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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1931

Page

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Corry Leads Local Golf Field in Morning Round

Carlish tops scores in the first Invitation Bandso golf event at the Corry Country Club with a net 68 on 18 holes. Don Athloney adds a 72 net, while Ben Kraffert and C F Daly post strong morning totals. Participants hail from Warren Meadville and several nearby towns in a well attended inaugural tournament.

J. Carlisch Don Athloney Corry Pennsylvania Parker Carlisch Maloney Vulnmarip Titusville Ben Kraffert Step Fowest

Japanese planes pursue Chinese after looting report

In Geneva a report says Chinese forces loot and derail an international train in Yunnan Province, with one French railway official killed. Japanese aircraft were dispatched from Mukden to pursue retreating Chinese soldiers as bands sack villages and dozens are reported killed. The resignation of Chinese Foreign Minister C T Sang was accepted amid resistance to Japan. Dr Alfred Saw was named Chinese minister to London and head of the delegation to the League of Nations.

United Press Geneva Alfred Sze China League of Nations League Sze League Council Keniichi Yoshizawa Yimmanfu Yunnan Province Mukden Manchuria Nanking C.T. Sang Rbting Japan Alfred Saw London Chiders 1 Stags Wang

Car overturns on curve injures Union City woman

A Ford driven by William King of Union City left the highway on a sharp curve near Cutting last night at about nine. Mrs Mary Ball was severely injured with head wounds and a damaged shoulder and later released from Corry hospital. King escaped with minor injuries as the car was wrecked.

Qune Ford Soupe Union City Mary Ball Corry Hospital Wiig Willian King Wig sUaling

Tanker Alberta Lite in distress off Swanson Bay

The Canadian tanker Alberta Lite engines failed and it drifted toward shore two miles north of Swanson Bay in the early morning. The ship Catala, near Mill Back Sound, B C, sped to aid the Alberta Lite.

United Preas Portland Ore Alberta’ Lite Merchants Exchange Radio Swanson Bay B.C Catala Mill Back Sound Alberta

Meat Market Fire Destroys Union City Shop

Early Tuesday a fire gutted Harold Polk’s meat market on North Main Street Union City. Loss pegged at 1500 dollars with partial insurance. Delayed alarm allowed flames to gain headway before firefighters arrived as early equipment was moved out and repairs planned after reopening. Mrs. A P Mount visiting Harrisburg with son Clarence Mount and family.

Harold Polk North Main Street Union City Mes Air Polit Soon &S

Switch Opened Kills Two in Beech Creek Train Wreck

Two boys, Leoner Hain 12 and Authur 9, opened a switch causing a New York Central freight wreck near Beech Creek. Two trainmen died and others were injured as seven cars derailed and a locomotive plowed into an embankment. Investigators probe if the switch was opened on purpose.

Look Haven New York Central Beech Creek Leoner Hain Authur Mie Lock Haven A. R. Kinkead Jersey New York Central Railroad Here Jefferson Martin Avis W. F. Hudson Kinkead Hudson Kinkend

Laval Confident of Business Recovery

Pierre Laval, premier of France, tells United Press he fully expects world commerce and industry to recover. He cites France's current strength from disciplined spending and prior sacrifices, predicts recovery may outpace rivals once global conditions improve, and notes 1928 measures to stabilize the franc. He argues France remains agriculturally strong amid industrial growth, with protective policies supporting domestic buyers and producers. The interview sketches foundational reasons for France's buoyant economy as of late September.

Ralph Heinzen United Press Paris Pierre Laval France Jay Tomer Yrar Thun Prange Busnel

New England Veterinarian Suspected in Yachting Death

United Press report from Norwalk Connecticut notes William Smith, a Norwalk mechanic, linked to the murder of Stamford yachtsman Benjamin Collings. Dr Louis Ritchie, a local veterinarian, and his associate Legrand Raymond, are under police scrutiny after a body found near Long Island resembled Smith.

United Press Norwalk Ghan Ialand William Smith Norvalle Legrand Richard Raymond Grill Smith Louis Ritchie Benjamine Collis Stamford Ritchie Rilith Colslings Penguin Long Island Florida Raymond Brothers Ody

Teachers and School Board Rotary Guests Dinner At Hotel Corry

Teachers of Corry Public Schools and Board of Education members were guests of the Rotary Club at a dinner at the Hotel Corry. An attempted program change due to Harold Potter’s last minute cancellation was filled by W. E. McClelland with humorous sketches. The evening featured recitations and musical numbers and was praised as one of the most enjoyable Rotary events in months.

Corry Board of Education Rotary Club Service Club Rotarians Jed Harold Potter Westfield Potter W. E. McClelland Erie Babbitt Norman Gifford New York City Coriane Dear Dies Dean Aute Obligato Bfr Gifford Rotar Toaichera Wid

Five Best Radio Entainments Tonight in Network Lineup

The day’s radio schedule lists WEAF EC at 7:00 p m with Snoop and Peep Mane Alda on air. WIZNBC at 8:09 p m features Theatre of Air Melody Momenca. WABC CBS network airs Push Freight Crime Club at 9:10 p m. WHAP NBC network presents Singers and Orchestra Grant Sand Flee at 9:30 p m. WABC CBS network closes at 10:00 p m with Personalities.

