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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1931

Page

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Wisecracking Hostess and Pilots Lift Spirits at Spring Meeting

A Knights Templar line officers spring gathering in Corry drew about sixty attendees, including grand and local dignitaries and their wives. The event featured a fine dinner at Hotel Corry, praise for hotel staff, and plans for the fall meeting at Wa-goo Country Club.

Hotel Corry Grand Commandery Pennsylvania Knights Corry Associaton Wallace Nis Anthony J. Barron Pranklin James H. Chickaring Oil City Martin Algner Branklid Erie Waaaago Country Club Oil Gily Byanidin The Associaation Free Ranidin John Elliott Beaver Falls Pranklin T. Babbitt Aid James G. Cole Franilin Wallace M. Young Rimer Gilbertson Clarence Commantery James H. Chickering Oility Martin Aigner Paul Jin Clarence Payne Charles Williams Bradford George A. Stockdale Due Bois William Z. Bennett Warren Harry C. Fabel Meailville Paul M. Moore Aliquippa Carl A Ridgway Jax G. ©. Cole Franklin Harold A. Ross Charles J. Smith OW City Arthur W. Milne Erle James Evans Bejamin Stesey

Presbyterians Call New Pastor to Church

Rev. Gilbert S. Boyd of Battle Creek Mich has been extended a unanimous call to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The congregation endorsed the pulpit committee’s recommendation at a Friday night meeting after his morning and evening sermons. The church has been vacant since Rev Roger W. Cressey resigned to go to Illinois. Rev Thomas Dickson of Warren presided as moderator.

Gilbert S. Boyd Iast Presbyterian Church Battle Creek Mich First Presbyterian Church Iloca Boyd Corry Michigan Roger WP. Cressey an_ilinois city Thomas Dickson Warren Little Meeting

Youths for State in Indiana Trial in Valparaiso

Two of the four youths who were at a late night drinking party with Gary Kirkland Gary athlete from Gary testified for the state at the retrial of Kirkland in Valparaiso Indiana. Prosecutor Jot Underwood announced testimony today as the case moved forward.

Indiana United Press Valparinso Virgil Kirkland Gary Athlete Arlene Draves Wall Mirkland Jot Underwood

Wreck Blames Youths. One Dead Five Hurt Near Cincinnati

A speeding Big Four passenger train derailed after hitting a spike placed on tracks near Lockland, killing Mrs. Rose Earhart 71 and injuring five others including her husband Frank :

Cincinnati Lockland Rose Earhart Frank General Hospital St. Mary's Hospital Earhart Frank Earhart Leon Leonard Newport Clarence Les Columbus Janie Heard James Salrey

Cambridge Springs Postmaster Ousted Over Shortage

Washington advices report Frank O Hood removed as postmaster at Cambridge Springs for a shortage of about 1500 dollars. Deputy First Assistant Postmaster General Morgan cited the deficit, while A R Bullock named acting postmaster. Officials would not confirm referral to the U S Attorney. Hood reportedly has restitution made and may avoid prosecution.

Frank O. Hood Cambridge Springs 13 Washington Morgan Hood Cambridge Springs A. R. Bullock Muster Milligan United States Attorney Western Pennsylvania Iowa Newa Cambridge

Yaratch Given Life Term in Cleveland

Leo Yaratch a 25 year old former Corry Pennsylvania resident was sentenced to life imprisonment in an Ohio penitentiary for the murder of his wife Margaret a telephone operator The sentence was imposed by Common Pleas Judge James B Ruhl in a nonjury trial after the defendant waived a jury trial Alienists found him sane despite his claim of temporary insanity during a street corner quarrel He blamed the killing on mental stress from unemployment

United Press Cleveland Leo Yaratch Corry Ohio Margaret Yaratch Common Pleas James B. Ruhl

Canoe Upset Drowns Wisconsin Professor

Madison May 16 E Richards Harvard professor survived two hours clinging to an overturned canoe on Lake Mendota while attempting to save Sterling A Leonard Wisconsin professor and author who slipped under and drowned The drowned man later was not recovered Richards a Cambridge University lecturer and Harvard visiting professor this term Leonard a Michigan graduate and author of several books

United Press Madison Wis E. A. Richards Harvard Anniversity Lake Mendota Sterling A. Leonard University of Wisconsin Richards Leonard Cambridge University London Harvard University of Michigan Michigan Columbia University

Lecture on Christian Science by Admir DeCamp in St Louis

Admir A DeCamp of St Louis Mo will deliver a public lecture at the Box theatre Sunday evening at 8 oclock. The subject is Christian Science Its Accord With the Lords Prayer. The general public is invited.

Admir P. DeCamp St. Louis Box Theatre

Wing of Large Plane Catches Fire Midflight

A Newari report recounts an Eastern Air Transport flight from Richmond to New York that developed wing fire 15 minutes after takeoff from Washington at 1500 feet. Hostess Elizabeth Westwood quickly warned pilots, helped calm passengers, and helped guide the aircraft to Edgewood Arsenal field where Fort Hoyle fire crews extinguished the blaze. The damaged wing ripped, seven passengers changed to another Eastern flight, and Justice official J B Hoover praised the crew and hostess for averting catastrophe.

United Press Newari Nid Eoston Air Transport Aberdeen Rietmont New York Washington Elizabeth Westwood Misa’ Westwood Curtis Condor A. C. Kondyt G. J. McDonald Kondat Edgewood Arsenal Fort Hoyle Wleyen Eastern Air Transport Newark J. B. Hoover Department of Justice Ihostens

Sisley Found Guilty In Meadville Court

Former Corry man Sisley convicted in Crawford county court at Meadville on liquor law violation. Jury verdict followed testimony of two Titusville girls who said they purchased liquor from Sisley. He previously served time in the workhouse and had recently been discharged before the Titusville raid.

