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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
1
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Torrential downpours flood hillside streets and business districts, washing away roads and gardens. Basements flood up to several feet, stock losses threaten Woolworth and Ray stores, while trains face delays and roadbeds suffer damage along Main Center and First avenues. A naval tug with 60 aboard runs aground near Fort Lafayette amid scattered impacts from the same storm.
Coroner Dan Hanley of Erie ruled the Pleasantville driver Oscar Johnson not responsible in the death of Bara Steenrod, who stepped into the Rooswell Highway to reach a box. Investigation found Steenrod walked into the path of Johnson’s car and Johnson provided aid and reported the incident.
An unusual and pleasing program arranged by the Antoinette Dancing School of Tre will be presented by Erle ane Corry papila at the Senior High School Monday evening May 13. The Junior Department of the Carty Woman's Club sponsors the event and a delightful song and dance revue is planned. Rehearsals are underway with a large number of dance pupils taking part.
Snow and a sharp temperature drop followed last night’s heavy downpour. Flooding hit Lindsey Hollow and Wash High Street with two feet of snow near the Ritz Restaurant. Hillside and West Main streets suffered sewer blockages and damaged sidewalks. City crews will be busy for weeks repairing washed out roads and flooded basements.
The third annual exhibit and entertainment at the Corry junior high drew nearly eight hundred attendees despite a severe storm. Principal Wolfe urged visits to the varied displays across the building including industrial arts, household arts, art work, geography and science, with performances by the school orchestra and chorus. The event, praised as a community highlight, will continue with another show this evening.
Radio programmers present an hour of entertainment with orchestras and quartets from WOR NBC networks. Dramatic short stories offer dramatic flavor. A snapshot album showcases notable concert bands and a half hour with the Senate rounds out the schedule.
The Corry School District boards prep for the 1924 budget and tax levy at a regular meeting. Officials anticipate tentative levies and department recommendations, with hopes for millage reduction and a total budget of 161,820 dollars for 1928 29.
Miss Mary Heymplis of Pine Valley Pa near Columbus was found dead in bed after a late night incident. Death attributed to heart attack. She had lived in Pine Valley for years coming from California and was about seventy two. Funeral plans to be announced by niece Mrs Floyd Muribut in East Irving Street.
Week observance sponsored by Rotary Club ends with a hike for boys aged ten to sixteen. Boys should meet at City Park at nine Saturday morning with a snack or cold meal. coats for weather. Theory Williams leads the hike and plans activities if the weather cooperates.
Members of the Professional Women's Club are urged to attend a May 6 meeting at Miss Thelma King's home 1801 2 North Denver Street. Plans for the New Castle Pennsylvania convention May 17 and 18 will be made, a nominating committee for the visiting year's officers will be appointed, and members should attend for important business.
During a storm, lightning hit a house north of the city. Bricks blew from the chimney, plaster tore from walls, and lights failed. The family evacuated in fear of fire, but no one was injured and only the structure sustained damage.
BV Conan of Greenville succumbed to injuries from the Curry Hill Chrysler rover crash west of Meadville. Harold Mycray, 21, of Uirle Tox Lita was injured in the same incident yesterday.
An 8 10 5 wireless message from Marquette and Bessemer car ferry No 2 reported the passenger steamer City of Buffalo in distress 15 miles east of Cleveland. The engine was disabled when a cylinder head blew. Two ships were sent from Cleveland to assist. City of Buffalo was en route from Buffalo to Cleveland carrying 50 passengers and 250 tons of freight.
Michael Zetts who fled Bradford hospital returned home and mortally wounded his wife before shooting himself. A western Pennsylvania forecast warned of light snow tonight. England urged war action while the United States stood firm on its stance. Coast guard vessels assisted a grounded ship near Erie with crew reportedly in danger. New York markets saw advances in capital with eleven percent gain wiping earlier losses.
The Melody Sweethearts, an eight piece girls band, will perform at Rex Theatre tonight at 7 45 as part of two nights of entertainment. Saturday features Chief Pocantico and his partner presenting Indian specialties including singing dancing and a war dance.
Funeral services were held yesterday for A L Sackman a longtime Columbus township resident. Rev L J Hirkmey conducted at the family home and Community Church with interment in David Curtis Cemetery. The six Jackman sons served as bearers Merle Frank Adrian Ashton William and Orville.
The borough retains Attorney Miles Kits of Erie to assist Solicitor Morrow J as Pennsylvania Gas Company refuses to extend its mains to Union City. The dispute will be presented to the Public Service Commission for a hearing.
Senator Carter Glass Virginia Democrat and former Treasury secretary says he owned stock and resigned holdings, noting past secretaries also held stock. He discusses the issue of Mellon’s stock in Aluminum Company of America and other firms and whether it creates a conflict of interest for the Treasury chief. The debate centers on statutory limits prohibiting direct or indirect interests in trade and commerce.
The April tithing month leads to a May 6 offering draw at a Methodist Episcopal Church. A Joash chest, formerly used to collect large gifts, is the focal point as members and even out-of-town supporters send in tithes and pledges to fund the church budget and debt. A donor offers 1000 dollars toward the Rektiens plant and fast-moving generosity is anticipated. Next Sunday is expected to be highly attended with strong spiritual fervor.
Lightning during last night s heavy rain damaged fire alarm wiring and caused the whistle to sound multiple times. A pole near the Hotel Cory caught fire at its base, and a Pennsylvania Electric Company worker was summoned to cut the line and stop the blaze.
Across the South and midwest storms kill 21 people and injure hundreds. Rye Cove school collapse in Tennessee leaves multiple fatalities, with victims treated in Kingsport Bristol and Clinchport hospitals. Westmoreland and nearby areas report significant damage from fierce winds and flooding.
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