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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1930
Page
1
The council plans to begin the 1931 budget process with an initial tax levy discussion at Monday's meeting. Mayor Alexander will meet department heads to draft year end estimates for presentation at the next session. December will see formal action on appropriations after routine reports and bills are reviewed.
Stanley Anderson a science teacher at Cambridge Springs Senior High was wounded in the back by a bullet at the Cambridge Club rifle range. He is in a Cambridge Springs hospital with a serious but expectedly recoverable wound. The accident occurred while he visited his brother Paul Anderson for a weekend and assisted at the range.
In Pennsylvania the small game season begins as Corry hunters flood the woods at daybreak. Rabbits are the main target with a large anticipated kill under favorable conditions. The season runs until November 27 with a special open day on November 14 and the big game season opening December 1. Species listed include grouse, pheasant, hare, squirrel, opossum, raccoon, bear, and rabbit.
Private Harold Munsee, formerly at Lawrence Park, has been transferred to the Butler barracks effective Friday. A Gerry boy with a strong local presence, he earned recognition for major arrests and helped capture two Highway Patrol fugitives in a notable operation.
Judge Patterson ruled that the legality of a 1 000 000 voting machine contract with Poole Easiness Company must be determined. The case, Guttrie and others suing Allegheny County commissioners, centers on whether the award followed bidding requirements and specifications. Briefs will be filed for further arguments.
All Pennsylvanian automobiles must display the inspected and approved shields today or face a 30 day suspension and possible confiscation. State Highway Patrols are instructed to enforce the deadline with nationwide patrols and to remove uninspected vehicles from highways for thirty days.
The state will seek the death penalty for all four members of the bandit gang that kidnapped Bar L. Yocum, a Galva banker, as two members are in custody in Peoria and Cambridge. Floyd Winslow, the gang leader, was seen near Peoria driving a stolen truck. Orville Whiskers remains at large after the escape during a dramatic chase.
The Joss ah Senn Purchasing Agency of the South Penn Oil Company announces price reductions of 16 cents on all Pennsylvania crude grades and 10 cents elsewhere. Details list Pennsylvania grade at $1.35 per barrel before July 1st, rising to $2.00 after. other lines show $1.95 for South West Pennsylvania Pine Lines, $1.85 for Eureka Pipes Line, $1.40 for Buckeye Pipe Line, and $2.80 for Pennsylvania grade oil in New York Transit Company lines.
Francois Coppee's The Violin Maker of Cremona opens the 1930 31 lyceum course at the Senior High auditorium Monday evening. Redpath representatives Helene Walker and Henriette Pruser assure quality program tickets and reserved seats go on sale Monday at 8 30. The program combines drama with music featuring Magdalen Massman pianist in grand opera selections and oratorios.
Rome reports official casualties on the Adriatic coast from Thursday's quake at 17 with 4 dead in Ancona and 13 in Senigallia. Property damage preliminarily pegged at about 20 million dollars as rescuers sort through wreckage and injured.
National Guards patrolled the district to enforce fire precautions as a Morgan Company gusher at the city limits erupted. Crews prepared for a prolonged struggle with 850 watt searchlights casting light over the well area while oil and gas posed a major fire hazard.
Police report two women attempted thefts across several stores yesterday. They fled with shoes and bags, possibly signaling officers by calling for help and leaving little trace. Authorities urge merchants to contact police if they notice suspicious activity.
In South Chicago two trains collided head on at slow speed due to a signal mixup between a Wabash and an Illinois Central train. Both engineers braked but the engines bumped causing multiple injuries and about 120000 dollars in damage. Victims include LC engineer Charles Schuling who suffered a skull fracture and others listed.
Secretary Woodward approved bond issues exceeding 1 million dollars for Pennsylvania counties. Highlights include 600,000 for Cambria county roma work and county home improvements, 250,000 for Washington county highway cost sharing, and 80,000 for Erie county court house upgrades among smaller entries.
In Pennsylvania the race for governor draws unprecedented interest as the Journal announces complete election night service. Election bulletins will stream over special United Press wires from the Journal printer telegraph systems for reader inquiries on the balloting.
Halloween drew large crowds with two masquerade dances in Corry. About 100 couples attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Company A ball at the State Armory with music by Frank Donaldson and his Firestone orchestra. Best costumes went to Mrs. Samuel Bell and Ralph Weicht. At the Masonic hall, 65 couples enjoyed a fraternity party with Joseph Sherrick’s orchestra. grand march at 10 30, favors distributed, pumpkin pie luncheon, dancing to 1 30. Committee members included Earl Height and Lloyd Stowe. The season features many clubs and fraternal groups observing Halloween.
Ronald Nichols son of Mr and Mrs Perry Nichols of Williams Street sustained a fracture of the right arm while cranking a car at a relative s home. An X ray by Dr John Q Kibler showed the arm broken in two places between wrist and elbow. The youth rests comfortably at home this afternoon.
A 1930 United Press list shows five top radio programs with networks and times: Major Bowes and family 8:50 p.m. on NEC Weaver. Collier's radio hour 8:30 p.m. on NEC. Chase and Sanborn 10:00 p.m. on GBS. Concert orchestra 11:00 p.m. on CBS. Back home hour on NBC.
Washington detects possible links between members of Congress and visits to bootlegger George Cassaday, who operated in the Capitol from 1920 to 1925. James M. Doran confirms extensive evidence while avoiding comment, as pressure grows for inquiry into Cassiday’s activities.
The Word coach Dale Idikie and his wife plus Mrs. Clarence Miser escaped with a shake after their car was wrecked when struck by Clinton McLean’s vehicle near the Ford garage on North Center Street about 6 PM. McLean’s car was less damaged. no charges are expected after a settlement with the Lillie family.
A Coast Guardsman was held today in the disappearance of four Thompson submachine guns and 16 pistols from the forces arsenal storage boxes. No charges were filed as officials said he would be held until a solution to the case appeared. Another guardsman, Joseph D. Waller, was taken in but later released to return to the barracks.
A brush fire raced along the 624 coast toward Malibu threatening beach estates of prominent actors. A new force of 100 men was recruited from downtown Los Angeles to build a firebreak while officials battled the flames near Seminole Hot Springs and Malibu Lake. The fire also spread toward Montebello oil fields and affected Ventura County, with crews fighting to contain multiple hotspots and protect coastal residences.
Theo P Williams, Corry agent for The Equitable, returned from Pittsburgh where he attended the Edward A Woods Company anniversary events. Williams, a Woods director, helped lead a gathering of leaders at a Williams Penn Hotel banquet with figures like Senator David A. Reed and Thomas H. Parkinson present. He has served seven years as a Woods director and has underwritten over a million dollars in Equitable insurance annually for his Corry agency. Liquor raids led by Judge Willand ordered six cases seized, with Sheriff Davis to seize property after a petition by Leroy Scarrin.
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