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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1932

Page

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Plans Completed For Memorial Day Tribute To Corry War Dead

Memorial Day plans are set for honoring Corry area war dead. Governor Pinchot contemplates a second special session to secure unemployment relief, stressing no direct state aid without new funds. He cites 1 150,000 unemployed in Pennsylvania and limited requests from local officials for action. The plan includes a possible conference with General Edward Martin and leaders to map relief.

Corry United Press Harrisburg Pinchot Bute Commonwealth Pennsylvania Edward Martin Boards of County Commissioners Allegheny County General Assembly Pittsburgh Philadelphia Ua Nflicia

Walker and Seabury Face in Gotham Probe

Mayor James J. Walker clashed with Samuel Seabury before the Hofstadter committee as 600 spectators filled a room built for 325. Walker denied, sneered, and chided while Seabury conducted questioning amid loud protests and hisses.

Walker Seabury Gotham Probe United Press New York James J. Walker Samuel Seabury Hofstadter Legislative Committee Soma

East Columbus Ave Street Work Underway

About twenty to thirty workers are now employed on the East Columbus avenue street improvement project. Baldwin Brothers Construction Company holds the contract and is pushing work rapidly. An early job includes a substantial widening from Hare Creek bridge to Sciota street in a low stretch. Motorists are advised to use the East Main Street Scott crossing detour during the project as the East Columbus avenue stretch is in bad condition.

East Columbus Avenue Baldwin Brothers Contruction Company Hare Creek Bridge Sciota Street East Main Street Scott Crossing

Clash Between Vets and Police Near Washington Freight Yard

Indiana Governor says state will provide motor truck transport for 400 World War I veterans traveling from Washington to the Ohio line. Vets seized by railroad guards fortify a planned attempt to capture a freight train in a tense standoff that drew 70 special officers and neutral local police.

Leland L. Chesley United Press Indianapolis Harry G. Leslie Indiana Tase Washington Ind Ohio Line Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington, D. C East St. Louis William Walman C. W. Galloway Baltimore and Ohio Galloway American Legion Tlinois

Proposed Autopsys Branded Medical Circus

In Miami fra May 25 Dr H L Ago has refused to join the panel for disinterment of Haden Clarke's body. The autopsy, ordered by counsel for Captain W N Tancester, indicted for Clarke's murder, was challenged as a medical circus. Clarke had planned marriage to Mrs J M Helth Miller, who married Lancaster.

Seyeeprodeee Miami Fra H. L Ago Haden Clarke W-N. Tancester Mier Clarke J. M. Helth Miller Lancaster

Negro Deputy Slain in Forest City Jail Transport

In Forest City Arkansas on May 5 Deputy Sheriff J R Carlton was shot dead with his own weapon by a prisoner as he was being moved to jail. The assailant was a black inmate believed to have captured a second deputy C B Walker. A posse pursued the fugitive and captive toward unknown bounds.

Smite Bake Forest City Ark J. R. Carlton C. B. Walker

Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Today

Wiz on Ny Network airs Moments at 7. WEAF NBC presents an 8 30 concert. WABC CBS offers Adventures in Health at 9 15 and Artists Musicale at 9 10. Gov A Ritchie speaks at 10 on WABC.

Wiz WEAF NBC Network WABC CBS Network WHAN Gov. A Ritchie

Ford losses loom in balance sheet report

A Boston report shows Ford Motor Company facing a loss of about 58.6 million dollars for 1931 after dividends, compared with 44.48 million in 1930 and 81.80 million profit in 1929. The figures appear in the annual certificate of condition filed with Henry P. Long, state official.

United Press Boston Ford Motor Company Henry FP. Long

Neil McKay New Mayor as Civics Day Observed in Corry

Neil McKay will serve as Mayor of Corry on Thursday during Civics Day in the Boys Week program sponsored by the Rotary Club. Students from local high schools were elected to run city and school affairs, with Ray Eagle as postmaster and Chester Potocki as chief of police among the participants.

