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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1928
Page
6
Stanley and Wilson return to the country to settle affairs with Waterman and Morgan, revisiting past tensions. A voice from an old dictation machine hints at hidden correspondence, while a plan for an unreliable secretive project edges toward a dramatic payoff.
Mrs Duane Cook hosted a party honoring Mrs Nellie Martz of Bradford, with neighbors from North East joining. A farewell for Wilson Cooper's Sunday trip to Clint Michigan drew many young attendees, while Nina Cooper hosted a lawn party with guests from Cambridge Springs Corry Beaver Dam and nearby towns.
Franklin Aug 28 Merle Franklin and Leland Steinecker were injured in an automobile collision near Sandy Late. A Ford touring car collided with a Buick driven by McGeorge of Youngstown. Franklin suffered a fractured nose and eye injuries from glass. The Torch machine was destroyed and fog over the area was blamed for the crash.
Corry readers praise Martha Phillips Gilson for a National Geographic article titled Women’s Winter in Spitzbergen. The Corry author, long resident of Council Bluffs, recounts life with husband Kenneth Gilson in Spitzbergen during polar exploration era. Her narrative, accompanied by her own photographs, describes daylight return, mining activity, camp routines, and the long winter season. The account reflects Gilson’s journey from Corry to Spitzbergen and details conditions, survival, and the couple’s decision to stay through the harsh months.
A man named Gardner is set to be questioned as material witness in the death of Lene Swansin a 24 year old from Cansphutl oyeri. The inquiry concerns a mobile ride and a suspected poisoning with autopsy findings guiding police. Funeral services for Miss Swansin were held Sunday at Mt Nebo Swedish Lutheran in Mt. Jewett. Police seek Gardiner as a material witness while a family returns home.
A dubious patent remedy called 666 claims to cure malaria and relieve biliousness headaches and dizziness caused by temporary constipation. It touts eliminating toxins and producing copious watery evacuations and is highly esteemed by promoters.
Eight year old Miss You Mit Tarbell was hit by a auto while crossing the road after alighting from a Corry streetcar. The driver did not stop but the girl was struck, treated at a doctor’s office, and later reported to be recovering. Local newspaper notes mention further city items.
Herbert Hoover plans to speak in New York City around October 1 and tour campaign events as he races toward ballots in Palo Alto. Senator Curtis and Governor candidates meet in New York while Smith and others discuss strategy with party leaders.
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