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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1928

Page

6

Light Vote Expected in Local Primary Amid Senate Fight

The city braces for a light turnout tomorrow as voters cast ballots in the statewide primaries. The main attention centers on the State Senate contest between Miles B. Kitts and William McClelland, with the Republican party backing Kitts. Local candidate John I Ising faces no opposition for re-election to the State Assembly from the Third District. In Harrisburg, the statewide contest revolves around delegates to the Democratic national convention in Houston, pitting Smith supporters against anti Smith forces led by Joseph F. Guffey.

Corey Lill City Senate Miles B. Kitts Erle William McClelland Hig State Assembly Harrisburg Houston Texas Joseph F. Guffey Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Smith Adams-Yorke Fayette-Somerset

Thompson's Barosma Restores Health Claims

M S Langworthy of Tryonville Pa reports severe kidney and liver trouble improving after using Thompson's Barosma. He states the first bottle reduced stomach measurement from 45 to 36 inches and several bottles cured him. Price $1.01 per bottle. refund offered if no benefit. Contains no injurious drugs.

Thompson Thomson Langworthy Tryonville

False Arrest Damage Suit Links Wells and Local Grocers

Frank J. Wells of Liberty street sues Emo and A. Trisket operators of an East Main street grocery for 5000 in a civil action alleging false arrest. Wells says the warrant, issued by Alderman Gordon, led to 16 hours in Corry jail under duress with paid goods and reputational damages. Franklin & Hosbach represent the plaintiff.

Frank J. Wells Liberty Street Emo A. ‘Trisket East Main Street Wae United Wells G. H. Gordon Corry Franklin & Hosbach

Fever Ward Play at Harding School Tonight

The Fever Ward is set to be presented this evening as Harding School Building undergoes remodeling with up-to-date sanitarium facilities. Mrs. Dorothy Boland serves as General Manager, while J S Boland C D Stump and H J Dalil siy assist. Dr. Rhenberg and Nurse Monroe oversee patient care during a tense day as the crisis is expected to peak tonight.

Harding Guernsey

Robbery at American Palace Laundry Nets About $200

Early Sunday a slot in the front door of the American Palace Laundry was used by robbers to access the building. They battered a steel safe with a sledge hammer and escaped with roughly $200 in cash. Police suspect female involvement but have no solid clues.

American Palace

Congress in Session Faces Debates on Amendments and Bills

United Press reports Senate debate continues on Blaine amendment amid Navy appropriation concerns. Finance committee weighs 14 percent reduction while Agriculture subcommittee resumes cotton investigations. Interstate Commerce panel pushes coal inquiry. House focuses on Jones Reid Mississippi flood control bill.

United Press Senate Finance Committee Agriculture Sub-Committee Interstate Commerce Committee HOUSE Jones-Reid

Robbers Try Greensburg Post Office Job

State police hunted for the Greensburg post office bandits after an attempted overnight robbery. Frightened during the break in they left an acetylene torch a blanket hose and several hammers near the vault as they fled.

Ey Wines Greensburg

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Pain Relief or Refund

An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a remedy for soft corns and bunion soreness with a money back guarantee. It claims rapid penetration and ongoing relief for various foot pains including swollen or varicose veins, backed by N. F. Ames & Co. selling large quantities.

Moone N. F. Ames& Co

Supporters of Shreve Worry Over Outlook

Dispatch-Herald reports anti Shreve forces threaten a strong challenge in November. Republicans seek unity to back Milton W. Shreve as Kitts allies target Thomas Crawford County seeks to derail Shreve’s re election. Also reports a Republican cross alignment with insurgents to nominate Thomas on the Democratic ticket. Also Marlin Purnopok, 45, hanged himself in Herminle basement yesterday.

Dispatch-Herald Congress Max Milton W. Shreve House of Representatives Republiccans Thomas Kitts Alfred Smith Shreve L Jeaders Greensburg Marlin Purnopok Tne Herminle Here

Corry Area News Flash May Include Licenses Revoked and Local Events

Operators licenses for twenty persons were revoked in the week ending April 19, with twenty seven names added to the blacklist. Fourteen revocations were for intoxication and four for reckless driving. Corry radio station hosted local talent in a broadcast featuring Louis Storer. Erie Academy High School will broadcast tonight from the Erie station, opening with a Coolidge speech and followed by a 70 piece band. Showers were forecast and then began, with heavy rain over the weekend flooding flats and creeks. Fruit buds in the North West district suffered 46 to 50 percent loss, while sour cherries fared slightly better. Clarence Chamberlin recently passed Corry en route to Warren from Wil, and local notes mention a Rex Theatre program with Charley Chaplin. The Grand Union Tea Company is decorating its green exterior, and preparations continue for Forty Hours devotions at St. Thomas Church beginning Sunday.

State Motor Vehicle Bureau Erie Academy High School Ound Erie Coolidge

Financial News Notes and Industry Updates

Automobiles in the United States show a 28 percent rise in the first quarter from the prior year per the Department of Commerce. Total factory output is up from 63,493 to 108,161 in the comparable periods, while trade production remains weak with a drop to 100,250 from 128,401. Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad approves 78 miles of electrification in northern New Jersey, costing about 14 million dollars. Lodlum Sted issues 1.0% common stock in Q1 1928 versus 41 cents in 1927 and 4.07 a share in 1927. Standard Plast Glass reports a net loss of 220,021 in March quarter after charges, vs 182,400 in 1927. Rotary Club set to hear Harry Smith on Rotary Education, tomorrow.

United States Department of Commercin He Fantorins Howaver Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company New Jersey Lodlum Sted

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