Neil McKay Corry Rotary Club Edward Feldt J. W. & A. P. Howard Co Raymond Manufacturing’pany Cony-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Aero Supply Corporation St. Edward's High Ray Eagle Clair Huth Board of Education Norman Orsell St. Edward’s School Cecil Akam Bonnell Chase

Pottsville Chamber Announces Gift of Abandoned Steel Mill

Pottsville receives a donated 76 acre steel mill tract from Bethlehem Steel to aid city redevelopment. The gift, announced by the chamber of commerce, includes the abandoned mill bought last year for $500000 and will support greater industrial development in Pottsville.

City OF Pottsville Syuated Press

Junior Elementary PITA Meets Thursday Regular Session

The group will convene Thursday at 3 30 in room No 6 of the Junior High school for a regular session. The program includes a song by second grade pupils a piano solo by Dickie Wasner a tale by Principal H G Wolfs and vocal items by Misses Mary Frances Brooks and Dorstha Mae Rickers.

Dickie Wasner H. G. Wolfs Mary Frances Brooks Dorstha Mae Rickers

Memorial Day Observance Set With Parade and Park Exercises

Judge Orin J. Watt to give the Memorial Day address as Erie prepares a citywide observance. A parade will form with fraternal groups, veterans, school children and civic bodies marching to the City Park for ceremonies. The Rotary Club will award a trophy to the school with the highest parade participation.

Corey Thhe City Charles Presting Hip Husijmiesa Atricim W Odd Fellows, Maccabees Stantons Hose Company Pennsylvania National Guard Schol W. FP. W Washington Street First Avenue Center Street Smith Street Rotary Glob Orin J. Watt Orphans’ Court Erie County Milan Waller Stanley Wast ALR Ben Locsoess Veterans’ Organizations Orin J. Wail

Curtis 10 faces N J grand jury in kidnap hoax

Hopewell New Jersey May 25 The misdemeanor charge against John Hughes Curtis linked to the Lindbergh kidnapping hoax will be presented to the Hunterdon grand jury Thursday Prosecutor A Q Hatok said Col Charles A Lindbergh victimized by the ruse will not testify though may appear as a defense witness Police report the grand jury probe into Joye’s $50 000 payment to alleged kidnappers continues and a Bronx jury recessed until June 2 after hearing witnesses including Morita Rosner and others linked to the case

Hopewell N. J John Hughes Curtis Lindbergh Faker Hunterdon Grand Jury A. Q. Hatok Charles A. Lindbergh Curtis Roas Grand Jury Joye Bronx Tang Morita Rosner Underworld Irving Hits Salvators Spitale Edsdbergh Rosneré

Prussian Diet Clashes Injure Deputies in Berlin

In the Prussian Diet in Berlin on May 25 fighters from Hitlerites and Communists clashed. Inkwells desks and chairs flew as Hitlerites, about sixteen, battled seven Communists, ejecting them from the hall after a shouting confrontation led by communist deputy Wilhelm Pleck. The invaders then returned to their seats singing the brown shirts march.

United Press Berlin Wil Helm Pleck Hitler

Wagner submits new relief bill

Senator Wagner of New Jersey introduced a 2.3 billion dollar relief bill drafted by a special subcommittee and endorsed unanimously by the joint Democratic steering committee. The measure funds 1.5 billion to expand Reconstruction Finance Corporation borrowing for self liquidating construction, 500 million for other public works bonds, and 200 million for direct state unemployment relief loans.

Woned Press Washington Wagner Dem N. J Democratic Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Keynoters Under Fire for Family Payroll Ties in Congress

Washington May story notes two national convention keynoters, Senator L J Dickinson of Iowa and Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky, are linked to relatives on the payroll. Dickinson tightened family lists after moving from the House, employing a son-in-law as secretary and a messenger. Barkley has a son at 4900 and a daughter at 1800. he says the daughter helps at home and offers no apology.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Congress Senate L. J. Dickinson Towa House Dickinson March Alben W. Barkley Kentucky L. L. Barkley Senator Barkley

Crafton Woman Seeks Damages for Alienation of Affections

Mrs. Lou ise Sudbury France of New Haven Conn sues Miss Indiana R Loomis of Crafton Pa in federal court for 50000 dollars claiming alienation of her husband William France. She alleges Loomis visited with the Frances in New Haven and at vacation spots in the Maine woods and harmed the home happiness with her wiles and influence.

