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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
1
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a sale with partial details. readable terms include a location in a city and an official or agency associated with the notice. The brief text implies a municipal or public sale process pending further clarification.
Blood spattered the Chicago crime scene as Moran gang members clash with rivals. Police tie seven dead to Valentine’s Day carnage, with three Moran victims found in Hammond Indiana. Capone’s alcohol network allegedly involved amid a renewed bid to control the city’s underworld.
After weeks of hard work the Junior Class presents Mrs Temple's Telegram in the High School auditorium tonight with Milton Re veca Hess directing the cast. Proceeds from advance sales look strong and a large audience is expected on this wet evening. The program features the High School Orchestra and cornetist O K Murrey along with two numbers from the Gypsy Love Song and Addaholka composed by Fy H Lorey.
The Corry hospital gains a $3000 appropriation for the next biennium, part of a statewide increase totaling $5,922,800 for about 475 state aided institutions. Governor Fisher approved the plan, with funds also allocated to Hamat care, St. Vincent's Erie, Oil City, Titusville, Bradford, Meadville, and others, highlighting a broader hospital aid package.
A tragic blaze near Ogden County causes the deaths of Aloy Misperatl 36 and three daughters Mabel Hy Mildred and Mary ages 5 4 4 respectively. The Wile farm home burned in a separate incident. Meanwhile Graf Zeppelin reports progress and safety upgrades as it prepares for its trans Atlantic voyage with improved kitchens sleeping quarters and stabilizing fins.
A child died after being overcome by smoke as Hitpcraft rushed to rescue. The incident began when a lantern caused a flame that spread upstairs, driving the Mire back and leading to the fatal outcome.
John Ward the local butcher resumes his West Main street market this Saturday after illness forced a February closure. He will offer the same high grade meats as in the past and invites former customers to return.
A vehicle collided with a parked car on the Roosevell highway near Erie last night. The car was driven by Mark Fullom returning from a Rotary convention. No injuries were reported. Lloyd Bracken and Mrs. John Bracken of Ol t City are visiting relatives in the city.
Eleven workers from Brave Construction Company were at Toftie Island on the Dead Man’s Island dam project when a small boat capsized in the river. The survivors say the oarless craft drifted downstream and struck an anchored barge before overturning in icy waters. eight escaped, some reaching shore or clinging to the capsized yawl until rescue.
Senator Heflin criticized Harry Sinclair a multi millionaire oil man serving a nine city sentence for contempt, accusing him of stealing the nation's oil and calling his jail stay a result of political manipulation. He condemned Sinclair for dodging truth and claimed taxpayers face dishonor in events reported today.
Lieutenant Apollo Soucek of Anacostia Naval Air Station soared to 40 000 feet in an Apache plane and appears to set a new world altitude record for all aircraft. He landed after 1 hour 15 minutes, reported minimal effects from the extreme height, declined food or drink on landing, and will have his barograph calibrated at the Bureau of Standards.
Pittsburgh May 8 three probable winners emerged from the 1994 elimination to decide who will represent the United States in the international balloon races at St Louis. Navy Balloon No 1 with TG Let tie pilot and Ensign Wilfred Bushiell as aide landed on Prince Edward Island about 900 miles from Pittsburgh after 44 hours aloft.
Senate continues farm bill debate with speeches limited to 200 minutes. Judiciary committee reviews King resolution to probe equality or the president’s oil conservation program. Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings on a bill to establish a communications commission. Manufactures Committee considers a Whosler resolution to investigate labor conditions in the South.
Tonight the Board of Education clamps down on the budget and tax assessment for the 1929 levy. J. & Love says the finance committee, led by A. Hillstram, is near final figures as the regular monthly session weighs budget needs and year end business before possible special meeting to fix the levy. The current assessment stands at six term milly with a per capita of five dollars.
Chilean naval vessels Condel and Crompella race to assist the French steamer Saint Andre reported in distress three miles north of Punt Carrizo due to a broken propeller. An 0.8 signal intercepted by Talca radio station confirms the incident. Saint Andre is listed as a French line vessel of 5,785 gross tons sailing from Hayre.
The Erie Limited, a new 25 car streamlined train, will be shown to the public between First Avenue and West Wayne Street on Tuesday May 21 from 8 40 to 10 00 p m as part of its pre service display. Train features include lounge and coach cars dining car Pullman chairs and sleeping cars. CC Howard Passenger Traffic Manager leads a team of officers and local committees in presenting the train with two weeks of community showings planned. President John J Burne t invites public inspection of the new Erie Limited.
Sacred concert under Rev C A Blackmore directed by The Blacktabres features a varied program at First Baptist Church tonight at 7:40 PM. Erie City Mission workers are expected, and offerings go to the Bria City Mission for its radio broadcasting contract. Public invitation extended.
The Wayne Township eighth grade commencement last evening featured the high school orchestra with Max Harvey Helen G Merrick and Ruth French among performers under Miss Lucie Murray. Principal and speakers addressed the class which included 24 members and diplomas were presented by Superintendent TLFL Rils from Novik East.
A dam on the Dnieper overflowed its banks after heavy rains, flooding a crowd of spectators. The collapse near Molensk (Mocolenski) left many dead as the river rose to 36 feet above normal, with witnesses reporting a chaotic surge and widespread fatalities.
The listing shows radio programs across networks including WOR CBS NBC and WEAR. Honk Simmons' Show Boat at 7:00 HST, The Master Musicians, Wayied Hate The Revel era and Soloists, Concert Orchestra, and The Voyagers are scheduled with various network affiliations.
Senate debate on the farm relief debenture clause nears climax as administration efforts to strike the provision fail. Observers expect a tight 47 to 44 vote with Borah Johnson and others debating strategy as House opposition mobilizes against tariff revisions.
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