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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
1
United Press telegraph reports stock prices advancing 1 to 4 points as market activity increases. Other items note changes in prohibition enforcement plans, a New York endowment for a wildlife group, and assorted international and domestic news including air records, a water poisoning incident, a fatal accident, and hurricane updates.
Gifford Pinchot the Republican gubernatorial nominee will tour western Pennsylvania next week, starting with northern counties then the southwest. He will broadcast from a Pittsburgh radio station on Monday September 15, accompanying running mate James J. Davis as they conduct separate campaigns. State Chairman Edward Martin announced the plan after the supreme court ruling over the Lerabe perforated ballots. Aimed to consolidate support following the court decision, the tour marks the first post rulings swing through the region.
A compact listing of evening radio programs from NBC and OBS networks. 7:00 Convert Orchestra on WABS OBS, 7:20 U A 3 eumy vows on WABS OBS, 9:00 Columbia Mate Chorus on NBC, 9:20 Dramatic Sketch on NBC, and 10:00 Vincent Lopez Music offering.
City Council votes to serve as court of tax revision and appeal on the 1980 annual assessment with hearings set for October 15 and 16 at the Municipal building. Ward hearings split by First and Second on the 15th and Third and Fourth on the 16th. treasury and school board matters noted. crosswalk project discussed. prior meeting minutes read and filed.
Lon Chaney the screen actor left a 550000 estate with 275000 life insurance, 160000 real estate, and 125000 personal property to his widow Mrs Hazel G Chaney who is named executrix. A token 1 was bequeathed to his divorced wife Cleya C Bush. The will notes no obligation to her to avoid contest. A separate notice mentions a country club dance at Corry Country Club on September 6 with Joseph Sherrick and orchestra, dancing 9 to 12.
Warren Pa September 12 dedication ceremony announced speaker William M. Denison deputy state superintendent of schools by ML Pressel superintendent of schools.
Local police staged a raid at 820 Wear Main street last night arresting a colored couple, Charles and Grace Hurdson, on disorderly place charges. Patrolmen Eenpeeraburgy and Flannigan seized a small amount of home bow. the couple appeared before Alderman Gordon. The woman paid a $50 fine plus costs, while the man owed $10 and costs and faced difficulty raising the amount.
Voter registration for the November election climbed to 448 on the first enrollment day, with late afternoon and evening hours drawing large crowds. Registrars noted higher turnout later in the day while morning hours were lighter. three enrollment days remain, including Tuesday September 16 and Saturday October 4.
Local citizens and Aero Supply supporters pledged 25 000 toward moving College Point and Dayton plants to Corry. A 75 000 target was asked, but economic conditions delayed the project. George S Stich will meet the committee at the Hotel Corry Saturday morning to decide on concentrating the plants here.
Frank Adams of Corry R D 5 was thrown from a lumber load when a wagon was sideswiped by a passing auto. He suffered a fractured left elbow and severe facial lacerations near the Spencer place west of the State Hatchery. He was hospitalized in Corry, condition improving. The wagon team bolted after the collision with a car driven by Mrs. A J Shiel of Erie, who attempted to pass. The car went into a ditch but occupants were unhurt.
Coste and Bellonte, who flew a 6,500 mile Paris to New York leg, plan a cross country American tour visiting major airports and paying homage to Lindbergh. They expect a 40 day itinerary with stops from Dallas to Washington and possibly Mexico, flying their sesqui-plane the Question Mark.
A notorious killer known as the "most criminal man in the world" was executed by hanging at Leavenworth Kansas. Pangran died at 6 20 a m after a dawn execution at the prison yard scaffold. Veterans groups plan a separate gathering at Gates Grove on Sunday September 14 featuring games and a big plant event.
The Printer Circuit Erectors of the Bell Telephone Company are in the city this week testing printers at Raymond Manufacturing Company offices. These will connect with other units of the Associated Spring Corporation by printer telegraph machines.
Sept 5 government and Gandhi followers fail to reach peace agreement. Official announcement says talks based on ending Gandhi leader salt march disobedience produced no result. Gandhi supporters had earlier continued salt manufacture despite government ban.
City Council backs repairs of Center street and Maple Avenue crossings after Erie track relocation. Council seeks Pennsylvania Railroad cooperation for similar fixes at the First Avenue crossing, long in poor condition. Erie Railroad plans permanent improvements at Center street and Maple avenues once relocations finish, to ease sharp curves near the passenger station.
Hundreds of residents from the city and surrounding areas attended the formal opening of the Waste Ladies Shop last evening. The store was thronged and hailed as a highly successful event. Canariss furnished music and souvenirs were distributed. Autoist Fatally Burned in Sewickley. Andre Bristick, 60, of Baden, died from tetanus after his car caught fire in Sewickley Valley Hospital. He was riding with Joseph Vosko when the vehicle ignited at Pairals. Bristick was injured on the right thigh before escaping.
United Press dispatch from Santo Domingo reports a catastrophic hurricane obliterating much of the capital, with 50,000 to 100,000 homeless, widespread death and injuries, martial law in force, ruined port and customs houses, and President Trujillo ordering aid and relief efforts as Red Cross and doctors rush to the stricken area.
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