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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1926
Page
3
Inpensees Publisher entered at the Corry Pennsylvania post office. 96 second class mail matter. Arthur Colegrove listed. By mail five dollars per year. By carrier three cents per copy and fifteen cents per week for advertising rates. Rates available on application.
An old advertisement era radio style urges readers to buy vacation plans with lines about open spaces and travel destinations ranging from New Jersey to Paris. The piece promotes weekly savings and membership offers to fund a future trip, noting costs by week and urging immediate action despite a playful chaotic tone.
A Cleveland blotter reports on proposed detours to keep mainline traffic flowing, outlining how southbound train movements might be rerouted with minimal interference. Mentions road markers and temporary signals to guide travelers while maintenance crews work ahead to clear a path.
Amid a surge in trading Wexthange reports record sales with bear and bull forces clashing. General stock gains lift automakers steel and rail shares, signaling renewed confidence in the American economy despite a volatile, gamble‑tinged mood.
Chronicle of past events with names and places as residents return to Hindles Lake Mountaintop trips to Mt Silom New Jersey and New York City noted. Families and individuals such as Gur Rowyps Hinkson Willans James Vonis Jacy Tilloten and others headed to homes or vacations. Sidney Elston planned a Love Week at Mt Silom and Allegheny Springs.
Police investigated a faith sect linked to a Harrisburg incident. Jane Acworman, Mee Ac J Stefler, and Lolli Wid were detained as authorities probe alleged failures to safeguard a child. The state health department reported sect members barred from owning property and faced charges related to the missing protections.
Paris notes a legislative vote lands the amortization fund project for Peemler Pohicave’s financial plans with a margin of 281 to 6. A separate stabilization of the franc measure, tied to the Bank of France, passed 371 to 11, seen as aligning with Poincare era financial policies and confidence votes.
The Precision Engineering Company faced bankruptcy and public auction after a failed effort to revive its works. Village tensions rose as officials pressed for sale of the plant and its site to attract a new manufacturing concern, while critics called the situation a major lemon for the community.
Nineteen people were slightly injured when a eastbound passenger train was side swiped by a westbound freight near Jenette Pennsylvania. Officials said a freight car buckled, striking the passenger train as passengers sustained cuts and abrasions from glass and rail jarring. All passengers continued their journeys after medical attention in Greensburg.
Dr RB Munstell, 70, longtime tempera of the Methodist Episcopal conference, died in a Pittsburgh hospital after three weeks of illness. A graduate of Allegheny College, he retired six years ago but often preached at Army Ashley Memorial Church, Homestead.
Funeral services will be held tonight for the Rev. Arnegie, an evangelist who was assassinated near Morgantown Kentucky on Monday night. Interment will be in West Middleton, Washington counts where the evangelist was born.
Washington Aug 7 The Pittsburgh army storage and supply depot formerly Allegheny arsenal will be offered for sale by the War department here September 1 pending official action.
Erie hosts a weeklong exposition starting Monday featuring livestock dairy and beef shows dog and poultry displays three prize goat herds and a rabbit exhibit. The Buffalo Road Drivers Association stage four days of track events plus free circus acts and daily parachute displays. Various themed days celebrate Ford fans Grange farmers and automobile enthusiasts with a grand closing on Saturday.
In Breslau on August 7 a dated report claims the ex-Kaiser faces an unclear financial future. Adjutant Pinkenstein notes His Majesty’s property was seized years ago and asserts reports of royal wealth revolved from his estate are unfounded.
A 19th century style advertisement touts Thompson’s Barasma Kidney Tablets as a reliable remedy for rheumatism and sciatica with a money back guarantee if relief is not found. It claims cleansing and toning benefits and notes availability in Corry for 50 cents, alongside vegetable Golden Lax Tablets at 25 cents.
Radio listings from Atlantic City and multiple networks show evening programs. Highlights include Greta Torpadle via WPG, Jules Falk violin on WEAF, Allen McQuhan tenor on KOA, the Denver Municipal Band on WCCO, and an organ recital on KGO with Pi ML Pa cliffe.
New Englanders are angered by President Coolidge’s cigarette use during a Plymouth Vermont visit. He usually smoked Havana cigars but now opts for domestic cigarettes through a porcelain holder even while fishing. Doctors have not advised abstinence despite past rose fever and cold, and his heart remains in good condition with moderate tobacco use deemed noninjurious.
Police here issued circulars seeking Patrick McDermott in the murder case of Don Mellett, Clinton editor. Descriptions cover age about 28, 27 stone weight, thin build, prominent eyes, large ears, and a distinctive high hat. authorities warn strangers matching the description to be approached with caution.
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