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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1929

Page

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Snowstorm Tornadoes Sweep Middle West Early Survey Promised

A conference in Erie announced plans to survey the Corry Spartans road as a state project. Officials expect ratification within a week, with surveys and bids to follow soon. Weather across the Midwest sparked tornadoes, snow, and freezing rain, causing crop risks and damaged infrastructure.

Middle West Sparta Road Erie Muay Corry-Spartansburg Rogan McLean Kitts Fils Harrisburg Sen- Mor Kitts Reachey Brie Olffonds Aarnsbing Tima Difinite Alexander Prame Gerry-Sparia Sens Aishak Bracken C i Brown Frame

Erie youth identified as auto crash victim on Curry Hill

The slain driver in the Curry Hill crash near Meadville is named Harold Murray, 21, of Erie. Authorities say Murray was picked up by driver T. W. Corban of Greenville before the Chrysler overturned. Corban is in critical condition at Spencer Hospital. Murray, once employed by Wire Forge Co., was the eldest of 13. his wife reportedly separated. The inquiry confirmed Murray’s identity after initial Rex Gardner reporting. Meanwhile four judges attended a Philadelphia conference as Federal court closed in Pittsburgh.

Curry Hill Meadville T. W. Corban Greenville Crawfhed Harold Murray Erie Murray Corbin Carrie Hinton Corban Spencer Hospital Rex Gardner Wire Forge Hiund Is Wift

Two Ships Collide in New York Harbor Mystery Collision

In New York Harbor two ships, the Cristobal Colon and the British freighter Grontes, reportedly collided near the Jersey coast. The Cristobal Colon (147 tons) managed to proceed, while Grontes listed and later was said to be entangled. Harbor craft and port officials scrambled to assess damage and clarify which vessel remained afloat.

New York Harbor United Prose New York Phostennn Gristobal Colon Treighter American Levante Orontes Tower Harbor Cristobal Cristobal Colon Grontes StinBans Helles Fouls Gijier

Demonstrations and Kiwanis talk on community progress

Rabbi Carrick of Erie spoke before the Kiwanis Club on community growth and civic responsibility. He urged service beyond words, highlighting progress factors like housing, sanitation, and lawfulness, and noted ample room for improvement through club programs and fellowship. Morris Bernstein and others attended, with club orchestra performances.

Kiwanis Club Rabi Max CG Currick Erle Atoday Hotel Corry Abbi Curlek Carrick Tely Town Cld Morris Bernstein Ray Burr Fa Alesander

Rehearsals for Junior Play Progress at Lenion High

Rehearsals for the Junior Class play Mrs Temple's Telegram are well advanced at Lenion High School. Directed by Miss Rebecca Hesa, the production promises entertainment with a cast including Alma Anderson Mrs Temple George Curtis and others. Reserved seating will be available at Miss Waller's Music Parlor Monday with proceeds benefiting the Taylor-Senior reception.

Doris Doolittle Dorothy Frank Ferry Captain Sharpe Blair Barnes My Brown Waneta Moxrigan Brown Rober Sears Wigson

Civic Posts Filled by Senior High School Boys

Senior High School boys assisted in a civic observance tied to Boys Week in Corry. Fred Ewing was sworn in as mayor, with Gerald Skinner as city clerk and George Curtis monitoring for violations. Lois Gridley named principal, Celia Sullivan involved in duties, and celebrants honored the late Miss Sullivan.

Senlor Weel Rotary Chih Fred Ewing Olin W. Bracken Corry Gerald Skinner George Curtis Holward Crapser Kenneth Parkins Evening Journal The Echoo Anc Mies Lois Gridiey Rochester Celia Sullivan

Mellon Admits Consultation On Major Issues

Secretary of Treasury Mallon testified about consulting on Aluminum Company of America affairs as the Senate Judiciary Committee debated whether his stock holdings create a disqualifying interest. The deposition, dated July 2 1828, was used by opponents to argue he be barred from office, while the committee weighed how far to probe his contracts and continued farm policy discussions. A vote on the Watson motion to strike the gentlemen’s debate clause was anticipated tomorrow.

Unites Press Washington Secretary of Treasury Mallon OS General Aluminum Company of America Morlon Aluminum Company Senaie Judiciary Committee Aten Sen. Walsh Montana Wey Métton New York Vonneelon Duke Mellon Senate Ini Hia Conliniancs House

Car Crashes Into Culvert West Of City

A Chrysler compa and two young men from Kano were in a collision on Proctor Hill near Hoon bn Proctor Hil between Corry and Union City. The car, owned by Marvin Demain of Pittsburg, left the road and hit a culvert. front end damaged with no serious injuries reported. Union City worker Phn Bennett was shaken but not seriously hurt when a speeder collided with a Fond touring car at the crossing near the Shreve factory. A separate incident at Park Plaga and North Center streets involved a Mendville importer crashing into a tree with minor injuries to the driver.

