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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
1
County commissioners indicate a possible rise from seven to eight mills to cover a long term program of improvements and continued services. Rogan and MacLean expect an increase next year, while Davis proposes selling Western Township road lands to offset needs and avoid higher taxes.
Nan and Sone, operators of a Raceline filling station, closed a deal to take possession on September 19 of a land parcel on North Center Street owned by John Love, including the Love Foundry site. The frontages measure about 220 feet with depths from 186 to 280 feet. The Love Foundry plant will be razed and the business discontinued. possession by September 1 allows Love to complete existing contracts. Cohen may build a modern gasoline station later, but plans are not set. The sale price was not disclosed.
Captain Frank Hawks returned to Roosevelt Field New York from a Los Angeles leg setting two new cross country records. He completed the continent twice in 36 hours 48 minutes 16 3 8 seconds, breaking prior west east and east west marks. An earlier collision with a fence caused minor damage but did not slow the feat.
Upwards of seventy five Erie county rural mail carriers are slated for an 8 o'clock meeting at United Brethren church with National Rural Carriers Association president Firinboro to speak about the September convention. After the meeting the Ladies Aid will serve a supper. In Youngstown, a Pittsburgh Detroit Nevin Lines bus overturned on a wet road injuring twenty two, seven seriously, with driver Irvine and another Pittsburgh attendant among the injured. Wet pavement and oil caused the skid. the bus flipped onto its side, trapping passengers.
Five top radio programs listed with times and networks including The Cavalcade Wiz, NEC Network at 7 45, Goldman Band, Nathanial Shilieret with orchestra, B A Rolfe’s Orchestra, and Antarotle Brosdcauthy near 9 00 BST. Includes Roxy’s Geng anniversary mention to Europe.
Three people died and a fourth injured near Jamestown last evening as a Lakewood couple, Jay D Rice and wife, were killed when their car was struck by a heavy sedan driven by William Bliss of Jamestown. Their son Bert Rice, 16, was seriously injured. Bliss was not found at fault after authorities investigated. Grant Nell, a Jamestown attorney, died when his vehicle left the road and overturned on the Friendship Cuba road.
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania on June 29 detectives concluded love turned to anger after a man named John M Parr 49 a former coal and iron policeman shot and killed 17 year old Edith Johnston then fatally wounded himself dying later at Canonsburg General Hospital after shooting himself in the head Washington county authorities described the fatal case as murder suicide with the man dying from self inflicted wounds.
Pittsburgh officials announce a five day week for nearly all building trades in the district after negotiations that began last April. The agreement covers about 16,000 workers and takes effect next week on July 6, the first holiday under the plan.
Corry's political scene heats up as Leo Mulderick announces candidacy for City Council. Mulderick, Corry born and educated, plans to run beside incumbent D Everett Leach who also seeks reelection. Local speculation centers on other possible candidates as petitions loom.
President Hoover has asked Seymour Lowman to resign as assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of prohibition enforcement. Lowman was notified at a White House conference and will be replaced within 30 days. The move follows displeasure over enforcement publicity tied to Prohibition Commissioner J. M. Doran and broader policy directives from Hoover and Mellon.
Bobby Jones surged to the lead in the National Open after a third round 71, totaling 215. Gene Sarazen and Al Ray Ross faltered under pressure as Jones built a commanding position, opening a three to four stroke edge over rivals with 18 holes remaining.
State highway department begins complete rebuilding of the macadam stretch north of the city on the Pindley Lake road. A force of men starts preliminaries to upgrade a road long in poor condition, with plans to relay and speed project progress. Miss Anne Dempsey leaves for Buffalo to spend the weekend with friends.
Reports from Minneapolis and Roosevelt Field recount multiple attempts to break the refueling endurance record. Pilots Owen Haughland and Thorwald Johnson began their seventh day aloft, while other crews including the City of Cleveland plane and the Three Musketeers pursued extended flight times amid fuel and motor challenges.
Johnson and William Green, both colored, were held in $800 bond after arraignment before Alderman Porter at the county court. They are charged with larceny of a dress valued at about $20 from the Sanderson store on North Center street. Police Chief Tipton and residents arrested them at North Corry after one man tried to conceal the dress under his coat.
Madrid reports Commander Ramon Franco and his three flight companions were rescued after seven days adrift on the North Atlantic by the British carrier Eagle near the Azores. The Dornier crew went down en route to the United States, prompting widespread excitement in Madrid as word reached officials and crowds. The Eagle, dispatched by the British Admiralty, searched a strip between Portugal and the Azores with 23 aircraft aboard.
The Dairymen s League gathering at Wheelock Church drew about 140 attendees. Devotional led by Frank O Harvey opened the program with reports from delegates on subdistrict meetings Home Department s annual session and talks on milk production care of utensils and full product quality. Included were songs by Frank Harvey and Mr Mrs T B Stoughton. Attendees heard from Arthur Morris C J Follett H H Marsh and Dorothy Gates. Tea cream and cake followed the event. MORROW BACK AT DESK Mexico CMNY June 29 United States Ambassador Dwight Morrow resumed duties after six day rest at Cuernavaca.
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