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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

1

Board Deliberates School Grounds Purchase and Athletic Use

The Cory School District discusses the purchase of Wright property for athletic fields and recreation. Board members weigh litigation risk, funding, and long term use while considering solicitor input and potential agreement with Mr Wright.

Ducation James Wright Cory Wright Wan Board of Education Tus Regal Weight Hillstrom Wright Dewey Shivieien Bgt Desgey Lig Tillstram Kincaid Messrs Patterson Ad Love Ullistrom

Delivery Boy to Manager as Original Employer Assumes Management

Percy E. Corbin, longtime Brownell employee, becomes manager of the Brownell local store now owned by Endicott Johnson. His former employer, Mr. Haines, takes over the adjacent JL Newhouse store. The changes, effective today, mark a rare business swap linking two competing shoe stores in the city.

Lad Lis Busic Hess Percy E. Corbin Brownell Brownell Company Jz G. Barnes Endicott Johnson Company Iris Mr. Hames JL. Newhouse Company Tihs Setpetve Mir Corliny Younes Carlton W. Smith Ranjenedd AG Browoetb Migra Jane Edeward St. Pietra Meus Vlothng Smith Vatabride Haines Corry Meadville Newhouss Company Newhouse Showhouse SL East Praderie Street

Bulletin Summary of Mixed 1940s UPI Items

United Press dispatches report firefight on Northern Chinese troops at Pukow and political moves in Washington with a Senate appropriation bill. international figures General Ching Kay Shek considered forming a new Nationalist government. regional notices include a prison sentence in Atlanta, a major fire in Morgantown, a tornado in Texas, a divorce in Chicago, and a conspiracy charge drop in Pennsylvania.

United U. SS Pukow Tessel Harrisburg Senate Geryital Washington Reed Oper Uis Tune Shanghat Ching Kay Shek Ke Roralissimo Nationalists Lang Greenville Earl Carroll Atlanta Coma Morgantown Busistass Joss Lupkin Tex Twister Chicago Anne Walsh Carrngton Piltsburgs Walter F. Ber Inot Burpess Sharpsburg New York Presbyterian Board of National Missions Tye

Oyster Supper Planned After Stanford Home Meeting

Firefighters will host an oyster supper tonight after the annual Stanford Home Company meeting at the First World fire station. Arcade Restaurant will supply the meal, and officers will be elected with annual reports read during the session.

Stanford Home Company First Word Ofiers Arcade

Earthquake Devastates Santiago Leaves Dozens Dead

A strong quake struck Santiago Chile early in the morning causing buildings to crack and collapse. More than 60 people killed and about 100 injured as darkness and panic spread across the city.

Ey United Santiago Chile Tife Dolock

Three High School Grads Named Teachers Here

Three graduates of Come Thigh School were elected to Corry Pybilol Schools. Isabel Edwards Georgia Waggoner and Ruth Keep will begin duties in September 1927 28 at the Junior High and senior high levels. Additional hires include Frances Picfens Katherys Senway and David Ulmer.

Come Thigh Corry Board of Education Last Sight Frances Picfens Sathertown Katherlys Senway Unibi City David Ulmer Lock Haven Ulmer Usthietetassh Dewey Mise Nelle Titus

Scholarship fund increased as board meets

The board approved raising the Bagley scholarship from 250 to 300 dollars for a graduate oferry High School class of 1927. Minutes were read and approved. A Melaines Steel Company bleacher offer was discussed but no purchase, and the board thanked the company. Tax collector reports noted about 1500 dollars in school taxes collected. The enrollment for the fourth term reached 1299 pupils with 729 in grades. Commencement plans were deferred to the superintendent. Depositories designated: National Bank of Carry No 1 and Citizens National Bank No 2.

Erry High School Allegheny Lal Jege almakttiBo Melaines ‘Steel Company Moodsi Melaws van Nichols and Heérlem Gordin Saleitor Kiji Fai Leach Geiserath Vas Gordon Dewey Fonrth Shiva Mii National Bank of Carry Fts Citizens National Banks Irrent Hills

Union City Route Included in Bill Extends to Ohio Line

The omnibus road bill approved includes a Union City to Ohio line route via Mill Village and Edinboro. It also provides for removing the dangerous Glenwood curves near Erie and directing new routes into Bris vis, Parade red from Glenwood Ain.

Harrisburg Union City Mill Village Edinboro Ohio Line Glenwood Erie Bris Vis Glenwood Ain

Record of transatlantic flight attempt and tied duration

Record set by Bert Acosta and Clarence D. Chamberlin with a 50 hour flight attempt, matching and surpassing a French record of 128 hours 5 seconds in a night session. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bonnell visited Bill this afternoon for a few hours.

