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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1928
Page
6
A church plans a Three Hour Devotion to honor the Saviour's three hours on the Cross from noon to three o'clock. Attendance open to all, with offering for The Jerusalem and the East Mission collected at the door. Alms basins placed for the collection.
The School District of the City of Car ry Pennsylvania announces sealed proposals for an asbestos curtain for the Senior High School auditorium. Proposals due April 15 1928 at 8 PM EST. Specifications available from the secretary. The board may reject any or all bids and waive defects. Charles H. Griger, Secretary.
Judge P Ros siter, president of Erie county courts, condemned the current jury system during a discussion on plans for a new courthouse. He urged adjacent juror rooms, restricted public access, no hotel lodging for jurors, and separate sleeping and retiring rooms for men and women. The judge indicated his proposals likely will be included in the final plans. Also, members of the Corry Lodge of Elks are asked to attend tonight’s meeting at eight, with installation of officers and a social hour after refreshments.
Kelso Washington Clyde Morris Bassell 58 committed suicide by shooting himself behind a barn on the Padilla highway after threats to kill himself. Family members recount losses including a drowned son and a widow with two children. The article notes casual references to relatives and visitors from Cleveland and Erie.
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