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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1928
Page
8
A brief note announces the work The Double Cross by Dodd Mead and Company. Copyright details appear indicating publication by a major house with emphasis on literary cataloging. The fragment suggests a historical book listing in a publisher's notice.
Nina Morgan, raised in poverty, seeks Miss Doris Colby and layers a bold demand on love. Doris quietly tests Nina’s resolve, offering audacious terms that entwine truth, risk, and a dangerous promise as their fates entwine.
RenovO Division picnic scheduled for Saturday August 11 at Orchard Park Erie. Morning train service will shuttle attendees, with many driving in for a day of dancing radio programs and picnic sports. Former division employees now in higher roles expected to attend, and a fish dinner or lunch will be available on the grounds at a nominal cost. Coffee and lemonade will be free.
Erie, Aug. 8. Erie recorded the lowest auto fatality rate among midsize cities for the first six months of 1928, with four deaths, per National Safety Council figures. Fort Wayne and Wooster trailed, while Oakland, California led with 41 fatalities.
Chautauqua Aug. 8. Chautauqua surpassed all prior Old First Night contributions with an approximate net total of $38,000 plus $7,000 from Rockefeller Jr. offerings, making a grand total of $43,000. The crowd remained for the final gift, contributing $1,885.80 for the largest community pot.
Frank O Day Jr appeared before Alderman John Moher on charges of failing to stop and render aid after a collision on Second Street injuring Benjamin Perry. O Day, represented by A F Jabfson, pleaded not guilty and posted 500 bail for next Monday’s hearing. Police say a car matching descriptions struck Perry and fled.
Al ig. 8 year old Sherwood Sweetland, son of Mr and Mrs S L Sweetland of 402 Broad Street Salamanca, is hospitalized with multiple fractures after being struck by a car driven by Clifford W Milis 274 Rodney Ave Buffalo on Salamanca Ellicottville Road north of Ueny Monday afternoon. Police report notes the boy’s condition improving with cautious optimism for recovery over the next several days.
An OCR fragment describes department 16 facilitating prompt contact for new goods and services for homes offices farms or individuals. It hints at unusual business or cost opportunities offered via correspondence and payment. It mentions housewives or businesses reading advertisements carefully.
United Press reports in Amsterdam that three Americans advanced from the 100 metre dash to the semifinals with strong times. George Kojis led the trio in 1 minute 20 seconds, while Walter Lauter and Paul Wyatt posted 1 12.0 and 1 14.96 respectively. The Americans dominated their heats as Ruddy and Charlton also posted top times in other events. Penn crew also showed strong form in the rowing events with King and the Pennsylvania Barge crew narrowly beaten in the finals.
Canadian Olympic sprint star Jer cy Williams sent a warm birthday message to his mother while away for qualifying meets. He left a note in his bedroom promising a birthday gift and wishing he could do more, revealing a hidden twenty dollar bill saved for his mother.
Tomay Loughran of Philadelphia receives a temporary leave from the ring on the first day of a vol day. He will not sign a new contract and is set to meet Leo Lomaki of Aberdeen in a heavyweight bout under Pugazy promotion. Saratoga Springs reports a yearling sale where Mrs. Thomas J. Regan of Mutr Ky. sold a yearling for 875000, a record price for the lot. The buyer is the Hastland Pharma Syndicate, whose members are refused to reveal their identities.
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