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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1930
Page
1
The Joseph Sofa murder trial in Dunkirk dragged into weekend with Mrs Sofia and children testifying. Defense hints rest Monday while jury could hear verdict by Tuesday noon.
United Press reports indicate Pinchot and Grundy expanding strength in the May 17 Pennsylvania primary. Analysts note four candidates vie for U S senator and three for governor, with wet slate and Davis Brown forces shaping the outcome in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties.
A 3000 strong mob seized the body of Sam Johnson in Honey Grove and dragged it through the streets before hanging it on a tree. In Brownwood, authorities placed extra guards over Joe Shields at the jail after threats of lynching following a triple murder case.
John W. Brady former appellate court judge was sentenced to a three year term by a district court jury for the murder of Miss Leilla High at Austin last November.
Franklin D. Hosbach, unknown attorney, will deliver the Memorial Day address in the city, announced by Dr. C F Bennet, general chairman of the committees. Lieut Archie W Thompson Post VFW will lead the parade with help from other veterans groups. The procession forms at Wie Senior High School and ends at the City Park for exercises. The post plans grave decorations in local cemeteries before Memorial Day.
Corty will send a large delegation to the 27th district Rotary convention at Niagara Falls Ontario. The event runs Monday and Tuesday with a governors ball Monday evening and a Tuesday luncheon. Local members listed include Dr and Mrs Harry Rhodes Mr and Mrs Horton J Davis Mr and Mrs Ralph S Dewey and others from this city.
Police questioned Edgar Gilpin a self described male nurse and philanthropist after dragging him from his South Shore home in Chicago about the charity kidnapping of 2 year old Mary Agnes Maroney missing since last Thursday. Gilpin claimed no knowledge of the kidnapping or Julia Otis the well dressed woman said to have taken the child to buy clothes.
A plan to form a banking group uniting over 60 western Pennsylvania banks into a single corporation would control deposits exceeding 300 million dollars and hold resources near 40 million. New York firms Pomeroy and Seton reportedly proposed the idea to regional bankers, with about 50 showing interest in a meeting on the plan.
President Hoover left Washington after sunrise to spend the weekend at a Virginia mountain retreat and fish the Rapidan River. He is accompanied by a party of officials and friends including State Secretary and others from the Republican ranks and staff.
Lipton entry triumphs at the Harwich regatta as Ry United Press reports from Washington. Secretary Hurley cautions that complete independence for the Philippines would be disastrous to both Filipino and American interests in a letter disclosed to Senator Chatman Bingham by the Senate Insular Affairs Committee.
Corry will host Parrish Brothers Shows with Houghtaling animal acts next Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and night. The one ring circus travels from Youngsville to Warren then eastward, featuring trained animals, trapeze, and acro acts. Doc Parrish of North Best and Otis Houghtaling of this city own the troupe.
The U S Shipping Board freighter Kedmy with about 25 aboard grounded on rocks near Nob’s Lighthouse in Vineyard Sound amid light fog. Coast guard craft stood by at dawn. no immediate danger to crew reported as the ship, en route from Portsmouth to Baltimore, likely escaped serious damage.
Erie county leaders of the Davis Brown ticket arrange a Whig rally for Monday evening in City Park at 8 0. Principal speaker will be State Senator Miles B Kitts of Erie. Local supporters and others are expected to speak as part of a county wide barnstorming tour with music from bugle and drum corps.
Two University of Pennsylvania Freshman Lacrosse players died and three teammates were injured when the car they were in lost control at a grade crossing and overturned eight times. The deceased are Morris Wolk and Donald Blish. injured include Ralph Bernstein Robert Davis Alexander Lyon.
The contract for the Venango Road in Rockland and Ranberry townships Venango County drew bids. The Brodjoyilie company offered $287 016 while Abe Townlder led the failed bid for $20 727.
Revised census figures place Corry at 7141 residents, about 20 more than the preliminary count but 67 below the 1920 total. Erie and Crawford counties are nearing full returns, with Erie County listed at 115000 and the two counties combined at 286000.
United Press reports at Bombay May 17 passive resistance volunteers were rounded up as Britain tightened its hold after Mrs Sarojini Naidu failed to trigger a Dharasana salt works raid. Naidu rested at camp after being moved by police when raiders faced a 28 hour stalemate.
Erie announcement notes 14 058 patients across two hospitals last year and 1238 treated at Corry Hospital, about one in six city residents. Superintendent Miss Ruth Clayton reports Corry’s service compares favorably with neighboring towns.
The Brazilian steamer Starsky foundered after leaving harbor in Rio Grande. Seven aboard were lost and 48 rescued after a high wave drove the ship against a reef. Rescue teams reached the scene and saved those aboard.
The Murphy Chain Store will open a five and ten cent shop on the Keleher block at North Center Street owned by Miss Elizabeth Keleher. Murphy Company, headquartered in McKeesport, plans a complete line and emphasizes local hiring with Corry residents filling most positions. The chain operates about 160 stores across twelve states and has recently opened in Washington DC and soon Pittsburgh.
Senate primary investigation chairman says district attorneys in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Scranton have been asked to cooperate to stop falsification of returns in the upcoming senatorial primary. He cites well grounded reports of plans to alter results and urges prompt reporting and monitoring before Tuesday voting.
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