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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1930

Page

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County Allocates 700 Toward Sparta Road Maintenance

County officials announce a $700 appropriation to support the maintenance of the outlet to the new Spartansburg road pavement. Commissioners Davis and McLean met with County Controller Harvey Willis and say funds will also assist Luncea and Union streets. The county previously granted $600 for East Columbus avenue maintenance.

Corry Sure County Spartansburg Charles 8. Davis The Journal Davis Lunccu Union Davis and Mclean Harvey Willis Columbus Avenue

School Tax Collections Near 1929 Total in 1930

Secretary Geiger reports Corry School District tax collections for 1930 reached $90,481 up to October 1, close to last year’s total. Wank E. Westley’s new collection effort shows strong results despite tough business conditions, surpassing last year’s $90,556.93 by a wide margin. The year’s total assessments reach $116,898.58 with a five percent penalty effective December 2.

F. E. Westley Oct. A Merning H Gelger Corry Wank E. Westley Geiger G. H. Gordon Westley

Inland waterway plan faces rail line opposition

Congress members backing inland waterway development prepare to meet railroad resistance. Senator Brookhart criticizes Fred W. Sargent’s Cleveland speech arguing the plan could violate the Constitution by subsidizing rates and harming railroad investments.

Congress United Press Washington American Bankers Association Cleveland Fred W. Sargent Chicago and Northwestern Railway Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Bargent United States Brookhart

Tomorrow Last Registration Day This Fall

Corry voters race to enroll for the November election as registration booths open from 7 to 10 30 a m 11 am to 2 pm and 4 to 10 pm. Less than nine hundred have signed up. turnout is the lightest in years. James M Skaghili named industrial agent for Erie Railroad with Cleveland headquarters succeeds L C Kerner.

Cleveland Corry Corr Wendy Everyon Enorf James M. Skaghili Erie Railroad Meadville Gleveland Ohio Mr. Skaphilli L. C. Kerner Standard Car Loading Company Cor~ Ry Allegheny

Three Die in Grace Crossing Plane Crash in Cumberland

Three men died after a plane crash near Grace Crossing in Cumberland Maryland. Pilot Fred Lease 37 Cumberland and crew members William Skelly 28 Cressattown and Gleadon Hoff 24 Cumberland perished following the crash and ensuing hospital treatment. Lease burned severely in cockpit fire delaying identification.

Grace Crossing United Press Cumberland Fred Lease William Skelly Cressattown Gleadion Hoff Lease Plang

Motor Club Dinner Meeting Draws Large Erie County Interest

A Corry delegation is among 200 reservations for the Erie County Motor Club dinner and officers election at the Hotel Lawrence in Brie on Thursday evening October 9. A free dinner for paid up members precedes the meeting with an impressive program to follow featuring three prominent speakers announced soon. State officials from Harrisburg including Benjamin G. Hynon and Capt W Price will attend along with Capt P J Dorr as part of the program.

Corry Wrie County Motor Club Lawrence Brie Erie County ‘Motor Club Munger Erie County Motor Club Harrisburg Benjamin G. Hynon W. ©. Price State Highway Patrol P. J. Dorr

Corry Woman's Club Opens Year With Speaker

The Corry Woman's Club will open its new year on Wednesday October 8 at 2 30 pm with speaker Mrs Adrian McCoy state chairman of publicity for the State Federation of Women's Clubs Meadville Her topic Wither Goest Thou A musical program will feature Miss Ine Austin Miss Lillian Barnes and Signa Anderson with refreshments to follow All members may invite a guest to the initial meeting.

Adrian McCoy Yes Corry Signa Anderson

Rowe Expands Floral Chain Across Multiple Cities

L C Rowe, operator of Rowe Flower Shop on N Center Street in Masonry building, expands with new shops in Fyanidin Ol Gby Pittsville Ure Union City and Corry. Warren and Kane sites leased, to open soon, boosting a Western Pennsylvania floral network.