Keane Proctor Hil Corry Union City Kano Hile Lcense Marvin Demain Cross Street Pittsburg Proctor Hill T Huing Phn Bennett Javese Railroad

Congress in session The Farm Relief Bill Debate and Nomination Watch

Senate continues debate on the farm relief bill while the Judiciary Committee probes the Mellon matter. The Interstate Commerce Committee holds an executive session on Oscar B. Colub’s nomination as a board mediator. House not in session as Ways and Means focuses on Republican discussions amid a bill.

United Press Senate Mellon Interstate Commerce Committee Oscar B. Colub Board of Mediation House Ways and

Charles Trimble Dies in Gerry At 64

Charles T. Trimble longtime Gerry resident died at his home corner West Pleasant and Spring streets at 7:30 p m after a lingering illness He was 64 and had a notable career in Corry including editing and ownership of the Saturday Democrat He is survived by his mother a sister and a niece Funeral services will be held at his home Saturday at 2 30 p m with Rev Roger F Cressey of the First Presbyterian Church officiating interment in Pine Grove cemetery

Charles T. Trimble Gerry West Pleasant Spring Streets Mr. Trimble Hom Westfield Hagsters West South Street Charley la Forest Corry Lodge P.O. Ellis The Maccabees L. Fy

Crane collision fatally injures worker at Cambria Steel

Falls to death in Falls to death incident at the Cambria Steel plant in Johnstown Pennsylvania. Charles Maniowski aged 37 a steelman and father of five was fatally injured yesterday when two cranes collided during operations at the facility.

Johnstown Cambria Steel Yeserdity Charles Maniowski Stanesman

Five Best Radio Entertainments Today

Radio listings show WABC GBS NBC networks with program blocks at 7 20 to 9 80 BST including Jessics Drsgonette a male quartet Katzmans orchestra Rosario Bourdon orches tra and NBC Bureau Hour amid CBS and WEAR network slots.

WABC GBS Dangerreotynes WHAF NBC Jessics Drsgonette Katzman WAG CBS Rosario Bourdon

Merger Formed Between Keystone and Emblem Oil Stations

The Keystone Filling Stations operated by RH Van Tassel in Corry and Clymer merge with Montague Van Tassel outlets at Union City Cambridge Springs Waterford and Emblem Oil Company stations at Dunkirk and Fredonia to form Embler Oil Co Inc. Harry Logan T B Montague Haney Schmitt and Karl Vail Tassel named officers. The May 1 merger keeps current management and United Refining Company products.

Keystone Rh, van Tassel Conty and Clymer Montague Vtia van Tassel Union City Cambridge Springs Waterford Emblem Oi Company Dinky United Refining Company Warnen Embler Oi Co. Inc Hey Corporation Harry Logan Warren T. B Montague Haney Schmitt Wartel Karl Vail Tassel Tensure Watger

Local Red Cross Chapter to Meet May 16

A Red Cross chapter meeting is called for Thursday evening May 16 to elect officers for the coming year and draft a program of work. Mrs. Thomas P. Giblin, chapter chairman, issues the call and announces the arrival of C. L. Greenlee, a representative of the national organization, who will retire for a Wednesday gathering and help form an emergency committee to handle disaster relief. Local residents interested in Red Cross work are urged to attend and assist in planning a more active organization. Walter Davison, assistant manager of the national organization, will speak in the Erie Chamber of Commerce gathering on May 10.

Red Cross Thomas P. Gibin Gilblin C. L. Greenlee Nxtronic Tor Wednhual Ofgrn

Diplomat Schacht Reaffirms Talks in Paris Hotel George V

In Paris the German delegate Dr Hjalmar Schacht reaffirmed the reparations conference at the Hotel George V. The session aimed to shift a stalled meeting toward progress, seeking at least five technical successes amid a tense afternoon.

Paris Hjalmar Schacht Berlin George V

Corry Citizen Attends U S Chamber Convention

Hine eras manager of Corry-James town Manufacturing Corp and prominent Corry citizen returned from Washington D C after attending the annual United States Chamber of Commerce convention. He also served as an official delegate of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce at the meetings where experts discussed economics.

Pitt Controversy Proceeds With Administration Liberal Club

Pittsburgh May 2 Authorities at the University of Pittsburgh planned further action in the dispute between the school administration and the Liberal Club. William Albertson president and Arthur McDowell member of its executive committee were ordered to report today to Dean of Men A H Arminister.

Ryces Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Liberal Club William Albertson Arthur McDowell A. H.arminister Univ

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