In the latest move of Japanese troops in early Nov. of 1931, Japan started an advance into northern Manchuria. This maneuver threatened to bring Russia into the conflict while the Chinese prepared to resist an attack.
The Japanese insisted the move was made to force Chinese authorities to repair a bridge over the Nonne River. The destruction of the bridge had held up railroad traffic between Taonon and Angak and resulted in a Japanese ultimatum to make the necessary repairs.
The Chinese military commander informed the Japanese he did not have the necessary materials, but the Japanese charged that the Chinese general was under the Soviet influence and already had received arms and ammunition from Russia.
C. A. Steel, druggist of Steel’s Rexall Drug Store had a one cent sale from Wednesday to Saturday. Miller Electric Shop, 1116, PA Avenue, held a sale on electrical appliances from Nov. 4-Nov. 12. “Wonderful bargains, everything must be sold, open evenings,” the ad stated. At 1106 PA Avenue, Haines “the Shoe Wizard, the man who makes the wonderful price possible” was selling Goodyear Welt Oxfords for $1.98 per pair. Chas G. Waple, Dairies Inc., offered real cream at no extra cost and claimed his dairy was owned in Tyrone, employing Tyrone people and patronizing farmers of the Tyrone vicinity. Macks Capitol Shoe Store, PA Avenue and 11th Street, H. H. Magdovitz, proprietor advertised one of the most complete and up-to-date lines of men’s, women’s and children’s shoes in the area, received 500 pairs of gym shoes at just 50 cents a pair.
Wilfred Flood, convicted killer, who used every legal resource, including turning states evidence to escape the death penalty, made a successful escape from the Luzerne County jail in Wilkes-Barre.
With Flood was Raymond Schutt, acquitted in connection with the murder of Al Janetti. Two of Schutt’s pals are serving like sentences in an Eastern penitentiary, sent there by testimony from Flood against them at their trial for the ruthless killing of young gasoline station attendant Joseph Pollard.
Guards reported both men apparently sleeping at 11 p.m., but both cell doors open and the prisoners missing during the 1:30 a.m. check. One of the men got out of his room using a duplicate key and sawed through the window in the other man’s cell. The two leapt down 20 feet to the prison yard, crossed the yard and smashed or jimmied a lock and made their way outside. It was believed accomplices were waiting outside in an automobile that had been reported stolen shortly after midnight.
PA governor Gifford Pinchot formally called a special session of the state legislature to enact measures for relief of the distressed. Pinchot stated he wanted to strike out at the roots of unemployment and distress in Pennsylvania.
Fifteen separate subdivisions were mentioned in the governor’s program, but all were limited to the relief of distress caused by present economic conditions. Two cents per gallon was to be added to the gasoline tax and taxes on cigarettes and billboards were to fund the program. Pinchot emphasized that “No Pennsylvanian can be allowed to starve,” and asked for quick relief.
The Al Capone trial came to an end with America’s super gangster sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined $50,000 by Judge James H. Wilkerson. The sentence included 10 years in federal prison then one year in the county jail. Capone was also served with a lien as he left the Chicago courthouse to satisfy a claim of $137,323.16 for taxes due. The lien tied up Capone’s property in the Lexington Hotel, his estate and yacht and any other real property he owned.
The Singer Sewing Machine Company, 204 West 10th Street, offered the cleaning and oiling of sewing machines of women who sew to introduce their service. The cleaning included adjusting both tensions, tightening the belt, tightening and adjusting the treadle and the bobbin winder, all for only $1.50 , when the job would ordinarily cost from $3-6.
McConahy Shoe Store, Five, West 10th Street offered special demonstrations, bringing in a foot comfort expert to show how to have foot comfort. A free test including pedo-graph prints, analysis and demonstration of relief was presented.
On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 21, 1931, the Tyrone football team scored an impressive 41-0 win over Punxsutawney Catholic High School for their eighth win of the year with no losses and a 0-0 tie against Osceola Mills in week two.
The victory over the Punxsutawney Catholic crew sent the Orange and Black into the final game of the season with an undefeated season and a Western Conference championship in the balance against Altoona.
After kicking off and forcing a punt, Tyrone got right to work. Vance “Jim” Hildebrand chopped off 20 yards on the first call and then Edward “Bubbles” Robinson picked up eight more. Larue “Stew” Burget galloped around right end for the 35-yard touchdown and Karl “Baldy” Getz booted the PAT.
Hildebrand returned a interception 20 yards on the following series to start another scoring opportunity. Robinson scored the six-pointer and Getz added the extra point. Still in the opening quarter, Burget heaved a 50-yard TD pass to Getz to up the Tyrone lead to 20-0 after one quarter.
Hildebrand had gains of 30 around left end, 15 over right tackle and 12 around right end on a long drive that took most of the second quarter, but Tyrone fumbled twice, including one that was lost at the Punxy-15 and there was no score.
Hildebrand continued his work in the third quarter, two more carried for 24 yards, and Robinson carried three times for 19 yards, including a five-yard TD. After exchanging several punts, Burget stepped off a 30-yard gain and Hildebrand, who went over 100 yards on the previous drive, went the final 13 yards for the score. Getz’s PAT kick gave the Golden Eagles a 34-0 advantage with a quarter more to play.
Robinson picked up four yards and a pass play connected for 16 to get the ball to the PC-40. Burget went back to throw another pass, couldn’t locate a receiver, tucked the ball away and sprinted 40 yards for the final score of the contest. Getz added the PAT for a 41-0 finish.
