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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1935

Page

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Union City Man Slated For County Sealer Post

Harle Williams of Union City is slated to succeed James P. Sullivan as county sealer of weights and measures, with support from two newly elected county commissioners. The change, part of a broader courthouse shift in January, could bring personnel changes across offices while preserving some staff, including District Attorney Mortimer B. Graham's team. Corry’s loyalty to the organization may influence assignments under the new regime.

Corry Court House Harle Williams Union City James P. Sullivan Carl W. Smith Office of Register In Wills Ben F. Swartz Williams Elton H. Blair Thomas W. Figtley Mortimer B. Graham

Cleveland Train Robbery Suspects Arrested In Connection

Two men, including a paroled convict, were seized in Cleveland as suspects in a $46,000 mail train robbery at Garrettsville Ohio. A broadday heist saw gunmen seize mail sacks and flee in a waiting car toward Cleveland. Loot included $39,500 from the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank payroll shipment.

United Press Cleveland Carrettsville Garrettsville Jesse James Broad Toyight Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank Republicates Warren Federal Reserve

Irvine to Speak Before Armistice Day Dinner

Lane J Irvine superintendent of Aero Supply Manufacturing will address Elmer C Carrier Post American Legion and affiliated groups at a Armistice Day dinner at the Presbyterian church Monday evening Rev G B Mathamara will deliver a sermon in keeping with Armistice. Sunday services will also note the day as several churches plan ceremonies. City schools will close at noon and hold Armistice programs with faculty addresses.

Lane J. Irvine Aero Supply , Manufacturing Company Fathers and Sons Elmer C. Carrier, Post American Legion Wer A. R Episcopal Church G. B. Mathamara

Markets at a Glance Stocks Rally and Bonds Rise

Markets at a glance show stocks strong and active with utilities steady. Bonds traded actively as yields hold near year highs. Call money renewed at 5 4 of 2 percent. Portland exchange flat with limited gains. Wheat rallied late after an early dip, rubbers easing slightly.

United Press Chicago

Kingsford Smith Lost on Flight From England to Australia

World famous Australian aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was overdue on a flight from Allahabad to Australia and feared lost in the Bay of Bengal. Reported seen battling a storm over the Bay 250 miles from shore, the Lady Southern Cross twisting through exhaust and darkness as he departed Lympne aerodrome on the Kentish coast at 6:28 a.m. GMT.

United Press Singapord Straits Settlement Charles Kingsford-Smith Allahabad Thdia Bay of Bengal England Australia Hames Lympne Kentish Greenwich

Farley Expected to Resign and Lead Roose velt Campaign

Postmaster General James A. Farley, forecast to resign since February 1984, is expected to leave his cabinet post to direct President Roosevelt s re election campaign. Frank C Walker is discussed as next postmaster general with Farley concentrating on Democratic National Committee work.

Roosevelt Walker United Press Washington James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Frank C. Walker National Emergency ‘Council Farley New York Herbert H. Leitman Warley New York State Independent Democratic New York Times New Jersey

Italo-Ethiopian War Brief From Front Reports

Northern front advances under Gen Santini place Italian troops near Makaie and Addis Ababa as Mussolini seeks to push north. Rome announces crossing of the Setit River toward the Laka Tana region amid Great Britain irrigation interests. Debarkation of 93rd Infantry completes withdrawal of Metalre Army division from Libya. Berlin reports Nazi correspondence on Germany’s stance toward the conflict and sanctions.

Webb Miller Ruggiero Santini

Craft Found Down On Island In Yukon River

Dawson YT November 8 North country residents await confirmation of six airliner passengers safety after the Dawson Fairbanks flight went down. Pilot A B Randall reported the craft on an island in the Yukon river with all six men seemingly unhurt. Rescue teams are en route with food and supplies from a nearby dog sled expedition.

United Press Dawson Y.T North Country Dawson-Fairbanks A. B. Randall Alaska Northern Air Transport Company Yukon River Randall Jack Herman San Francisco Fairbanks Oscar Adams C. Ogren Peter Funk Walter James George Townsend Victor Ross Herman

Former Corry Residents Hurt in Auto Crash Near Pittsburgh

Friends in Corry notified of serious injuries to Miss Margaret Hare and her sister Mrs Lizzie Vaux of Pittsburgh after a high speed collision near Pittsburgh. Mrs Waite was hospitalized for several days but is now able to be moved. The crash involved a car speeding and hitting another vehicle, impacting the Hare car during their visit last summer.

Margaret Hare Lizzie Vaux Pittsburgh

Grand Jury to Probe Death of Actress Evelyn Hoey

West Chester, Nov 8. Chester county grand jury to begin a complete investigation into the fatal shooting of Evelyn Hoey, a comedy actress. District Attorney William B. Parke said the case is not closed and will cover both the shooting and the inquest. Hoey was found shot to death in the bellroom of the Rogers farm home on Sept not all details remain. Rogers and guest William J. Kally faced charges but were released after the inquest.

United Press West Chester Chester County Grand Jury Evelyn Hoey William B. Parke Parke Misa Hoey Henry Huddieston Rogers Rogers Wiliam J. Kally

Local Car Believed Stolen by Fugitives

Authorities think two fugitives from the Lewisburg federal pen escaped Monday night and may have stolen a Ford automobile from a Richfield resident in Snyder County. An electric company truck was found abandoned at Albion after fuel ran out. It was unclear if another car was taken in the escape toward Ohio.

