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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1929

Page

8

Ellery Walter Lecture Promises Inspiring Talk Wednesday

Ellery Walter, class of 1928 at the University of Washington, speaks Wednesday evening before the Woman's Club. He has endured a series of global adventures despite a severe leg injury that nearly led to amputation and required seven operations. His travels span Fiji, Australia, Egypt, England, and the Orient, with meetings including the Asquiths and David Lloyd George.

Ellery Walter Woman's Club Mars Sheey Walter Tolmer University of Washington Felis Heywail Go,il England Orient India Ceylon Egypt Italy Switzerland France Asquiths David Lloyd George George W. Denny Columbia University Blin Blery Walter

Olean lad loses life in blaze

Oliver Smith age 7 of 224 Hamilton Avenue died in a house fire Saturday afternoon caused by an explosion of oil cans on the kitchen stove. Mother Olive Smith 28 grandmother Dora Smith 58 and baby Dora eight months were burned. Father and four other children escaped with injuries. Grandmother critical. Mother and infant discharged later.

Olean Oliver Smith Alva Smith Hamilton Avenue Hig Dora Olive Smith Dora Smith Olean General Hospital

Italian Royalty to Visit Vatican in Historic Vatican Meeting

Victor Emmanuel II and Queen Vena will visit Pope Pius XI at Vatican City on Thursday at 11 am. They travel with Dino Grandi and royal officials, the first royal audience at the Holy See since 1870. Cesare de Vecchi and wife accompany the ambassador, with papal officials slated to reciprocate.

United Press Rome Cardinal Gaspari Wate Mgr Francesa Borgonginin-Duca Italy Vatican Tortus Palace

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Helps Coughs

A vintage ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick remedy for lingering coughs bronchial irritation and night coughs. It claims rapid relief by coating inflamed air passages with pine tar and honey and notes wide usage nationwide with pharmacist recommendation.

Foley

Police Telegraph System in Operation

Corry’s police station linked by telegraph to state police hubs in Pittsburgh for rapid crime alerts. A statewide printer telegraph system, with sending terminals across the commonwealth, dispatches police notices within seconds after receipt. The setup, similar to the Journal’s telegraph news, aims to aid statewide manhunts for major crimes.

Corry Pittsburgh United Press

Congress Reconvenes in Regular Session Senate and House

Congress reconvenes in regular session with noon sessions led by Vice President Curtis and Speaker Longworth. Resolutions adopt readiness for business, honor Sen Warren of Wyoming who died, and note committee actions and potential tax reduction measures. A Pennsylvania recount appeal is reviewed by the privileges and elections subcommittee.

Senate Curtis House of Readiness Warren Wyoming Pennsylvania House Longworth

B PWC Will Meet Tonight at Mrs Whittaker Home

This evening at 8 o'clock the Get ty Business and Processional Women's Club will be entertained in the home of Mrs Ruth Whittaker on East Congress street. This will be the regular business session followed by a social period. All members are invited and urged to attend.

Getty Ruth Whittaker East Congress Street Regitar

Correction Sought Over Watchman On Job After Erie Crossing Crash

Relatives of William Power and family dispute Journal's report of last week's Erie Railroad crossing accident on Center Street. They deny the watchman was on duty as the train neared and claim driver Puller stopped, looked for a train, but did not see any warning. The car carrying Puller, his wife, child and brother-in-law narrowly escaped with severe injuries when struck by the Erie Limited.

William Power Center Street Erie Railroad Jourmal Puller Ere Limited

Greenhouse Damaged by Fire at Grant Street

Franklin December 2. Fire damaged the Norman J Anderson greenhouse at 61 Grant Street injuring garage and a sedan and destroying a shipment of bulbs baskets and geraniums. Fire confined to the two story building with boiler house and garden. truck saved, motor unstartable, dozens of plants ruined.

Franklin Norman J. Anderson Grant Street Nlbs

SPHEO Transfers To Necessary Trust In Classified Ad

SPHEO transfers to a necessary trust announced in a classified advertisement. The notice specifies the acting party, effective date, and the nature of the trust arrangement, framed as a routine legal filing. Local readers are advised to review the ad for details on the trust’s scope and contact points.

Wesleyville Man Killed Struck by Eastbound Train

Westfield, Dec 2. S L Thorp ton, 28, of Wesleyville Pa, was killed instantly at 10 10 Saturday morning when struck by an eastbound freight train two miles east of Westfield. Heavy smoke and gale conditions impaired visibility. Thorp ton had been riding a freight train, climbed into the engine cab to warm himself, then stepped onto the main track during a snowstorm. The coroner found death due to a skull fracture. No inquest held. railroad may request one later.

Westfield S L. Thorpton Wesleyville Stakemiin New York Thompson Crandall

Death of Mrs Courtwright in Union City home

Mrs Rose Courtright died at 4 05 am at the home of Mrs Lillian Knickhocker in Union City. She leaves children Lian Kallebocker Lester Gerald Sheldon and Clyde Courtright and daughters Brie Layerenen and Mrs Knisshooker. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at 19 Brown arrest Townsend City.

Rose Courtright Lillian Knick Hocker Union City Lian Kallebocker Lester Courtright Gerald Courtright Grey Sheldon Corry Layerenen Chilfie Brie Clyde Courtright Clysmor Brown Arrest Tinion City

Report shows increased day enforcement in prohibition year

Washington Dev 2 There is a new prohibition enforcement activity report for the year ending last June 6. The annual report of Mrs Mobil Walker Willebrandt former attorney general in charge of prohibition taxation and federal prison matters describes a hopeful enforcement outlook. Willebrandt resigned from law practice and becomes prohibition prosecutor. By G Jaoston Youngquist of Annesots New York Dev 2 New York Stock Exchange submits two new stocks to trading Cutgrpulae Tractor Co capital stock and Budd Wheel Co common stock no par value ticker symbols CRM and PWC

Washington Dev Congress Mobil Walker Willebrandt Genera D. Mitchell Afra Willebrandt New York New York Stock Exchange Tradj Cutgrpulae ‘Tractor Co Capital Stock Budd Wheel Co CRM PWC

Goi 42s-mill municipal tax vote and budget plan

The Goi council held a regular meeting approving a first reading of a 42s mill tax reduction for the year and an annual fund for the sewage disposal plant. The 385 budget was enumerated, with Loveland approving $400.99 for incidental funds and a balance of $3,734.50 carried forward. The Sanitary Water and sewage disposal appropriation was referred to finance, and bids from a firma for the disposal contract were reviewed with city approval anticipated.

Goi England Loveland Trac F Company

Sears and Penney Merger Rumors Shake Retail World

Chicago reports a possible merger between Sears Roebuck and J C Penney as both expand to become the largest department store group. The talks center on a deal valued around 425 million dollars with about 1,200 stores and assets near 3.2 billion. Executives declined to confirm negotiations while denying involvement in public disclosures.

Chicago Sears J. G. Penney Sears, Roebuck Penney Bears R. I Roebuck & Co

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