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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1931

Page

6

Rumor of Sunday Train Service Curtailment on Pennsylvania Lines

City rumors say the Pennsylvania Railroad will cut Sunday service on both divisions early in November with new timetables. The Buffalo and Pittsburgh Division reportedly will reduce trains 802 and 90, the noon and afternoon Buffalo bound trains, to weekday operation only, abandoning Sunday runs if confirmed. A similar plan targets the Renovo division trains 870 and 871, eastbound morning and westbound evening, also weekday only, with other minor schedule changes anticipated. no official notice has been issued.

Pennsylvania Railroad Buffalo Pittsburgh Buffald Renovo

Paragraf death of Thomas A Bilson noted inventor reaches city

First news of the death of Thomas A Bilson, noted inventor, reached the city over the police telegraph circuit around 4 oclock Sunday morning. Corry merchants report a strong Saturday for business, with heavy trade across stores. The excerpt notes various public events, transportation discounts, and local happenings tied to late September.

Thomas A. Bilson Corry

WORLD LEADERS HONOR INVENTOR EDISON AND OTHER PIONEERS

Statements by Henry Ford Harvey Firestone and others praise Thomas Edison's rise from newsboy to a national hero and credit his genius with advancing opportunity and global science Marconi lauds Edison as an enduring influence shaping science beyond his discoveries

C Mousen Henry Ford Eilison, Ford Harvey Firestone Edison Manthood Harvey S. Firestone

Gas case marks time for study of survey

The Corry Brie and Warren municipalities versus the Pennsylvania Gas Co are hurrying the matter as counsel from both sides review Herbert S. Davis Buffalo survey report for the Public Service Commission. Davis appraised the company holdings and his figures appear below the 1920 appraisal, prompting hopes of tariff reductions as hearings may resume after further study, with a winter decision anticipated.

Corry Brie Warren Pennsylvania Gas Company Oth Herbert S. Davis Buffalo Public Service Commission Gaa Company Davis Welds Hyuring Tires

Township Secretary Held For Embezzlement

L M Trwin sixty from Avella Pa secretary and treasurer of Cross Creek township supervisors looted township funds totaling twenty five thousand six hundred fifty dollars on ten occasions between 1928 and 1931. He held the Lincoln National Bank cashier post in Avella. Trwin was jailed in Washington County in default of a twenty five thousand dollar bond pending Wednesday hearing. He was arrested in Pittsburgh by detective Harmilon.

United Press Washington Gross Creek L. M. Trwin Avella Cross Creek Washington County Trwin Lincoln National Bank Avelis Pittsburgh Wititan MH Harmilon

Kane Youth Dies After Bicycle Accident At Station

Daniel O Hara 15 died from peritonitis after injuries from a bicycle crash at the Pennsylvania Railroad station in Kane. Coroner investigated the death, noting internal injuries. Another youth, Robert Peterson, 15, was the rider of the bicycle.

Kane Po Daniel O'Hara Pennsylvania Railroad O'Hara Robert Peterson

Troop 2 Boy Scouts Meet Tonight In Recruitment Push

Boy Scouts Troop 2 will meet at Scoutmaster Harry Spicer’s Concord Street home at 7 PM. The group hopes to boost membership from 27 toward 22 new recruits, with plans for hikes camps socials and crafts over the coming months.

Scoula Harry Spicer Spicer Concord Street Lroop Destrous Stari Ng Tenderfook Vless

Rally at St. Paul's Church Sunday School Event

A large turnout from St. Pauls Lutheran Sunday School and church gathered Sunday morning. After Sunday school the children led a march to the church auditorium for the 11 oclock service. Rev William Hall delivered an inspiring sermon from Psalms 92 2 12, with a tonal chamber by Mr Brynolfson and two songs performed by the children.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church William Hall Brynolfson

Bugle and Drum Corps to Aid Meadville Program

Lieut Archie W Thompson Post Versians of Foreign Wars will send its bugle and drum corps to Meadville Tuesday evening to assist John J Henderson Post in honoring Sergt Al G York hero of World War One who will speak there tomorrow night. Members asked to meet at W W Home at six with others likely to accompany the corps. Automobiles urged to help with transportation. York’s World War report notes he captured 132 Germans 35 machine guns and accounted for less than 25% of the enemy.

