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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1931

Page

6

CANDIDATES ANNOUNCE COUNTY SLATE FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION

With two weeks to the election candidates rush activity across Jelly and county offices. Ben J. Starr leads mayoral bids after September primary. Republican England and Nichols face Sessle for City Council. School director contest hot with Bennett Patterson Monroe vying across parties. Complete list shows multiple offices with varied party nominations and fierce campaigns anticipated.

Corry Ben J. Starr Woth Frank T. England Stanley H. Nichols Mayor England Charles Sessle Nichols Mr. Selsle England C. F.O' Bennett John B. Patterson Charles Monroe Cauge Harry Moomy G. B. Spaulding James English J. Orin Waite Francis Nagorski Henry A. Clark Register of Wills James N. Wilson Ray Densmore Cdassie Plate Lawrence A. Taylor Chas. Schloss William G. Strobel Dan Hanley Annette Young Madeline Knoebel Mortimer E. Graham Jesse Sintiante Dem Helen Schlusaff Rollo. McCray Joseph F. Rogan T. W. Flatley

Anniversary rites for bishop of Tirle diocese observed

The tenth anniversary of Rt Rev John Cham perlain Ward’s consecration as bishop of the Tirle diocese will be observed in Erle im cathedral on Thursday October 29 with a sitting ceremony. A large Veterans of Foreign Wars delegation is expected to accompany the corpa to Meadville to hear Sgt Alvin York, noted World War hero, speak at the First Presbyterian church in Warren.

John Champerlain Ward Tirle Erle Im Hugle End Corry Post Meadville Sergt Alvin York York First Presbyterian Church Warren

Four Bank Officials Held on Embezzlement Charges

Four officials of the closed Girard Avenue Title and Trust Company in Philadelphia were arrested or freed on bail on embezzlement and fraudulent conversion charges. George M. L. Ryan and Bain J. Logue faced about $50,000 in alleged embezzlement. Barkley A. McVeigh and John F. Gibtong were held on $100,000 bail each on similar charges.

Girard Avenue Title and Trust Company Philadelphia George ML. Ryan Andreasurer Michael J. Ryan Bain J. Logue Baward A. McVeigh John F. Gibtong

Warn of Storm Offshore Near Bahamas

Weather bureau reports disturbance of flight to moderate intensity northeast of the Bahama Islands with strong winds and gales north of the center. The advisory signals a developing storm system threatening air travel and maritime activity in the Atlantic region.

Washington Weather Bureau Today Bahama Islands

Beavers Build Seven Dams on Blue Eye Stream

A report from Gorry informs of a large beaver colony moving into the Blue Eye stream near the headwaters of a trout run. Seven dams are noted, the largest ranging fifty to sixty feet, backing water hundreds of feet. Other colonies are near Corry Garland Wrightsville and Lottsville, with Blue Eye operations described as most extensive.

Blue Eye Stream Gorry Blue Eye Rye Raye Corry Neurer Garland Wrightsville Lottsville Colimles

Shubert Theatres Placed Into Receivership

The Shubert Theatres Corp owner of about seventy legitimate theatres in the United States was placed in receivership by Federal Judge Francis G. Laffey. Irving Trust Co and Lee Shubert named joint receivers. The firm shows liabilities near 10.75 million with real estate security and totals around 17 million. Shubert investments were cited at about 20 million, with blame placed on post crash attendance declines affecting revenue in 1929 and 1930.

United Press NEW York Shubert Theatres Corp Hickgo Bria Shuberts Francis G. Laffey Irving Trust Co Lee Shubert Gerson, Beasley and Hampton Chicago William Klein

Aimee's Net Receipts Totaled Only 6482

Boston report shows Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton's nine day revival grossed 23506.30 with expenses 6482 leaving funds for the Boston unemployment measure. Mayor Curley’s bargain donated half profits yielding 82.41 to the fund plus a Sunday collection of 908.80. A change in schedule sends her next revival to Providence Friday. Philadelphia was shuffled after Gypsy Smith planned there.

United Press Boston Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton Boston Garden James M. Curley Aimee Boston Unemployment Fund Providence R. I Philadelphia Gypsy Smit

French Auto Magnate Sees Depression Benefits and Calls for Cooperation

A French auto magnate reflects on global hardship and urges American resilience. He argues Europe faces debt from German borrowings used for railways and government buildings, then inability to pay. He advocates lowering tariffs and mutual trade reductions to help both nations adjust over several years.

jCummure France Europe Germany

Venezuelan Fli er Heads to Tampico in Good Will Flight

Venezuelan flyer George Pocaterra left Brownsville at 545 a.m. for Tampico Mexico to continue his goodwill flight from New York to Caracas. He was accompanied by mechanic L J Hoover. The pair had stayed in Brownsville Monday for plane repairs after arriving from Dallas on Saturday night.

United Press Brownsville Texas George Pocaterra Fror ‘Tampico Méx New York City Caracas Vensiduela L. J. “Hoover Dallas

Jury awards $8500 in auto crash case to Locke family

In Erin on March 18 a jury ruled for Carl Locke 18 and his father Louis Locke of 423 East Avenue awarding $8500 against H W Lofgren Pilishing Flour Mills salesman. The youth suffered a broken back after being thrown from a rumble seat when another car struck their roadster at Liberty and Suh streets on a 10 PM crash. Attorney Tom Barber led the Lockes to victory.

Erin Carl Locke Louis Locke East Avenue Liberty and Suh Streets H. W. Lofgren Pilishing Flour Mills Company Young Locke W. B. Birt Eighth Street Liberty Street Tom Barber Lockes

Meeting of Mentor Club Reading Gardens Topics

A Mentor Club meeting at Miss Myrtle Tuller’s East Smith Street home featured current events led by Miss Mary Condra. Members read papers on perennials by Mrs. Carrie Wilcox and Rocks and Pools by Mrs. Alice Parsons, followed by a discussion. Miss Fuller served homemade candy. Mrs. Carrie Wilcox to host on November 2 with Mrs. Mae Carmicke leading current events.

Gurmianea Mentor Club Myrtle Tuller East Smith Street Mary Condra Carrie Wilcox Alice Parsons Mae.Carmicke

Edge May Seek Senate Seat From New Jersey

Paris dispatch reports United States Ambassador Walter E Edge and Mrs Edge plan to sail home on the Aquitania. He declined to comment on a possible bid to succeed Dwight Morrow as Senator from New Jersey as speculation swirls around his future.

Edge Senate Jersey Tied Press Paris United States Walter E. Edge Edge Will Sall Aquitania Dwight Morrow New Jersey

Two Scott Transportation Trucks Go Off Highway

Two large Scott Transportation trucks with trailers left the road on Girard Hill, Erie, after a car tried to cut in Sunday noon. Driver Rudolph Allen of Erie managed to stop partway down the embankment. a second truck driven by Roy Shaw of Cleveland slid toward the bottom but was righted by workers five minutes later. No injuries were reported. Attorneys Spiesman, Wal ter Scott, and Lawrence Davison visited Erie today.

Brif Girard Hill Scott ‘Trasportation Rudolph Allen West 18Th Street Erie Roy C. Shaw Montclair Avenue Cleveland

Republican rally series to start in Erie County

A series of Republican party rallies begins in Erie County with an Albion meeting Tuesday night featuring prominent speakers and candidates. Additional rallies follow in Waterford Springfield Priddy and Wattsburg on Thursday and Saturday. Chairman Sisson says the aim is to mobilize a strong Republican vote in November and let voters meet the ticket.

Erie County Albion S. ‘al. Sisson Alpion Waterford Springfield Priddy Wattsburg Sisson Ett

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