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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

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Wreck Disrupts PRR Service at Garland Delays Multiple Trains

A derailment at Garland on the Renovo division blocks both main and siding tracks. Three coal cars toppled, derailing rail and forcing detours for Oil City and Warren connections. Train traffic is expected to resume normal service later in the afternoon.

Renovéy Pennsylvan Ballona Gar Jand Oil City Jeff Garland Wroken Vinelty Spring Creek Clyek Lme Brisn Bulifisto Tol Warren Lier Theelly

Wall of fire engulfs Montebello oil field in Ventura County

A 24 hour brush blaze surrounding the Montebello oil fields near Santa Paula and Ventura County erupts, igniting several derricks. Deputies, volunteers, and oil workers deploy backfiring while wireline equipment rushes in from Los Angeles and Ventura counties to halt the spread. A deputy fire chief and lookout are trapped but escape.

United Press Santa Paula Calif Montebello Westensd Venture County Los Angeles Ventura Counties Ventura County TrHunto Peak

Man Killed at Pearl Street Crossing Near North East

North East awoke to a fatal grade crossing crash just after six. Stanley Marquewski, 40, of Tirle, and Leo Myers, 40, of North East, were in a sedan struck by a west bound freight at Pearl Street. Marquewski died at once. Myers survived with minor injuries. The men were en route to a farm eight miles south.

North East Stanley MarquéWski Tirle Leo Mye Pearl Street Marquewski Myers North Hast

Five Best Radio Entertainments Tonight

NBC and CBS networks present a diverse slate with We turn to NBC at 7 18 p m for Momunt niuatcate. WAZ NBC airs L B Turmer in negro songs at 8 45 p m. WEE at 10 p m features Armstrong Quakers. WABC CBS at 10 45 p m airs Phoenix hosiery program. WEAF NBC at 11 p m presents Vincent Lopez orchestra.

Foday NBC Momunt Niuatcate WAZ L. B. Turmer WEE Armstrong Quakers WABC CBS Phoenix WEAF Vincent Lopez

Jewelry salesman robbed of large gems on Toledo road

Jules S. May a Brooklyn jewelry salesman was forced by two gunmen to an abandoned shack near the Toledo Columbus highway near Bowling Green. He was bound and robbed of between 25 000 and 50 000 in gems. He was released by two farmers who heard his shouts and brought him to Toledo.

Oy United Riee Toledo Jules S. May Brooklyn N. Y Bowling Green

Corry Area Sees Surge in Special Registration Voters

Corry residents flocked to the Municipal Building for a special voter registration last night, with seventy four qualified to vote in Tuesday’s election. Walter Brigham led the enrollment, marking a rare late surge as last minute interest spurred turnout for the gubernatorial race between Pinchot and Hemphill, and a possible strong Democratic Liberal challenge in the city.

Corry Tuestisy Walter Brigham Speci Sie Ueness Cory Gifford Pinchot John M. Hemphill Pinchott

Fazio Sentenced to Fifteen Months in Workhouse

Pittsburgh report states Philip Fazio Clairton beer baron pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate Prohibition laws. He received a 15 month workhouse term and a $1000 fine. Associate Elmer Wenning also pleaded guilty and was paroled for two years. Fazio claimed net earnings of $1200 for himself and $1200 for his brewer during three months in the Betfield district.

Rise Pittsburgh Philip Fazio Clairton Beer Dudge Moores Criminal Court Elmer C. Wenning Fazio Brewmaater Broomfield

Bird Specialist Delivers Free Lecture on Conservation

Dr Thomas H Winecott of the Washington D C biological department spoke to a small audience at a local school. He outlined bird spacing and a series of programs in Erie County focusing on white Kindate conservation, presenting thorough knowledge of game life and sparking public interest.

Thomas H. Winecot Wishington D. C Winccott Erie County

Reorganization of McInnes Steel Aims for Expansion

McInnes Steel Company plans a broader plant at its Main Street site as capital is nearly subscribed. A Pittsburgh steel veteran joins the leadership with a new sales manager from Carnegie and Colonial Steel. The reorganization seeks to employ about forty workers and attract returning families, signaling a strong industrial outlook for the city.

McInnes Steel Company, Ltd Ads Toilay Main Street McInnes Company Oral ‘Teresta Pittsburgh Steel Carnegie Colonial Steel Companies Epning McInnes Steel Company Mulunes Tool Steels Steela Canada Harry B. Smith Prevent’ Company Siventy Smith Aly Hays

King Boris and Bride Escape Attack on Royal Train

King Boris and his bride escaped unharmed after unidentified assailants fired on the royal train near Philippopetis while carrying Princess Giovanne of Italy toward Sofia. A guard was wounded and a rifle stock splintered as bullets struck the train. the couple renewed their marriage rites in Sofia with Princess Kuixddin and Prince Cyril present.

Velico Christoff Hare Kuixddin Cyril

Indian former P R R watchman Printup retires after 30 years

William D. Printup, known as Willian Printup to locals, longtime crossing watchman on West Smith Street for the Pennsylvania Railroad, is set to be placed on the company’s honor roll after over thirty years of service. He belongs to the Indian tribe of the Tiscaroras and has lived in Titusville for several years.

