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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1931

Page

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Junior High Exhibit Delights Crowd With Sailor Themed Show

A crowd of over a thousand attended the opening night of the Junior High School annual exhibit. Students performed a nautical program titled A Trip On the Good Ship Junior Ford featuring songs, drills, dances, and stunts. The evening ended with the school song and a march by the High School Orchestra.

Junior Ford Pupliia Ts) Sehool Supt. Dewey Charles R. Campbell Wire Big Rowil Sailor Boy Johnny Captain Kid Johnny Merrick Rudy Vallee Young America Welfe Scored

Titusville Player Fractures Ankle in Game

Titusville High right fielder rank McGinley Jr suffered a fractured left ankle at the Junior High field yesterday. He was taken to Corry Hospital this morning after a Saturday eighth inning collision at second base, ending his season and drawing regret from teammates and friends.

Rank McGinley Titusville High Leaye Corry McGinley

Narrowly Averted Plane Disaster At Bettis Field

Three Pittsburgh women and a pilot escaped injury after a crippled plane lost landing gear and tipped onto a wing. Pilot Charles Weiblin circled for an hour, then landed the ship upright with a grinding thud. Spectators cheered the safe touchdown amid tense moments.

United Press Bettis Meld Makersport Charles Weiblin Pittsburgh Hilaa Buffalo Weiblin Welblin Ome Alde

Toscanini Attacked By Fascist Youths In Pologna

New York Philharmonic conductor Arturo Toscanini was punched and slapped by Fascist youths in Pologna Italy after he refused to start a concert with royal and Fascist hymns. He sustained slight bruises and injures to his pride as the mob pursued him to his hotel.

United Press Pologna Italy Arturo Toscanini New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Toscanini

Pinchot Tours Northwest Promoting Utility Regulation

Governor Gifford Pinchot moves into the northwest today on a tour backing legislation to regulate public utilities with stops at Butler Meadville and Sharon. He defended the trip against charges of political ambition saying the effort aims to curb watered stock and empower the public service commission. In Pittsburgh he urged authority from Pennsylvanians to apply controls to utilities to restore healthy growth and serve the people.

United Press Pittsburgh Gifford Pinchot Butler Meadville Sharon Pitterburgh KDKA Pinchot Allied Boards of Trade Pennsylvania Public Service Commission Dak

Pope calls for rebuilding economic plan for justice

Pope Pius XI outlines a forthcoming encyclical seeking reconstruction of the global economic system to balance wealth between capital and labor. He warns against Soviet style leveling and stresses social justice, broadcast to millions during the 40th anniversary of Rerum Novarum. The pope affirms a new framework while opposing mass proletarian leveling.

United Press Vatican City Pius XI Leo XII Leo Leon Xviio Soviet Russia

Child Injured When Knocked From Horse

A 14 year old girl, Dean Thompson, of Spartansburg, was injured this morning when her horse was struck by a Spartansburg man's automobile. She was thrown from the horse, struck the machine, and sustained a leg wound. She received treatment and returned home after initial care.

Dean ‘Thompson Spartansburs Spartansburg Nimsl

Belasco passes as Broadway curtain falls on last show

David Belasco, ten-year veteran of the American stage, died quietly in his New York hotel room after a cor onary embolism. Funeral plans set for Sunday at Central Synagogue. Survived by daughter Morris Gest and three brothers. wife buried in Linden Hills. Belasco's life noted for its dramatic career and final Broadway run Tonight on Never.

United Press New York David Belasco Gladstone Tate San Prancisco Central Synagogue Mausi Solomon Los Angeles Mos Willem BI Jott Jerome B. Wagner

House Utility Probe Nears Final Report Today

Harrisburg May 16 The House utility investigating committee prepares and will present its final report on the Albert M. Greenfield and Merton Mitton check transactions totaling 786 000. The panel has compiled about 5200 pages of testimony and 234 exhibits and adjourned subject to recall as new lines of inquiry emerge.

James A. Sullivan United Press Harrisburg Te House Utility Wvrthy Albert M. Greenfield Homely Mitton Puadaly Ninz Moors Gead Intonse W. W. Colledge Wn. Dietrick Stephen Rauschenbosch Pennsylvania Power Afd Light Company Wa Paylig Laugh River Securities Company Ltt

Erie Slayer Freed Negro Found Guilty

A Meadville jury convicted George Wade, a Black man, of second degree murder in the slaying of Captain JW Holt of the Mile Railroad police. Wade faces sentencing by Judge O Clare at Menttville on Monday, May 25. The trial featured 24 prosecution witnesses and 17 defense witnesses, including 14 reputation witnesses for Wade. In Erie, Tony Wieczkowski was acquitted in Judge W Hirt's court, a verdict the judge condemned as grossly unjust and harmful to justice.

