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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1935
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions wills, politics, street names, and possible payments. Key entities are unreadable. no coherent event or persons can be confirmed. The readable bits suggest a note on wills and compensation but lack verifiable details.
Multiple Corry cases are slated for October on the Erie county docket. The principal action James H. Wright v Corry School District seeks ownership and remaining installments of district property after a dispute over interests. The suit is No. 870 Sept Term 1934 Assumpsit with trial likely to reveal property claims and district liabilities.
United Press reports about a theft in Beverly Hills California at the home of George A Hormel Way. Nearly 500000 dollars in stock from the residence was reported missing by Wall Elwiet, with the theft occurring on the prior day.
Firemen from Corry Stanford Hose company led the North East Grape Carnival parade with a large delegation. Corry won 3 dollars in prize money for largest out‑of‑town delegation and standout bugle corps. Other teams from Sherman, Brocton, North Girard, Ripley, Franklin, Brookville, Albion, Lawrence Park, General Electric, and North East were also honored. Judges included Fire Chief M Leonard, Alderman Paul Watson, and Lieut. Mannigan.
Postmaster Frank G. Jones reports a new postmaster for Spartansburg will be appointed by October 1. The incoming appointee, a long time Spartansburg resident active in local business, has long been rumored to succeed Jones, who has served since 1923 and is known for efficiency and courtesy.
A state highway note to Crawford Woods cites funding shortfalls delaying the Spring Creek to Garland segment on Route 200 in Warren County. The letter says survey and plans are done but lack of major funds prevents immediate construction, with a promise to reconsider when funds become available.
State police were called to Manwarren Farm on 9h Sciota Road near Corry Country Club to investigate night thefts from the camp. Several mille pails two lamps and other articles were taken. A window was broken to gain entry. neighbors report prior thefts and mischief. Troopers have clues and plans to pursue leads with work ongoing.
United Press reports a looming general strike among bituminous coal miners as wage talks collapse. Duncan Kennedy warns a final Sunday effort to avert a walkout of more than 400,000 miners, with prospects for an agreement slim. Edward McGrady plans a last appeal to keep mines open as contracts expire at midnight Sunday.
Bergman an active member of Elmer C. Carrier Post No 965 American Legion was elected commander for the ensuing year succeeding Lieut. Robert Brown. Other officers elected include J. R. Butters first vice commander Harry B Spicer second vice commander Ivan Smith adjutant Paul Orn finance officer D R Burch sergeant at arms Steven B Brooks chaplain Victor Orn historian A Garlburg C E Carlson and Walter Hultberg executive committee Installation will be held soon at a joint Erie County Legion meeting or all posts in the 29th District. Elaborate plans are under way for the ceremony after which the new officers will assume duties.
Westchester report says coroner's jury probing Evelyn Hoey's death adjourned with indications that Henry Rogers Jr and William J. Kelly will be acquitted of blame. Separate item notes President Roosevelt appoints Leo A Tyory collector of customs for Pittsburgh district, replacing James Hotlaken who seeks county post.
Waitkus, a 27 year old United States Army Air Service Reserve member, took off from an air base in Wisconsin on a planned nonstop 4500 mile flight to Kaunas Lithuania. Flying a heavily fueled Lockheed Vega, he hoped to complete the journey within 24 hours, following a route along the coast to Newfoundland then across the Atlantic. The flight is backed by the American Lithuanian Trans Atlantic Flight Association, with Waitkus born in Chicago and trained at Kelly Field.
The United States Chamber of Commerce with 750000 member firms urged a vote on Roosevelt era policy philosophy. A report by John W. O Leary cites centralization of legislation, expanded executive power, and rising government spending. Fred H. Clausen assailed the new wealth tax law during the meeting in Washington.
Two gunmen forced Charles Motfatt, 20, and his girlfriend Gladys Rodgers to drive them to Buffalo then disappeared after returning the car yesterday. The abductors fled after a crash in a second vehicle near Lite farm, four miles north of Cambridge Springs. Buffalo police seek the abductors and the stolen car, a wrecked vehicle registered to T Williams of Mahoney City.
Six bandits robbed D. Gumbine jewelry store in the Roosevelt Hotel building, escaping with between 22 000 and 25 000 in uncut diamonds and other gems. About 140 000 in jewels were left behind as they fled. The thieves forced entry before the owner could close the door after noticing the first two suspects.
Oregon City Oregon September 21 A mill man named IM Spencer 58 told authorities a new story that could clear Tom Mooney of the 1948 prepared ness day bombing. He said he stood with Mooney and the latter's wife on a San Francisco roof near Steuart and Market streets at the moment the explosive blast killed ten people.
Philadelphia reports funeral services for Sen William Wallace Atterbury former president of the Pennsylvania Railroad who died of apoplexy at Bryn Mawr hospital. Services planned at Church of the Redeemer Bryn Mawr at 8 p m with Rev Ernest C Harp officiating. Private burial at Old St Davids cemetery Radnor. He died while seated in a chair. He is survived by his widow Armina Rosengarten Atterbury and five children. General Atterbury retired as railroad president last April naming Martin W Clement his successor.
Mrs. Treva Nelson of sow n and Lynn Anderson of Lakewood N Y were arrested after a verbal disturbance on East Main street. At a hearing before Magistrate Glen Miller they pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct. Alderson released on 30 fine. Nelson held in jail for similar payment. Patrolmen Mead and Mewvoy said they used profane language and disturbed the peace.
The once powerful Huey P Long political machine in New Orleans divides into two factions days after Long's funeral. Tent Gov James A. Noe leads one side with Weiss and other Long lieutenants opposing his candidacy. They debate chosen successors while Allen seeks to keep the machine united amid rival camps.
Carlton V. King of 227 South Center Street is appointed assistant superintendent of WPA highway work in Erie County. He will assume duties Monday, following defeat in the Democratic primary for register of wills. King joins George Leach and Jay Sherman as WPA appointees. King will operate from Corry and Erie city, with projects starting Monday.
In Kansas City on September 21 Elaine Barrie and John Barrymore staged a transcontinental chase. Barrie altered travel plans after a overnight pass through Emporia to intercept Barrymore on the Burlington route aiming to meet him on arrival at the American Royal.
Rome reports Italy's cabinet ruled the League of Nations peace plan unacceptable and unable to avert war with Ethiopia. The decision followed a two hour and fifty minute meeting with a Tuesday return planned. Spokesmen described the crisis as deeply dire for Britain and Italy's prestige in the wider world.
Geneva reports dispute over Italy’s rejection of a peacemaking plan. A five member League committee will draft a final report with potential recommendations, while Italy faces possible penalties. Talks hint at further moves but leaders see war risk rising, with Mussolini intent on early operations despite delays.
Markets show quiet and irregular trading with bonds steady. Stocks and commodities fluctuate as grains vary and currency moves, while rubber firms for the day.
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