Corry Titusville Ben €. Sisley Crawford County Meadville Aguor Sisley Fred G. Bolard Hit Stuart A. Culbertson Bisley

Outbreak on Portuguese Island San Thome Rebellion

May 16 Lisbon reports a new rebellion on the Portuguese island of San Thome near Guinea. Native police allegedly rebelled and deported the governor as Capt Moreira Campos led insurgents who forced the governor onto a ship bound for Lisbon. The government dispatched a squad to quell the revolt.

Wisbon Portugal San Thome Guinea West Africa Inguigenta Lisbon Moreira Campos Gupbost Gualdas Angels

Another Murder at Erie Negro Held

Edward Starks, 45, was jailed in Erie charged with fatally shooting John Carter, 82, during an argument over attentions to Bertha Stevenson, 4. Carter died four hours after the shooting. Police say Carter, recently from Pittsburgh, had begun paying attention to the woman.

Erie Unico Press Edward Starks Falaily John Carter Bertha Stevenson Carter James Aad Gloppen Ae Quuren Starks Becane Pittsburgh

Foresees hour and half Paris flight

New York May 15 The latest idea in speedy travel is a rocket plane that would take off in New York and land in Paris an hour and a half later. Aero nautic engineer Harold A. Dunne believes the craft could be 60 feet in diameter and 170 feet long, reaching speeds of 3000 miles per hour with retractable landing gear and wings for low speed handling.

New York Paris Harold A. Dune Dunne

Counterfeiter Escapes From New York Prison Camp

Louis Salerno of Kane, part of a trio of counterfeiters, reportedly escaped from a federal prison camp on Staten Island after a tip from Union City a year ago. He had been sentenced June 8, 1830 in Pittsburgh to two years in Atlanta, then moved to Staten Island. others, Paul DeMalo and Frank Hallardo, were arrested in an auto with $180 counterfeit bills found.

Louis Salerno Kane Union City New Yorke Brie Salerno Pittsburgh Atlanta Staten Island N.Y Sattro Paul DeMalo Frank Hallardo 26Th Staten Streets Udhey

J H S Exhibit Draws Record Crowds Over Two Days

More than two thousand people attended the Junior High School exhibit across two evenings as crowds peaked near 2400. The auditorium was full both nights with new record crowds praised the performers and teaching staff. Mr and Mrs Emmett Price traveled to Eric this morning and spent the day there.

Emmett Price Eric

Seven youths rescued from Pennsylvania mine collapse

In Cloarfield Pennsylvania on May 16 seven youths trapped for 10 hours after a cave in were rescued. Rescue teams cut a shaft from a hillside, lowered ropes, and pulled the boys to safety without injuries. The incident began when a track car jumped a rail and felled a supporting prop. Police and mine officials coordinated the recovery as debris remained at the entrance.

United Press Cloarfield Popes George Duckett Jesse Duckett William Langan DuBois Nto

Ruth Nichols plans Atlantic solo flight in June

New York May 16 Ruth Nichols aims to depart Harbor Grace Newfoundland for Europe within days of June’s end for a solo Atlantic crossing. She predicts a 25 percent chance of success in this twin Atlantic venture in a fast new plane tested today by Clarence Chamberlin. Nichols vows her flight will differ from Lindbergh’s non stop route and may include stops. she may reach 28 743 feet altitude near the end, carrying an oxygen supply for high altitude testing.

York Ruth Nichols Harbor Grace New Foundland Europe Cal. Lindbergh Binebergh Bentes Jave

Cleveland Man and Daughter Burned to Death in Crash

Erie, May 16 Automo bile accidents killed three persons in this district in the last 24 hours, including a Cleveland broker William Leahey aged 47 and his daughter Marguar ite, 18, who burned to death after their car struck a tree near Springfield. Police said Leahey probably fell asleep at the wheel. Miss Leahey was burned beyond recognition. The girl had just finished infantile paralysis treatment. Henry Brumagin, 55, of Union City died after being struck by a car on the Waltsburg road while walking to his bar from a nearby garage, according to police.

United Press Erie Cleveland William Leahey Gleveland Great Lakes Marguarite Springfield Leahey Miss Leahey Herry Brumagin RF. D Union City Stolick Byan Waltsburg Here Cecil Page

Slight Rise in Employment During April

Washington May 16 United Press A slight rise in employment in April compared with March was reported by the department of labor with a 0.5 percent gain in jobs and a 1.5 percent drop in payroll totals. The figure covers 40,22 establishments in 15 major industries employing 4,705,470 people with total earnings of 115,725,649.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Washington Department of American Federation of Labor White House Tno Hoover

U S Foreign Trade Declines in April

Washington May 16 United States foreign trade again fell in April with both imports and exports weaker than April last year. Exports totaled 297 million dollars, down from 317.2 million. imports were 187 million dollars, versus 207.8 million for April 1930.

Washington United States Joe Maron

Today’s five best radio entertainments listing

Radio listings show WABC CBS network top acts Mort Downey orchestra Pryor’s Hand WIRAF NEC Weber and Frida WIZ NEC 7 00 pm Harbor Lights WMAW NBC 9 00 pm B A Rote orchestra.

WABC CBS Morton Downey Smi Pryor WIRAF NEC Py Weber Frida WIZ Harbor Lights WMAW NBC

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