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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1927
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal advertises the paper’s return with agency details and pricing for mail and carrier delivery. The notice lists Arthur Colegrove as part of the publication, and provides post office entry and advertising information for Corry, Pennsylvania.
Road safety reforms push to raise speed limits toward 85 miles per hour outside cities while maintaining caution about hazards. Advocates argue smoother traffic flow and reduced congestion, though officials warn that careless driving and inattention threaten safety as speeds rise.
Twenty years ago the Journal details a April snowstorm and frigid weather in the city. An all day sense of winter lingered with sleds and bare trees. Notable items include Hoke days, Featricage tone, and a tango train expansion for travels to Jamestown. Local residents and events are listed with scattered names and places.
The state pardon board proposes standardizing life term lengths with a minimum of 15 years in many cases. Some states, including Texas, give a similar rule, but debate continues over the wisdom of fixed minimum terms versus traditional life sentences.
A fragmented query asks about the first sporting event relayed by wire to a national network, names broadcasters and stations such as KT WEAL WORD WRVA and WRTU and questions key figures including DeForest and Gillham. It seeks origins of the whispering voice technique and lists multiple radio personalities and stations for verification.
Jefferson April 19 The prosecution rested 71 percent of its case in Floyd Hewitt’s murder trial accusing him of killing Mrs Bred Brown and Kersum Fred Jr The defense began presenting witnesses today and plans to continue Thursday A motion to throw out two alleged confessions on grounds of promised benefits was denied by Judge Charles R Sargent
Canton Ohio April 19 three steel firms merge to form a 15 million dollar organization to be known as the Continental Steel Corporation. Firms are Superius Sheet Steel Canton Kokomo Steel and Wire Kokomo Indiana and Olaginay Price Steel Indianapolis. Henry A Roemer president Luxpérior company announced the merger and new officers. Roemer will be president. J E Frederick Kokomo secretary and general manager will chair the board. Miles Chapman Chapman president will chair the executive committee. D A Williams Superior vice president and general superintendent will be vice president and oversee all operations.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Wid McCray Church for Mrs. A All In Boutwell with Rev. W. L Bartlett officiating. Mrs. Frank Lillie and Mrs. O. A. Johnson sang. Interment followed at Morray Cemetery. Relatives from away attended the rites including Merle Boutwell Warren, Chas Willoughby, the Boutwell family of Riceville, and others from Rochester and Ashville.
James Duncan aged 88 a longtime Oil City resident and Civil War veteran died at his home. He lived in Oil City for many years and his death leaves a long local memory in the community.
A historical notice touts sulfur as a cure for skin eruptions, rashes, and eczema. It claims quick relief, with daily use and claims of germ-killing properties. The advertisement urges readers to obtain a jar of Rowles Menthy Sulphur from a druggist.
A Texas cyclone near Archer City and Paris claimed two lives as Frank Williams, 18, died across the Red River and Robert Craven perished in Archer City. The UPI report notes a casual tally increasing to two known dead.
A gray haired scholar from Mill Brook, New York, Charles Marshall, formerly a lawyer, answers GPvernr Al Smith on the church net suite matter. Marshall, retired sixteen years, writes religious articles, owns a comfortable estate, is of English stock, Anglican, and has a large family including five children at home.
Sheriff Skelly and deputies raided the residence of Mrs Besse Walt on McEulmont street in Rocky Grove on Easter Sunday morning. Nineteen people were arrested, including 17 men and five women. One 85 year old woman, owner of the house, was charged with operating a disorderly house. A 20 year old man from Riceville faced a charge of operating a gambling device. A local 18 year old was released after posting a $10 forfeit. five of the group remained in custody, three others posted $10 bonds.
Out of town relatives gathered for the renewal of the late PF A Ellsworth at his home on North Center Street. Guests included Mrs George Ellsworth and three children of Mr Union Pa, Mr Edward Seat of Shartinsburg, A V Edick of Rochester, Mrs Johnson and son of Erie, and Mr and Mrs Stanley Sullivan of Erie.
Police and city officials vow immediate action after a wave of reckless driving complaints. Arrests will follow if offenders persist as authorities seek to curb dangerous behavior near hospitals and on city streets. Parking restrictions near the hospital will tighten with no parking on both sides of West Smith Street.
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