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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1929
Page
8
Jamestown police search for two masked young robbers who entered Henry Olson's grocery on Abten Avenue near Beech Street Saturday night. They demanded money, took $15 from Olson and $8 from the cash register, then fled through Abten Avenue toward Rogers Elementary.
A two story frame house owned by Mr and Mrs Samuti Smith of Bully Hill burned late Friday afternoon with contents saved only phonograph, radio, and 60 cans of fruit. Fire started after overheated stove ignited partition. investigators believe arson has not been proven.
The article details a planned polar voyage with Commander Sloan Danen hinting at pilot Danenhower while Sir Hubert, resting from Antarctic work, notes a January South Pole base at Deception Yard and a quest to fly to Gram Usnd islands. The expedition aims to test meteorological conditions as part of a centuries old exploration plan inspired by Hudson and Frobisher.
Vilma Banky headlines Show People at the Rex with a galaxy of film stars. The Awakening and Napoleon are also featured as Rex Theatre presents star-studded programs including Menjou and Chaplin as guests and a Parisian backdrop setting for prewar romance.
A reader letter to the Journal complains about the Spring Creek road condition between Lanc dery and Spring Creek. The taxpayer urges repainting and draining to fix deep ruts and sinkholes, recalling W. Clack’s road grading. The writer asks for stone to fill ruts and improve drainage to prevent water buildup.
Warren officials move toward improved street lighting, with Burgess Leroy Chapman and Council President James Paris Huggiss urging enhanced illumination in business districts and along main roads. Estimates from the electric company expected this afternoon, focusing on Pennsylvania Avenue Market Street and Second Avenue.
A strong wind shattered a window at the public grade school injuring three schoolchildren. The incident occurred in Newell with details reported by United Press from W Vai Newell. Authorities cautioned on safety as injuries were described as non life threatening.
A period classified section explains how to place ads for home, office, farm or personal needs, stressing readability, proper classification, and fair charges. It lists categories from Automobiles to Financial and Employment, with instructions on ad preparation, editing rights, and refunds. Includes notes on announcements monuments notices personals and service categories.
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