14 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1927
Page
1
A small rowboat from a local company collided with a larger vessel off the harbor. No injuries reported as authorities evacuate the area and investigate the incident and anchor lines are secured. The incident prompted detours for nearby ferries and a temporary ban on approaching the scene.
Pittsburgh conference opens with 280 AFL officials to map strategy for the 3,000,000-strong miners, inviting Governor Pinchot to address leaders and bolster support for the Jacksonville wage scale amid ongoing strike pressures. Governor Tisher also invited but excused by workload.
Corry court activity includes Walter Ross larceny case set for 2 PM with Brie emcee Tipton and Patrolman Ruppersburg as witnesses. Geertson tied to a West Farm raids series with parolee Nubert. Guippon liquor case due Tuesday at 9 AM. Other liquor cases with Saraceno Tinis and Giros to be tried next week.
A gathering of 19 aviators including Charles Lindbergh attended a Coolidge era luncheon in Washington to honor Lindbergh and discuss transoceanic flight weather services. Ruth Elder and others arrived by train or plane, while plans for a night weather service were outlined by officials including Mav Bracken. The Hubbard medal will be conferred on Lindbergh tonight at the auditorium for his New York to Paris hop.
Beginning November 11 the United States may renew Red Cross memberships. Coney Reserve Chapter joins chapters nationwide in seeking to reach a goal of 6,000,000 members this year. Renewals will be received by Mrs. W. M. Houghton, Mrs. Veath, and Mrs. TF Gitlin.
Frank M Parkhurst retired jeweler and Corry resident dies at 655 East Main street after a 23 week illness at age 73. Born October 4 184, in Clymer New York he moved to Corry 21 years ago and remained active in the jewelry business until seven years ago. Survived by wife Mary J Parkhurst two sons Charles and Melvin, three brothers and other relatives. Services at his home Wednesday at 1 o'clock with Rev W B Bartlett. Burial in Clymer Center Cemetery J J Naylon noted. he had a business trip to New York City scheduled this morning.
Nov 14 Horta Azores A Heinkel plane 1220 crashes after take off for Newfoundland. Three fliers survive by swimming until rescue as Junkers 1240 travel to Viennese actress Milé. Lillie Dilleriz’s transatlantic flight postponed. Rescue by Captain M Pinto and local launches. officials mum on accident cause.
Stanford Hose Company readies its forty first annual ball at the State Armory on Wednesday evening November 7. Larsoris orchestra will provide music from 6 to 1. Fire Chief Paulson opens the ticket drive tomorrow, asking business leaders and citizens to purchase tickets to aid the volunteer firemen in protecting property from fire.
Waynesboro Pennsylvania November 14. A state forest ranger, Clay Williard, was shot and critically wounded during a search for a moonshiner believed to be near moonshine operations. The assailant used his own revolver, and investigators fear the forester was targeted while spying on the illicit activity.
Education Week will be observed in Cory schools with open house evenings at both Senior and Junior High. Concord PTA meets Friday afternoon and a Junior Elementary PTA Council meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss forming a PTA. Programs include Thursday and Friday events with parent gatherings, operetta Hoy Bandit, and an arts display at Junior High.
Orders totaling thirty thousand dollars for Christmas cards and stationery were mailed from the Payne block Hast Main street plant of Individual’s Stations Inc. The parcel post batch is among the largest in recent months, with extra clerks dispatching to states and territories including Police, Porta Rica, San Juan, San Twres, St Thomas, and Christianstedt in the Virgin Islands. E L Stein of Warren visited for business while Mr and Mrs Frank Bliss returned from Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Jeffes Gould were in Salamanca Ny for the illness and death of Mr Gould’s mother. Burial services were held today.
Mexico City November 14 three men were detained and one seriously wounded after an attempt on General Alvaro Obregon's life. The attackers’ car pair tossed bombs at Obregon’s auto as he returned from Chapultepec Park. Wounded Tirado may die. Suspects Francisco Olvera Lombardo Ruiz and Antonio Firatoe claimed innocence, saying they were hired by others. Obregon, unhurt beyond facial wounds, attended a bull fight and blamed political enemies.
United Press reports a man died and ten were treated at area hospitals after a series of auto accidents over the weekend in Toona Pennsylvania. None of the injured are thought to be in serious condition.
Radio listings show WEAF and KDKA schedules with programs including The Virginia Judge Marie Untill and The Goldtone Bandy Wor. Acts feature The Gypsies and Roxy and His Gang with times around 8 to 9 p.m. in Pittsburgh and Columbia Chain Programs.
Dr Sigmund Spaeth, noted lecturer and author, appears in the city Thursday evening under the Woman's Club auspices. His talk, titled Songs You Forgot to Remember, blends humor with musical insight, and he is described as an expert in music and culture with a long career in writing and performance.
The Cleveland urban election board urged County Prosecutor Stanton to convene an immediate grand jury to investigate alleged wholesale fraud in the recent municipal election. The request came after a string of irregularities cited by officials.
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