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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1927
Page
3
The Cory Evening Journal is published daily except Sunday at West South Street Cory Pennsylvania. It is entered at the post office as second class mail matter. Yearly by mail costs 53.08 and by carrier four cents per copy and fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates are available upon application.
In Geneva the British and American delegates exchanged cordial farewells as talks failed to reach a naval arms accord. The Tapinese spokesman urged caution, arguing the talks’ collapse may be inconsequential as common sense limits armament ambitions.
ATemple University psychology professor argues that intense baseball fandom may reflect mental hypertrophy. He says fans endure long waits for seats and shout hoarsely, yet many prize passion over calm reason, celebrating partisan devotion above balance.
Answers include Mayor James Walker of New York and governors Donahey of Ohio and Smith of New York. The quiz covers sports figures, presidents, and entertainers with official responses confirming or denying claims. The Duncan Sisters are cited among the two sisters who starred in Topsy and Eva.
A decades old verse attributed to Mother Shipton is recounted, noting its first publication in 1488 and revival in 1641. The tale describes a world of iron in water, strange travel without horses, and a predicted end in 1881, with concern over its accuracy and a marker stone in Knayesboro parish.
Twenty years ago the Erie passenger train 82 from Pittsburgh to Jamestown struck two men at Allan ity near Meadville, fatally injuring a father Charles Austin and injuring his son Arthur. The father was thrown aside and died. the son was seriously hurt. Also notes a crowd at Washington Street paving meeting, questions at a contractor’s visit, plans for a game with Buchomer, local business bustle, sidewalk work on North West street, and a visit from Mr and Mrs Walter VanPassel from Payette Michigan. Mayor Heath travels to Crawford County for a Patrons Mutual Insurance Association loss. Keep in touch with opportunity in the classifieds.
Titusville friends receive invitations from Sun Ship Building and Dry Dock Company and Tide Water Associated Transport to attend the launching of steamship Axtell J. Byles at Chester near Philadelphia on Wednesday morning August 10 at 1140 o clock. Luncheon will follow. Byles, president of Tide Water Oil Company and a former Titusville boy, is honored with a transport ship named for him. Mrs Byles is sponsor. A special New York to Philadelphia train will carry guests.
Funeral services for Mrs. George Lee were conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev J W Hunter at the High church. The McCray church in Lovell hosted the service at 2:80 oclock with Opal Wade and Warner McCray singing. Floral arrangements surrounded the casket and the burial took place in the McCray cemetery. Bearers included Ralph Glurk Donald Card J Owens Kenneth Green Harry Main and Ellis Caplin.
Lawrence Dame, 26, a bus driver of 833 Washington Street, appeared in Jamestown City Court before Judge Allen E. Bargar on a charge of non-support filed by his wife of one week. She says he took her to her sister’s home and gave verbal notice he was through, and she has received no support. Dame pleaded not guilty and will face trial later. His attorney is Grant E. Neil. she is represented by Michael D. Lombardo. Dame’s wife, May Ferran of 3 Steele Street, says he married her July 27 and immediately deserted her. The case was part of a busy court session.
The royal governor of New England Sir Edmund Andros was impeached by colonial deputies at Boston and sent to England on June 27 1689. This was the first impeachment of a high government officer in America reflecting colonial rebellion against royal rule.
WLBW and Philadelphia station WRAX face power increase hearings after a Washington trip by WLBW manager W S Paes. Application filed for renewal ahead of August 15 license expiry. Chautauqua concerts beamed to Oil City via WLBW drew large local listening turnout.
A Cleveland to Pittsburgh express passenger leaped through a window near Glenfield while speeding by RN tower and was killed instantly. A bank book from First Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago with the name Francis McElwee was found in the victim’s pocket. He appeared about 85.
Dr Gillette has moved to East Park Place near Center Street occupying the lower floor of his residence. The remodel includes a waiting room dressing rooms side exits and a modern X ray facility with new equipment and a private laboratory. First day of operation yesterday, with regular hours now at the new location.
The flag of the thirteen United States was adopted on June 14, 1777. John Adams introduced the adoption resolution in the Continental Congress at Philadelphia and it was passed unanimously amid enthusiasm.
Thousands view KinzuA Bridge and Wolf Farm as crowds gather around Mt near the state line. Visitors describe an exhibition of traffic and wildlife, with tours highlighting the bridge operations and railway traffic. Local guards note elevated attendance and the park feature showcasing captive animals and natural surroundings.
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