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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1927
Page
6
A damaged notice questions a polling place change in the Second Precinct First Ward. It references a petition signed by 76 percent of voters seeking the change, alleging it was withheld from the County Court by officials seeking reelection.
Former Corry resident Mrs Marth Rhodes died at her sister’s home in Pittsburg Saturday and her body was moved to Pine Grove cemetery. Rev H F Reagle led graveside prayers. She had lived in Arenalth the past two years and was survived by son Curtis Rhodes of Pittsburgh and a sister Mrs Morris Bolistee of Ridgway. Rhode’s family were longtime Corry residents.
A carload of yearling Herefords shipped to Byron Hodge of Donation Hill ran amok in the Third Ward on Saturday afternoon. Police Chief Tipton helped corral the frightened cattle as they scattered along West Washington Street and toward the railroad tracks, with some loitering near the Hotel Cary. By Sunday morning five were found in a pasture west of town. one remained missing as searches continued.
The earliest advertising is stated to have appeared on public walls in Egypt during the days of grajwan supremacy, marking the origin of commercial messaging carved in stone.
A brief note explains how the term club arose to designate an organization. It traces the word to Saxon eleofan, meaning to divide, and describes a club as an association whose expenses are shared among its members.
The Nast Company completes arrangements for a formal opening of Nasts Ladies Shop on North Venter Street with new mezzanine display and expanded departments. Mervyn Nast has returned from New York with the latest dresses and coats. the shop will also carry lingerie negligees sport wear and more as one of the city’s largest ready to wear lines. A formal opening date will be announced soon and invites are extended to the ladies of the city to visit and inspect.
A historical notice warns of firedamp dangers in coal mines from blower fissures in coal beams. The explosive mixtures threaten miners through dangerous inflamation and potential detonations, underscoring the need for safety and careful control of carburetted hydrogen exposure.
A garbled city report notes Muntovial and Department Hilidings receiving a coat of paint, with work by Lun ston and Dieldtiedy on a Munck pal hiliding. It mentions a new hysvling station for Raleigh VanTael, progress on car fuel supply at Suushaldl's, and a tour by Colum bs Thawtie manager Sewell at Warren. Angling parties head to Hollow Lake and Toronto area sportsmen plan a week in, while Ford advertising nears launch with models expected delivery by September 15.
Tonopah Nev Aug 20 report of a new gold strike near Belle Mele sparked a rush of prospectors into the Tonopah fields. The discovery was made by Albert Kurris and described as a promising lode. Local officials warned onlookers to exercise caution around unstable ground.
In Camden Nu J this August, Mrs. Tethe of Townsend and five residents of Audubon were reported near death in a local hospital from sleeping sickness. Wickbors Shite has been in Mecina for 19 days.
Regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees will be held at the church Friday evening September 4. Officers from different church organizations are expected to attend and discuss church work for the coming months. The men’s group will meet Tuesday evening at the bar for a similar monthly meeting. Attendees include Mrs. Catherine Merker and Mrs. Ri. Refsa and visitors from Cleveland.
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