Warren and Kane L. C Rowe Rowe N. Center Street Fyanidin Ol Gby Pittsville Ure Union City Corry Hémes Warren

Refilling The Community Chest Campaign Opens Monday

Corry's 1930 Community Chest drive begins October 6 led by Mayor G. L. Alexander and a corps of workers. The $17,800 goal faces tight finances as winter relief needs loom, with an emergency fund totaling about one third of the quota. The plan calls for wide shop worker canvassing and a push to secure generous gifts from the financially able, ensuring steady support for those in need this winter.

Corry G. L. Alexander Avery Dollar Avery Penny Htag Alexander

Massacre report rocks Zilan district in Turkey action

London dispatch cites unconfirmed Telegraph report that Turks killed 4,600 people and destroyed villages in the Zilan district. Aerial bombardments were said to have killed hundreds in Djeulmarek, Agel, and Tendruke. Troops under Jevad Pasha Kepal and Eddin Pasha reportedly destroyed villages near Tesaldiran.

United Press London Exchange Telegraph Jerusalem Zilan Djeulmar~ek Agel Tendruke Jevad Pasha Ke«pal Eddin Pasha Tesaldiran

Forger Hunt Expands Across Towns in Photographic Alert

Authorities spread photos of the suspect A B McDonough West to Titusville and other cities in western Pennsylvania. Keystones include Corry, Brooks Studio, Kelly News Stand, and Franklin. Police request state and local help to locate the ex resident, with images sent to city departments for broader search.

Titusville Pesnayl Vania Tg A. B. McDonough J. P. Verner Aling B. Mf Allen Wev Eral Corry McDonough Brooks Te Mill Folice Unis Sertion Isn .E Kelly News Keister Digtore Titusvillé Thie Station McDoneough Iitsyie Alitiorltiel Tifimmville

Hold Court of Appeals on Tax Assessments

Erie reports tax assessment appeals for 1931 heard by county commissioners and city council. Court of appeals at Municipal Building October 15 16 to hear protests from wards and boroughs. Hearings run 9 to 12 2 to 5 and 7 to P.M. Decisions not issued immediately.

Court OF Appeals Manly Board of Tax Revision Ab Peala Court of Common Pleas Erie Mhuraday Edinboro Fairview Girards Mill Villsge Middleboro North East North Girard Plates Union County Commissioners’ Board Room

President Addresses Bankers Association in Washington

President Hoover urged bankers to take the lead in restoring prosperity during a Cleveland address to 6 000 American Bankers Association members. He urged expanding the government program and emphasized credit and low interest as prerequisites to ending the low mood. Colonel applause greeted his call to instill faith in America's future.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Oct Hoover Cleveland American Bankers Association United States Massachusetts South Carolina Ohio Simeon Fess Republican National Committee Philadelphia President Coolidge

Nye finds oil fraud charges merit probe

Washington report says Ralph Kelley points to favoritism in awarding a tile contract to Landy. Senate Public Land Committee Chairman Nye says the charges relate to the Wilbur administration and not to Interior Secretary Wilbur. Kelley plans public reply to a letter from Assistant Attorney General Richardson.

Nye United Press Washington Ralph Kelley Kelley Department of Justice Seth W. Richardson Bia Richardson

Incendiary Fire Damages Harrisburg State Building

A large fire at a partly completed state education building behind Harrisburg's capitol caused between 500000 and 1000000 dollars in damage. Officials say the blaze was incendiary and damaged the auditorium and mural areas, delaying construction and displacing 350 workers.

United Press Harrisburg Ie State Educational Benson B. Taylor Taylor Aglisa Wiegler TAA Auditorium Azteca Auditoriaea Nelson-Penney Construction Company Philadelpha de Iigan Worl Fister Capitol Park Beiling Auditoriim Sie Penneyvanls Capitol State Capitol

Verdict awards damages to Jamestown driver in 1928 crash

A Corry motorist was found liable for 750 dollars in Hirle county courts after a May 21 1928 automobile collision on the Corry Clymer highway. Jamestown resident William O'Brien sued for injuries and vehicle damage. the jury returned the verdict yesterday afternoon.

Erie County Hirle Corry Wiliam O'Brien Jamestown Corry Clymer Highway Carthy

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