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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1928

Page

6

Grand Jury 10 Convene At Ease September 3rd

Seventy five citizens are listed for presentation to the grand jur y of the September term. The court will convene Monday September 3 at 10 o'clock. Constables from Corry and Bre county will make their quarterly returns on the first Monday. Judge William E. Hirt said foreman will be appointed and after the charge jurors will be discharged for the holiday. No cases will be heard and public business will be transacted in the morning only.

Cies Whlete Corry Bre William E. Hirt Wile

Rig Demolished After Warren Auto Crash Near Scott's Crossing

A Warren autoist faces a hearing before Justice Perry Mead at Columbus this afternoon on charges from a collision last week near Scott's Crossing on the Corry Columbus highway. Clifton Bemis was driving the rig, which carried a light, when a Warren car smashed into it. Bemis escaped with bruises and shaking up. Bart Spencer was thrown from the rig and somewhat injured.

Warren Justice of the Peace Perry Mead Columbus Scott Bemis

Fall Preparedness features trim and flare accents

The article describes new trimming features for athletic wear, including occasional flares, tucks, and collars. It highlights variations offered across athletic outfits and mentions fashion details like necklines and fit adjustments for a ready wardrobe season.

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Final 1927 school tax report shows $133.65 unpaid

G H Gordon reports to the Board of Education that all 1927 school taxes are collected except 13335 dollars. Exonerations totaled 879.50 with 593.89 more exonerations and 147.50 errors approved. He also rejected 325.89 in unlisted property and per capita tax. Final settlement awaits correction of an audit discrepancy between secretary and collector records.

Board of Education G. H. Gordon Gordon Geiger

Col George W Harvey Dies Funeral Thursday

Col George W Harvey died at his home suddenly and will have private funeral services at his boyhood Peacham Vermont. The editor and author influenced U S leaders and helped spot Woodrow Wilson and Warren Harding. He served as ambassador to Britain and edited the Washington Post before later fading from public life. He was 64.

United Press Dublin N. H George W. Harvey Peacham United States Woodrow Wilson Warren Harding Harvey Wilson Princeton University Blackstone Chiicago Harding Court of St James London Washington Post Berenity George Moses Herbert Hoover Smith Aus

Wattsburg Man Given $500 Bond to Keep Peace

Paul Jones of Wattsburg was placed under a $500 bond to keep the peace for one year after a hearing before Alderman G H Gordon. Jones is alleged to have threatened to kill William Williams of Corry, destroy his drilling rig, and set buildings afire after a quarrel at Stoltz farm near Wattsburg. Williams filed the charges. Albert Thomas defended Jones with Blaine Kinewich for Williams.

G. H. Gordon Paul Jones Wattsburg A. A. Will Hams First Ward Siderman Jakes Albert Thomas Meadville Blaine Kinewich Williams Jones Stoltz Farm Corry Janes Pond

York hospital to receive major Pentz estate bequest

United Press reports in York Pennsylvania that Bransby C Pentz former photographer and theatre manager will leave about 5300,000 to York Hospital after his widow dies. The will directs funds to help build a unit of the proposed new hospital. Lutheran church interests are to receive 7500.

United Press York York Hospital Bransby C. Pentz Pentz Lutheran Church

Bank Messengers Robbed Of 19000 In Chicago Heist

Two bank messengers, Tom Meaney and Ole Peterson, were assaulted and robbed of 19000 while en route from Service State Bank to Union Trust Company. The pair were in a taxicab when five men in a blue sedan halted them and seized the cash and payable checks. no clues yet.

United Press Chicago Union ‘Trust ]Company Tom Meaney Ole Peterson Service State Bank

Brennan Leaves on Chicago Will Filed for Probate

George BI Brennan Democratic leader dies on August 21 in Chicago estate valued at 300000 to wife and daughter Mary relatives and today as his will is filed for probate. Legacy provides 50000 trust funds to wife and daughter created in 1925 when Brennan planned retirement from politics.

Chicago George Bi] Brennan Mary Brennan

Directors of Hospital Met Last Evening

The Corry Hospital Association board met in the Library Building with President Mount and directors Brown Biston Macinnes Shea Sweet and Waller present. No quorum existed for July 11 or August 5. minutes were approved, communications referred, and July August checks from the Corry Community Chest raised receipts to 2502.50 since October 1 1927. Anna B. Kerns read June July reports. July report notes 105 patients admitted in July and 2 at June 30.

