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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1928
Page
8
In a fragmented scene, Stanley reveals to Doris a plan to leave his archeology and business life for India. Doris presses, promising commitment, while Wilson, Stanley, and Waterman navigate friendship, loyalty, and an impending, uncertain departure. The dialogue hints at marriage, fidelity, and a dramatic career shift.
Veterans of the Blue Ridge union held their annual convention at Conneaut Lake with sightseeing, sports, and a divisional ball. Nominations for honorary commanders and officers were presented for floor action. committee recommendations likely to stand. Notable nominees included General Albert Cronkhite and Lt. Frank Schobel with a slate for executive council and key roles such as recording secretary.
Schulte Retail Stores report sales running ahead of any year in company history, with no expected drop due to the presidential year. Dun's Review notes reassuring business outlook amid active fall and winter trade. Dun's reports commercial failures, and six month gross earnings for Western Union Telegraph amount to 5,863,790, with operating income near last year. Philadelphia Company posts higher yearly gross earnings, while Standard Oil group pipelines show July deliveries at 174,420 barrels daily.
The Associated Gas and Electric Company announces dividends payable to holders of record August 31, 1928. Dividend No. 27 on Original Series Preferred at 77 1/2 cents per share in cash or 2 1/29 of a share of stock. Dividend No. 12 on 47 Dividend Series Preferred at 9.06/100 of cash or 8 1/2 shares of stock. Stock option valued around 44.25 dollars per share versus current market about 48 dollars. Separately, the 3.75 per share annual rate for Series A and the 7.8 per share annual rate for Dividend Bylia Preferred Stock. Secretary, M. Oresate.
Ridgway August 11 relatives claimed the body of Lee Sheehan who died by hanging Monday afternoon in a barn on Montmorenei Road. The 47 year old Towanda area resident, born in Mehoopany and unmarried, was identified by a Towanda Nation Bank bank book. Relatives arranged to have the body sent to Towanda for burial and county officials compiled the belongings left with Clawson Chemical Co foreman Frank McChesney who retrieved them and turned them over to county clerk W Winslow after police in Towanda were notified.
United States boxing news from New York notes a likely Rusko Roberts match at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn on Wednesday night. The fight could settle a heavy weight debate as Sharkey’s camp presses for a bout with Cleveland endurance expert Rizkoff, who shows confidence by delaying a response to Sharkey.
Radio listings from 1928 show WEAF at 9 30 P M Central Theatre Program and 9 18 P M Walter Kent Gordon at WOR 9 P M Come to the Pair. WIZ at 3 15 P M National Symphony Orchestra. WPG Atlantic City 3 15 P M Operazione concert listing with network notes.
A fragmentary 1920s notice set lists a granite and marble supplier and a repair station with addresses in Corry Erie County and Brooklyn, advertising stock and services. It includes a probate notice for Agnes V. Wilson, administrator, and a school district bid invitation for athletic field work in Corry with the date August 40, 1028 and bid instructions. The mixed text references are partial and nonstandard.
Aug 11 Houweville residents and Pennzoil Refinery workers saved the home of D. I. Chyanuit in Houweville from probable damage Friday morning as a fire broke out. At about eight oclock an alert sent No. 2 base company to the scene. Firefighters found the blaze confined to a shed and neighbors with refinery workers used chemical tanks to control the flames.
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