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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1933

Page

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Officer shot triggers search for car near Lapice Corners

Police in Corry and northwestern Pennsylvania hunted for a small automobile with Onfo registration plates after an officer questioned three men about a faulty light near Lapice Corners on Route 219 between Kane and Bradford. The patrolman, identified as Richard Baxter, 25, was slightly wounded but resting comfortably in a Kane hospital. The officer, formerly with the Erie detail, had halted the car to check ownership papers. (continued on page 7)

Corry Pennsylvania Richard Baxter Baxter Lapice Corners Kane Kane Hospital Erie

Wyoming mine flood toll and rescues in Wilkes-Barre

United Press report from Wilkes Barre details Wyoming Valley flood death toll at least two with $1,000,000 property damage. Four miners escaped after 15 hours trapped 1100 feet underground. a fifth miner remained missing as others sought a surface route. Foreman Raphael Sweeney, 45, led a lone escape attempt.

United Preas Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Ave Truesdale Raphael Sweeney

Former Corry Man Injured In Highway Crash

George B. Allen, 83, of 252 West 11th Street, formerly of Corry, was injured in a highway wreck between Erie and Meadville. His left hand was amputated at St. Vincent’s Hospital after his car mangled a diner and struck a Morse store. He was removed by passing motorists and his condition was listed as favorable the next day. Allen had been a frequent visitor to the Odd Fellows gathering in recent years and belonged to Jonathan Tadge.

Erin George B. Allen West 11Th Street Erie Meadville St. Vincent's Hospital Allen Andiner A. G. Morse Corty Jonathan Tadge

Woman's Club Meets Tuesday Evening For Further Talk

Another Corry Woman's Club meeting is called for Tuesday evening to continue discussion of the year’s activities. The gathering will be at the club house on Mott Street at 4 o'clock, and all members are urged to attend.

Jean Harlow Weds Third Husband Harold G Rossey

Jean Harlow, famed platinum blonde icon and widow of Paul Bern, reportedly married Harold G Rossey, a 38 year old photographer, after a sudden arrival in Yuma. The ceremony followed earlier life in Los Angeles and New York, with press notes noting Harlow’s high-profile romantic history.

Train 581 Kills Man Near Erie

Rev William Chase a 38 year old former United Brethren minister from Cranesville was killed when his automobile was demolished by train 581 on the Philadelphia Erie line at Sampsons Crossing five miles west of Waterford this morning. He had left home to canvass selling patent medicines. Survived by widow and children. Train crew included engineer A G Kimble of Renovo and conductor George Bribak of Erie.

William Chase United Brethren Cranesville Philadelphia-Erie Sampson's Crossing Waterford A. G. Kimble Renovo George Bribak 4 Erle

Rev P F Haines Returned to Corry Church

Rev Perry F Haines, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, was returned to the pastorate for another year as announced by Bishop Aone Wright Leonaya at the Meadville conference. The final session marked World Service anniversary and featured a sermon by Rev John R Edwards.

Perry F. Haines First Methodist Episcopal Ward Grace Churchin New Castle W. B. Bartlett F. A. Winer Corry’ Church Kane Little Valley Redinger Corry Castle Brooit Spartansburg Neigh Union City H. Bartlett J. L. Benninger Waterford W. J. Bussett Townville RF. Howe Titusville W- J. Small North Base H. J. Mossman Mili Village

Bomb blast hits Scranton union mine leader

A fourth bomb explosion in Scranton, Pennsylvania, targets labor unrest. Authorities report damage to the home of William Brennan, former president of the United Mine Workers, amid ongoing tensions and police investigations.

Scranton Tm Three Minhthy Wiliam Brennan United Nine Workers Tewan Policie

SCHOONER GOES DOWN IN STORM AND DEATHS RISE

United Press reports North Carolina hurricane deaths rising to at least 14 as the coast guard received word the schooner Dale Level with Captain Jones Hamilton and his three sons sank off Carteret county near Beaufort. The storm killed and displaced residents across Dare and Carteret counties, flooding homes and destroying boats with extensive damage expected along the coast.

United Press New Bern N.C North Carolina Coast Guard Pamlico Dale Level Jones Hamilton Nelson Ralph Charlie Beaufort Carteret County N. C Albemarle Sound Carterat Sun Nag Mpgro Coast Mantea Dare County Roanoke Island Sta~io Eirjah Dixon Merriman Herbie Caraway Hilla S. Delmar South River Itty Hawk

Lamson found guilty in child custody fight in Palo Alto

United Press reports in San Jose Calif Sept 18 David A Lamson was found guilty of assaulting his wife Allene. The jury ordered a custody petition for the couple's 11 year old daughter Genevieve Lamson. Attorneys planned appeals as authorities consider the impact of the verdict and the child’s future.

United Press San Josh Calif David A.lamson Dle Allene Stanford University Sundlar Hite Allene Genevieve Lamson Palo Alto Sinci Margaret Lamson Lemars Frank Thorpe Lamar Qaid Hey Pousenain Fis Raize Lasidere Alayer Wiénee

Voters Set to Nominate In Local Primaries

Carry voters head to polls tomorrow to decide mayoral, council and school board races as 2100 eligible voters in the city, with 1221 newly enrolled Saturday, push near total turnout. Registrars worked late Saturday night to finalize the list amid brisk political chatter over Glen Miller as a leading mayoral contender.

