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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1930
Page
1
Rescue workers recovered eight bodies from the Ittered and gas-filled Number Four Wheatley mine near Muallester Oklahoma. Twenty two other miners were missing, with officials initially listing thirty trapped as recovery efforts continued via narrow access after an explosion that collapsed sections deep in the 2,500 foot shaft.
Berlin reporting an 140000 strong metal workers strike ends after employers and union representatives reach a settlement. Work to resume under pre wage-cut terms. an arbitration board previously approved an eight percent cut. A special commission will review the decision in the first week of November. Another item notes Paul Berringer, 27, of Boston near Pittsburgh, died by gas inhalation after a rigged rhinoplasty-like device. coroner cites unemployment distress.
Radio listings show WABC CNBC NBC CBS and NBC schedules with programs such as Avemud Knights Gala Metial Fast Breight and Royal York Orchestra at specified times across networks. The fragmented OCR includes network codes and times, indicating a brief prime time radio guide with multiple station references.
West Frederick street home had been painted by youthful delinquents last night. Windows of several business places were vandalized and numerous mischief reports came in across the city. Parents urged to help patrol youths and prevent further damage. arrests possible on further complaints.
Superintendent Buller reports fall trout distribution from the Corry hatchery with surveys of streams in Jefferson and Warren counties. Brook trout, seven to ten inches, planted last week in Instanter Run Mulean county and in Potato creel and Kinizua creel, with additional shipments to Allegheny river between Farmer's Valley and Port Allegheny. Prior week two large shipments sent toward Sheffield area. all plantings preceded by stream surveys.
Three Hollywood figures endured bruises after a brawl at a Los Angeles newspaperman’s club following a dispute over leaving the venue. Oliver Price received hospital treatment for facial cuts, while Henry Clive and Teace (Tace) Clive sustained minor injuries. Rex Lease hosted the gathering before the incident erupted as guests refused to depart.
United Press reports Hemphill and Kistler attacking Republican principles in Pittsburgh. Hemphill assails prohibition enforcement plans tied to Pinchot and Durant, while Kistler blames Hoover for a false prosperity promise during a campaign in hard coal regions.
The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary in Munielps building installed officers led by Mrs. Ruby Austin district director for Edinboro. New officers included President Mrs. Frank Harvey and secretary Mrs. Frank Grilvind. Mrs. Austin announced the Tri county Council would meet at Linesville on December 4. The group adjourned to Mrs. Neylon's home for social hour and refreshments. A regular meeting is set for November 11 with committees to be appointed.
About ten million Christmas seals have been recalculated at the Hiie County Health and Tuberculosis Association offices and will be distributed across the county with the 1920 campaign opening late next month. Plans for the year’s drive are being formed by J Kenneth Winter executive secretary of the association.
At a reorganization meeting Mayor L. Alexander announced the year’s chest allocations totaling 11,808.28. The board kept directors for another year with C. L. Alexander as president and Rev. A. Wimer as vice president. Allocations reached 54 percent of requests to groups like Corry Hospital Salvation Army and Children’s Aid Society, with funds reserved for nursing and fixed charges, potentially limiting activities.
Washington reports secretary Wilbur dismisses Ralph S. Kelley former head of the western division of the general fund office following a Justice Department probe into mal administrations of Colorado oil shale lands. The dismissal is effective September 29 1930 as Kelley requested resignation.
Miss Winifred Hill sues for 25000 in a St Louis court claiming injuries from a Watermobile ride when her brother Cannon Hill’s vehicle collided with a car driven by Henry A. Muetze. Cardin als players were en route to Philadelphia for the World Series when the crash occurred. The suit names Muetze and cites the accident as the basis for damages.
The stock market opened with fractional declines led by U S Steel after the failure to declare an extra dividend. By mid afternoon Steel steadied near 150, copper shares advanced, Nevada and Kennecott rose, and traders anticipated stabilization from talks between Atrinan mines and American interests.
