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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
8
Bebe Daniels stars in The Manicure Girl with Tom Mix in a midweek offering Teeth The Texas Kid closes the week. The story, written for Bebe, follows a manicure girl entangled with rival suitors and a staged duel over a rosy romance.
Rex Theatre presents a crowded bill including The Jester with Tom The Movie Star and strong supporting names. The Lighthouse by the Sea and The Ranger tale headline late week shows with RinTin-Tin the wonder dog and stars Reginald Denny Laura Ta Fant. Upcoming runs feature Pal O Mine and a dramatic motion piece with Miss Rich, plus a rugged adventure.
A medicinal note touts pills Ilden Lax Tablets and Olden Lax Tablets as agents to cleanse poisons from the body, claiming they hasten old age if not taken. The text describes the tablets as gentle on the intestines, stimulating stomach and liver, and easy to take. A druggist is referenced.
Mrs Grace Pattison files for dissolution of marriage citing six years separated after moving to Erie Pennsylvania. She states no trouble with husband Orlando Pattison and notes he had been employed by a local fire extinguisher company. petition filed March 11.
Officers found a slit machine and eight bottles of beer at State Street venue after raid at a venue run by Maye Lomask. No one was present during first inspection, but later statements indicated operation as a key club with police holding indications of ongoing activity. A substantial seizure occurred and the officers took $100.
In Washington a labor dispute prompts a warning to workers not to attend an athletic event featuring Senators and Aghilenes scheduled for tomorrow. The phrasings reference union activities and potential penalties, with a note of broader labor turmoil affecting thousands of employees amid political-pressured demonstrations and sport events.
Kane introduces a new furniture plant on Prairie Street led by Henry Thyme and Bodere partners. The modest start aims to grow into a larger operation, leveraging Kane’s fame for skilled furniture makers as it expands beyond a small scale.
A small millinery display features Chi Hah hats with squire crowns and embroidered details. The pieces appear light in weight yet give a noticeable effect, attracting interest from local shoppers and families.
Me Joha Kinley daughter of Mrs Kinley of 41 East Church Street and Miss Grito Price daughter of Mrs Price of Erie were married by Rev. M C Smith at St Catherine's Ont Canada Friday evening. The couple were attended by Mrs M C Smith and Mr Frank Couple. Kinley is employed at Nubdne Gorset Company. Arleal Mason has returned home after visiting relatives and friends in Meadeville Conneaut Lake.
George P. Brindley, former Erie resident and Erie Zem Zem Temple member, was killed in an auto crash at Youngwood west Greensburg. Word came to Sgt. B.C. Bergen of the Lawrence Parle state police detachment via Clyde Langdon Shrine secretary. Brindley reportedly had three years of service and had given his forwarding address as box 186 New Castle Pa. mail to that address was returned.
Seized by cramps while swimming in the Allegheny River near Barmarville, 18 year old Joseph Burnstein drowned before campers and guards could reach him. The tragedy underscores the dangers faced by youths in river swimming incidents.
Robert Goss and John Pross of Franklin escaped serious injury after a car wreck on the sea highway. The vehicle rolled over after hitting an embankment, with occupants thrown from the car before they could reach safety.
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