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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
1
A man named Captain Artur Courtney Campbell claims fame as a missing war flyer. He underwent police interrogation in Ghuriotte, N Gybe, asserting he suffered amnesia in 1918 while fighting for France, and that his memory has since returned in part.
President Hoover heads toward another national swing after a two day corn belt tour that drew large crowds. He urges re election while attacking Democratic leaders and contrasting Republican missteps with Democrats handling of the economy. A Des Moines speech praises the President and signals a campaign emphasis on defending the dollar and exposing opponents falsehoods.
The Corry Woman's Club opened its season with a luncheon at the Wolles Gorry yesterday afternoon despite bad weather. Music accompanied the event with performances by Joseph B Sherrick Ralph Ward and Keppel Pittiny. President Mrs. F S Austin welcomed members and outlined plans for the coming year while introducing guests Mrs W N Conrad Mrs Miad Garner of Brookville Pa and 24 Sara Cohen of Syracuse. Speakers included Mrs C Barnes president of the Western district and Mrs C S Franklin of Warren. Mrs Austin introduced Mrs I L Lindsey of Warren who spoke on Altruism Among Loyal Women. The luncheon committee led by Miss Nellis Wight earned praise for the event and plans for October 18 with Clara W McQuoin addressing World Leaders of Today were announced along with a card party October 14 15. Continued on Page Six.
Harrisburg reports allocations from state and federal relief funds to 46 counties. Erie County receives 50,900 dollars while Venango County is allocated 1,251 dollars. The State Emergency Relief Board announced the distributions today.
United Press dispatch from Des Moines reports Senator Brookhart a Republican critic challenging President Hoover on farm policy. He argues Hoover's plan fails to aid agriculture, framing his remarks as a bid to bolster his own progressive Senate campaign amid the Republican nomination contest.
Bombers damaged the Burlington Co operative Pure Milk Association creamery in Burlington Wisconsin early today. Two bombs exploded as five men attacked watchesman John Wisenhart, who was released miles away as the explosion tore through the building. The blast shattered windows six blocks away. damage estimated at 225000 amid a milk price dispute theory.
Kane Pennsylvania October 6 Fire destroyed the main building of the Kane Memorial Sanitarium after the last patient left. Damage estimated at 25,000 to 50,000. owners Dr Kane and staff escaped unharmed. War-era paintings and manuscripts saved. cause undetermined.
Toronto report says Chicago officials pursued a fugitive warrant for Martin J. Insull, former utilities magnate, as he refused to return voluntarily to Chicago to face larceny and embezzlement charges from the Insull company collapse. Hampton arrived from Chicago via Barrie to seek Ontario authority. The plan shifted after discussion with Ontario officials and a Barrie stop.
John Hughes of Buffalo presented three Plymouth car manufacture reels at the Hotel Corry, detailing road tests and production steps while discussing distributor challenges and the need for intensified sales effort. The gathering also noted Kiwanis bowling league preparations for next Monday and Rev Perry F Haines’ luncheon guest status.
Kane Pa October Mrs Beatrice Sullivan eighty eight Kane whose husband Neil an automobile salesman was wounded fatally in their automobus hear yesterday Was ordered held on a murder charge at a hearing before Justice Emile Stenger after a coroner s inquest returned a verdict that Neil Sullivan was shot by his head by his wife Mrs Beatrice Sullivan Mrs Sullivan under police guard at the Community hospital was reported in a dazed condition since the shooting She was to be remanded to the county jail authorities said she told officers she remembered nothing of the shooting
The Most Rev Seppolio City Flores papal legate to Mexico entered the United States at Laredo Texas after deportation order. He left his rain cloak behind at Nuevo Laredo and was escorted to the international footbridge by Manuel Canty Lara. He paid an $8 head tax and received six months stay, saying he was treated courteously by agents en route from Mexico City. He planned to remain several days and may travel to San Antonio after informing the pope.
The body of Miss Iman McIntyre, 24, of Wellana Ont, was recovered after the lake freighter John J Bolant sank in Lake Erie. Three men were also lost. The search continued as Coast Guard boats scanned the area near Westfield where the wreck occurred and hope of survivors faded.
Harrisburg reports Jay Goodnough will assume the vacancy on the Public Service Commission on December 1, 1882, succeeding Emerson W. Collins who resigned at Pinchot’s request for health reasons. Goodnough, a Whitesville New York native and longtime politician from Emporium, has served in the House since 1914 and led as speaker in 1929 and 1931. Pinchot extols his integrity and deep knowledge of Pennsylvania and utility affairs.
The Corry hospital plans to apply for an 18000 state appropriation as part of its 1933 biennial budget. A committee was formed to reduce costs and possible closure of the third floor was discussed as an economy measure. The superintendent reported 93 patients totaling 426 days of care last month, with 19 major and 18 minor operations performed.
In Dearborn Michigan prosecutors disclosed a plot to bomb Michigan State Prison at Jackson to free inmates. Sisters Mary Cross and Agnes Schoonmaker both serving robbery terms and guard Ayohte G. Mrench were implicated. dynamite, two revolvers and ammo were found in rooms they occupied. The case centers on confessions linking the women to the plan and to a thwarted escape coordinated with a prison guard.
Mrs Rebecca Newcomer mother of passenger on the American Nurse receives word from a ship captain that wreckage of a plane believed to be the American Nurse was sighted near the Azores. The body was described as gray with a white cross on blue background. the flight had been missing for over three weeks.
Pennsylvania Educational Association district meeting in Grove City October 1 and 2 draws expected turnout exceeding 2,000 teachers. Reading choristers and state educators to address delegates from seven counties, with districts that shifted from regular institutes urged to attend.
Albany Oct 6 The state court of appeals ruled New York City must elect a new mayor on November 6, upholding Tammany Hall demands and defeating Acting Mayor Joseph V McKee who sought to serve out James J Walker’s term. The decision ends a bitter legal fight and clears a route for a Democratic candidate to be chosen at tonight’s convention potentially nominating Walker.
Mrs Mary L Brown 82 perished in a fire that destroyed a Shoemakersville residence early today. Her daughter in law Mira Loui s Brown was overcome by smoke and her son Charles L Brown, and a companion were found on the first floor among a mass of debris. The blaze gutted the frame dwelling, with a stairway area left charred.
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