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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1925

Page

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Fine Meeting Brings Northwestern Pa Arts Association to City

The Northwestern Pennsylvania Arts Association held a multi county session at Senibe High School with leaders including Hedden of the State Department of Education presenting on Arb Instruction. Conference groups covered Art, Music, Commercial, Home Economics, Agriculture, and Rural Life with roundtables and a new Junior High journal discussed.

Northwestern Pennsylvania Arts Association Pennsylvania Anta Association Penera Senibe Hedden Exivention Morrisburg Mita Hulsthoun Thigg Juhnal Airown Mladen Jodal Vehont Dnewity Ajieved

Hillstrom to Represent Swedish Chamber at Washington Convention

D A Hillstrom of this city will represent the Swedish Chamber of Commerce at the original convention in Washington. A large audience at the High School enjoyed a varied program with music and vocal numbers. Mrs Lyster Strohin and the Harmony Four contributed, and proceeds supported a Presbyterian church fund.

Swedish Chamber of Commerce D. A. Hillstrom United States Oledvodt Washington Meyine Taco Auditorida Bot Shiels iHarmony Harvey Rathbun Lyster Strohin Bob Shilels B.C Harned Bo Sonithy Thie Presbyteriant Euroh Ertertatn Robert Olt Rth Ner Horn

Son of Dodge Fights for Share of Fortune

United Press reports Detroit April details of John Di Dorige claiming a share of the Dodge fortune as he seeks to halt the sale of assets of the Anna Margaret Dodge estate. A circuit court refused a temporary injunction but ordered Matilda R. Dodge to appear and show cause why the injunction should not issue. Di Dorige valued the estate at about 2.3 million dollars.

United Press Detroit Mick John di Dorige Taige Brothers Inc Dillon Urey J. Dinge Dingemany Dodge Matilda R. Dodge John Dodge

Costly Evidence From Prohibition Raid Reported

Philadelphia dispatches describe a costly evidence collection by prohibition agents in a raid. Federal testimony by R D Farlow recounts purchases of champagne at Green Hill Bar and a hotel proprietor charged with illegal possession. Expenses of agents were covered by the government as the case ties to Morris Wood, owner of the hotel.

Philadelphia Harry A. Davis Corry Federal Sport Uridaty Shurgérk Chase R. D. Farlow Des New Years Eye Tatey Davis Green Hill Morris Wood

Corry Chamber Delays Naming Delegate for Annual Gathering

No delegate has yet been named to represent the Corry Chamber at the annual gathering. The matter is expected to receive attention at an early directors meeting of the Chamber of Commerce.

Corry Chamber of Commerce

Five Best Radio Features Air Across Cities Tonight

Broadcast listings show WA New York hosts a Diederkrann Society concert at 8 90 PM Eastern. WEAI New York presents Vincent Lopes and his orchestra at 11 PM Eastern. WRO Washington offers Crandall's Saturday Nighters at 10 30 PM Eastern. WES Chicago schedules Central-WLS studio review from 7 20 PM to 11 6 PM. WSAT Cincinnati airs Midnight Entertainment with Cantor WSAT segment.

New York New York Diederkrann Society WEAI Vincent Lopes Orchestra WRO Washington Crandall WES Chicago Céntri Wls St Wsah Cincinnati

Fleeing From Bandits Scores Drowned In Shenst province

Details from a Central News dispatch describe a bandit raid on Nin Tsek Wha in Shen st province. Women taking refuge on a ferryboat were drowned when the vessel sank, hundreds more abducted, and local militia stood by. Bandits were finally repulsed by nearby villagers after partial flight.

London Nin Tsek- Wha Shen St Tien Tein Nan Yan

Robbing Bank Official at Pittsburgh Leads to Confession

By United Press Pittsburgh April 4 Joseph Kelly confessed he helped two men break into the First National Bank home on January 6 and shoot John W. Sands. Detectives say Kelly shot at Sands, wounded him, and demanded $20,000 for the ransom. Kelly, held without bail, refused to name accomplices. Joseph Ryan was arrested with him. Sands and his son could not identify the suspects.

