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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1931

Page

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Hundreds of Corry Veterans Seek Federal Aid

Veterans from Corry and vicinity line up for loans under adjusted compensation certificates. They may borrow up to 50 percent, with long overseas service earning the maximum. In Pittsburgh, 10 thousand veterans queued at the United States veterans bureau as 40 thousand loan applications are expected after Congress action.

Corry Pittsburgh Mar Venango County United States Veterans Bureau Michael J. Shortley Yetgrdng Bureau Pennsylvania West Virginia Congress

Loveland Hall Formally Opened at Edinboro State Teachers College

Francis Augustus Loveland of Gary, vice president of the Board of Trustees, led the dedication as the new Arts and Science building was unveiled at Edinboro State Teachers College. The ceremony drew hundreds of students alumni and educators from across the state. A photo of Loveland Hall appears on page 6 with credit to the Edinboro Independent.

Francis Augustus Loveland Gary Board of Trusters Edinboro State Teachers College Loveland FA. Loveland Gorryn Edinboro Edinboro State Teachers Loveland Hall College Town

Dairymen Hold Saturday Meeting Here

Dairymen of the Dairymen's League met Saturday at the Y. P. Y. home on West Washington street. Floyd Hammond directed the dinner and program with Mrs. Hammond, as well as the all day event. Members and friends enjoyed dairy products from local members and the plant. President Boyd Spencer led a business session after songs led by Miss Gertrude Morris.

Corry Jocks Dairymen's League Y. P.y West Washington Street Floyd Hammond Harry Kimmy Cambridge Springs Kimmy Erie Jasper Drake Steubin Co Tiogu Go Buie-Crayford

Corry Water Co. Reorganized After Brown Death

At a reorganizing meeting last week by the Corry Water Supply Company, following Major R. W. Brown’s death, officers were named: President Mrs. J. B. Brown, Vice President Mrs. Harold Gilbert, Secretary and Treasurer Mr. Green. He will remain general manager and continue to oversee plant and property.

Wnt Corry Water Supply Company R. W. Brown J. B. Brown Harold Gilbert Ab P.rea Green Plex Gyoarel

May Discontinue Local Pennsy Trains

Reported today that the Oil City to Corry accommodation trains on the Buffalo division are not in the April timetable, reviving rumors they may be discontinued. Protests from patrons and cities along the route delayed the curtailment after plans were proposed last fall.

WME Oil City-Corry

Council May Act on Maple Ave Crossing Action

The city council may act at the March meeting on the coroner's jury recommendation to place watchmen at the Maple avenue crossing of the Pennsylvania and Erie Railroads after the late Thomas B Jensen case. Board of Education members back the plan and a petition was filed about three years ago. Tonight's session is expected to cover mainly this issue.

Thomas B. Jensen Maple Avenue Pennsylvania and Erie Board of Education Wit Council

Crash Victims Improve After Union City Accident

Reports from Union City Hospital indicate continued improvement among crash victims from last night’s collision west of Union City. Cassius Sears and Charles Milne suffered multiple injuries including fractures and broken ribs, while a team and wagon driven by James Bickerstaff was also involved. Mrs Milne and her husband’s son Riverett remain in serious condition, Blekerstatt regaining comfort after a fractured leg.

Union City Hospital Cassius Sears Charles Milne Ward S. D James Bickerstaff Union City R. D Bleker~statt Sears thestaHons Thy 'Imion City

Market Dip Caps Rally As Rail Shares Falter

United Press reports a sharp NY Central drop and overall railroad weakness paused an early market advance led by autos. The same dispatch notes nationwide crime falls in January from December per the Justice Department, with further items from Washington Mexico City fire at Theatre Principal kills eight, and immigration cut proposal faces bitter House vote. Capone sentenced for contempt in Chicago as fires and hospital injuries touch various locales.

United Press New York New York Central

Saga of a Corry native’s wild seafaring life

The memoir outlines M. C. Bonsteel, born 1872 in Great Valley Center, raised in Corry, and trained in physical culture before a merchant marine career. He sails on the Swanhilds, then heads to San Francisco just as the Spanish American War ends, with his story framed as a notable Our Whit Who edition feature.

M. C. Bonsteel Ridgway Wiho Sue Pennsylvania R. L. News Carry Great Valley Center 3 Garry Corry Lake Geneva Wisi

Congress Rush As End Of Session Nears

Washington report notes lawmakers seeking action on favored bills as Congress nears adjournment. Sen Blaine vows to block consent until debate begins on the dairy related cow bill and critics press oil import limits. Capper pushes measures to curb petroleum imports and protect oil regions. Additional delays threaten a possible special session despite leaders cautioning urgency.

