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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1929

Page

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Two Narrow Escapes From Gas Fumes In South

Aged 12 and 4, daughters of Mr and Mrs Wena Dimlek of Gouldstiest, narrowly escaped death from gas fumes in a Gouldstiest home. The older girl moved to protect her baby sister as gas filled the bathroom. A doctor treated both children. the younger recovered quickly, the older lingering but recovered.

Selty Mary Ath Dilightera Mra Wena Dimlek Gouldstiest the Homie Chidren Betty

Two Spanish Fliers On Hop Over Atlantic

Seville action reports Ignacio Jimenez Martin and Francisco Tleving Braga, captains of the Spanish air force, attempting a world distance record in the plane Jess Gran Poder. They departed Seville for Rio de Janeiro and were last seen moving toward Dakar, Africa, amid reports of a second unidentified aircraft over Casablanca.

United Press Seville Spain Mary Jess Gran Poder Cape Tub Sahara Verteventurit Cuary Islands Casablanca Morocco Casablanos Ilstange Rio de Janeiro Dakar Africa

World stock plunge and wide market fright

Stock values fell sharply as holders dumped shares amid a heavy market response. Reports from Harrisburg and Louisville note multiple fatalities from weekend floods and auto wrecks, with other items mentioning national finance, mining accidents, and a fatal airfield crash in Pensacola.

New Feature Will Interest Club Women

The Journal introduces a new feature “Following the Writers” aimed at literary enthusiasts. Paul White of United Press prepares articles with data on present-day authors and top sellers, promising real interest for readers. Today’s piece appears on page three.

Paul White United Press

Plans complete for funeral of Marshal Foch

Paris dispatch reports elaborate funeral plans for Marshal Ferdinand Foch the war's greatest commander. President Doumergue Prince of Wales Cardinal Dubois and Gen Pershing slated to attend. Service led by Abbe Verdrns with Pope XI blessing. public to be excluded. Procession to Notre Dame begins at 9 4 0 pm and ends at Invalides near Napoleon.

Ralph Heinzen United Press Paris Golier Napoleon Marshal Perdinant Mock Cathedral of Notre Dame Doumergue Prince of Wales Prince Anarles Belgium John J. Pershing Abbe Verdrns Fach Saint Clothillé Dubois Phil XI Foch

International Complications Over Rum Running Case

In New Orleans on March 25 Capt John Thomas Randall of the British schooner I'm Alone challenged U S Coast Guard authority after a patrol seized his vessel off the coast. The ship carried 2,400 cases of liquor and seven survivors from his crew. Randall claims the cutters violated his rights by acting outside the twelve mile limit. An official but secret inquiry into the episode is underway.

United Areas New Orleans Mar John Thomas Randall United States Coast Guard Randall Coast Guard

Forty five Teachers Signed to Hoover Lans Farm Plan

Five dozen teachers in the Corry Public Schools accepted contracts for the 1929-30 year announced from Supt F S Dewey. The list includes Edith We Cook art Doris M Kidder high school history and English A D Clark science David Umer junior high science Robert Henderson junior high math and others. Returning to positions next year are Howard Sheen M J Blannen Alice L Brant and several more across junior high elementary and special classes.

Worly Corny Supt FS Vera Henderson Lucile Price Senor High Howard Sheen M. J. Blannen Alice L. Brant Lillian D. Dillman Rebecca J. Hess Sedrick A. Metall May McCormick Cora G Smith Nelle E. ‘Titus Marold G. Wolfe Ethel L. McGray A. Siler Artiey Rose M. Bridy Janet Henry Idi J Lawson Jean Little Helen Sullivan Supervitors Doelle Murray Agnes Continu Theil Homemilling Mellisa Hurthut Charles Pom Hifatet Himile Hilodsan Clyde Hi. Spitlers Mattie Townson Wave M. Parking Katherine le Conway Zora Skinner Fairview Helen M. Brown Ruth Y. Burkhart Helen E. Fordyce Harding Rupy Meclough Ruth E. Monroe

Daring hold up yields thirty thousand in gems and cash

Chicago report details a two hour captivity where bandits, polite yet ruthless, obtained the safe combination from Pred C Lindenton and looted about eighty thousand dollars in gems and one thousand dollars in cash. Mrs Lindeman was held as well while a guard kept coffee boiling all night.

United Press Chicago C Lindenton Lindeman Are Arehtoy Alore Lindemans

Lad Narrow Escape When Struck By Auto

A five year old boy, David Shellie of East High street Union City, was struck by an auto driven by Paul Raynor of Brine. He suffered a fractured hip and facial cuts but survived due to slow car speed and prompt braking. The child was treated by Dr John Kibler in Union City and later moved to a hospital for further care. Raynor, visiting Union City, was with Miss Clerk Cullen of Corry.

