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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1934
Page
3
The Morro Castle disaster saw many passengers die or disappear while wearing life preservers. Witnesses describe jackets hindering escape, floating awkwardly, and failing to support heads in rough seas. Coast Guard may have better designs. universal adoption urged.
Star signals warn those dealing in luxuries to be careful today. Be open with women while secrecy invites social trouble. Some Utopians chase an unreachable ideal and entertainers like magicians fit party needs. Loyers beware a constructive period emerges for you today.
Washington reports two years in office pass quickly as republicans and democrats seek re election. Nervous lawmakers retreat to the capital issuing statements and granting interviews to show they are on the job. The House oil committee hearings reveal a push by members to have their names cited in press reports. Rep Marvin Jones of Texas returns to his office and releases a statement praising the New Deal while noting he is not actively pursuing the speakership but would accept it.
A September 2 1914 entry recalls a surprise birthday party for Mrs Milton Caldwell with eighteen guests. Reports note several Corey's young people returning from war zones in Europe and home burglaries on West Washington and Grand streets. A Union City football opener saw Corry win 44 0 with a new backfield and multiple touchdowns.
Paris fashion notes show a boot boom as higher cut styles dominate. Designers Worth Perugia Julienne Bentévegna and Pinet feature high boots with snug fits, lacing and hooks, reflecting an Asiatic influence in winter collections.
Erin Pennsylvania September 21 A Delaware grand jury indicted Robert Mali former teller of Meadowell National Bank Shion Pa on a charge of embezzling five thousand dollars from bank funds. The true bill was returned yesterday and filed with court clerks today covering a period of misdeeds between January 20 and February 6 1935.
The First Methodist church board is seriously considering erecting a new parsonage in the near future. Mrs. B F Puller of Northwest Street, a well known resident, died Sunday morning. The High School team led by Walter Ellis and with Mr. Murray of Kurtz players celebrated their win and cup triumph. Hoyt Raymond offers 100 dollars for information on the theft of a Hamiltonian colt on his farm. P H Ober of Milwaukee, former Corry boy, visited friends over the weekend.
Hollywood gossip notes comic Hugh Herbert, once unknown at the box office, now shines in Warner’s Dames. With Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, and Ruby Keeler in the cast, Herbert’s pivotal role shifts him from supporting to star status as audiences expect his name to be remembered long after the film. He remains modest, trusting that things will work out.
A Cincinnati source reports radio station WLEW may be sold to Ohio interests tied to former Ohio governor James Cox Sr and his son Cox Jr. Negotiations, possibly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, could move WLEW from its current hotel Lorenze location to Mayton Ohio if finalized.
In Burfalo on September 21, Commissioner Maurice Burritt heard Archie E. Newton owner of Radio Station WOCL appeal for restoration of airplane service after Jamestown Telephone Corporation cut nine states of service amid a dispute with station owner John J. Wright. A temporary agreement was reached requiring Newton to avoid wiring or equipment on cables without permission and to arrange proper payment, pending a final settlement between the two parties.
Funeral services for William Tripp were held Thursday at 2:30 PM at the Federated Church in Spring Creek, with Rev. Garnett officiating. Interment followed in Spring Creek Cemetery. Survivors include children Raymond Tripp of Garland, Lula Willos of Willoughby, Charles Tripp of Corry, Tona Fields of Wickliffe, Elmer, Gladys, and Arthea at home, plus brothers Alam Tripp, award, Oslerhaut, Oakley, and sisters Edith Fuller, Myrtle Lasher, Rebecca Sickler, and Lassie Coolhaugh.
Federal and state mine inspectors probed the cause of a deadly mine blast in Brawburn Pennsylvania. Monoxide gas swept through the tunnel, snuffing out the lives of Campbell Woods and two other miners Guepe Bachariai and Domine Bertocki, all residents of Braeburn.
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