02 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1928
Page
1
OCR fragment shows a chaotic mix of auction and probate terms. Mentions sale of real estate and farm properties, executor and settlement for estate at an address, and various names and locations. Details are highly garbled but indicate a legal notice for property transfer and debt demands.
Boston April 2. A blacklist listing numerous prominent figures alleged to have spoken before the Daughters of the American Revolution because of their suspected radical, socialist, or pacifist sympathies was made public. Included are Bishop Wm Anderson, Marty Woolley, Clarence Darrow, Henry Gertrude Leyl, Anna Louise Strong, Roscoe Pound, Felix Frankfurter, and W. E. Du Bois among others.
Ajax Iron Works employee Dan Byalryck was injured at the plant while rolling a fly wheel. He slipped and badly wrenched his back, was taken to Corry Hospital, and is reported to be getting along fairly well.
Radio schedule notes several stations HOURL setup with artists including Jacques Hyband violinist and a General Motors appearance. WEAF links 7 30 p m and 9 40 p m with Roxy's Gang and Borodien violinist. WOR presents 9 p m program while WEAK features history segments at 8 2 m.
United Press reports Detroit area factories are boosting car production to new highs as the auto boom drives strong March outputs for Hupmobiles Packards and Chevrolets. Hudson and Graham Paige show gains, Cadillac up about 20 percent, with Ford continuing strong output. Continued on Page Sight.
City police yesterday showed strict enforcement of the new traffic ordinance. Patrols were active throughout the day and one motorist must appear before Police Magistrate B Porter for reckless driving. Signs and enforcement plans to begin this week, with further council discussion at the evening meeting.
Mrs Mary Patterson and her committee are arranging a concert and dance to be held at the TiC. B. A in the Blue Armory on Monday evening April 1h. A program precedes the dancing with vocal solo Oli city and John Custard, Harry Lauder impersonations, a Burned Corker number, whistling by Miss Katherine reptmves, Buck and Wing dance by Her pert and Gilbert, vocal solos by Shiels, Sullivan and Kinley, a vocal trio with Mrs Kinley and others, and piano accompaniment by Mrs James Sullivan. The Catholic Association will serve dinner from 6:30 to 6 o'clock in St Edward's hall.
An aged Civil War veteran Wad. patwonal Tarryguard of President Lincoln, Ja dead here. Coronel Jamon V and Mann i92, longtime aides, are named among fellow GAR members as mourners and survivors.
Senate acts to push McNary farm relief bill as Agriculture subcommittees pursue cotton investigation. House weighs minor bills on the unanimous consent calendar and the flood bill on the agenda, with Riles committee examining a measure.
Michigan voters went to the polls to express a presidential preference on the Republican Hoover and Democrat Smith ballots. Voters could also write in other candidates such as Lowden Dawes or Walsh. Delegates to the GOP and Democratic conventions will be chosen later. results are nonbinding.
The State Department issued an emphatic denial that Secretary Kellogg intends to resign before March 4. It rejected published reports that Dwight W. Morrow, then Ambassador to Mexico, would succeed him, calling the stories completely discredited by the department.
Four workers were injured when an oil forge fire broke out at the Standard Tank Company plant near Sharon Pennsylvania. Boyd Midler, 20, and two others sustained varying serious injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The incident occurred today as flames swept through the forge area, with workers trapped in the spray of burning oil.
Pittsburgh delegates at the progressive save the union conference urge the ouster of United Mine Workers leaders John J. Leila and allied officers. The gathering, with 300 plus attendees from Pennsylvania coal fields and other states, backs a BrophyToohey report demanding new leadership and direct union control amid criticism of existing administration.
State and nation join Delaware in mourning Senator Frank B. Willis. Body lies in state at Ohio Wesleyan University after his sudden death Friday night. Funeral set for Tuesday with a military escort and services at Gray Chapel concluding with interment.
Pur chase of Sherry A. Sinclair's valuable string of yab s horgen 'hws picked by Jamon Tein, a Philadelphia contractor, in Philadelphia. The report notes the buyer selection and confirms the deal details for the racing stable.
Mrs Adah H Kauffman 27 a bank clerk was fined 500 and sentenced to 10 months in Venango county jail for embezzling more than 4000 from the Franklin Exchange Bank & Trust Co She was found guilty two months ago Her husband John Kauffman faces life on a conspiracy charge in connection with the case
Elton J Blair of this city and Union City sought to show cause why a $1200 mortgage against his First Avenue property held by Mrs. Elizabeth Usher should not be satisfied on records. He claims the mortgage or its signature is a forgery and that he never received the funds. The case, set for Erie court, was postponed for two weeks and rescheduled for 16 weeks. Blaine Kincaid represents Mrs. Usher’s interests.
Two sisters Esther Hoover 22 and Lena Hoover 18, in Logansport Indiana, reportedly died in a suicide pact tied to pregnancy and shame. Esther’s body was found in a mill sluice on the Eel River after Lena’s death earlier, with coroner noting Lena was to become a mother within a month. Police had arrested Bekew brothers after the disappearances, awaiting release.
The April 2 United Press report notes global curiosity about Col Charles A Lindberghs anticipated goodwill air journey over the Atlantic and to Europe. Embassies and legations in Washington have pressed the State Department for details as Japanese, German and Scandinavian officials seek information for possible routes. The State Department says it will release itinerary details only when Lindbergh himself is ready to announce them.
Mrs. Mary Ressler, a longtime city resident past ninety, suffered serious injuries after a fall down the stairs at her daughter Mrs. Geo. Jilten’s Erie home where she has wintered. Medical outlook is cautious due to advanced age and no new bone breaks are noted, though condition remains fragile.
Secretary of War Davis announced approval of allotments for river surveys authorized by Congress year five. Funds were appropriated for immediate surveys to plan effective flood control and navigation improvements in coordination with irrigation power.
In Pittsburgh on April 2 armed bandits seized money and checks from Ward Baking Co messengers Henry Walker and Idyth LeGoullon as they rode from the plant to the bank. An automobile stopped, three men jumped out, grabbed the handbag with cash and checks totaling over 35,000, and sped off. Police were given a description. witnesses reported quick, daring action.
About twenty five residents of the city witnessed the custody hearing of Margaret Shambaugh who sought the return of her daughter Kathryn Ethel, 3, from her father. Judge William B. Hirt presided as the court granted temporary custody to Mrs. Williams, county probation officer, pending a full inquiry and report.
The revival series at the United Brethren church on 1 Jenter steel will be continued this week with evening services at 7 oclock led by Rev. As t. Waltera. He has delivered inspiring sermons to village audiences, inviting the general public to attend morning and evening services.
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