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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1928

Page

2

Wind Storm Causes Heavy Loss at Erie

A southwest gale Saturday and Saturday night drove high water onto the Erie peninsula and beach. The peninsula road and parts of Waldo Park were flooded, with waves washing over the public dock and inundating the eastern drive. Sand and debris filled sections of the road as water reached several spots along the peninsula.

Lak Eing Chaige Wong Waldameer Park State Street Peninsula Beach Peninsula Vonti

Erie Choir Heard Here at Cascade Church

The Cascade Methodist Church in Erie hosted the Eastern Cantata Cruxtixion by Stainer. Twenty two youths rendered it beautifully under Rev W S Law and Rev W E Grtledt with solos by Mrs William Tdmones and others. An Erie Railroad Employees Association quarterly meeting with about 250 attendees was set for Fire Hotel LaBayette Meadville, planning a fall trip to Conneaut Lake. Gene Tunney invitation noted.

Avening Cascade Methodist Church Erie Sar Stainer W. Ds Law Tadelisrge W. E.grtledt Ana Cascade Foy Hey Bartlet Dellydell Sefrain William Tdmones Walter Becker Robert, Roum Rocycue Dearing Wolland Stowe de Me Erip Railroad Employees' Association LaBayette Meadville Sis Conneaut Lake P Gene Tunney

Thompson's Baroema Kidney Tonic Ad

An old newspaper ad touts Thompson's Baroema as a kidney tonic that cleanses kidneys and relieves backache and bladder trouble. It claims widespread kidney disease and promises rapid relief from initial doses, with Golden Lax Tablets available for constipation and a 25 cent to dollar price range.

America Hebler Hilt Jase Duis

Garden Hints on Cos Lettuce Growth and Varieties

The article explains cos lettuce as a premium head substitute that many growers fail to achieve. It describes growth as long, narrow leaves that blanch when heads are loosely tied, notes cos lettuce’ heat tolerance and crisp inner leaves, and advises rich soil with ample moisture. It covers spacing, timing, and varieties such as Express Cox and Paris White, urging early planting for cooler springs.

Paris Tyne

Harding Association to Stage Play at Eastside School

The Harding Home and School Association will present The Fever Ward at Eastside School next Monday evening. No April meeting will be held as focus shifts to the production. The cast is chosen, and tickets go on sale Thursday and Friday of this week.

Eastside Harding Home and School Association

Old Timers and Anglers Lead Warren County Trout Licenses

A last minute parade at the Warren County courthouse featured three veteran anglers seeking trout licenses as the trout season opened. Charles Chase of Russell, age 9, led the trio dubbed Warren County’s Grand Old Man, followed by Will J. Cooke of Warren Piano Co and Jgstly C elmerson Metzger, all ardent trout fishermen. A total of 133 fishing licenses were issued by County Treasurer Gene Wald up to noon Saturday.

New Jersey Man Gains 28 Pounds with McCoy's Tablets

A New Jersey man reports gaining 28 pounds after eight weeks taking McCoy's Tablets. A thin woman adds 15 pounds in five weeks, another Alabama woman increases from 109 to 125 pounds after three boxes. The ad promises a money back guarantee if no weight gain and urges readers to buy from druggists or Ames & Co.

Atlantic MoCoy McCoy's Ala Hams McCloy McCoy N. W Ames & Co Americi Svt -Ag

Etta Kett Cartoon Character Incident Report

A fragmented text notes Etta Kett and Weis Sole with lines about someone stripping gears and a person named Neal Dace. The readable portions resemble a comic strip caption or caption-like dialogue involving Etta Kett and other characters in a tense moment.

Neal Dace Weis Ineo Ek

Woman's Club Holds Annual Meeting

The Woman's Club gathers for its annual meeting with members expected to attend. Aides and hostesses prepare details for the Wednesday dinner at 6 30, with Miss Blorehice Blair and Miss Mary Condra assisting.

Woman's Club Ace Blorehice Blair Mary Condra Tutsnd Tt

Youth cyclist struck and abandoned by hit and run driver

April 18 report says a motorist hit 13 year old Carl Covey at Tenth and Myr Heatrock then sped away westward leaving him in the street. Carl, of 1236 Wy Ninth, suffered severe bruises but no serious injury. Witness Dr Howe and HL Stevenson assisted and reported the crash to police.

Brim Tenth J. B. Hows Yjgrad Carl Covey Ninth Street Buck Howells HL. Sevenson Raspberry Street Stevenson

Body search continues for Milton Beaty at Chautauqua Lake

No trace found of the drowned Milton Beaty after his boat capsized on Chautauqua Lake more than four weeks ago. Rescue crews faced rough waters as larger motor boats battled the drag nets and conducted a daylong search. Officials expect the body to surface within 24 hours and renewed efforts were planned for the hunt.

Wakhun Chautauqua Lake

Fines Imposed For Traffic Violations In City

Police arrest several locals for failing to stop before entering the street under a new traffic ordinance. Each fined $1 with warnings issued. heavier fines for future offenses. City officials pledge stricter enforcement and closer driver checks to curb violations.

Proulaton Porter Polite Tibton

Novel Meeting Of B P W C To Be Held

A large B P W C membership plans the regular social meeting at the Hotel Corry at eight. Miss Margaret Mulderick Florence Lindquist Mary Burkhart and Glad Hight arrange a pleasing program with guests expected to attend. Refreshments will be served and all members are urged to attend.

Capbich Fonts Anie

Aged Man to Plead Guilty in 10 Murder Case

Sebastian Blitz, 72, of Wilkes Barre, Pa., will plead guilty to a murder charge in a case involving the slaying of his wife. He waives trial by jury and will face the judge, with possible life imprisonment or the electric chair as punishment. The judge, W. B. McLean, will decide his fate after the plea.

Anneo Rynee Wilks Barre Sebastian Blitz W. B. McLean McLean Blitz

Textile Workers Start Mass Strike in New Bedford

About 26,000 textile workers in New Bedford walked out over a 10 percent wage cut. The walkout disrupted production at local mills, as unions and mill association failed to reach a timely compromise, risking an estimated $600,000 in weekly earnings. James Hughes returned to Buf after a city visit to Miss Ruth Barker on North Center Street.

UNICO Bedford Mass New Bedford New Bedford Colton Manufacturers’ Association New Bedford ‘Vextile Council James Hughes Buf City Ruth Barker North Center Street

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The fragmentary text references a topic or event labeled Art Nations with a numeric 675 marker and names that appear garbled. Limited readable items prevent clear identification of persons, organizations, places, or dates for a precise card.

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