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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1930
Page
6
Dates for fall voter registration in Corry were announced with sessions on September 4 16 and October 4. Polls open 7 to 9 am 11 am to 2 pm and 4 to 10 pm EST. Voters must show 1929 or 1990 tax receipts and reside in the district 60 days before election. Other notices describe highway work Hydetown Townville road pours and nearby bridges and road relocations.
The Journal reports concrete work on the Corry Spartansburg road will finish within a week. Progress is satisfactory with less than three-quarters of a mile still to pour and slightly over a half mile completed so far.
The annual Sunday School and Congregational picnic of the First Methodist Episcopal church is set for this coming Saturday at Beaver’s Camp near Wattsburg. Oscar Johnson is general chairman with multiple committees led by Mrs Harold Deltzel and Walter Rhodes. Autos depart church at 1 30 p m sharp. bring well filled baskets and join in a full program with prizes, drinks, and refreshments. A baptismal service for children will be held next Sunday conducted by Rev Wimner. parents desiring baptism should contact the pastor or Mrs Prank Jones.
Senator Simeon D. Tess of Ohio, provisional national Republican chairman, will address a capacity Meadville audience at the high school auditorium Thursday night. Local GOP leaders will escort him from Youngstown, with early events at the Lafayette hotel and a Rotary Kiwanis Lions joint meeting.
Miss Ruth Tillotson won both the putting and Blind Bogey tournaments at the Corry Country Club on Ladies Day, taking top honors in each event. The article notes completion on August 15 and a later mention of August 22 with related activity.
Aug. 27 news item reports Willis county controller refusing to approve funding to extend West Sixth Street to Peninsula Road. Commissioner Allan MacLean proposed the project as an emergency road, but Willis cites lack of funds and warns he would veto if the resolution passes. Commissioners delayed action awaiting funds checkup. outcome unclear.
Mrs Bertha Soges amason and Mr Banks of this city were married today at 8 in the United Brethren Church parsonage Warren by Rev Ray Driscoll. A brown traveling suit with matching hat was worn by the bride who was attended by Mrs Ernest Williams. Williams served as best man. Afterward the couple will live at 645 North Center Street. He is with Corry Jamestown Manufacturing, she with N F Ames Company. Corry friends extend congratulations.
Philadelphia August 27 United Press Davis Wilson deputy city controller and Pinchot supporters issue opening blast against party organ leaders opposing Republican nominees. He targets traitors among committeemen and urges voters to select party officials and candidates. He vows scrutiny of voter registration and notes Wait Rate Hoard would affect gas rates. Campaign organizers begin staffing for September 4 first registration day.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Sciota community picnic on Labor Day Monday. It is a basket picnic with tables and cofffee furnished. Attendees should bring their own basket of eats and silver. Concessions will be set up and a program of stunts and a hall game will proceed in the afternoon.
Preparations by the Nest Company are nearing completion for a new ladies shop on the first floor of the Ames block at North Center Street. The store aims to be one of the most modern ladies ready-to-rent shops in the area, with a formal opening date to be announced soon along with music and souvenirs for attendees.
Greensburg Pa August 1 In connection with a $28,000 shortage at Irwin Sayings and Trust Company former treasurer F D Peoples was placed on trial in Westmoreland county criminal court on three indictments for embezzlement and conversion The charges allege misappropriation of 20000 from Mrs Winma McCormick Irwin 5000 from Mrs Mary Shea and 2500 from Mrs Shea s husband Much of the morning was taken up with jury selection Francis Cavanaugh of Ol City visited with Miss Mary Sullivan in the city
Meadville August 27 The annual meeting of the Odd Fellows Home Association will be held on September 9 at the home on North Main Street. Lodges in Crawford County have hosted socials to aid the building fund, with the Odd Fellows Home Band performing to support the orphans' home. A fish social and dance in New Richmond on September 5 will direct proceeds to the building fund as efforts continue to retire indebtedness.
Ambassador Charles Gates Dawes, former vice president of the United States, marked his 65th birthday today while away from London on a tour of France and Spain. Messages of congratulations were held at the U S embassy until his return.
A collision on Ridzway Street left Marys with a throat injury and a bruised body. Joseph Greer and Irk Gh were among those involved as medical staff rushed to the hospital for treatment.
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