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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1930
Page
1
Telegraph reports a violent Stromboli eruption in Messina Sicily with one dead and multiple injured. Other items note four Texas linemen killed at a high school project site, a Graf Zeppelin return from Moscow, and various political and industrial developments across the United States.
Alert Wellington Noone a 61 year old Peterboro millionaire declared he could hold both New Hampshire governor and U S senator seats simultaneously. He won Democratic nominations for both offices amid anti-prohibition mood, vowing to implement economy measures and propose a strong Mt Temple beacon project. He would not resign governor to join the Senate, planning to serve both if elected.
Announcement from today reports the marriage of Ada M Belivens daughter of Mr and Mrs C Manley Media and George Leslie Artois of Poughkeepsie formerly of this city The ceremony was held September 4 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church parsonage in Poughkeepsie by Rev Leslie Catlin The bride formerly resided in Palconet and taught school The couple will reside near Poughkeepsie
NBC and NEC network airings highlight Mardi Gras birthday party segments and music programs. Notable names include Ruddy Vallee, Jack Proat Melody, Maxwell House melodies, with programs scheduled across NBC and NEC networks in EST time slots.
The Oil Creek Baptist Association will hold its sixty sixth annual meeting at the Baptist church in North East from September 18 to 20. E E Lopus of Kane will preside as moderator following the death of W N Jones. Rev I Arthur of Wayne Park Baptist Church Erie will speak Thursday evening and preside. Delegates from Oil Creek and speakers include Rev H M Shabha from Persia, Rev George M Landis New Castle, DK W G Russell Philadelphia, Rev James S Jewell Pittsburgh, W H Dennis of Bradford.
Superintendent Ralph S Dewey announced Corry Public Schools are off to their best start in years with minimal adjustments. Enrollment totals show 1375 pupils across elementary and secondary levels, with Concord leading elementary turnout and Junior High, Senior High reporting strong class counts.
A four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Hajee, residing east of the city near the J W and A P Howard plant on Spring Creek Road, was struck by a car driven by Rev S J Satver, pastor of the Federated Church at Spring Creek. The child suffered facial and body cuts and bruises but escaped serious injury and is reported to be recovering. A police accident report was obtained.
11 year old Howard Gabriel, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Gabriel of Clymer, suffered a serious accident at home this morning while attempting to tie a rank a car. The injury to his right arm was reduced when brought to the city and he is reported to be progressing favorably.
At the League of Nations Briand appeals for a Pan Europe federation as a path to peace, saying the heritage of war still weighs on Europe. He notes twenty seven nations are ready in principle and pushes for a speedy accord with Italy on naval settlement. The assembly adjourns after his forceful plea.
Corry's school band is reorganizing under director Charles R. Campbell from Exit, aires tor today. He is supervising the reorganization and arranging rehearsals starting next week at the Senior High building. The group, largely ninth graders, showed strong progress last spring and is expected to perform at football games this season.
Aerial caravan of 25 planes departed Ford airport Dearborn on the sixth national air tour. Eighteen craft contend for the Edsel B. Ford reliability trophy. Notables include Capt. Frank Hawks and Eddie Schneider with one woman contestant JoyNlety Hopkins. The route runs through Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Canada before finishing in Utah or Mont.
Washington reports heavy shelling of foreign vessels on the Yangtse river fifteen miles west of Kiyang as American merchantmen and naval ships come under fire from shore fortifications. French mortars machine guns and rifles are used with no casualties reported so far.
Plans for Republican gubernatorial nominee Gifford Pinchot to address Corry residents Friday afternoon are nearly set. A rain plan calls for the Hotel Corry, with arrival around 3 pm. Local officials Alec Sisson Charles Day and D A Hillstrom help organize the event as Pinchot tours western Pennsylvania.
The final member of a Cleveland area auto theft gang, identified as J. Amiato, has received a three year sentence in Chillicothe federal reformatory for his role in a months long series of vehicle thefts. Police report others tied to the case remain imprisoned for related crimes including the doctor’s car thefts.
Mrs. Kathrys Weber, longtime Corry resident and widow of Andrew Weber, died at 412 Souch Center Street shortly after 9 am. Born March 6 1854 in Lancaster, she lived in Corry sixty years and was a member of St Elizabeths church. Survived by three daughters Mrs Harry Douglas Erie Mrs J C Fox and Elizabeth Weber Corry three sons George Paul and Clifton of Corry one sister Mrs David Seep and one brother Charles Rick of Corry. Funeral at St Elizabeths church Monday at 9 am with interment in the church cemetery.
Announcements note the marriage of Willian B. Idette Howard of Cleveland to Miss May Hammers daughter of Mrs. John Reynolds Markos in Cleveland on Monday September 5th. Howard, a former Corry and Columbus boy, will establish his home in Cleveland and has many friends offering congratulations. Ea Hewitt attended the fair in Titusville this afternoon.
United Press report from Washington outlines President Hoover's effort to bridge Republican rifts over prohibition as Ohio and New York stage conventions. Factious views shift with primary losses and a pending New York rally. Roosevelt’s repeal stance influences White House warnings and party strategy.
Walter L. Peake, total attorney, spoke at the Kiwanis Club on The Inheritance Laws of Pennsylvania. He urged amendments to ease burdens on small estates and widows, noting tax implications. Delegates for the state convention at Erie beginning September 21 were elected, with Stanley H. Nichols president and R. W. Broa as regular delegate. Charles Shuss named to represent Corry club.
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