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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1931
Page
5
Three explosions rocked Carnegie early today causing total damage estimated at $25,000. A two story gravelly and a partly built dwelling were destroyed, windows shattered across four halls, and nearby lines burned by the blast. Police and residents described a chaotic scene as debris littered the street and a grocery building was damaged.
Investigators from the Interstate Commerce Commission and Pennsylvania Railroad officials continued studying the wheels of the New York Chicago Pa handle express last Friday collision that killed two trainmen and injured 25 passengers at Altoona Pennsylvania. Further days of inspection were planned before a cause is determined.
Fragmentary OCR text yields unclear names and places. The readable portion hints at a trio of high sounding items or figures associated with an institution or event, but lacks coherent facts, dates, or outcomes to summarize meaningfully. No concrete entities or actions can be established from the fragment.
Personal mentions list Ericichards of Columbus visiting with O A Stennett and relatives. Mrs Glenn Group returned to her home after visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Feed Edwards. Beatrice Paugherty came from Thisville for funeral services for Mrs Daugherty’s mother. Mrs J L Rumberger stayed with relatives, and A Mr Andrews visited his home in Pitmistin. Mrs Bereised Gillette has been in Astury Park and N City recently. Mrs A L Cattell of Lalewand arrived for a visit with her daughter Mrs Leon Linksley.Mrs Fred Lackwood of Randolp spent the day in the city. Mrs James J Harden and Mrs James Clary attended funeral services for Mary Lyons. The Jamestown visitors Mrs Theodore Fox and children returned home after visiting Mrs John Sheeley. James Richards of Garland spent today with friends. Mrs George Thompson of Spantan sburg was in the city. Mrs Ward Terrie returned home after two weeks with Mrs Po Ashurlie’s family. Miss Carrie Gleason Clymer visited en route to Bear Lake. Mrs F L Mudge traveled to Portland for business. Miss Bertha Schnee spent the storm at her aunt’s home in Clymes. D A Hillstrom opening for several days’ business trip to Chicago. Corp M M Dell Darling of Wie, formerly Corry, victor in the end Koding.
Archbishop Pedro Sigua y Soloms of Toledo and primate of Spain receives assurances from Minister Juan Fernando de Os Rios that protections for church and creed will be upheld. The pledge promises liberty for all creeds across Spain.
A testimonial praises a hook tool as especially useful at home. The speaker references a nunilisyer and mutters about a family visit. Little Willie, a guest, helps with a dinner, implying the hook aids household tasks.
In Harrisburg 41 representatives from teacher associations press for a leave bill to reshuffle staff tenure terms. Hearing open before Senate Judicial Committee led by Senator W D Mansfield. bill reads twice with final action expected today. Proposals allow five years service for tenure, with dismissals for immobility or misconduct. School leader Elizabeth Clars cites dire outlook for teachers and calls for safer employment.
Last evenings meeting of the Mentor Club faced a restless start but moved to planning the year’s clown session banquet at Pittstic's Inn on Main Street May 11. After dinner, members visited the home of Mr and Mrs Hillstrom for a program. Highlights included History from 120 to 1981 by Aunt Rees Elizabeth Ramee and Mrs Wave Perkas. Mrs Hillstrom hosted the event with officers Hugh O’Hara vice president Donald Wiley secretary Donald Siewert treasurer.
Washington April 1 report from the State Department says 72 US marines are en route to Puerto Cortes to confront a revolt near San Pedro Sula. The envoy notes rebels near the Pirajal region and a naval mission will monitor the situation from the coast.
The closing market page lists numerous NYSE names such as American Smelting, International Nickel, Continental Oil, United Pipe Line, Bethlehem Steel, American Locomotives, and more. It shows prices, percent changes, and a broad sweep of industrials, telegraph, and energy firms with note of CBS and major rail and gas concerns. The list reflects broker activity, with several familiar brands and sector players mentioned in a dense, OCR-like layout.
A fire was reported at the Harden home on Fire Street this afternoon after 1 o clock. Fire department responded but the cause and extent were not clear at press time. Neighbors reported smoke and a quick evacuation, with no injuries listed.
President Hoover denounced Nicaraguan general Augusto Sandino as outside the civilized pale after the alleged murder of eight or nine American citizens. He said Sandino would be brought to justice.
The text notes early healing practices rooted in antiquity with references to ancient reeds and the beginnings of healing. It suggests that some form of healing was present in early times, though phrasing is fragmented and unclear. Further context would clarify origins and demonstrates historical interest in medical traditions.
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