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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1928
Page
7
An OCR fragment shows a local election scene where residents weighed leadership and policy. It references a group, a leader, and a vote, hinting at a close result and civic engagement. The readable names and places are limited, but the event suggests a community choosing a direction through ballots.
A 14 year old boy, Phil Werls, was hit above the right eye by a stray bullet while walking near Lamont Siding at about 9 30 Monday morning. He was examined by Dr Guy G Von Ne and x rays taken, with the condition described as uncertain. Authorities believe the shot may have been fired randomly by a youth in the neighborhood. The parents found him bleeding and rushed him to the physician for treatment.
Oil City August 2 report notes a surge in construction with contracts totaling nearly one million dollars. New projects include Oil City Hospital at 380,000, moving and remodeling of part of the old hospital at 25,000, and St. Joseph's convent at 100,000. Other active builds are the Taftonny Theatre, the General Avenue monument, and Lieben Sie Funseupphase additions to housing.
An indictment charges Chicago Judge Emanuel Willen and Martin Ele Jer along with 17 members of a Water Ward political organization with conspiracy to violate election laws. The case alleges a broad scheme to manipulate votes and political influence amid ongoing legal actions.
Old registrars contend they will hold office as the new appointees await court action. Judge Bouton postponed ruling until September 4 to decide if old registrars may serve on the pending election setup as registration opens September 1.
City council discussed paving before winter, church property tax exemption for St Thomas Church property at 53 West Avenue, and drainage and lighting needs. Exemption approved upon Kincaid and district review. Additional street lights likely on Wright Street and Franklin Street near the railroad crossing. Council plans a site visit with the city engineer to review drainage on Ras South Street and Shady Avenue. Investigations into depot roof drainage and plant damage from June storms noted.
United Press reports Republican vice presidential nominee Charles Curtis was greeted by over 400 cheering supporters at Union Station Washington today after traveling from Kansas. He will resume his eastern campaign with a scheduled speech at Rocky Point and then continue to engage with Indian escorts and visitors, aiming to meet supporters at the Senate building office later.
Financial notes show Midland Steel Products posts 294,002 profit before tax and after charges, up from 206,200 prior year. Domestic crude oil output rises to 2,648,205 barrels daily, weekly gain of 6,170 barrels. Peoples Power and Light declares quarterly dividend of 0 cents, option to take stock instead. Culcage Reel Island and Pacific Railroad Co raises wages for clerks and freight handlers by 450,000 annually, retroactive to June 1, 1928.
A Detroit News reflection on youth baseball, noting disillusionment as a boy recalls distant fences and the lure of the game, with phrases about childhood at the ballpark and memories close to home plate.
Rev Milton Thomas on vacation return led to a two week revival at Elgin Church assisted by Rev G S Pollock and Dr A C Locke. The group held services nightly at eight, with weddings and visits noted including Charles W Carroll and Virginia McCray marriage. A two week revival continues as revivalists sing, preach, and welcome all to attend.
Radio stations across the Albany area will broadcast Alfred E. Smith’s acceptance speech from the courthouse in Albany New York at six forty P.M Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday evening. A wide hook up links WLBW and the Columbia Broadcasting Company with other networks to carry the Democratic president nominee speech, giving listeners a chance to hear Smith as Hoover’s campaign trails. The program includes commentary on Smith’s Prohibition stance and the parties’ contrasts in the 1932 campaign.
The sixth annual Bennink family reunion was held at the home of Str and Mrs. Leon Bennink on August 18 1928 with forty three relatives and friends present. A holiday dinner followed by music and games occupied the afternoon. next year’s reunion is planned for Wick prize Corry Pa. The thirty third annual Fralick reunion met August 16 1925 at Spartan Grange Hall Spartansburg Pa with eighty eight in attendance and a bountiful dinner. Officers were elected and a next reunion set for Conneaut Ohio. The 26th annual Burch reunion occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Proper on West Leving Street with ninety four attendees and a lawn dinner. Officers were selected and thanks aired to sponsors and helpers. The notice also lists other reunion details and locations across Pa and Ohio.
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