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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1931

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Japs Launch New Drive Near Mukden in Manchuria

Reported from WUEDEN Manchuria November 24 Japanese and Chinese forces clash twenty miles southwest of Muleden as Tokyo seeks a southward push Chinese troops mobilize near Chujiuho and Kaotaishin amid ongoing fighting. The League council debates measures as Japan asks for withdrawal of Chang Hsueh Liung’s forces.

Japan Chang Manchuria D.C. Bess United Press Wueden Muleden Iby Kaotaishin Chujiuho Mukden Hvbeth Chang Hsueh-Lisne Takantze Mukton Dalren Paris Ung Hseul-Liang Chin League of Nnfons Munerva Alfred Sze Seoul Chinchow Shanktaikwan Tokio Jating Great Wall Coun Ching Seagura Chang Hsenh Liong Ayithir China Jon Wints Chinchoy Shakaiwhar Keniem Yoshizawa League of Nations Soldlers

Plan No Action On British Tariff Boost

Washington on November 24 reports the United States will take no action regarding two proposed rises in British tariffs. The move is described as a domestic issue for Britain, with U.S. authorities indicating noninvolvement.

Washington United States Great Britain Yeeye

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments Summary

Radio schedules list NBC and CBS programming across networks. Wiz NBC presents Quakers at 8:00 p.m followed by Seven's band on WEAF at 8:20 p.m. Arabesque airs on WABC CBS at 10:29 p.m with a male chorus on CBS network at 10:00 p.m and a late night slumber program on WIZ NBC at 11:00 p.m.

Wiz NBC Quakers WEAF WABC CBS

China Rejects New Compromise Offer

Paris Nov 24 The League of Nations council drafted a compromise resolution on Manchuria to form a four member commission of inquiry while meeting China's demand for immediate Japanese troop evacuation. China rejected the proposal, with Nanking’s reply negative and Dr Alfred Sze’s stand insisting evacuation must precede an inquiry, leaving the deadlock unresolved.

United Press Paris League of Nations Council Manchuria China Nanking Alfred Sze

Exonerates Driver in Fatality Near Union City

Coroner Hanley of Erie concluded Charles J. Wicks aged 49 died from an automobile accident near Union City early Sunday morning. Driver George Aldrich was cleared of blame after investigation. no inquest will be held. A blanket of fog contributed to the fatality.

Union Dormer D Hanley Erie Charles J. Wicks George Aldrich Union City Wicks

Skating Rink Improvements Move Ahead in Whiteley Plan

Plans for enlarging the Whiteley rink and adding a large west pond parking space were detailed as work scheduled to begin Wednesday. North-end hill cutting will widen skating surface by about seventy feet, with fill used to create the parking area. funding drives led by Howard J. Sheen to cover construction and winter maintenance are underway with strong community support anticipated.

Whiteley Fee Gerry Water Company Ray Green Howard J. Sheen Franko Whiteley Fiat 4 Mr. Sheen Shorty

Fireman Fatally Falls From Engine Near Cameron Bridge

Joseph Hoffer 45 of Bele, a fireman on the Renovo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, fell forty feet from his engine as it crossed a Cameron bridge near Emporium. His body was found in three feet of water. An investigation will determine if drowning or injuries caused his death. Survived by wife and five children.

Tecay Joseph Hoffer Bele Ta Renavo Division Pennsylvania Bassey Camenon Emporium Hoffer O'Eloole T. A. Gardner Cameron One Heiter Drie

Clearfield Youth Fatally Wounded in Hunting Accident

Clearfield Pa November 24 The first hunting fatality of the 1931 season occurred near the city limits when 18 year old Esse Shay died in hospital from shotgun wounds received after his own gun discharged while he lifted it over a log The charge entered his abdomen from both barrels He died several hours after admission to the hospital

United Firs Clearfield Esse Shay Shaw Adivision

O'Brien Named Head of Tariff Commission

President Hoover announced the appointment of Robert Lincoln O'Brien of Boston as chairman of the tariff commission. The decision was disclosed in Washington on November 24. O'Brien brings experience from the Boston area and will lead the commission in tariff policy deliberations.

O'Brien United Press Washington Hoover Robert Lincoln O

Couple Nabbed While Peddling Booze Here

Erie couple arrested Sunday for delivering moonshine to an undercover Prohibition agent in Corry. Police seized ten gallons from their car and jailed them on $2,000 bond each. Len Krieger, 31, and wife Brie Krieger of 1808 Poplar Street, face court action. Krieger on probation in previous case.

Erie Brie Ove Kreider Len Chitwood Hriexer Poplar Street Corry Teing Gnoch Filer Krieger Prohibition

Blizzard Strands Travelers As Air Mail Pilot Missing

A three day blizzard sweeps east from Chicago causing heavy snow and drifted trains. Many travelers are stranded while air mail pilot Nathan Potter is reported missing after last contact 87 miles from Lake City. Search parties comb salt marshes near the city seeking the pilot and others stranded.

