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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1928
Page
6
In April 1500 Republicans shifted to the Democratic party to vote for Al Smith delegates at the Houston convention. Officials note 4500 total GOP to Dem in unofficial counts, boosting W. E. McClelland’s bid for state senator though he lacks state organizational backing.
An old pharmacy ad promotes Burke's Cod Liver Oil and Iron tablets claiming great weight loss energy and vitality. It promises 18 days treatment for $1.00 with a money back guarantee and notes availability at Con dra Pharmacy.
Erie County faces total tax receipts around $900 000 for the current year as per a Thursday announcement by the county commissioners. The final tally awaits tax book completion but is seen as slightly over $900 000 with an additional $150 000 anticipated for 1928 receipts. County Controller Harvey Willis notes the state tax portion will exceed $100 000, up about $10 000 from last year, with 1927 county tax at $752 169.79 after rebates and beer duty considerations.
Columbus Pa April 6 Community Aid met at Mrs John Hill bug home with nineteen members. New members joined and plans were made for an Easter egg hunt for Sunday School scholars in Mather Park. A committee was formed to buy flowers for the sick and shut ins and summer work planned.
A lecture by Prof. Haswall of State College on Wednesday drew interest and benefit for attendees. Mr and Mrs VA Lisith attended a relative's funeral in Westfield on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs James Hall left this morning for a few days visit at Alfred NY.
Robert Stevens fourte en year old boy was acquitted of murder by a mixed jury in Allegheny county. The trial followed an incident last September in which Stevens and accomplice Alvin Hess beat a man into unconsciousness robbed him and left him by a river bank to die. Hess was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Frank Delio of Erie seeks federal protection after being targeted by black hand threats tied to deportation of Angelo Venditti and his family. Delio says three conspirators gave him three days to meet their demands or be killed. Authorities investigate extortion motives connected to the Venditti case and recent jail release of an associate.
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