Third Ward West Smith Street Willian D. Printup

Sub-District Meeting Held by Dairymen

One hundred forty delegates from Crawford and Erie counties attended the Erie and Oxford counties Dairymens League Co operatives Association sub district meeting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. The program included music by the Flaherty-Marsh duo and a Halloween dinner. A Columbus High Glee Club performance and a dialogue by the Sciuta Community Ladies Aid added to the entertainment. The next sub district meeting will be in North East on November 1.

Crawford Erie Cambridge Springs Townvill North East Wattsburg Watertorg Union City Corny Tobzting Oiford Dairymens’ League Co-operatives Association Veterans of Foreign Wars Thursda H. H. Marsh Waterford Will Flaherty Ohn Marsh Hallowe'es Ly Rowe Crowell Jasper Drake Ute Columbus High Glee Club Carlton Curtis Sciuta Community Ladies’ Aid David Curtis Atterbury’s Polici P. R. R. Ioweiry United Press Berwick Gifford Pinchot W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad Atterbury Ormer Atterbury Akite

Corry Boy Honored by Cornell Hotel School

Lylé Gi Durham of 816 East Street was named pastas abt instructor in hotel engineering at Cornell University. He completed a four year hotel administration course and served as a captain in the reserve officers training corps with the Officers' Club.

Lylé Gi Durham W. Durham East Street Pastas Cornell University Reserve Officers Training Corps

Hunting season opens in Pemmerlvania with Corry sportsmen abroad

The 1080 small game season opens tomorrow in Pemmerlvania as Corry sportsmen prepare for daybreak trips. Local fields report plentiful small game in the region and hunters ready for opening day.

Pemmerlvania Corry

Ex President Coolidge Backs Massachusetts Campaign

Former President Calvin Coolidge urged voters in Massachusetts to elect Wina M Butler and Gay in a sole campaign speech at Hotel Kirball. He argued federal and state governments did not cause current business woes and promoted a policy of security and fair taxation to encourage business, criticizing governments lacking credible plans.

Unitedness Mass Calvin Coolidge Hotel Kirball Comnge Wina M. Butler Gay Frank G. Allen Massachusetts Coolidge

Pinchot and Hemphill Rally Across Pennsylvania in Final Week

Rival campaigns moved toward the close of Pennsylvania's closest gubernatorial race. Pinchot and Sunbury led the Republican effort with multiple stops from Scranton to Allentown while Hemphill and Kistler conducted a Liberal-Democratic push sweeping through Scranton and Beranton area campaigns and a large mass meeting in Williamsport.

United Press Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Gifford Pinchot Nominnee Pete Sunbury Renwick Hanseson Nanticoke Jon M Hemphill Sedgwick Kistler Mithmieus Scranton Allentown Pinchot Antiteche Strig Democratic Munroe Aid Beranton

Earthquake Hits Northern Adriatic Region Causing Destruction

Thousands affected as the quake injures hundreds and destroys hundreds of homes across Senigallia Ancona Loreto and other towns. Ten killed in Senigallia three in Ancona. Papal Palace slightly damaged. Telecommunication to the area remains interrupted.

Adriatic United Press Senigellia Ancona Senigallin Loreto Papal Agamemone Romé Imeterological Observatory Adriatic Sea

Woman Outsmarts Kidnapers In Banker's Release

Blonde amateur bandit Alger and three accomplices abducted Hlat L. Yocum, Balva banker, then were outwitted by the banker’s wife who freed him without ransom. Police hunted Lloyd Winslow and Harry Whiskers as the gang faced mass manhunt across the state with officers armed and vigilant.

United Press Rewands, I Unrne Hlatt L. Yocum Balva Vern Algren Orville Whiskers Cambridge Lloyd Winslow Harry Whiskers Orville Winslow Alger Yocum

Police on trail of shoplifters in Detroit area

Police on the trail of a gang of shoplifters reported to have hit several stores today. The suspects were seen after visiting a Woolworths store and were traced toward Warren but a capture had not occurred at press time. Mrs G A Wallace returned home from Detroit after ten days away.

Ang Amerncon Warren G. A. Wallace Detroit Mleb

Wild gusher halts Oklahoma City district traffic

A No. 1 Stout gusher sprayed oil and gas over Oklahoma City's wholesale district prompting firemen and oil workers to flood the area. The blast closed streets and rail service, with six schools and 2,500 students affected, as 75 nearby wells were shut down and air routes rerouted to avoid fumes.

United Press Oklahoma City Oklo Stout Wmruly Oklahoma Natural Gas Company

Two Wounded in Gun Mishaps at French Creek

Two French Creek residents, Clyde Shampoe and Clinton Curry, suffered gun-related injuries in separate accidents in recent days. Shampoe wounded in the foot by a .22 rifle while walking in the woods. Curry injured in the left hand when a revolver discharged. Both are under medical care and recovering.

French Creek Clyde Shampoe Frantz Shampoe Favorstl Clinton Curry Yi Tim Curry

Christian Citizenship Day Observed by Corry Churches

Corry Ministerial Association voted unanimously to observe next Sunday as Christian Citizenship Day. Local pastors will deliver sermons on topics of civic duty with emphasis on prohibition. The public is invited to attend services across several churches.

Corry

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