United Press Chicago Witve Air Mail Natan Potter Lake City

Air mail pilot dies in Utah snow storm crash

Norman Potter, 38, missing after a nocturnal crash near Salt Lake City en route from Oakland. His last radio report spoke of heavy snow northeast of Grantsville and being near the airport in deteriorating winds. Blizzards in the Rockies abated but cold lingered, with rescued passengers from a Denver and Rio Grande Western train marooned for 15 hours as snow plows cleared the pass.

Air Mail Sata Wee Press Salt Lake City Utah Norman Potter Potter Oakland Calf Grantsville Tnn Aiady Ther Jalt Lake Rocky Mountain Sitter Midwest Gilles

Death claims Chas Thomas long time Corry resident

Charles A. Thomas died about 10 o clock at his West Congress street home after two months of illness. Born August 26 1860 in Wayne town he lived in Corry over fifty years and ran a lumber mill on West Congress Street for a decade. He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is survived by widow Viva Grimes Thomas a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be held Friday at 7 PM from the late home with Rev A Hook officiating. Interment Pine Grove cemetery with Odd Fellows guards at the grave.

Charles A. Thomas West Congress Street Thomas Wayne Towns Corry Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Pine Grove ‘Cemetery Ciar

Additional Request For State Hospital Aid Proposed

Harrisburg reports a Senate bill by Senator Booth to add 3 6 million for state aided hospitals this biennium. It would reimburse facilities for free service during the low mood with allocations to many hospitals including Hamet Erie 23 200 Meadville City 3 900 Punxsutawney 3 800 and Westmoreland Greensburg 10 200 among others.

United Press Harrisburg Senate Senator Boott Centre Adrian Hospital Punxsutawney Alnona Hospital Brookville Hospital Butler County Centre County Bellefonte Buhl Hospital Sharon Citizens’ General New Kensington Cleanfield Community Hospi Kittaningham Latrobe Hospital Maple Avenue DuBois Meadville City Hospital Miners Hospitel Northern Cambria Mt. Pleasant SL Vincent's Erie Spencer Meadville Titusville Hospital Warren General Westmoreland Hospital Greensburg Zem Zem ‘Hospital

Thanksgiving union services set for Wednesday evening

Rev. Gilbert L. Boyd of First Presbyterian will preach at union Thanksgiving services in St. Pauls Lutheran Church on Wednesday evening November 2nd at 6 o clock The event shifts from morning to evening to boost attendance with all city ministers taking part The offering will go to the Corry Relief Fund The program includes organ prelude Anthem Scripture reading prayers vocal selections sermon and benediction with participation by Rev G L Boyd and others

Gilbert L. Boyd St. Paul’s Church Corry Relief Fund First Presbyterian Church Union St. Paul's Lutheran Church Misa Anderson E. A. Hook F. A. Wimner Frank Appleby H. F. Reagie Hamiking Sermo G. L. Boyd Hillstrom Morgan

Stanford Hose Dancing Party at State Armory

The 45th annual Thanksgiving ball for the Stanford Hose Company will be held at the State Armory Wednesday evening with Sherrick’s Troubadours providing music. Dancing runs from 9 to 1 30 as Fire Chief Andrew Paulson leads arrangements amid lower advance ticket sales due to current conditions. A large crowd is anticipated, continuing a longtime community dance tradition in Parkerburg.

Sherrick Stanford Hose Company State Armory Hicket Sale Andrew Paulson Pway Pat Gromer

Double Prison Terms For Prisoners Who Broke Jail

George Turner and Leon Hoyt, escaped Crawford County jail inmates, were recaptured near Grand Valley and sentenced by Judge O. Clare Kent in Meadville. Turner faces at least four years plus two more for misbehavior, while Hoyt must serve one year. Turner showed defiance, Hoyt asked for mercy.

George Turner Leon Hoyt C. Clare Kent Crawford County Crawford Grand Valley O. Clare Kent Meadville Kent Turner Hoyt

Junior Red Cross Drive In Corry Schools

Wednesday is set aside in Corry schools for the annual Junior Red Cross enrollment and service drive. Contributions for the needy will be given to the Salvation Army for relief work, including food clothing and essentials. Schools will close at 11 for Thanksgiving recess with classes resuming Monday morning.

Corry Ule Junior Red Cross Salvation Army

Fear Grows of Failure of Plan to Help Needy

Harrisburg November 24 political leaders debate a new unemployment relief plan as a substitute for Governor Pinchot's nineteen point program. A joint Senate House committee will draft the plan, with a focus on unemployment relief funding and tax considerations. Leaders oppose extra taxes, while compromise talks explore limited gasoline tax increases and county distribution. Attorney General Schnader calls the substitute plan unconstitutional for diverting funds from the general to motor license.

United Press Harrisburg Republican Pinchot Senate House Pennsylvania Aday General Assembly Republican State Organization Ways and Means Philadelphia Republican Organization Willism A. Schnader Te General Fund

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League Council Ree Chas. Thomas Stanford Ars. C Nichols Parkersburg Ella Prince B. H. Dahlberg Senate Lobby Committee
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