Bunt Pall Primmary Glenn Miller Jhoth Miller

Primary election call for Corry voters tomorrow

Citizens of Corry are urged to participate in the primary to select nominees for county and municipal offices including Mayor, Councilmen, School Directors and City Controller. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the primary often decisive in recent years.

Corry Preciact

Richard Hurst Is Victim Of Sad Farm Accident

Seven year old Richard Hurst, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Hurst of 212 Marion street, was badly injured when his clothing was drawn into a line shaft connected to a milking machine at his grandparents farm near Wattsburg. He had his leg amputated below the knee after doctors found severe crushing and breaks. He was taken to Corry hospital where an operation was performed and his condition was stated as hopeful after a rough night.

Richard Hurst Bert Hurst Marion Street Lee Faulkner Wattsburg Corry

International wheat advisory commission elects Bingham chair

Robert W. Bingham American ambassador was elected chairman at the first meeting of the international wheat advisory commission. Diverse notes report other international dispatches from London Cleveland and Dearborn on crime politics and hurricane recovery.

United Press London Robert W. Bingham International Wheat Advisory Commission

Johnstown Mayor Cleared of Charges in Family Dispute Case

Johnstown Pennsylvania Sept. 13. Mayor Wddle McCloskey was cleared of charges alleging misconduct. The presiding officer of the city council returned to duties after a 24 hour hospital stay following a dispute on a local pool board. A judge ordered no further action.

Johnstown Wddle McCloskey City Golineh Cambria County Shitrman Josy Ihominon Plede Gourt Cyne Mcciogaiee Peilby Ives Howe Hollie Jilin H Aiecuma Tian Seth Iyi

Roosevelt Ill With Cold Hospital News Dilutes Duties

President Roosevelt is sick with a cold and mild fever, the White House said. Dr. Ross McIntyre directed him to stay away from the Executive Offices for a day or two to speed recovery. Stephen T. Early said appointments would be pared, and the president would conduct business from his study and bedroom. He plans to see Woollen and Roper today.

Washington Roosevelt White House Ross McIntyre Navy Stephen T. Early

Strikes threaten Cuban president in turbulent Havana

President Ramon Gray San Martin battles growing disorder as strikes widen across Havana. Students and army units assume local control in many towns while Communist activity surges. Workers at Mabay Sugar Central form a Soviet, with similar efforts at other centrales. Businesses oppose the regime and weigh a planned shutdown over pay demands. The government narrows strikes but faces potential collapse unless stability returns.

Lawrence Haas United Press Havana Ramon Gray San Martin Mabay Sugar Central Gran San Martin

Two Women Hurt As Car Upsets Near Spencer's Corners

A car headed from Saegertown to Warren overturned after a left rear tire blew near Spencer's Corners on the Roosevelt highway. Mrs Emeline Lincoln 78 was seriously injured with chest wounds bruises and shock. her daughter Mrs Guy Woodbury 53 suffered lacerations and bruises but improved. Mr Woodbury escaped unharmed. The occupants were en route to Warren when the crash occurred shortly before 11 o'clock Sunday morning.

Spencer's Corners Roosevelt Highway Emeline Lincoln Frank Street Warren Guy Woodbury Saeger Town Lincoln Corry Hospital Sperker

Florida Senator Hurt In Auto Crash

Washington Sept 12 Chatr mah Bletchar of the Senate banking and currency committee was painfully injured in an automobile wreck today. He was treated for bruises and shock and taken to his home. The crash occurred when his limousine en route to the capitol collided with a delivery truck. The 54 year old Florida senator was treated by his personal physician who said Fletcher's condition was not serious.

United Press Washington Chatrmah Bletchar Senate Banking and Currency Committee Vletanie Honje Atten Capitol Florida Fletcher

Restaurant proprietor jeered for weeks over NRA

In Scottdale Pennsylvania on September 15 a restaurant proprietor, angry at lack of an NRA symbol, opened fire wounding two men before surrendering. A crowd gathered, confrontation escalated. a rifle shot struck a patrolman and a gas bomb was detonated as police tried to quell the situation.

NRA Anies Miain Stiller Fauraiman SaKer Abbett Acsit

Local Election Hopes and Key Contenders Stir Voters

Saturday events drew voters and candidates to the polls as Tuesday’s election nears. Incumbents show slight edges in council races while Frank Heath, Frank Howard, John Blatt, and Al Duke rank as top rivals. Charles A. Pain is favored for city controller. Maude Barnes and John Lambing lead for school director posts. Sheriff contenders Ralph McCon and N Dell Darling draw close interest amid citywide campaigning by Tarbeshk Jol Flynn and Dems urging strong turnout.

Frank Heath Frank 0. Howard John A. Blatt al Duke Charles A. Pain Maude Barnes John W. Lambing Ralph B. McCon North East N. Dell Darling Erie Tarbeshk Jol Flynn

Corry Registration Read On Democratic Telecast

Vague fragment describes local election activity and candidates including Mayor Frank T. Wagland and City Council figures. Mentions corps of cadets and sheriff ties, with unclear details about party alignment and timing.

Neal Eliye Rauily

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