Bellefonte Pa October 29 Highways and crossings were guarded for James Ross 125 and Richard Norman 23 who escaped from Rockview penitentiary after 6 p m last night during recreation hour Eighteen searchers scoured the surrounding country last night for a trace of the prisoners and fourteen were sent out again today Both prisoners were sentenced from Allegheny county Ross getting nine to twelve years for robbery and Norman six to twenty years for breaking into a building larceny and receiving stolen goods
In the closing days of the congressional campaign the Hoover cabinet joins the national broadcast effort. Mellon, Stimson, Wilbur, Hyde, and Hurley will speak on major networks as Republicans mobilize ace officials for final appeals. Burke and others also plan broadcasts to bolster the GOP ticket.
A late Tuesday night plane over Sparta drew speculation about the flier’s identity. Residents heard the high flying craft, Diane, moving north at speed with a functioning motor, and wondered if the pilot was lost or in trouble as Ralph Martin of Hatchtown reported sighting the aircraft.
Bert A. Clark, 55, a well known Titusville resident, died after being struck by a car driven by Howard Levy on Monroe Street. He suffered skull and other injuries, never regained consciousness, and died at 9 p.m. Police say Clark had no bicycle light, and Levy could not avoid the collision.
Eight people reported killed in the Genève Borvleaux express wreck near Perigueux France. The train derailed at sixty miles per hour and first reports said eight bodies were recovered.
Corry residents shent from city or on prior registration days may enroll Thursday evening to qualify for the November ballot. Ralph Benedict, clerk to the county commissioners, will be in the city from 7 to 8 PM to register those unable to enroll on preceding days. A large turnout is expected for this enrollment opportunity.
A heated hearing at Harrisburg over Pennsylvania Corporation's plan to buy four Independent telephone companies ended with a clash between Bell Telephone and Pennsylvania Telephone Corp counsel. The $4.8 million deal would transfer stock of 41 companies under Associated Telephone Utilities Co, including Chemung Telephone Group Bradford County and Johnstown, Petroleum, and Western Pennsylvania Co. The PSCo record was urged to stay open, then close as counsel sought to cool tensions.
Newly elected officers of the Junior High School Student Council were installed at 11 o'clock today in a ceremony attended by parents and friends. The event began with the flag salute, the song America, and orchestra selections. Whittaker was inducted as president, with Betty Wilco as secretary and treasurer, George Taylor as school store leader, Mynford Williams and Helen Gumbleton as lunch squad leaders, and home room officers also installed.
A large gathering of Odd Fellows Rebekahs and friends is planned for Thursday evening in the 1 C F ball. The hall will be decorated and a program of dancing cards music and social will provide entertainment while guests appear in costume. Ladies are requested to bring a pie.
Galva authorities disclose banker Yo cum Yocum was found unharmed at his home after a Saturday night kidnapping. A. J. Anderson, president of Yo tum State Penis, says Yocum drove home in his car at 8 am and cannot reveal more. A ransom reported was not confirmed, and Mrs Yocum appeals for privacy while officials continue inquiries.
In the October 12 fatal auto crash at the Union City Titusville yard, Clarence M. Newton and Kathryn Burgwall were discharged by Alderman Kerr and the court due to lack of evidence. Newton, alleged to have parked illegally, and Burgwall, charged with reckless driving, both faced no further action as prosecutions failed to prove their roles in the death of Sylvester J. Murphy.
Columbia Pa October 29 General Edward C Shannon Republican candidate for lieutenant governor was reported greatly improved after fainting from blank poisoning Doctors said he had a comfortable night and woke refreshed though still weak and conscious but in little pain
Kiwanis Club members will debate the prohibition issue at the Hotel Corry this week. The discussion titled Reeoli ey That Prohibiin Is Succese will feature the club’s members in a public evening of discourse attracting a capacity attendance.
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