Archie W. Thompson Iis Logic and Meadville John J. Henderson Aiting Sergt al G. York Bigle and Drum Cbrps W. W. Homie Lergt York

Angry theatre crowd mobs union pickets at Oak Park

United Press reports Kansas City on October 19 saw two union pickets harassed by an angry audience after a sulphur bomb drove patrons from the Oak Park theatre. Police rescued Guy Hall and Frank Mountjoy, who were mauled and later released as show resumed. The Oak Park disruption followed an operators strike begun October 1, with three other theaters damaged by dynamite bombs.

United Press Kansas City Oiflaiy Guy Hall Frank Mountjoy Oak Park Theatre Oak Park

Radio wave experiments show limited success at high frequencies

The report notes attempts to broadcast radio waves in the 18 to 20 meter band with Nag achieving success. Other frequencies tested yielded no clear results, and several experiments were not successful, indicating trial progress in short wave radio research.

Miese

School nurse takes up her work in city

Miss Kepler, a Cory High School and St. Luke’s Hospital trained nurse, begins duties in Corry Public Schools replacing the city’s community nurse. She will work under Superintendent Dewey with quarters in the library basement, funded by state aid and shared by the Corry School District and the Corry Relief Fund, about $600 contributed by the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association.

City Aya Sepier Cory High School St. Luke's Hospital Cleveland Corry Kepler Hieie Irle John B. Ward Thas Pest Miss Kepler Spt Dewey

Treasurer Faces Arrest as City Aims Warrants

Pittsburgh news reports City Treasurer Roy D. Schooley suspended by Mayor Charles H. Kline amid charges of irregularities in the treasury. District Attorney Andrew T. Park hints warrants or grand jury action may follow, with Schooley accused of depositing 125 000 dollars at Franklin Savings and Trust Co in breach of city depository bonds. Burgoyne, his aide, is missing and possibly to be named in warrants. A separate want ad seeks an experienced farmhand or small family for a good home.

United Press Pittsburgh City Treasury Roy D. Schooley Charles H. Kline Schooley Arthur Burgoyne Andrew T. Park Schooley and Burgoyne Park Schooley 18 Franklin Sayngs and Trust Company

Silver Tea Program by Dorcas Sunday School at church

The Dorcas Sunday School Class invites the public to a silver tea at 8 o'clock in the parlors of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. R Dewey chairs the program, featuring violin and vocal solos, readings, duets, and decorations arranged by Miss Harlet Myers and Mrs Sedrie McCall. Proceeds benefit the church.

Dorgas Methodist Episcopal Church R. §. Dewey Inaludde Joseph Shervick Soret Charles Burkhardt Dewey Frank Graft Aule Messenger Arthur Palmer Merle Lillie Harlet Myers Sedrie McCall

Exchange National Bank Closed at Pittsburgh

The Exchange National Bank of Pittsburgh failed to open as directors voted to close to conserve assets. The bank was taken over by national bank examiners. President J. W. Marsh said depositors would be paid in full and a large balance would remain for stockholders when assets are studied.

Sy Uwited Pittsburgh Exchange National Bank Uip Board of National Bank Exminers J. W. Marsh Marsh

Opportunity to boost returns with Associated securities

A metaphor compares money to an oarsman with a broken oar and offers a new path for faster financial progress. Over 230,000 investors have been drawn to Associated securities yielding more than 6 percent, with over 14 million invested by customers January through September. The 64% Convertible Certificates are offered in $100 units on a monthly plan, starting with $100 and continuing with monthly payments.

Associated Gas and Electric Company Associated Securities Associated System

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