Lyle CG. Wilson United Press Star Washington Congress Senate Chamber Senato Blaine Repu Eis Amo Kmtter Wisconsin Capper Watson

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments

NBC runs a 7 PM rework featuring a Mormon choir. WABC airs Musical Musicatours at 6 80 PM. WBAP presents Black and Gold Hoom orchestra at 6 45 PM. WABC GBS network carries Tony Carach at 7 45 PM. WEAF MBC offers Shivelocke Holmasy at 10 PM.

WIZ Nbc WABC GBS WBAP Black & Gold Hoom

Venango Man Named to Pinchot Inquiry Observers

Harrisburg Pa March governor Pinehot named three unofficial observers for the House utility inquiry committee. Reported observers include the Rev. Father James P. Cox of Pittsburgh Crawford of Emlenton Venango County and Morris L. Cooke of Philadelphia. The report could not be confirmed. Cooke, former Philadelphia public safety director, drafted the Pinchot report on the giant power survey in the first Pinchot administration, but the legislature refused to implement its recommendations.

United Press Harrisburg Maron Pinehot House Utility Inquiry D. Glenn Moore Washington Haz Pather James PR. Cox Pittsburgh Hd. Crawford Emlenton Venango County Morris L. Cooke Philadelphia Cooks Public Safety Phiadelphia Pinchot

Fire at First Ward dwelling causes $2000 loss

Fire damaged Frank Renzi’s frame house on Haat Pleasant Street, starting likely from a stove in the living room. The one story room burned badly as flames spread to the basement, with smoke and heat destroying contents. Fire Chief estimates loss between $1500 and $2000 with insurance. Mrs Renzi was moved to a neighbor’s home. Renzi was away in Erie.

Frank Renzi East Pleasant Street Stoge Haat Pleasant Street Humes Paulson

Witness in Voting Machine Litigation Heard in Lancaster

A Lancaster hearing examined the use of voting machines in Lancaster and nearby precincts. J E Mount of Raymond Manufacturing Co was called as a witness for Automatic Voting Machine Corporation of Jamestown, amid reports that political bosses oppose extending machine use in eastern Pennsylvania districts. The hearing took place today in Lancaster.

Lancaster J. E. Mount Raymond Manifac— Furing Company Haseen Aubomatic Voting Machine Corporation of Jamestown Estern Pennssylvania

New Fight Over Native Police Blows To India

London reports say Gandhi demands a general inquiry into police treachery by followers. Viceroy Irwin and London officials discuss the move as a potential undermining factor for loyalty of 270,000 native police under British officers. Government defends the police actions, calling the inquiry a threat to British rule.

London Gandhi Tracy Lytois Lord Irwin India

Cooper the Liberal Leader Dies After 36 Years in House

Henry A Cooper of Wisconsin, 80, longtime liberal and La Follette ally, died in Washington after a sudden illness. Congress recessed in tribute as Cooper, who served from 1893 except for 1918 20, left the House for Racine to lie in state before Thursday funeral.

Cooper Washington Mar Congress Henry Allen Cooper Wisconsin House Racine Hardy LaPollette LaFollette Gonpress Inpee Wyitr

Williamses and George Visit Tioga Pa in Week

Mr and Mrs A A Williams and George motored to Tioga Pennsylvania where they visited a large gay Well during the outing.

A. A. Williams Pou George Tioga

Pinchot Denounces Penn Utility Probe as Ineffective

Governor Gifford Pinchot blasted Pennsylvania Senate public utility investigations as misleading and faulted the public service commission for failing to reveal truth. He urged a House inquiry to expose the utilities and their relationship with regulators, claiming widespread grievances across towns and counties.

Rebels win in Peru as president quits office

Lima Peru March 2 A new provisional government ruled Peru today replacing the military junta of Lieui Col LuisF Sanchez Cerro whose resignation yesterday ended the immediate threat of civil war The navy backed the revolutionists demand for retirement of the military leader forcing him to yield Ricardo Lecisio Ilias chief justice of the supreme court was sworn in as head of the new government

Lima Peru Peri Lieui Luis F. Sanchez Cerro Ricardo Lecisio Ilias Supreme Court

CAPT KILMER OF THE U S ARMY ENGINEER DIES

The body of Captain Kilmer of the United States Army Engineer Corps will be taken to Washington for burial at Arlington National Cemetery tonight. Kilmer had served as military attache to the Pittsburgh district since 1920 and worked on river dam projects in the Ohio and Allegheny rivers.

Unites Frese Pittsburgh Sviitinny Saavtelie Kilmer Army Gagéuadttage Corps Waitt Ington Arlington National Rontotary Biimer Mlatzigy Azgingir Shinre Oia River Tellin Alsinghony River

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