Corry Hospital Association Mount Brown Biston Corry

Hospital financial note details 1930s day counts

The report lists days for patient categories private 117 semi private 205 full pay ward 167 free 18 and averages 129.766 daily. It records births minor and major operations 0.8 percent 2 percent and 45 percent respectively. The building and grounds committee will seek coal bids and all bills were approved. The president appointed committees for the year and the finance committee may borrow 1000 on August 1 pending state funds. The meeting recessed until September 22.

Fcotet Ios - Suan Puede Hnance Committee

Injunctions to Close Saloons in Allegheny County

Federal court in Pittsburgh approved seventy eight preliminary padlock injunctions against saloons roadhouses and cabarets in Allegheny county bringing total in the district to 250 in the past year. Judge Robert M. Gibson signed the orders upon pleas from John D. Pennington prohibition administrator for the Pittsburgh district.

Pittsburgh Allegheny County Robert M. Gibson John D. Pennington Pennington Ion

American Magazine Critique of Scientific Monopolists

The text criticizes supreme egotists and monopolists, accusing cerauon and others of aggression while noting scientific invention. It contrasts killing barbarians with restraining a tiger, suggesting hypocrisy in how crimes and dangers are labeled.

Cerauon Barbariad Americin Magazine

Alittiny Plant Produces Gas with Gland Secretions

A plant named Alittiny generates gas through glands that secrete a gomdile oil. The oil reacts with weathered air, influencing surrounding insects and affecting the plant’s environment in the southern Puripean ventral region.

Local Household Loan Advert Makes Quiet Offer

A private loan advertisement promises confidential cash sums of 25 to 100 dollars to Corty residents. Repayments range from 2.90 to 19 dollars monthly plus interest, with no fees or penalties. Loans can be prepaid in full at any time. inquiries welcome in person or by letter. Licensed and bonded to the state.

Bleacher contracts in Jackson amid summer heat

Patterson and Collier in Jackson Michigan push for a big contract to manufacture Collier bleachers. Portable seating is praised as last word in bleachers, already popular in many sites nationwide. Also notes man named Wille Jaule Bly Stone injured by car near Jamestown. mayor DeZoller and Chief Solt visit local homes. Bradford history and police ties recalled. Hunting licenses pending in Warren. 16th annual Pennsylvania State Council carpenters convention in Erie. outdoor life eliminations of Northeast Grand Division set for Ot City with Renovo rifle team contenders.

B. Patterson Perry Collier Jackson Miag Collier Nove Patterson West Ward Isen Spencer M. de Zoller Harry G. Solt Giadrard Harry Mooney West Park Place Woekend DeGolier Bradford DeGeller Lie Narstern Pennsylvania Railroad OT City Renovo Hay's Hollow Range Heny Alverson Te Renovo Uivision

Copeland and Moses to Speak at Chautauqua

Prominent leaders from both major parties are slated to speak during the final week of the 1928 Chautauqua program at the Chautauqua Institute. Senator Royal Copeland of New York will address Democrats on Saturday afternoon August 25, while Senator Moses, Republican committee vice chairman, is set for events earlier in the week with concerts by Sousi and his band and other entertainment. Reserved seats for the concert are on sale.

Hun Chicutauain Institute George Fines Urst Moses Republican Committee New York Thale Sousi Chiuintaugna Senator Royal Copeland Democratic National Committee Moses Fire

Stocks Move to High Ground

New York Aug. 21 High call money failed a sharp rise today on the stock exchange Industrials led early session with many at new high prices for the year Chiefs Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck active and at new records American Can Union Carbide Beat & Co Loftin National Power and Light U.S. Steel Paramount Potom Co Corn Products and Kresge posted gains Commercial solvents rallied and several other issues advanced Miss Edith Benson of Kane planned to spend the week with Miss Frances Sample

Unico Press New York Stock Exchange Montgomery Ward Sears Roebskdie American Can Union Carbide Beat & Company Loft Tne

Diploma Award Adds Two 1928 Graduates at Corry High

The Le Board of Education voted last evening to award diplomas to Dean Houser and Gertrude Hodge of the class of 1928 after they completed Summer School work. The action raises Corry High School's 1928 graduate count to 67, six five graduates had already received diplomas at June's formal exercises.

Corry High School le Board of Education Ralph 8. Dewey Dean Houser Gertrude Hodge Edeh Theso

Philadelphia Democrats seek successor to O Donnell

Philadelphia Democrats in Philadelphia Pa search for a successor to John O Donnell county commissioner Democratic city chairman and party leader after his return from a conference with National Democratic Chairman John J Ruskob. The scene reflects party leadership changes amid August activities in the city.

United Press Philadelphia Democrats John O' Donnell Tratic O'Donnell John J. Ruskob National Democratic

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