Ford Pennsylvania Electric Company LeWistintg Hay Burlingame Richfield Snyder County Harry Kessler Samuel Lucas Lewisburg Electric Company Albion Ohio

Runaway Boy Beaten to Death in Indiana Jungle

A Pittsburgh 11 year old runaway, Joseph Canty, was found beaten to death in a lake front jungle at Whiting Indiana. Mrs Isabella Canty identified the body from photographs and descriptions, saying the boy ran away from home last Friday to avoid school before she collapsed.

Sex Willow Reces Pittsburgh Whiting Ind

Fall Festival at Parish Hall Draws Crowds

Emmanuel Episcopal parish hall hosts a harvest festival opened with many attendees and booths for fortune telling bingo and concessions. Last evening featured a sketch by Louise Whiteley Dorothy Rickery Ethel Beckwith Frank Brooks and others with a similar program planned for this evening and a radio presentation expected.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Bezaar Louise Whiteley Dorothy Mae Rickery Ethel Beckwith Frank Brooks Sharles Stéwart Phyllis Lyong Gertrude Reed

Four Men Held in Legal Lotteries Case

Philadelphia police held four men for questioning in a case titled legal lotteries linked to the National Conference for Legalizing Lotteries Inc. A raid yielded 6,000 books of tickets for the Grand National Treasure Hunt and 60,000 circulars. Arrested were Harry Beard, 28, Morris Sherman, 26, and Joseph Kulla, 32.

United Press Philadelphia National Conference For Legalizing Lotteries, Inc Oliver Oi Bathman New York Harry Beard Morris Sherman Joseph Kulla

Poor Farm Land Reclaimed in Two Counties Plan

New Haven Conn Nov Northeastern Pennsylvania chosen as site for the administration second land adjustment project in the state. Approved 100000 expenditure to purify about 15000 acres of poor farm land in Bradford and Tioga counties. A W Manchester global director of land utilization notes hill lands abandoned and valley farmers struggle while some rely on public aid.

Pennsylvania Resettlement Administration United Press New Haven Conn Bradford Tioga A. W. Manchester Manchester

Colorado Impeachment Probe Faces State Official

Colorado history marks impeachment as 12 year old Secretary of State James H. Carr faces a state senate trial on malfeasance charges. The House voted 48 to 15 to impeach after an eight day hearing, with two thirds required for conviction in the senate.

Denver Colo Colorado James H. Carr General Assembly Carr

Employment gains mark first rise since 1933

Washington reports this fall’s employment gain as the first significant increase since September 1933 when the Blue Hagie was born, according to the American Federation of Labor. Ben Bernie, orchestra leader, wed Dorathy Patricia Westey of Miami in Towson Maryland on November 3 after midnight.

United Press Washington Hagie American Federation of Labor Ben Bernie Towson Dorothy Patricia Westey Miami Fig Maryland

December 11 Deadline for Registration Under New Rule

Washington officials moved to test utility holding firms registration with the SEC after Baltimore judge ruled the law unconstitutional. January 1 deadline looms for compliance, with expected widespread noncompliance. Only one small New York utility indicated it would register. five sought exemptions. Attorneys for Bureau Inc. said they would appeal.

Unitet Press Washington Baltimore Securitis Grid Exchange Commission Exempion Burea, Inc Colesman

Plan Rites for Billy Sunday

Evangelistic followers of Rev William A Billy Sunday converge on Chicago for his funeral after his death at his brother in law's home. The service is set for 1 30 p m at Moody Church with burial at Forest Home Cemetery. Sunday’s body will lie in state from 9 am. Details of the funeral were arranged by men long associated with the evangelist including Benny Ackley and Homer Rodeheaver.

United Press Chicago William A. Billy Dwight L. Moody Billy Forest, Home Cemetery Benny Ackley Philadelphia Homer Rodeheaver

Bank Robbery in Prospect Park Nets $15,000 Escape

Seven men held up the National Bank in suburban Prospect Park New Jersey and fled with 15,000 dollars. The bandits executed the plan with such precision that bank officials and a four-man board meeting in an upstairs room remained unaware until after the escape.

Ficas Paterson N. J National Bank Prospect Park Eee Repec

Mysterious Atlantic City Man Threatened by Silent Agony

A garbled Atlantic City dispatch reports a man missing since this morning, feared to be in grave danger. Police seek him as he is described to be in severe distress with threatening throat convulsions, and investigators urge public help to locate him before danger escalates.

Atlantic City N. J Mayo

Man bites back as stray dog attack near Atlantic City

A man eating lunch at a roadside stand between Tranton and Atlantic City was attacked by a large black mongrel after a terrier scuffle. The mongrel was shot after showing signs of rabies. Authorities said a bite on a man’s hand likely carried the virus and warned of possible arrest.

Atlanta City

SPECIAL RELIEF TAXES INCREASE

October unemployment relief tax collections rose by 400000 over September to 2405190, per United Press. The nine emergency levies aim for 125000000 in two years and have yielded 9072464 by November 1. In October, large gains appeared in corporate gross receipts gas line and cigarette taxes, while stock, documentary stamps, and corporate meeting taxes fell.

Ross Downing United Press Harrisburg

Storm moves east of Tampa toward the Atlantic

Miami reports a tropical storm that has lingered near Elovida for a week was centered about 100 miles east of Tampa and moving slowly eastward. The system remained offshore as it progressed, affecting coastal weather conditions along the Gulf coast.

United Press Miami Fla Hidi Elovida Weelk Tampa

Red Cross Urges Community Roll Call Support

A plea for community mobilization invites residents to join the Red Cross during Armistice Day period. The drive seeks to extend aid to neighbors and strengthen disaster response capabilities through member participation and donations.

Red Cross Rabjet Red Cross Armiatica

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