Pennsylvania Mier Meadville George Wade JW. Holt Mile Railroad Wade O. Clare Scent Menttville Leary Tony Wiecxorkowski Mary Sobuski Mel Kean W. Hirt Erie Erie County

Yoshihara May Abandon Flight

In Tokio Japan May 1 doubts arose that Seiji Yoshihara a 27 year old Japanese flyer can continue his attempt to reach the United States. Yoshihara at Shinishiri Bay told his backers he must return to Nemuro on Hokkaido for motor repairs. Backers are unsure the flight will continue as heavy fog over the islands has caused several forced landings since he left Nemuro.

United Press Tokio Japan Seiji Yoshihara United States Yoshihara Shinishiri Bay Nemuro Hokkiida Island Kers Uil Islands

Hoover lauds Monroe policy ties in hemisphere unity

President Hoover praises Monroe Doctrine as the basis for growing goodwill between the United States and Latin American nations. In a New York ceremony at New York University Hall of Fame he lauds Monroe and his precedent shaping U.S. policy toward Latin Republics.

Hoover United States Iy United Press New York James Monroe Fiftl Janie Abbot Mar Neill Whistler Walt Whitman New York University Eds of Fame Latin America

Glenshaw Girl Rescued by Two Boys

Jean Ward eight of Glenshaw slipped into Ping Creek near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge. Harry Hallinan twelve and Walter Kay junior helped her grab a tree limb and pulled her to shore after she cried for help.

Unites Preae Glenshaw Jean Ward Baltimore and Ohio Ping Creek Herry Hallinan Walter Kay, Jr Jean Hallinan

Radio Schedule Highlights From WABC WEAR and More

Listing shows today’s top radio entertainments across CBS NBC and network exchanges. Programs include light opera gems and mime performances with a focus on Aida and Laforge, plus timing slots for Bily and Broie and Merch of Time segments.

WABC CBS Wear NBC Network Major Howesam NBG Bily & Broie CBS Network

Seizure of Alfonso XIII Property Under Republican Rule

Madrid May 15 The Republican government seizes Alfonso XIII estates including Magdalena Palace Santander Miramar Palace San Sebastian and a Cortejada island estate near Pontevedra valued at about 10 million dollars The action follows anti religious riots tied to the exiled king and aims to prevent further disturbances while preserving order across Spain

Sy Unida Press Madrid Alfonso XIII Idalecio Prieto Magdalena Santander Miramar San Sebastian Cortejada Pontevedra Alforgo Alonso

Swapping Instinct of Boy Brings Tragedy

Pittsburgh May 16 A boy's swapping instinct led to a fatal accident when a revolver traded for a motorcycle headlight discharged. The gun, believed unloaded, was given by the father to 19 year old James Murphy’s lamp seeking youth. Kindley died last night from a bullet wound. Murphy is held for an inquest.

United Press Pittsburgh Jay Wedtw Witnaxi Kinatey Kindley James Murphy Murphy Soroner

Woman severely cut after fall through glass door

Mrs Franke Burdick of 628 West street was taken to the Car Hospital this afternoon with severe cuts on her arms after apparently stumbling and falling through a glass door at her home. Earlier reports say she sustained the injuries during the accident.

Franke Burdick West Street

Corry Boy Takes Third in District Oratorical Contest

Bernard Burkett finished third in the Erie Diocese district oratorical contest held in Bradford last evening. Burkett represented Rt. Hdwsed's actor in the competition. The winner was not revealed. District winners advance to finals to be held in Erie.

Bernard Burkett Erie Bradford Burkett Rt. Hdwsed

672 Planes to Participate in Air Maneuvers

Dayton May 15 A large contingent of airplanes heads to Fairfield air depot and Wright Field for the largest air maneuvers in U.S. history. More than 600 planes were expected, with 51 already arrived last night and others at stand by stations. The exercise, led by Brig General Benjamin D Foulois, will include observation groups bombardment pursuit and attack squadrons across Chicago New York New England states and Washington. Major Willimurd Ryan and Col Jett Howard oversee the east coast gathering with stops planned at Middletown Pa and Port Collishus for refueling.

United Press Dayton Air Center Fairfield Air Depot Wright Field Chicago New York New England Washington Benjamin D. Foulois Air Corps Bats Ward Columbius

Four Women Escape From Marysville Reformatory

Four inmates of the Marysville Reformatory for Women escaped by lowering themselves from their second floor into the yard. Police across central Ohio pursued them as officers reported two were recaptured later. Names include Marie Fleisch 22 from Dayton for forgery Jessie Parsons 44 from Crooksville Weddie Long 22 from Middletown and Anna Bogden 22 from Cleveland, all linked to forgery.

United Press Marysville Marysville Reformatory Ohio Marie Fleisch Trent Dayton Jessie Parsons Crooksville Weddie Long Middletown Anna Bogden Feoirt Cleveland Miss Parsons Miss Long

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Belasco Titusville NEW York Symphony Butler, Meadville Pope Frisco Monroe Hemisphere Radio Entertainments East Street Corry Boy Mire Louise Mittendorf Institution Night Watch Columban Shane le Alisasntae Butale
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