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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text details a Union City business block project and multiple garbled phrases. Mentions of Aug 20 and references to streets, individuals, and locations are unclear, with many nonsensical insertions and corrupted names. The readable parts suggest construction or planning notes without coherent events or outcomes.
Residents of Corry and nearby towns attended the opening of Sam Jaenksan and Company’s new clothing store The Hewalore in Ore Beown Block. Guests toured the modern establishment from 7 to 9, with floral arrangements and congratulations offered to the owners for their new business venture.
An August burglary at a Kane grocery store occurred between midnight and 7 am. Suspects entered through a broken window and looted the till, cigarettes, and other items valued in the emergency response, as authorities investigate the scene.
The Weidner family reunion held at the Beets home on a rainy Saturday drew about seventy members. Officers elected include President Oller, Vice President Vitsler, Secretary Albion Laced, Treasurer Bertha Marsh, and committee heads for program and history. The next reunion is set for the second Saturday in August at Mrs David Chase’s home in Corry.
Council 70 will confer with Oscan Pitstonnett on removing rails of the Grand Central Traction Company from North Center Street to Mark Place 40 Columbus Avenue. Preparations aim for street resurfacing in 1997 with hoped arrangements completed this week.
Bunce of Olean, a contractor, was awarded a contract for 5437 feet of highway on Route 89 beyond Olean to Torpedo at a bid of 36168. Work and progress across Warren county include Scott's Crossing approaches on the Warren Youngsville highway ready to open, McKinney Crossing soon, and plans to remove the FN tower grade crossing when protected. Detours near Eye railroad tracks into Columbus improving with gravel and rollers, while a slide on Tidnésta creek road near Henry's Mills blocks traffic and will be cleared for reopening in a few days.
United Press reports in Washington that multiple Anti-Saloon League aligned candidates are winning their primaries. Voters favor representatives and senators tied to the organization, with several facing November challenges from opposing wets.
Beaverdam newspaper notes the marriage of James Yowell of Lovells Station to Dagliovive Bees at a private home with relatives present. It lists weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Charles Lewin of Times Town and extended family, and many neighbors hosting and attending gatherings in honor of Dorothy Syren.
The 1919 Meengeh family reunion met August 18 at the Corry home of Mr and Mrs Autidon. Officers elected: President Mire Carré Ocoboe, Vice President Mary, Secretary Charlie Kawing, Treasurer Bernice Mosener. The afternoon featured games and visiting followed by a Wiener Feast at Ellis Messenger's and return trips home.
Misses Alice and Anna McLauchlin of Scratton are staying at the home of Misses Mary and Alice McLauighlin after waiting there for several days. The article notes the sisters are seeking information about their whereabouts and health from local authorities.
Rep. Tinkham of Massachusetts accuses Wheeler of misusing league funds and attacks Wayne B. Mee, general counsel of the anti lo an league. He calls the campaign "hideous" and says only a small portion of the league income funds politics.
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