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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
2
Religious line this month under the auspices of the United Assemblies holds camp meetings from August 17 to September 1 at Stockton's Grove on Shady Avenue formerly Colegrove's Grove. Riv DK Leonard and others will be principal speakers with Byer Wyawn missionaries conducting.
United Press reports Philadelphia police requested searches of local pawnshops for jewels worth thousands stolen from Mr and Mrs Jack Pickford at Los Angeles home. The haul included rings bracelets and diamonds totaling a large sum. Detectives follow leads across city.
Arch ie Gilson died Wednesday after an illness at Pittsturch near Lake N following a brief decline. He was a former well known local resident and survived by his mother Iva Gilson two sisters and two brothers with one brother in California. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Bradford Aug 7 authorities report a major raid by local police the state constabulary and two county constables led by Detective J J Alison on Smethport and nearby areas confiscating forty six gallons of alcohol including whiskey moonshine and wine four gallons of whiskey and a complete still along with equipment used in production. Twenty six people were arrested in the operation.
Announcement lists Mildred E. Moward, daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Howard of 714 North Oester Street, marrying Mbert Leonard Young of North East PA. Ceremony performed by Rev B S Greene at the parsonage in Findley Lake on July 20. The notice reflects local society announcement in Findley Lake.
Trustee in the bankruptcy of Alton D. Peterson offers personal property at public auction on August 20, 1924, at Leon Van Tassel’s farm two miles north of Corry Erie County. Items include cows calves steers harness hayrack buggies farm tools and household goods with cash payment terms.
Nicholay Plexzewski, a father at St Hedwig church, suffered a broken right leg when he dove to avoid hitting a child at the East Second Street intersection in Dunkirk. An incident report notes minor cuts and bruises to Muss and others nearby.
Dr Reb Le Conte, 39, a Philadelphia surgeon and World War I veteran, died by his own hand in his office. A note to his wife stated he was not responsible for his actions. He served in the Spanish American War and World War I and was a hospital administrator at University of Pennsylvania affiliations.
A fragmented note describes Frank Tannenbaum visiting Chautauqua to enlighten audiences about labor movement topics. It hints at his public lectures and published works, noting curiosity about the event and potential surprises in attendance and discussion.
A reflective piece argues prison should reform criminals rather than merely punish. It contrasts converting dangerous elements into safe members of society with punitive walls that encourage worse behavior, urging enlightenment, opportunity, and social support to reduce crime and improve offenders.
Vague OCR fragment warns about Ku Klux Klan presence and threats to safety at or near a doorway. Content is unclear due to damaged text but references groups and personal risk. Resolution attempts needed for clarity.
Fragmented OCR lists goods and roles including poultry, copper, and shoes and advertises a sales position. Mentions Brow Ducty by 198 Broadway, Grail, Ohio and includes stray prices and job prompts. The readable parts point to a local classifieds style notice seeking workers to sell items in a storefront setting.
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