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05 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows vague text about a local notice with unclear details. Readable cues mention a ward and precinct but no concrete action, date, or entities.
In Pennsylvania, the 1932 campaign centers on wet versus dry, with the prohibition issue shaping nominations for senator and other offices. Senator James J. Davis may seek the full term, while party wets and dries apply pressure. history notes earlier divides in 1924 and 1920s battles within the Republican ranks.
Late returns show a full Republican slate taking all county offices in Erie County. Rolla McCray, Helen Schlurall, and Joseph Rogan named as county commissioners, with tight contests for clerk of courts and prothonotary. James Wilson won prothonotary, Annette Young clerk of courts, and others named: Lawrence Taylor treasurer Orin Waite, Ben Swartz, Mortimer Grahem, Dr Strohie, Harry Moomly, and Dr G P Spaulding as directors of the poor.
Bishop John Ward of the Erie diocese visited Emmanuel Episcopal Church last evening drawing many attendees. He spoke on the National church and his Erie work, recounting Denver convention events and highlighting the local program for the month. Mellon to Speak in Pittsburgh on Welfare Fund Campaigning with Payne scheduled to speak.
NBC network features Gou'bergs Vallee Orch at 7 15 PM and Read We And Ralph with others on GBS at 3 45 PM. Ralph Senderson Cromt join a 11 30 PM Radio round on WARS GBS network.
Kiwanis members heard Joseph Haggeman recount his six years in the Far East and view on Manchuria’s Japanese expansion. He described Chinese customs, religion, money systems, Buddhism, and Beijing’s walls while noting conditions for foreigners. Walter J. Peake urged Red Cross support and drought relief. officer elections and a spring dinner were planned. Rev J G Grayville of St Marys attended as a guest.
Corry football fans planning to attend the Corry Union City game at Union City tomorrow afternoon and who have spare seats are asked to help transport the high school band. The band leaves from Senior High School at 3 o clock. automobilists offering rides will be appreciated.
The Corry Relief Fund committee will meet at 7 30 this evening at the municipal building. Chairman Ben F Blarr urges all members to attend and make a special effort to be present.
Sub freezing temperatures may reach western Pennsylvania tonight or early tomorrow. Forecaster W Brotuman of the Pittsburgh weather bureau predicted this afternoon the mercury could dip to 28 degrees in some districts. Snow durries this afternoon suggested the forecast may be accurate.
Independent party leaders moved to protect an 8 000 vote edge for Q M Barr over David Lawrence for county commissioner. Judge Frank P Patterson ordered continued impounding after independents alleged a plot to steal boxes en route to the sheriff's office.
Joseph Inglesburg Republican chairman of Pittsburgh third ward and a leader in Mayor Charles H. Kline's political circle seeks a presidential pardon to avoid a six month jail term for violations of prohibition laws. His lawyers sought a stay of execution as he appeals to President Hoover.
The Pennsylvania Threshermen and Warmers Association urged state leaders to curb expenditures calling the Pinchot administration wasteful. The Right of Way criticized high salaries in Gov. Pinchot's office and state departments, urging budget cuts ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Miss Peggy Salaman, a London debutante, arrived in Capetown after a record breaking nonstop flight from London. She left near London last Friday night and reached Capetown at 7 30 am, surpassing the previous long flight by about 85 hours. The 19 year old traveled about 1150 miles via Khartoum and Bulawayo in five days six and a half hours. She wore trousers and a shirt during the trip and carried one expensive evening gown. Accompanied by navigator A Gotda Store, the voyage earns her a place among Solide fies air women despite limited baggage.
New York November 5 America urged to restore confidence and put gold reserves to work. Professor Rubin W Kenmerer of Prinkton University told an advertising club luncheon that the US should avoid inflation, keep the gold standard secure, and expect money rates and wholesale prices to rebound toward pre crash levels within years. The speaker described a sound, sturdy America and urged the nation to move past the 1995-1931 mood.
Nanking China November 5. W Vinson a member of the American Presbyterian mission at Hal Chow has been killed by Chinese bandits who abducted him November Ast the American consulate was informed today Lorenzo Morgan another mission member in Ki Angsu province sent a telegram to authorities reporting Vinson's death Consular authorities and the Chinese government sought confirmation of the report Officials had previously urged Iyangsu military and civil commanders to secure Vinson's release.
Mayor Prank T. Englana arranged storage for two State Highway Department plows that will operate from Corry east and west along Roosevelt Highway. The Corry Union City road plow will be kept at the Second Ward fire station, and the Corry Warren road snow plow at the First Ward station after removing the hook and ladder truck. The city’s storage support ensures both outlets stay clear of snow for motorists and travelers all winter, with the plows arriving within about a week or two.
Plans for a Christmas marky pan fund raiser were discussed at a Corry Hospital Ladies Auxiliary meeting held yesterday at the nurses home. Twelve members attended as Mrs. O. W. Bracken led the session and sewing for the hospital was done. Proceeds will aid Corry hospital.
Mayor Frank T. England urged Corry residents to support the Red Cross in the annual Roll Call. Milon L. Brown said the goal is 500 members, with the campaign running November 1 through November 26, highlighting the Red Cross fiftieth year of service and its status as a congressionally chartered agency.
The Navy League executive committee voted 7 to 1 to back charges brought against President Hoover by Charles Gardiner. The statement, signed by all members except Henry Breckinridge who had disassociated himself from a garden party accusation, cites concerns over Hoover's knowledge of moral affairs.
Washington reports that David J. Ingalls assistant secretary of the Navy denies plans to seek the Ohio governorship in the spring primaries. He said big camps were uncertain and he would not confirm any campaign commitments.
Moscow report quotes war commissary Klementi Voroshilov saying Russia will favor friendly relations with Japan and China, deny plans to partition China, and call U S and League of Nations efforts in Manchuria dubious amid a Manchurian clash near Tsitsihar with Heilungkiang forces and Japanese assaults on Nanni river defenses.
A cooler building at the Eagle Valley tannery in Ridgway caught fire last night destroying storage for hides and liquids. Firemen prevented spread to other plant structures. The Hille Taibini company of Ridgway owns the plant. bids and auction details follow.
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