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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
1
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Protesters seek to block the planned closing of the Palrvisw grade school as the Board of Education convenes at a special meeting. A remonstrance from Fourth Ward property owners, backed by hundreds of residents, urges preserving the grade school and protecting recently added courses. Teachers’ voluntary refunds and retrenchment plans, including replacing supervisors with direct teaching staff, are also on the agenda.
Airmail note to Charles A. Lindbergh describes a house where the Lindbergh baby may be found. Boston police say the tip points to a state near New Jersey. An unofficial excerpt mentions two men and a woman holding a baby at 463 Street Princeton.
In Pittsburgh on March 3 federal agents seized counterfeit coin molds and more than 100 coins. A man identified as Ruben Thornberry, 25, Canton, Ohio, fled a window attempt during arrest. A woman, Pauline Murray, 25, held as material witness.
The Carry Relief Push announces its next benefit, a comedy titled Country Cousins, to run Thursday March 21 and Friday April 1. Trio of organizers Mrs J J Haight Mrs Charles Pain and Mrs Charles Stewart oversee preparations with Kiwanis Rotary and local clubs backing the production. Cast is being selected and public support is urged as ticket sales begin.
Teachers of Corry Public Schools hosted a Rotary Club evening at the Junior High school with vintage costumes, cards and dancing. Frank Loveland and Lotta Bonsteel won prizes for novel costumes. sketches and a royal court take-off drew laughs. Washington school children performed a minuet. Keppel Tiffany’s orchestra provided music. a luncheon followed. John Harris of Jamestown visited the area.
A blast and ensuing fire in McKeesport Pa today damaged five one story business houses causing about $50,000 in losses. One man was injured and nearby residents fled as flames threatened more destruction. The shops included the California Fruit Market Reed's Roothing Shop Garlo's Restaurant a confectionery and a laundry. Mary Lane Hanley longtime resident and mother of Festmaster Joseph A Hanley died at age 97 leaving ten other children.
President Hoover pushes for Senate authority to launch an inquiry into short selling and market manipulation by bear raiders. Senate support appears cool, while a banking panel is set to consider a broader probe into market operations.
In Allenport near Monessen last Sunday a quarrel left Joseph Mete, 35, Scottdale, dead at Charleroi Monessen hospital. Mete stabbed Caterini then fled. Caterini fired multiple shots, one bullet hitting Mete in the chest. Caterini is jailed in Washington County on the shooting charge.
Listings show NBC and CBS programs across WE AF WABC and WJZ. Highlights include Rudy Vallee and Sophie Tucker at 9:00 and the Mill Brothers at 8:00. Also scheduled are Ensemble at 9:30 and the Trumpeters with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra at 11:00. The CBS network coverage on WABC and the NBC network on WJZ present varied music programs.
Three civil suits filed in Pittsburgh seek damages totaling 200000 against apartment owner Nettie Gordon and fumigator Dick K. Clowes after a deadly fumigation last April. Plaintiffs include Mrs Florence Mohney Linn and Mrs Carolyn Mohney Lust of Michigan and Oklahoma, each seeking 75000 for injuries. Lewis Molney and Carrie Molney of New Bethlehem seek 30000 for their daughter Marie Molney. Plaintiffs accuse Gordon and Clowes of failing to notify residents before fumigation. Federal actions were brought by Charles J. Margiotti of Punxsytawney.
United Press reports Mrs. Dwight Morrow doubts the kidnapping was random, suggesting an inside job by individuals familiar with the Lindberghs family and routines. The Lindberghs had been weekending at Sourland Mountain estate, contradicting prior custom, as investigators probe possible plots and timing. The piece notes Mrs. Morrow’s belief in premeditation and hints at a calculated abduction staged during a family stay.
Washington report shows a split in the House Ways and Means committee over the manufactures sales tax rate. Members clash over 2 or 2 1/4 percent, fearing the higher rate could undercut revenue projections. Crisp aims to file the bill by Saturday. estate and gift tax schedules were agreed, with the gift tax intended to curb evasion of inheritance taxes.
In New York on March 3 investors faced steadier conditions abroad with bonds showing strength and gains to points. The stock market opened higher but pulled back on profit taking, then recovered late in the day, though volume slowed. Total 1.8 million shares traded by 1:30, about 0.5 million more than the prior day.
Philadelphia March 3 Pennsylvania cities added 278 men to employment in the American Legion national campaign state headquarters released. Reports list Erie 116 Conemaugh 1 Corry 15 Kennet Square 17 Northumberland 28 Palmerton 4 Union City 9 New Cumberland 24 etc.
Republican leaders in Harrisburg pick a state ticket for the April primary after conferences in Harrisburg and Atlantic City. The slate omits Allegheny claims, listing Linn of Philadelphia for Supreme Court, James of Wilkes-Barre for Superior Court, Gawthrop of West Chester, Parker of Oil City for Superior Court, Baldwin of Potter County for Auditor General, Waters of Philadelphia for State Treasurer, Davis of Pittsburgh for U S Senator, with Mellon replaced by Crawford of McKeesport as delegate at large. Mocuire of Delaware named on delegate at large slate alongside Ware of Philadelphia Reed of Pittsburgh, Sepan ton of Scranton, Cooke of Montgomery County, and General Edward.
United Press report from Mount Clemens Michigan states Hattie Pletcher aged 17 died from injuries after a severe beating by her parents aimed at curing her of dancing. The parents are serving sentence for the punishment inflicted.
Frese Century Florida March 3. Big gd Morris Boston Red Sox pitcher dies at noon in hospital from knife wounds received at a fish fry near Brewton Alabama Monday. Officers hold Joe White of Brewton as suspected attacker.
A letter for Charles A Lindbergh at a New Jersey post office prompted a manhunt as investigators search for clues. Police tracked a car with New Jersey plates near the Lindbergh home and questioned a nursemaid. Authorities, while hopeful for a safe return of Charles A Jr, keep details private as the search intensifies.
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