United Rosy Roosevelt N. Vy Bert Acosta Clarence D. Chamberlin Arthur Bonnell Paul Spit Cambridge

Five Best Radio Entainments Tease Nearby Listings

Radio listings show programs from WEAR WOR WEL WWJ KSD and WSM with pianists Kathleen Stewart and other acts. Central station schedules include Calvary KO Oakland and drama segments from WJ2 New York and CNROI 9 pm.

WEAR KSD Bistern Central Kathleen Stewart Noahvile Rasbern Gentral Miunderk Volivet Calvary KO Oakland Tagi Basten Carrtrall Pacificl Chede Piteli New Yorks Bieter Cantral Wendell Hall Unro Ion Na—Tonam CRD CNROI Thagtern Cnro Onja

Gasoline tax hike takes effect June first statewide

On June 1 motorists in Corry and across the state begin paying a three cent gasoline tax. Governor Fisher signed the measure to raise the tax and also signed the Sordoni-Faber Workmen's Compensation bill. Of the three cents, two cents fund the department and one cent remains only until the $50,000,000 bond funds become available in two years. Three pens were used to sign the bills. one pen to James Maurer, president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor, one to Senator Sordoni, and one to Representative Huber, with labor leaders from across the state in attendance.

Corry Fisher Commonwealth Sardotti-Faber Ing James ‘Maurer Pennsylvania Federation of Labor Senate Sordoni Representative Huber Maurer

Woman's Club Plans for Annual Meeting

The Woman's Club holds an annual meeting after a short session last evening at 8 o'clock. The nominating committee reports President Te Crom III, Vice President C Barnes, Second Vice President Jo Campbell, Recording Secretary Lena Cohen, Corresponding Secretary Florentie Blatt, Treasurer William Myers, and several directors and officers. Election set for April 20 with a dinner at the hotel. reservations by April 1, $1.25 per plate.

Te Crom III C. Barnes Jo Campbell Sears Tary Lena Cohen Mise Florentie Blatt William Myers Fop Fa Vents PN. Ames

Kiwanis District Meeting at Warren

Samuel Gilson of Erie spoke at the Kiwanis Club about government of cities of the third class. J T Brew of Ryio addressed the club on closer relations and cooperation among communities.

Kiwanis District Warren Samuel Gilson Erie Kiwanis Club J. T. Brew Samuel K. Gilson Kiwanis Ne Gilson Jake T. Brew Ryio Ter Hilary Pratinil Detwnes Corry Kid Irie J. Hi. Brartin Rataly Tws-Canada

Extradition Sought After Barn Fire Case

Authorities seek extradition of James G Bennett and Clarice W Steadman held in Erie on habeas challenges after a farm blaze destroyed Stanlee Rowmansky barn near the cit. The two residents face charges tied to the Rowmansky fire as extradition efforts proceed.

James Bennett Clarence Steadman New York State Ti Atson James G Bennett Clarice Steadman Stanlee Reumansky Cit Irisn Tidge Rowmanski Arita Bennett West Columbus Stout

Plan Remodeling Of Hatch Building For Special Classes

School Board members plan a Friday survey of the Hatch Building to study remodeling needs. They aim to create space for the Opportunity School and other special classes due to crowded conditions at the Junior High. The property committee will be involved in evaluating the building for possible expansion.

Opportunity Hie Schnat Buildig Opporunus School Love Ik Aysiluklé

Street Detour Sparks City Repair Delays

Street detour complains arise as gas line work closes North Center lanes. Autoists report missing detour signs causing confusion during service line replacement and planned street rebuilding. City aims to replace lines, Pennsylvania Gas Company to coordinate, requests explicit directional postings.

North Center Streets Wohimbis Avenue Tewae Pennsylvania Gas Company Warren

Toll at 61 Rock Springs

A tornado struck Rock Springs Tex causing 63 deaths and many injuries. The city reports fatalities rising as hospitals treat the wounded and victims are prepared for burial.

Rock Springs Tex San Antonio

Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Uniform Traffic Signial Code

Harrisburg dispatch reports the 197th Pennsylvania Legislature completed a short session with major votes on administration election reform measures and a gasoline tax increase. The Senate approved a broad omnibus road bill adding about 700 miles of highways and a 2 cent per gallon gas tax rise, with constitutional amendments on Pittsburgh annexation and a $50 million state road bond issue advancing to voters.

Thomas E. Williams United Press Star Harrisburg Pennylvania Commonwealth Ujievent Rome Senate House Greater Pittsburgh City of Pittsburgh Alleghenly County Wellars Frank J. Morris Allegheny

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