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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1930

Page

7

Duke Harris Sentenced to Two Years in Workhouse

Harry Duke Harris a 30 year old racketeer was sentenced to two years in the Allegheny work house and fined 200 dollars after pleading guilty to racketeering offenses in county court before Judge Williams. His attorney argued for mercy citing prior records and defense inquiries.

Eric Racketeer Hirt Wrie Harry “Duke” Harris Allegheny Williams Harris Wm. Hi Carey Gor R. 10Th St Erie Ie Cour Roy Mong Burt Haggerty Bid Odessia Plate Recorder of Deeds

Save Ace Saves Woman From Severe Burns in Fire

Youngsville reports a man named Mr. Ball rushed to a house on College Street after hearing screams. He found Mrs. Mary Johnson with clothing ablaze from a camille, extinguished the flames with aid from Clarence Ronney, and no serious injuries were recorded. Granddaughter Miss Lillian Olson alerted others.

Youngsville Turesey Ball Mary Johnson College Street Loek Af Staryricke Johndbn Misa Lillian Olson

Gas Utility Revenue and Costs Across a Decade

Experts review ten year operating figures for a gas utility in Pennsylvania from 1919 to 1928, showing revenue, expenses and net returns. The report notes fluctuations in 1929 with monthly net figures from January to December and cites 73 percent of business to Pennsylvania operations.

Tades Pennsylvania Loy Sue Jyne

Douglas Marthur Named New Chief of Staff

Donnallas Arthur, hailed as the nation’s youngest general, was proclaimed chief of staff of the United States Army and automatically advanced to full general rank. MacArthur took the oath with Secretary Hurley and top military leaders in the War Department office famed for strategy planning since Civil War days.

Annea Y Washington Donellasrthur United States Army MacArthur Hurley America

President Machado Granted Power in Cuba Crisis

The Cuban Senate voted 46 to four to grant President Gerardo Machado authority to suspend constitutional rights nationwide. The measure now goes to the House of Representatives on Monday for final action.

United Press Havana Cuba Gerardo Machado Senate House of Representatives

Franklin man charged after drunken driving crash

Ernest Hogue, 26, of Franklin, admitted guilt to driving while intoxicated after he allegedly borrowed and hit Dr. E. M. Hoffman’s parked car. He pled not guilty to taking another’s vehicle without consent. Bail set at 800 and 400 dollars. jailed awaiting court action.

Franklin Ernest Hogue EM. Hoffman Henderson Hand Hogue

Hersisburg plans for premium license tag numbers

Officials in Hersisburg propose a plan to let car owners obtain specific license tag numbers for an extra fee. Proponents estimate the scheme could raise about 900,000 in additional revenue.

Hersisburg

Funeral Services for Mrs Alice Turner

Private funeral services for Mrs Alice Turner a resident of Corry were held at 10 this morning at the late home 24 West Park Avenue by Rev Roger Cressey pastor of the Corry Presbyterian Church where she belonged The body was taken to Emmettton Pennsylvania for burial later that afternoon Bearers included Frank Growsell John Lambing and others Relatives attended from Oil City Cleveland and nearby towns The services were conducted with floral tributes and many mourners present.

Alice ‘Turner

Special Program For Junior P T A Meeting

The Junior Elementary Parent-Teachers Association held a yesterday afternoon meeting in the Junior High building as Educational Week observers. Mrs. D A Hillstrom organized November’s program with talks by Mrs C Barnes on Elementary Education and by Supt Dewey on High School Education Problems. Rev Wim Hull spoke on Religious Education and Mrs Mountgilve reported Child Welfare Magazine with outline on County Library Extension Work. Strong turnout of 41 parents attended.

D. A. Hillstrom GC. Barnes Dewey Wim, Hull Lutheran Church D. E. Mountgilve

Jury Wheel Filling Underway in Erie 1931

Erie Nov 21 The jury wheel is being filled under presiding judge William Hirt and jury commissioners with about 1000 names entered for next year. The process follows a court order and aims to complete in the afternoon as the January civil court jury is drawn. Leo Mann serves as secretary guiding the effort with Hordes Belk and William Hart assisting.

Erie Gudge William Hirt Hordes Belk William Hart Leo Mann Nan Cling

Senior Class Dance at Coney High School Saturday

The Senior Class of Ridgway High announces a dance at Coney High School Saturday from 8 to 11 PM. Harveys orchestra will provide the program and invitees include seniors and friends. Ridgway football team members are also guests for the evening.

Danicy G High Coney High School Harveys Orchestra Ridgway High Len Sill

Washington P T A Enjoys Pleasing Meeting Program

A well attended Washington PTA meeting featured a varied program with readings songs and performances. No 4 earned a banner for having the largest number of mothers present and participating.

Washington Parents Teachers Association Nom No. 2

Mill Gossip From Crawford Woods Thanksgiving Cheer

An old poultry and dairy supply column thanks customers and friends and notes new feed spreads and cheap prices. It discusses fall is critical for poultry production, warns about low quality feeds, and urges farmers to seek balanced rations to avoid digestive issues and poor weight gain.

Crawford M. Woods Wwe Plessire Netliyike Ray Customyrs Jolson Alan Taylera Erie Globatot Sity Anice Ghrlatensen Henry Moke Inurrasy Domeninick Ruuser Tinton City Yale

Uncertain OCR Fragment Sheds Light on Plainspoken Details

Incomplete text notes a local figure named Eben and a reference to a willingness to hustle. Mentions Washington and a possible person named Tonos Hy, with an unclear ending about approval or action.

Eben Ahen Washington Slit

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