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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1930
Page
1
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General J. S. Coxey, famed Coxey's Army figure, visited Orry on Simolay and expressed interest in joining Rev. H. L. Henderson's First Motor Church staff in Massillon Ohio. Plans include parish equipment such as trucks, trailers, a Slingo airplane, and a 5000 seat train tent for publicity and itineraries.
Harold D. Wilson deputy prohibition administrator at Pittsburgh refuses to move to Wilmington Delaware triggering a possible civil service suspension or permanent separation. Amos W Woodcock says charges may follow after a conference to hear Wilsons side. discipline and interview rights noted. Commander John J Pennington accompanies them to Harrisburg for further talks.
United Press report from Baltimore on September 22 details a gun battle in the Western Maryland Railway offices in the Standard Oil Building. President Maxwell O. Byers was killed while VP D. G. Gray was seriously wounded. Both were taken to Mercy Hospital as crowds gathered outside.
NBC and CBS networks present a diversified night of entertainment with EF ta Pure Of Orchestra on WIZ at 7:00, Sanders Music on WEAP, a Symphony Concert on WABC at 8:50, Theatre of the Air on WEAT, and Chicago Variety on ABC at 10:00, reflecting a broad mix of music and drama across stations.
Corry Kiwanis delegates led by Stanley H. Nichols and others heard Raymond M. Crossman, international president, outline yearly goals at the Pennsylvania Kiwanis convention opening in Erie. He urged pursuing objectives to aid underprivileged children, civic betterment, urban rural ties, business ethics, and active vocation guidance.
Johnstown Pa Sept 25 Three persons two men and a 14 year old girl were killed when the car they rode crashed into a contractors truck on Pairfield hill near Johnstown The dead are D Martin 25 Joe Service 40 and Misa Lena Service 14 all residents of Locksport Pa Martin had recently moved from Sharon Pa The truck driver Charles Porch Kecksburg Pa was too shaken to explain the accident Authorities believe a faulty gear caused the truck to lose control Service and his daughter were killed instantly and Martin died about an hour after en route to the hospital
Bishop Horace M. Dubose urged Bishop James Cannon Jr to resign to ease pained and distressed feeling in the Methodist Church South. He said he wrote Cannon August 28 asking him to sacrifice for church harmony amid dissatisfaction over reported stock dealings and Senate questions on political funds.
Sydney Nova Scotia reports a schooner Carrion struck by lightning, sinking after splitting in two near Scuterie. Fifteen aboard are lost. seven passengers survived and were rescued by the schooner Virginette off St Pierre and Miquelon. Captain Joshua Matthews commanded the Carrion. All crew and passengers were Newfoundland residents.
Three Mexican bandits who robbed the Uncas Olda bank fled across state lines after a long chase from Oklahoma into Kansas and back. They hid along the Arkansas River, swapped cars, and outran pursuing posses near Wellington and beyond. Authorities suspended the night search due to darkness, awaiting renewed pursuit.
Two miners were killed under a fall of coal at the Williamsport area operation of Susquehanna Collieries. The victims were Anthony Kolkowsk, 58, and Will Dongutts, 61, both from Williamstown.
Geneva report on Sept 23 states 27 European states under League of Nations form preliminary committee for Briand’s United States of Europe. Briand named chairman, Sir Eric Drummond secretary. plan to build economic federation within League framework. Canada rebuffs federation, warning against European preferential tariffs excluding U.S. imports.
Mrs. Cora Burden of French Creek pleaded guilty to a reduced assault charge in Mayville court yesterday and received a suspended sentence with a ban on firearms. The case stems from a May 12 shooting at highway supervisor W. W. Whitney amid road repair disputes. Authorities note the defendant, in ill health, fired from her home, but only one shot struck a person, causing citywide alarm.
United Press reports Rogers Hornsby will replace Joe McCarthy as Cubs manager after Wrigley ownership announced the change. Hornsby returns with the club from a costly pennant bid and will confer with owner William Wrigley Jr. on his new duties. McCarthy, moved from Louisville five years ago, could pursue another major league managing post.
Frank B. Wesney, school taxes collector, warns five percent penalty takes effect on October 2 for the 1930 assessment. Offices in Municipal building ready for rush as $89,605.98 paid by Sept 0. Taxpayers urged to settle this week to avoid the penalty and save money.
Oil City and local business interests fight proposed annulment of two Corry to Oil City trains. Pennsylvania Railroad will remove the 8:30 a.m. arrival from Pittsburgh and the 5:25 p.m. southward departure from Oil City daily, effective midnight next Sunday. Meadville local service also to be cut, with Meadville Buffalo service still under review after a promised re-survey.
Former Senator James A. Reed of Missouri returns from abroad and says Europeans and Americans on the continent resent the new tariff schedules. He notes poverty and dissatisfaction with economic conditions but finds little danger of war. He refuses a political forecast, calls a Democratic nomination unlikely, and criticizes the Anti-saloon league for backing Charles H. Tuttle for New York governor while calling it hypocritical. Dr M H Griatie of Washington spends days on vacation in the Johns Corry area.
The crew of the City of Osaka aboard was rescued by breeches buoy after the steamer ran ashore near Buchanness Scotland. The ship’s holds filled with water and she faces destruction as a major rescue effort unfolds amid a strong sea.
Mrs Emma Lockwood widow of Frank M Lockwood died last evening at 8 30 in Raymond apartments aged 86 She was born in a log cabin on East Columbus avenue before Corry founded Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 12 30 from Alexander and Company chapel with burial at Grove Cemetery Rev W A Ohne to officiate She is survived by son Frank A Lockwood and brother DeYoung Heath Fire at Lansberry Hardware Plant in Philipsburg Pa causes 250000 in losses as crews battle to stop spread
Aldrich van Patten, wealthy Armour credit manager, shot his wife Maude to death in their Stewart Avenue apartment and then killed himself with a pistol. The bodies were discovered by friend R C Frederick who had visited after a day without word. Authorities noted long‑standing worry over unprofitable investments.
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