United Prem Pittsburgh Joseph Kelly Sands First National Bank Kelly John W.sande Albony Steubenville Joseph Ryan Altgons Ryan

Mentor Club Enjoys Pleasant Evening at Bond Street Home

The Mentor Club held a lively evening at Miss Mary Coniha’s Bond Street home. Thirteen members answered roll call with favorite verses, Mrs. Hilstrom performed a light pantomime, and the group later dined and socialized. Prank Geffrer and Jr. C. Howard received awards while Tone McCray performed as Sis Hawke in a playful routine.

Mary Coniha Bond Street Hirteen Mummrs Hilstrom Prank Geffrer Jr. C. Howard Tone McCray Sis Hawke

City moves to erase pole nuisance with new lines

City officials and electric providers plan to cut crowded pole lines this summer after completing new construction. Bell and Ball Telephone expect to remove unused twist lines and spare poles, reducing clutter by a large share. City solicitor cites a 1901 ordinance assigning Street Department responsibility and urges orderly removal of excess poles to ease streets and avoid legal issues.

Nincald Pickin Ball Telephone Company Hines Bell Company

Dramatic end to super bandit's career in Hartfort

In Hartfort on April 4 the jurors failed to convict Gerald Chapman the famed bandit known as the super bandit. Judge Grohl and Chapman's counsel spoke in a dour tone, noting Chapman's long criminal record and the uncertain outcome of the trial.

Super Bandit Hartfort Coon Gerald Chapman Sid Chapman Fie Grohl

Narrow Escape as Cars Crash in North East Night

Two cars collided in North East last night. Harry Malone of Corry and Clarence Decker of North East were involved. Decker’s Wind sedan was badly damaged. Malone’s Buick roadster sustained serious damage. Both drivers and occupants escaped with minor injuries. Mrs. Henry Cartel and her son were visiting relatives on North Center Street.

North East Tate Harry Malone Corry Clarence Decker Decker Malone Denker Bark Sumehines Henry Cartel Jamestown Area Fred Hoenes North Center Streets

Heavy Damage in Chalchihuites After Earthquake

An April 1 dispatch from Durango reports a severe earthquake striking Chalchihuites causing collapsed houses and panic. Many fled, church damage at San Fedro spurs evacuation, and tremors triggered volcanic disturbances with boiling water and subterranean sounds. Nearby villages Camutiflo Suchit cente Guerrero reported cracks. no loss of life confirmed. State authorities sent military forces to the scene.

United Prom Mexico City Chalchihuites Durango San Fedro Camutiflo Suchit Cente Guerrero Walte

Bandit Gerald Chapman Sentenced to Death in Hartford

Gerald Chapman known as the Prince of Bandits was found guilty of first degree murder in Hartford for the death of Policeman James Skelly. The jury delivered verdict at 10:30 a.m. and Judge Jennings sentenced him to hang at Wethersfield prison on June 25 after delays and motions.

Hartford Conn Gerald Chapman Skelly Jennings Chapman Wethersfield Prison Fos Day James Skellt New Briteain Yeas Tedenray New York City Atlanta Cape Aid Allantay Tt New Britain James Skelly Walter E. Shea Chapmiany Tix Mannaure Wenl Walter Shear

Junior Senior Reception Planned for April 16

Members of the Terry High School graduating class will be hosted by the Junior Class at Paria Hall on April 16. Invitations are being issued for the annual banquet at Tavelock Parish Hall in the evening, followed by a reception at the Junior High School. Elaborate preparations aim to make this year’s event the most successful yet.

Terry High School Paria Hallon Tavelock Parish Hall Alfack

Mines Resist North WV Strike Rally Despite UMWA Call

Morgantown reports show only 18 of 126 northern West Virginia bituminous mines closed today during the United Mine Workers of America strike. Operators noted the partial shutdown as demonstrations and protests continued.

United Press Morgantown W Va West Virginia United iMaé Workers of America

Tough Competition Faces Carry Guard Rifle Team

Rival groups within the Pennsylvania National Guard brace for the state championship. Company W and Troop B of the 10th Cavalry clash as a three-cornered march is set with Company H of the 111th Infantry and Company A of the 112th, the match scheduled for April. Tally sheets head to Harrisburg for review and a winner announcement follows.

Company W Pennsylvania National Guard State Guard Corry Pennsylvania Philadelphia Phiadelphia

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