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02 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1931
Page
1
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Enrolment figures from Corry show 638 registered yesterday, with 1 858 total across two days. Second Ward behaves as a single district, Fourth Ward reports 288, and officials expect about 500 more voters to qualify before final registration next week.
OSLO Sept 2 United Press reports concern for the safety of Sir Hubert Wilkins' submarine Nautilus. The last radio message arrived Aug. 20 despite nightly calls from Bergen, Norway.
Clyde Hall, a curar man from Corry, is recovering from injuries after an automobile crash three miles east of Washington, Pennsylvania. He was returning from Los Angeles where he attended a railroad carriers convention. Hall suffered a left shoulder injury, fractured right ribs, and lost several teeth when his car skidded on a slippery road. The crash involved driver Mr. McKee and his wife, who accompanied Hall on the trip.
The Detroit bugle corps was named national champions by the Veterans of Foreign Wars after a tight victory over Harrisburg Pa in the contest held during the organization’s encampment. Eight other corps competed. Attention shifted to the national officers election with three candidates for junior vice commander: Brig. Gen. Henry J. Reilly James M Van Zant and Henry L Cohen.
Telkom News Agency reports from Bucharest that the Dowager Queen Marie of Boumssia is seriously ill and likely to be operated on as soon as possible. The dispatch confirms the emergency medical action in Vienna on September 2.
Five thousand sailors mutinied over a proposed 30 percent pay cut and seized officers at Tongoy near Coquimbo. The fleet, excluding submarines, lay at Tongoy as the provisional government prepared military action from a cabinet meeting. The mutineers formed a committee to negotiate with the government.
The Odd Fellows of Corry honor Charles L. Mather with a 100th birthday celebration at G P hall on North Center Street with a 6 pm dinner and program. Local dignitaries and visiting members plan addresses and tributes after a 7:40 am radio greeting.
Paul Quinlisk, commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post, asked the Journal to state the organization is not participating as a group in the current campaign. He said claims of the post backing a candidate are false and that supporters have given a misleading impression.
A Corry resident marked a century of life today celebrating a firsts in local radio and industry. The centenarian recalled helping to build Corry's first radio station and a long career at a local plant.
A man attempted to mail a letter by pulling the fire alarm lever at the corner of South Center and Church streets about 4 pm. He mistook the box for a mail receptacle, paused to watch the fire truck respond, then walked away toward the post office with his letter.
A broken journal on a westbound freight car caused a wreck three miles west of Mill Village on the Erie line over French Creek. The impact shattered the bridge, damaged the structure and tied up westbound tracks until late tomorrow. 47 cars derailed, with bridge repairs estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. Eastbound traffic remained clear via a separate bridge, allowing some trains to reroute.
Honolulu reports the body of Sadao Nukatus found inside a shark caught off Barber's Point. Fellow merchant Minoni Whanigwa presumed killed. Navy planes aided search as another catch was hauled aboard. The second shark measured 18 feet long and weighed 750 pounds. In New York, stock market fell as rail stocks led declines with Lehigh Valley and Pennroad causing a broad market selloff.
Young residents plan a charity ball at Corry Country Club on September 5. Directors donate club house use and golf course access with two 1.50 tickets. Kelster Drug Store provides fruit punch. Sherrick orchestra to play from 8 to 12:20 PM, aiming to raise funds for the Community Chest.
Mrs. Ward, community nurse, appeals in The Journal for serviceable children's clothing and shoes. She says there is urgent need at Pride and asks for calls to Community Chest headquarters to arrange pickup of garments, urging quick provision to meet many cases.
Convicts at Barcelona prison set fires and fought guards, firing seven shots as authorities including the governor and police commissioner visited to end a hunger strike by Syndicalists and Communists. Firemen worked to regain control amid the disturbance at 3 p.m.
In Columbia Pennsylvania on September 2, William Bowers an 82 year old man trapped by earth in a 36 foot well after finishing a pump task died despite frantic two hour relay efforts by highway workers and helpers. A doctor lowered into the shaft could not save him. His death ended a six to eight hour rescue.
Harrisburg September 2 Samuel Lewis secretary of highways for Pennsylvania proposed dividing the work week into two three day shifts to double the number of breadwinners receiving pay while expanding relief to distressed communities. He instructed field engineers to run two three day shifts where finances permit and to use local labor on every job with the aim of benefiting twice as many families. The latest report shows about 19000 men employed in highway construction.
C R Cumming Inc of Cleveland submitted the low bid of 339 567 for constructing the breast of figure impounding reservoir across the Shenango Valley in Crawford County to dam Pymatoning swamp. Officials of the state water and power resources expected to announce the decision.
Walter Wolf a 42 year old bank official confessed to embezzling estimates from 1.5 to 2.6 million dollars at Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company. He said losses came from stock and grain speculation while maintaining a respectable home life and vowed to help recover funds.
Allen Downe, 82, known as the Mack phantom and famed road agent of the old west, died at Colorado state penitentiary where he had been jailed since 1896. He was the oldest inmate and faced time served equal to four years. Burial planned on Goat Hill near riot-era graves.
A United Press survey identifies smugglers moving gasoline by land and water from Michigan to Texas and Pennsylvania to Nebraska. States enforce tax drives with highways patrols and cutters on rivers, while firms rebrand to obfuscate. Nebraska limits tax loss with a four cent excise tax on all gasoline.
David J. Jones, 63, of Ellwood City and longtime president of Ellwood Stone Company, was killed when his car crashed into a telephone pole along the Ohio River Boulevard. His son William H. Jones, 20, was injured and taken to Allegheny General Hospital. conditions described as not considered serious.
A listing from WABC WHARF and other networks details the day’s top radio programs. Piano Pals Bird and Wish, Singing Sea Patr, Melody Montagenta and Geastiond Kicn and Oreste are highlighted across CBS NEC and NSC networks.
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