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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
1
Westley accepts the post as school tax collector for Corry. He will handle municipal taxes under state law with a $2 075 salary and bond requirement. Westley succeeds George A Gordon, who held the role previously.
Graf Zeppelin neared Pernambuco Brazil on its first South American commercial flight from Seville as head winds slowed progress. Commander Hugo Eckener planned refueling at Pernambuco before continuing to Rio de Janeiro with fuel dwindling and arrival time pushed back.
County Commissioner Chu Davis announced plans to expand voting machines to all Erie County districts next year after positive tests in twelve districts. Early returns showed some trouble but voters quickly adapted. four hundred more machines were needed with funding sought for purchase.
Edna Mumubo faces murder charges in the death of 11 year old Hilda Mumubo as the trial nears a verdict. The defense plans to call Mrs Mumubo and Dr Richard Lee testified about ignition risks from friction and cleaning fluids while the state rests its case.
Radio listings show NBC and CBS networks with programs scheduled from 7:01 to 9:00 EST. Entries include Meischmann Ryan Valles, the S. Marine Band, Maxwell House Melody, Kodak Mid week Program and Atwater Kent Hour on WABC and WIZ stations.
Milwaukee Wisconsin fire sweeps a dormitory and church at St Aemilian's Orphanage in St Francis suburb saving more than 200 orphaned boys and nuns led to safety by three male drivers and four girls who spotted the flames and alerted others.
William D. Heffernan of Dunkirk is the low bidder at 47470.27 for the East Columbus Avenue paving from Canter Street to Hare Creek and a new concrete bridge over Hare Creek. Other bids were 48575.54 from L. V. Mets Construction of Erie and 48685.27 from V. Minteer of New Wilmington. City Council plans to award Friday night after scrutiny of his finances. work to begin next week with Corry labor favored.
Theodore Roosevelt trained figure Gifford Pinchot campaigns in Pennsylvania aiming for a second term as governor. He denounces the Ware machine and Mellon faction, pledging a stricter public service regime and riding a Rooseveltian campaign ethic despite age 65.
The State Health and Dental Car will visit Corry July 21 to 24 to screen pre school children for dental defects. Dr. G J Hollister urged hiring a dental hygienist for school children, noting high decay rates and the benefit of prevention. The program, funded in part by the state, uses portable equipment to serve many districts affordably.
A French steamer Asia, 5890 tons, carrying 1500 pilgrims from Jeddah to southern Red Sea ports, caught fire and burned in Jeddah Harbor. Reports say 40 believed dead with the ship abandoned and out of control.
McKeesport taxi drivers return to work after four day walkout as a settlement is reached. They will accept 85 percent of receipts now instead of 72 percent they demanded, ending a dispute over pay. Federal labor mediator Miss Emaline Pitt suggested the compromise.
V RDU France May 22 Cold Star Mothers visit graves and battlefields in France during WW I memories. They tour cemeteries without guides after an initial wave of emotion seeing white crosses. Harrisburg May 22 Governor Fisher silent on election results on primary day.
Ernest Sharp and Harry Woulkrod of Warren were convicted of conspiracy in the death of Caroline Braden of Clarington after an ill advised operation at Union City hospital last August. A new trial was refused in Erie by Judges Hirt and Morrow. Braden’s body was found days after she disappeared. Mrs Elizabeth Belsle pleaded guilty to related counts. her sentencing awaits the new trial decision.
Joseph Sofia, 54, of Dunkirk, was convicted of second degree murder by a Chautauqua County jury after eight hours of deliberation. He faces a sentence of 20 years to life for the killing of Joseph Baressi in February following a wedding dispute involving Sofia’s daughter.
Police report a man charged with bayolmitiiry eeices ter mmn in connection with the death of his five year old son. A grand jury in June is expected to consider the case. Authorities note alcohol may have played a role in the incident.
Philadelphia May 22 United Press tabulations show Gifford Pinchot leading Pranbis Shunte Brown for governor by 11 519 with 93 precincts missing. Delaware Luzerne and other counties delay final results while talk of a recount or anti prohibition coalition grows among Wet supporters.
A series of explosions and fire destroyed the New England Fireworks Manufacturing Co plant in Thompson, Connecticut. Four workers died, one injured, as blasts ripped through about 50 buildings. Several hundred people were evacuated from the area.
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