WEAF Snoop Peep Mane Alda Wiznbc Theatre of Air Melody Momenca WABC CBS Netware Push Freight Crime Club NBC Grant Sand Flee CBS Pabsonalities

Relief Committee Organizes Tonight for Fund Drive

Tonight the relief committee meets at Municipal building to set dates for the year's drive aiding Corey's needy families. A 12-member committee including Rog ers, Auer, Johnson, Stewart and others will oversee the relief funds. Miss Dorothy Whiteley asks all creditors of the Community Chest to present bills for payment and those owing the chest to settle before Saturday when the year’s books are handed.

O Riis Corey Thy Ute Group Reller DP. Rogers Harry Auer Austin Johnson Sidney Stewart Ben Stary

Doubt over 32 ticket removed by Coolidge

Raymond Clapper reports that Calvin Coolidge's pledges calmed talk of drafting him for 1932. President Hoover appears certain to lead the Republican campaign, with fears of a party revolt fading as Coolidge's stance solidifies a united front. Senator Borah and Gov. Pierce Otchot are mentioned as potential dissidents, but the main concern centered on Coolidge, which has now dissipated.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Calvin Coolidge Hoover Coolidge Artise Saturday Evening Post William ©. Borah Gifford Piochot Mr. Hoover

Plot to Steal Primary Election Spurs Grand Jury Action

Pittsburgh September 20 Thirty people including a deputy sheriff and several policemen were arrested as indictments were recommended against 18, following a weeklong Allegheny county grand jury inquiry into an alleged plot to count out Edward A. SteGovern in the recent primary. The investigation focused on election boards in Forward Township and Ninth District, and names such as Porter, Rue, Pauley, Sandy, and Ravetta appeared among those connected to the alleged scheme.

United Press Pittsburgh Allegheny County Grand Jury Charles C. McGovern Pinchot Peisons SteGovern Forward Townahip Ninth Wat Eee Hho Aral Diotrict Forward Township Noy Porter Robert Rue Ant Frank Pauley Ina Pectora John Sandy Andrew Ravetta

College Paper Brands Legion Meet A Brawl In Detroit

The Michigan Daily editorial denounces the American Legion convention in Detroit as a night of drunken disorder. It compares Legion attendees unfavorably to campus critics and notes alarm among citizens as drunken revelers roamed the streets. The piece defends Harvard Crimson’s past critique of a Boston convention.

Brands Legion United Press Ann Arbor Detroit Michigan Daily University of Michigan American Legion Daily Harvard -Crimson Boston Amencat Legion Daily Stage

Parliament to adjourn October 7 defers election

London Sept 30 Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald said Parliament would adjourn likely October 7 ending the emergency session unless unforeseen. Adjournment delays but does not end Parliament, unlike dissolution which triggers a general election. The move follows wartime currency controls and economic strain. Crowds confront police as unemployment protests surge in London. Pinchot silent in Harrisburg declining to commit to Wilkinson article aiding Hoover.

Wy Walted London J. Ramsay MacDonald House of Commions Lord Reading House of Lords MacDonald Pinchot Harrisburg Covernor Gilford Pinchot Wingaaie Calvi Coohiden Hoover

Police clash with mobs in London unemployment riots

Police battled unemployed demonstrators outside the British Museum and near Parliament as crowds clashed with mounted officers. Dozens were arrested including 14 men and one woman at Bethnal Green, with further arrests after dispersals in Hyde Park and Oxford Street.

Herbert Moore United Press London British Museum Boystrest Poles Baty Shed Houses of Parliament West End Oxford Street Hyd Park Lud

Tragic Troy Hill Fire Claims Boy as Father Fights For Life

An 18 year old boy Bernard Shine died in a Troy Hill house fire near Kittanning while his father Frank Kline, 55, survived severe burns after rescuing him. Five others escaped as the home collapsed from a coal stove blaze discovered by the mother who dropped two younger children to safety. Frank Kline and his wife Hazel with children were asleep upstairs when the fire started. The family sought escape through windows and a heroic rescue attempt by Elmer Kline, 17, saved his father who later died or survived. The charred youth’s body was found near the door where he appeared to have suffocated by smoke. The blaze was attributed to a coal stove.

Unitea Press Kittanning Septa Troy Hill Bernard Shine Kline Elmer Neilse Kittanning Hospital Hazel Bernard Atep Merle Hill Amburt Winier Trost

Diploma mill scandal figure dies by own hand

St Louis dispatch reports Robert A. Adcox, linked to the St. Louis diploma mill scandal, was found dead in a bathroom at his home. Authorities said another relative confirmed the death as the scene was examined. The case centers on fraudulent credentials and related investigations.

Unica Pres ST. Louis Robert A. Anicox Cna Tia St. Coils Noendal Denn Sq Hin Shal Taptrietih Mra Adcox Cis Greg Iy Fitind

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