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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1932
Page
1
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A gar Thursday gathering featured family members visiting and sharing stories at home. Mrs. C and Mrs. Al Shermai attended, with Mrs. Zeckerink stopping by for a brief visit as neighbors and relatives connected in a community setting.
Minnesota Governor Floyd B. Olsen urges farmers to withhold non perishable produce from market until after the western governors conference. He leads the push for a governors conference in agricultural policy, rallying support from state leaders to pressure market timing.
Tropical storm swirls inland from the Bahamas with Florida evacuations underway. About 4,000 residents along paths from Lewiston to Belle Glade ordered to safety within four hours. Governor Carlton directs two special trains to move people to West Palm Beach and Sebring area as authorities promise free transportation home after the storm.
Hundreds of Corry residents joined a Labor Day celebration at Athletic Field near the city park. About eight hundred attended the afternoon program. morning attendance fell due to two lively baseball games between the Corry Merchants and Warren Pennsylvanians. Boxing bouts, pony rides, confessions on Sears property, and a band concert by the new Corry band led by Gerry Bennett filled the day. Proceeds support erasing the park fence deficit.
A federal survey of 29 states and the District of Columbia shows more than 210 deaths during the Labor Day holiday, with autos causing the majority. Drownings and airplane crashes also claim lives while workers report thousands injured nationwide. Individual incidents include a camper killed in Albany and a rider who fell from a bicycle into a railroad bridge in Indianapolis.
Ralph McCray, 50, of Route 3, suffered a fractured left knee and multiple contusions when a bull on his Concord farm attacked him at noon. He was taken to Corry hospital and listed in resting condition. A seven year old girl, Mary Wood, suffered facial bruising after being struck by a Model Dairy milk truck yesterday while trying to board.
Tens of National Guardsmen from Nashville arrived to quell a mob of about 1500 that stormed the county jail demanding three Black prisoners after two deputies were killed in a dispute with a white boy. Guardsmen reported the situation under control and the prisoners hidden earlier.
Several people were bruised but not seriously hurt in a collision near Baccus Corners about five miles east of the city at 11 this forenoon. Frederick Wic of Detroit, secretary of the Greater Detroit Builders Association, and Mrs. Lillian Corke of Yonkers New York were involved. Corke tried to pass Wic’s car and forced it off the highway, then pulled back to the right to avoid an approaching vehicle. Both cars were damaged and Mrs. Ell and Mrs. Corke sustained minor injuries.
Tohn Boylan, president of District No 4, United Mine Workers of America, condemns Gov. Pinchot for using county relief appointments for political gain. He notes the Lackawanna County State Relief board omits labor representatives as it administers the county share of a $12 million Talbot fund allocation.
Joseph L. Splesman, sworn in last week, will formally take up his duties at tonight's municipal commission meeting. The first September session will convene and Mayor Frank England will announce departmental assignments for the new City Council member.
Washington dispatch says the American Federation of Labor plans to press for congressional action next session on unemployment insurance legislation. Frank Morrison notes a bill is being drafted while calls for a shorter work week are echoed by Secretary of Labor Cork and AFL President Green. If endorsed at the October council meeting, the measure may be put to AFL members at the Cincinnati convention November 28. Green predicts prosperity comes with higher wages and a five day week. Doak at the Syracuse State Fair pledges support for a program to safeguard labor from mechanization through higher wages and shorter work time.
Pittsfield resident John Durling is in Warren General hospital in serious condition after being struck by a car driven by Howard Putnam of Granite Valley. Anne Lundmark died from a fractured skull after a collision with Arthur Potter. Other injuries and fatalities are reported across the region as crews investigate multiple accidents.
Zurich reports Heinrich Walther confessed to killing American tourist Geraine Wihershoff beaten to death last week. Chicago sees Mrs. Florence Hurley fatally injured in a grade crossing crash. New York hosts talks on stabilizing the coal industry. Former Mayor Walker hints at seeking reelection amid ouster hearings. Clearfield items include conspiracy charges against nine, involving police and a detective, linked to a kidnapping case. Independence reports a deadly factory fire killing Mrs Bratia and Mrs Chese more.
Judge Harry S. McDevitt plans to order the September grand jury to investigate the Philadelphia detective bureau. The jury, sworn in today, would have wide powers if directed by the jurist to probe police affairs, following McDevitt’s earlier demand to end the numbers racket.
The Corry area opens the 1932 34 term with public school enrollment below 31 mark. Public enrollment falls from 1418 to 1376 while St Edward's rises to 200. Concord breaks 200 for the first time, First Ward reports 146, junior high sees record ninth grade at 160. senior high expected to reach 350 with transfers.
New York lawyer Hyman Bushel, attorney for Ray Vallee the radio crooner, arrived in Reno to pursue reconciliation between Vallee and his wife Fay Webb. Webb was expected in Reno today as talks to settle their marital rift began.
Tokyo dispatch reports four military aviators killed when two combat planes collided in mid air during naval maneuvers off Okayama at Kitan Strait. Four other planes also crashed during the aerial drills in the same activity.
Paul Mullin of Union City argues against returning to saloons while supporting repeal era gains. He debunked reopening as a tested solution and highlighted wet and dry issues during the Rotary Club talk at Hotel Corry. Teachers Night and a dinner program with Union City boards and county guests are planned, with Soodrich Mead and O'Hare attending.
Former President Calvin Coolidge openly endorses President Hoover in a Saturday Evening Post piece titled The Republican Age. The article asserts Coolidge believes Hoover’s victory is essential for what he has accomplished and prevented, signaling strong cross party support.
Hollywood scene is rocked by the reported death of film producer Paul Bern at his canyon home. Investigators say the death appears self-inflicted. a revolver with one shot fired was found near the body and a note addressed to Jean Harlow was found nearby. John Carmichael, Bern’s butler, discovered the body around 11:45 am. authorities waited about 2 1/2 hours to be notified. An autopsy and police homicide inquiry are underway to resolve discrepancies in witness statements and delays in notifying police.
Dr Luthe Davis a 45 year old Fairmont physician was killed when his car left the road near Bridgeport Gala late yesterday. The body of another man found in the car was burned. Authorities identified the other man as Dr Carl P Andee of Fairmont who was previously tried and acquitted on related charges.
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