Pittsburgh Louise Sudbury France New Haven Conn William Indiana R. Loomis Crafton France Loomis Frances Maine Woods

Two Fingers Found Near Neville Island In Pittsburgh

Police say two fingers were found at the edge of the Observ er near Neville Island wrapped in a red handkerchief. They appear cut with a sharp instrument and possibly floated downstream. Investigations continue.

Pittsburgh Dana Neville Island

Guardsmen Patrol Hocking Valley Mines Amid Strike

More than 200 Ohio national guardsmen including a Washington Courthouse unit patrolled the Hocking Valley mines near Nelsonville and Ubregsville to curb unrest. Governor White called up troops at Sheriff Wigg ett and Prosecutor Bolen's request after a picket clash injured a mine supervisor. Militia aid may not be needed at Walford mine as operations resume. Shots fired in a sniper clash left no injuries.

United Press Athens Ohio National Walford Ubrichsville

Regular Atlantic airmail route urged by world committee

The trans Atlantic committee of the world congress of ocean fliers backs regular Europe to United States mail by Northern Iceland route. It proposes trials England Ireland Labrador to New York to support meteorological stations, and notes a Pacific Chicago Nome Behring Straits Siberia Japan route with cautions due to limited testing. The panel includes Lindbergh influence and meteorological needs.

World Congress of Ocean Fliers Europe United States Iceland United Press Rom Trans ‘Ageanic Committee England Teeland Labrador New York Pacific Chicago Nome Behring Straits Siberia Japan Charles A. Lindbergh Holden , Richardson Albert F Hegenberger Harold Gatty Sir Arthie Brown Sir Hubert Wilkins Great Britain

Sewer Repair Expanded on East Smith Street

An extensive sewer repair job on East Smith Street grows larger as a twenty foot section was repaired and another segment needs similar work. Street Commissioner Hustington and four street department workers handle the rebaly effort as costs exceed original estimates.

East Smith Street Hustington Street Department

German fliers in peril during Europa to Boston flight

Two German airmen aboard a Junkers two wing plane launched from the liner Europa attempted a catapult to shore flight toward Boston with mail. The craft was reported down near Nantucket with the crew described as leading German air service members. Rescue status and exact coordinates remained unclear.

Boston United Press Europa Lloyd Line Gera Nanticket Joachim Blenkenburg Kirchoff Aff Oils Nore German Lloyd Line Ezopa German Air Service Coast Guard Liegel Hiner Europa New York

Invitations Issued for Corry High Alumni Reunion 1932

Invitations were mailed for the Corry High School Alumni Association’s fifty-eighth annual reunion and banquet to be held Wednesday evening at the Junior High School. Fred Miller, president, and an executive committee organized the program. The banquet at 4:30 p.m. features welcome by President Miller and a response from Miss Helen Lewis for the class of 1932. After business, new officers will be elected and an entertainment segment The Little Red Schoolhouse of 1932 will be presented with cast details announced later. Visiting and dancing will close the event.

Ifty-Eighth Corry Frank Ty Babbitt Fred Miller Beth Juniior High School Miller Corry High School Misa Helen Lewis Little Red Schoolhouse Mempers

Findley Lake Pavilion Poised For Top Dance Bands This Summer

Manager Harry Teets of Lake View pavilion at Findley Lake negotiates for a major summer booking by a renowned ten man orchestra, the California Barlers, to play Saturday evening. Sie Meeks and Ebony Jac Jester, with vocalists, will provide music for weddings and parties. Teets promises top quality entertainment for guests.

Findley Lake Harry Teets Lake View Wimdley Lake California Sie Meeks Lacy Findley Dale

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