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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1926
Page
6
Carey police report a bold robbery at Hirsch Jewelry Store on State Street in the early evening. Gems valued between 8000 and 12000 were stolen as crowds passed downtown theatres. police have little description and fear the bandits may have fled by unknown means with few clues left behind.
The Kane area plans to form an active Chamber of Commerce with 240 signers needed. Green of the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce will survey the field and attend a 7 30 PM meeting at the armory with prospective members. About 201 residents have signed, signaling strong local support for civic improvement.
The first Whiteley descendants reunion gathered forty one people August 28 at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Whiteley in Pine Valley. Attendees came from St Petersburg Pia Ygungsville Corry Garland Clymer and Mesr Bake. A lawn dinner followed at 1 o'clock and a brief meeting elected I W Whiteley president Phil S Scholton secretary treasurer. Future reunions were planned with thanks given to hosts for the day.
Fraternal gathering in Oil City brings Grand Patrol Shannon and officers of the Three Linkers lodge to attend an open meeting. Judges from Venango invited, with a concert by the 1 0 0 FI Orphans Band in Diamond, followed by instruction and refreshments.
Dorcas class will resume social meetings after the success and hold a tween supper at the M. Ey church Wednesday evening. Election of officers will be held and class business deemed important. Members urged to attend and bring items for the upper gathering.
Thirty five Akam family members gathered at Rene Hurst Findley Lake on Saturday August 21 for the sixteenth annual reunion. A chicken dinner was served at 1 o clock followed by a short program and a business meeting electing officers for the year including President Richard Akam Vice President Robert Akams and Secretary Treasurer Myrtie Alam. The next reunion is planned for Cherry at the home of Mr and Mrs Verry Akam.
United Press report from Connellsville Pennsylvania notes Herman Geerke a retired meat dealer was found hanging by a rope in his Mount Pleasant home yesterday. He died in hospital with no reason given at the time of report.
Railmakers offer New York to Philadelphia excursion on Erie Route daily until November 30. Good for ten days. Ask ticket agent for reservations and fares to Expo tition. travel via Erie Railroad.
More than 600 delegates from all sections of the United States gather at the National Rural Letter Carriers Association convention in Philadelphia to consider increasing the expense allowance for rural mail routes to four to six cents per mile. W. J. Stoner of Harrisburg opened the initial session and introduced National President W. A. Keown of Rome, who presided as choice of an official publication will be made at the convention.
President Coolidge will hear further discussion on the Mexican church controversy tomorrow with James A. Flaherty Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Flaherty had spoken with Secretary of State Kellogg in Washington, reiterating that the Knights do not advocate direct U.S. intervention and seeking to clarify their exact position to the president.
Four years into the Hall Mills murder case, Lieutenant Walter P. Cieauch of the Jersey police reports new facts found in Cleveland and Sumerville revealing fresh leads. He notes complications if details are disclosed and hints at connections to the Rusty Lane area near New Brunswick as investigators reassess the case.
Members of the Erie Rotary Club host guests from Corry for a dinner at Hotel Corry tonight at 6 o'clock after an afternoon golf with the Corry Country Club. About fifty Erie members attend. an orchestra led by Lucile Murray will provide music. Senator Frank Miller of Meailville is slated to address the gathering. The event aims for high attendance and a memorable Rotary gathering.
Truman Tr of Youngsville Warren county filed a bankruptcy petition here today listing liabilities at 17 dollars and assets of 9 515 09 dollars.
Inspector Jol J. Underwood led Jersey City detectives investigating the Sept 14 192% murders of Hall and Eleanor Mills at a county fair. Dozens of witnesses recalled hearing sounds or seeing crowds, and the state had law in place.
The piece describes a girl who will make mistakes but learn fast. She will study prices and values, read about items she plans to buy, and become a regular reader of advertisements, both young and old.
Paris fashion reports lean toward high crowned turbans in velour and velvet with metal accents. Fall colors include red, gold, orange, royal blue, green, and black as gowns feature metallic lames and three circular velvet ruffles, shaping eased hips with tailored lines. Noted outfits blend youthful flair with sophisticated air, seen in New York stores and during fittings in Shetland and Ware.
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