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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1928
Page
4
Major R. A. C. Shand, longtime assistant postmaster at Kané, retires under pension regulations after nearly five decades of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Shand will end his post at month’s end, with his name placed on the railroad’s roll of honor as a matter of record.
City and vicinity items report butter prices and local ads for groceries while a council inspection of Nagle farm land for airport adequacy is noted. Also included are personal notices on a murder suspect, a job ad for salesladies, a political pamphlet print, club meetings, a family obituary, and small town happenings with multiple names and places.
The audience at Chautauqua enjoyed Samuel Scoville Jr speaking on The World of Wild Life with birds reptiles and snakes. The Russian Artists Ensemble performed with Tyda Velikanoff as tenor director. Roselth Knapp Breed and the Loretta Glemmess Radio Orchestra were featured with a comedy drama Tomm This. The right to hire lecture by Dr Edward T Devine was discussed as the year’s program deficits were settled. Total deficit reported at $728 and next year’s plans pending.
A brief note from J G Knowlton thanking customers for years of patronage as he retires from the grocery business. He invites continued support and remembers service at No 8 West Main Street. Rev Smithers will preach an old fashioned gospel service this evening at 7:30.
The city smooths re-adjusted marine insurance rates as Underwriters' survey work progresses slowly. H R Jacoby oversees a four county area delaying full local coverage. Most changes are downward but water service and fire protection influence premiums. Some property owners avert increases by updating reports and improving conditions. Full effect of the survey awaits complete policy renewals over months. Nearby hospital notes injured auto victims improving. a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Tves reported at Corry Hospital.
A vintage ad touts San Cura Ointment for piles burns and skin infections. It quotes Rev W F Gilbert of Titusville Pa praising relief after using the product for years. The copy claims safety, recommends keeping San Cura Soup nearby, and notes the price at 2b tents with druggists carrying the item.
An old advertisement touts Golden Lax Tablets as a tonic to stimulate the whole system, aid digestion, and expel poisonous matter. It claims the product improves vigor when the bowels are sluggish and promises a healthy, active life with a trial. Available from druggists for 25e.
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