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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

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Pinchot Wins Great Battle Over Budget Fire Destroys Farm

A fire early today near Clymer destroyed a barn and home on the Mya Bella Babcock property, with losses near $8,000. The blaze started from an overheated chimney or stove, sweeping the buildings in minutes. Neighbors lacked equipment to fight the flames as the house and outbuildings burned, poultry perished, and a large dairy barn was consumed. No residents were harmed. insurance coverage remains unclear.

Pinchot Clymer Mya Bella’ Babcock Clymer Hill Nella Rabe Livwetoeke (In the Har Dut A Larger Mint At Farm Vyuiseens Hames

Keystone Guests Of Kiwanis Club Review Victory Hope

Members of the Keystone basketball team attended the Kiwanis meeting as a guest group. The club praised their season and wished them success in the championship game against Erie County. A report on awards and future plans for a community service medal was promised at the next meeting.

Keystone Sweb Kiwanis Rogilags Tine Ehpon Fuel Wee Metenitel Wwere Ashe Erie Triaonighit Nore Brown Habsburg Kiwauls Mer Morais

Dance Score Sparks Church Debate on Prodigal Son

An evangelist at a Baptist church scored a dance tied to biblical themes provoking questions about propriety. The preacher quoted Hebrew terms and linked dances to the prodigal son and David, drawing responses about reverence and decorum in worship.

Rpferee Max Werfheimer Hie Baptist Church Gomm Pratt Wortheimner

Motion to bar school dances forestalled by board vote

At Junior High School, petitions against dancing were heard with Rev Bartlett opposing and Mrs Doolittle defending. The board tabled action to amend rules banning dances, while a later motion to exclude dancing was defeated narrowly, signaling likely continuation of school dances under supervision.

the View Board of Education W. E. Bartlett M. E. Qhiireh Barnett Much Sehant Partien Bartlett C. W. Doolittle Parent Teachers Associaria Tunior High School Tte Magoctation Pondwetad Dorothy Moorogypoke Psies WF. Bitlet New Business Fa. Loveland Inne Bridge J . Patterson A. Hillstrom J. H. Love Mesira Loveland Trix Satuderits and Parents Teachara’ Association Savter Will Bey

Three Tots Die in Auto Fire Crash Tragedy

A family tragedy in Ginaw Meth Apt as a car fire kills five year old Elaine Boyd and four year old Betty Boyd along with two-year-old Katherine Clements and three other children. Lawrence Boyd, the father, retrieves siblings as flames engulf the vehicle after a naptha garment bottle spills. He falls from the running car while attempting rescue, but the sisters perish in the blaze. The survivor, five and two, are hospitalized after the fiery crash.

Ginaw Katherine Clements Elaine Betty Boyd Iynd Lawrence Boyd Csi Niaptha Garolirne Haya Oyien Ven

Controversy Over Warren Pavement Contract Sparks Debate

Corry brick from the Cory Brick and Tile Company figured in a dispute over a Warren street pavement bid. Edward T. Berk offered $42,120.14 as the lowest bid, but the council awarded to P. L. White Co. of Warren. Arguments centered on brick type and delivery timing, with residents tied to a $936.40 potential saving and the council ultimately upholding the White bid.

Corry Cory Brick and Tite Company Warren Edward T. Berk Wising Corry P. L. White Company Warren Council Hedi Logan Corry Company Np Add Beck D. Warren DeRossy Counc Sterlinie Brick de Cosay Lotal Company

Ruth Ruth collapses on way to hospital in New York

Reports say baseball legend Babe Ruth collapsed on a train to a New York hospital, striking his head and suffering a possible concussion. He remained unconscious or semi conscious at the time of arrival, with hospital transfer noted and concerns about further injury.

Ey United c New York Babe Ruth Manhattan New York City Big Convlilion Ruth Brayon Dinehip

Appointment of successor to Manley delayed again

Corry School District board delayed action on appointing a successor to T B Manley as secretary and business manager. A Le Covtrell filed for the post and salary negotiations were referred to the personnel committee. The board also considered repairs to the Concord building and a tender for the Junior High building. a $2100 balance was discussed for the project.

Corry T. B. Manley A. le Covtrell Reno Actin Adt Caleistrasin Hie Hoard Tipertor Concord Austin Brie Hemmiyeet Arison Hemstreet North Welter Loveland Messrs. Lovies Patterson Fair Grounds

Dimick seeks to lower costs of court case

Dimick of Corry seeks reduction of court costs after being found guilty of bootlegging by a jury, with his attorneys contending the $76 justice of the peace cost is oppressive and illegal. A rule to show cause was allowed as Dimick's case returns to quarter Sessions to examine records.

