtville.

Frese United Press New Kensington Neville Janes Bheny iMéu Watts Lyster Robert Robert John Bstcosk Miner of ‘Tyre Thean Nercims Mia

Westbound trans Atlantic flight through fatal fog

The Southern Cross crew Capt Charles Kingsford Smith J W Stannage and John Patrick Saul described their westbound trans Atlantic hop from Europe to North America amid dense fog and heavy winds. They reported instruments failing and flying blind at times with extreme cold and poor visibility. The voyage yielded a rare radio equipped flight with moments of ship sightings and limited position checks. The journey proved daunting yet marked by resilient crew performance in treacherous conditions.

United Press Grace N. F1 North Atlantic Ocean Charles F. Kingatard-silth Europe Kingsford Savilh Iip Wwe Amd J. W. Stannage New Zealand Stannyse Cape Race Stannage John Patrick Saul Ute Sea Oit Greenwich

Precinct Consolidation Plans Narrow in Erie County

The Erie County board of commissioners filed a petition with county courts to consolidate Fourth Ward voting precincts to six, adding one in the Second Ward and two in both the First and Third Wards. Plans to merge First and Third Ward precincts were abandoned after protests.

Erie County Board of County Commissioners Erle

Southern Cross Leaves on Final Leg of Flight

The Southern Cross, led by Charles E. Kingsford-Smith, faced headwinds and fog as it neared New York from Dublin. Radio reports from Gloucester and Cape Breton described the crew managing fuel fumes and sickness while tracking over Nova Scotia, with dead reckoning and shifting positions amid rough Atlantic conditions.

Morris DE Haven Tracy United Press Gloucester Mass Charles E. R Kingsford-Smith Old Chehard Beach Hi Snutherst Gross Tonal & Guard Fan Sitio Ag Halibut Port Ani Masa Harbor Grace Newfoundland Dublin New York Marhoe Gulf of Cano Cape Breton Taland Nova Scotia North American Einesford-Stith Rada Chesro Cape Breton Cape Breton Island Mase Navy Wailio Daland Henge Kingsford-Smith Evert van Dyke Hin Kingsfor

Hearing on Trigger Woman's Plea July 7

New Castle Pa June 25 An additional list of reasons for new trials for Mrs Irene Schroeder and W Glenn Degue awaiting execution for murder of a State highway patrolman were on file with the prothonotary today. The reasons are listed in the petition filed by defense attorneys Dickey Powell and Benjamin Dickey with Prothonotary Campbell. The hearing on arguments on the motion will be held at the session of court beginning July 7.

United Press New Castle Irene Schroeder W. Glenn Degue Twd Dickey Kedgewin Powell Benjamin Dickey I. M. Campbell Uly

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