Dasning East High Street Innion City David Shellie Harry Sheilitt Paul Rayndr Brie Raynor Darling Raynes Unis City John Kibler Bisebome Union City Union City Hospital

No Foundation To Rumor Plant Project Dead

Widespread rumors claimed PhillipJones corporation dropped plans for a city branch plant. The committee and Journal dismissed the rumors, noting negotiations progress and a tentative contract under study. Subscribers were urged to ignore rumors as the industrial development advances toward final agreement. V H Lethman spent the weekend in the city.

Phillipvones Corporation Indystria Phillip-Jones Corporation Corey Uni Gerry

Five Best Radio Entertainments Preview

Radio listings feature WIG WIZ WEAF WOR and WEAP schedules with classical performances opera Carmen and vocalists. Highlights include Roxy's Bang, Manch Bh an favorite music, Prorehe aston soprano Alfie Teds tenor and chorus, and recording artists and movie stars.

WIG Roxy Bang Manhc Bhan WEAF Prorehe Aston Alfie Teds WEAP Carmen Bizat

SUSTAIN FASCISM SUSTAIN FASCISM By THOMAS B MORGAN ROME

Italy held a plebiscite under Mussolini's new system in which voters accepted the Fascist slate for the chamber. Yes votes reached 8,506,376 with seven small sections pending as no votes totaled 136,198. Voter turnout stood at 89.63 percent with 7,966 annulled ballots.

Thomas B. Morgan United Press Rome Italy Benito Mussolini Musaoolini

Retired PRR Head Samuel Rea Dies at 73

Samuel Rea, 73, former president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died yesterday after a three week illness at his Gladwyne home. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Rea retired in 1925 after 64 years with PRR. He directed the Hudson river tubes project enabling the Pennsylvania Station build in New York City.

United Press Philadelphia Samuel Rea Pennsylvania Railroad Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Gladwyne Rea Railroad Rew Hudson River Pennsylvania Staton 7Th Avenue New York City

Hoover Signals Willingness to Cooperate on Farm Relief

United Press reports President Hoover told the Senate Agriculture Committee he has no fixed plan for farm relief but will cooperate as the committee develops a broader relief bill. McNary summarized Hoover’s stance, noting no assurances on final legislation while promising cooperation throughout the process. Democrats pressed for clearer proposals, with Caraway and Heflin asking Hoover for concrete suggestions before hearings end.

Hoover Senate Agricultural Committee Paul FR. Mallon United Press Sta Washington Mar Senate Agriculture Committee Nury Broikbart Towa McNary Waile House Congress Caraway Demovraé Arle Cariveau Heflin Atabamt

Zeppelin dirigible resumes long flight toward Palestine

The giant Zeppelin, conqueror of the Atlantic, began a non stop flight from Friedrichshafen to Palestine shortly after midnight, with a crew of 40 and 25 passengers aboard. The craft circled Rome before continuing southward, marking the ship’s longest voyage to date.

United Press Rome Ely Eric Keyser Berein Friedrichshafen Palestine

Fatal automobile crash smothers driver in ditch mud

Floyd Darling a 20 year old Kaneville resident died after his car upturned on a curve near Cherry Tree Hill on McKinney road. Verne Spence escaped by pulling free from the mud. The slippery road after rain led to loss of control and a fatal burying under the car.

Floyd Darling Kaneyilie Titusville Cherrytree Hill McKinney Road Darling Verne Spence Kaneville Himaet Ral Spence

Floods and Storms Ravage South Killing Dozens and Causing Massive Loss

Widespread floods and storms across Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama unleashed deadly flooding. In Harriman Tennessee 24 people were confirmed dead on the Emory River area. Tenessee and Alabama regions faced major property losses with mills and plants severely damaged. Seven Boy Scouts perished in White's Creek near Rossville with search ongoing for others. News centers Warn of rising Mississippi River flood crest and evacuations as transportation routes collapse under rising waters.

United Press Worty Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Mississippi Knoxville Tenn Man Hartichood Sonly Surrow Tenesee Alabama Yennessee Florida Harriman Emiery Efe White's Creek Rosswood Rockwood Chattanoogs Chattaronga Tesesse Tew Eily

Four Die in Crash of Plane at Mt Gretna

Four people perished when a Ryan monoplane crashed near Mt Gretna Pennsylvania on a flight from Curtiss Field to St Louis. Pilot Charles Stewart Columbus Ohio and passengers Harold Lloyd Worthington Ohio Paul Wager St Louis Missouri and John L Campion St Louis Missouri were killed after the aircraft broke from clouds and struck a tall tree.

United Press MT. Gretna Ryan Pennsylvania National Guard C. J. Friese John L. Campion St. Louis

Oppose Boosted Fees Drive In Pennsylvania

Harrisburg March 25 The Pennsylvania Motor Federation opened a campaign against increased drivers license fees in Pennsylvania citing Maryland’s $2 license fee as a benchmark and urging action. The group argues higher costs burden motorists and seeks curbs on any proposed hikes.

Harrisburg Maryland Nes O Pennsylvanian Motor Federatinry Todayy Pennsylvania

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