Dimick Simick Corry Erleadtanes PP Saog64 Tint Ernest Dimidk Sam Rossiter Tom Dunn Askeshat Dinick Justice of Peace Dinnick

Directors of Corry Hospital Meet Last Evening

The regular monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Corry Hospital association was held last evening in the library basement. President Brown and Messrs Shea Windabil McInnes DeRogay Laurie and Elston attended. Minutes from March 1 were read and approved. Superintendent M Widdifield presented March month figures showing patients remaining 28, admitted 79, discharged 62 improved 17 unimproved 4 died 4. Remaining March 31 were 24. Private room 119 days 6, semi private 275 days 98, ward 20 days 5 partial pay 70 days 12 free patients 106 total.

Tohrd Corry Hospital Brown Messie Shea Windabl Mc Innes DeRogay Laurie Elston Ara M. Widdifield Pobeaesses Eas

Corry Motor Club Postpones Meeting

Corry Motor Club meeting adjourned and postponed due to Good Friday. The next gathering is rescheduled for Friday night. Miss Anna Downey arrives for a vacation visit with her parents. Mrs Dora Smith leaves for Philadelphia to attend the East econ Commercial Teachers Association meeting and will spend Easter in Washington, D.C.

Widdifield Pennsylvania State Hospital Association Phildelphia Apri George ‘Patterson Corry Motor Club Anna, Downey City Thomas Downey Fifth Street Dora Gi Smith Philadelphia Eastécs Commercial Teachers Association Smith Yall Washington, D.C

Today’s Five Best Radio Features List

Radio listings show varied evening programs across multiple stations. Highlights include Holy Thursday services from ESD St. Louis at 7 PM Central and (at 0 PM) Easy Licha Cantata. Several stations feature oratorios and symphonic works through the night, with multiple markets presenting broadcasts from Philadelphia to Boston and New York to Buffalo.

ESD St. Lewis WIP Philadelphia KGO Oaland Pavifi Radio Drasna PRAT New York WPI Phila R Cleveland It CO Minneapolis-St Davenport WSAL Cincinnai WEET Boston WJAR Providence WGR Buffalo WOAE Pittsburgh An Hone Muri WIZ WRC Washington Scchenectady Kantari United States Marine Bard

Jamestown Police Chief and Two Officers Resign

Jamestown police chief Prank A Johnson and two fellow officers tendered their resignations effective May 1. Johnson cites burdensome duties after 30 years on the force, 27 as chief. Acting Captain Osie Fy Nelson and Sergeant Clyde D. Smith also resign. The trio will present notices to the City Council next Monday night. Local officials express regret, noting no ill will, while rumors of a department-wide mass resignation circulate without foundation.

Jamestown Johnson Jamestown Post A. Johson Venterday Oscie Fy Nelson Clyde di Smith Nelson Samuel A. Carlson United States Edward Ri. Booter

Warning Against Bogus Solicitors in City

Rev ME Tracey of St Thomas Catholic Church warns residents against impostor solicitors posing as nuns. He claims credentials and church seal are required for nun status and urges turning away any who solicit for church purposes. Abs FM Rich and daughter Gnas loxte, along with Mrs C Beacon, were seen in the city. Mrs George Dine is visiting today.

ME. Tracey St. Thomas Uns Jess Abs. FM Rich Gnas Loxte Ant C. Beacon Bfie George Dine

Dorothy Ellingson Adjudged Insane in Murder Case

In San Francisco on April 9 Dorothy Ellington, 17, was found insane by a jury after forty minutes of deliberation. The verdict bars her from facing trial for murdering her mother, Mrs Anna Ellingson, last January, and places her in an asylum.

United Over San Francisco Dorothy Ellington Earald Cision Dorothy Aries Gil Tial Mes Anna Ellingson

Conferees Retain Major Budget Items in Budget Fight

Harrisburg April 9 United Press reports Governor Pinchot won key concessions in budget talks with the legislature as they prepare for final adjournment next week. He secured most of his proposed expenditures for running state government despite opposition in the Senate and conference committee. The dispute centered on educational funding and school aid, with Pinchot appealing to the public to restore amounts. The session aimed to end by April 16, with the budget battle defining the term’s finances and Pinchot's authority for the coming years.

United Press Harrisburg Pinchot Appropriations Committee Senate Gay Pinchiot Ose Gav- Dinefan Tr J Gon Tila Dey

Interior Oil Property Sale Confirmed By Court

Corry stockholders learn that Interior Oil and Gas Company assets in Warren County were sold in a United States district court in Pittsburgh. Templeton and Blanchard were the winning bidders at the auction, which included a small refinery at Tiona and multiple leases supplying Sheffield. The sale totals about 02250, with questions remaining on the Stoneham refinery and future disposition of the properties.

Tiona Sheffield Messr Templeton and Blanchard Shelhers Stoneham H. A. Logan Thepp

Cantata at Emmanuel Church Draws Large Crowd

The public attended Emmanuel Church for a charity cantata The Story of Ron presented by Walt Sunday evening and a fully filled St Ta indicates strong support for the event despite garbled text.

Rons Manuel Churen Tata War My Walt

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