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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
4
Brownell's advertises ladies dress shoes and a wide stock of jewelry while Parkhurst Jeweler promotes Sonora phonographs and several watch offerings. The note mentions local events, Liberty bonds, and community happenings in Warren with brief notices on hospital news and soldier support efforts.
Pearl White headlines a four reel feature A Romance of Maryland presented tonight with a light program promising entertainment and a memorable bill.
The city hosts a Hospital Auxiliary meeting Wednesday at 2:30 PM in the hospital parlors, and a Baptist Woman's Missionary Society gathering at Mrs A M Wettenburgs on Smilty Street. Various church groups announce meetings and events including Odd Fellows, Sally Hebe, and Temple No 7 activities with members urged to attend and participate.
The death of George Simmons, a long-time resident, occurred at his Liberty Street home Sunday morning after a period of illness. He moved from a Wayne Township farm twelve years ago and was esteemed by many in Wayne and the surrounding area. He leaves a wife and two sons, Hubert and Robert Simmons, in Wayne Township. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the home at 12 o clock, with interment at the West Side Cemetery in Coline.
Young ladies and gentlemen of Corry are invited to a Friday night program at the Epworth Church. The event, under the Young Men’s Bible Class and with Mild Kenney’s class, promises entertainment and a modest admission free for all local youths.
OCR read shows scattered ads and notices including a glove description on Cen en street and requests for furnished rooms near a bank. Other lines mention a private teacher and miscellaneous items. text is fragmented and difficult to parse.
The Rex venue hosts Hello Girls at the Rex with Bert Bence and a lively variety show. Performers include Powel, Molle Gini, and the Watfous troupe with singing and humorous skits. Audience reaction is strong as the feature highlights dramatic dancers and musical numbers.
Arthur Lyons yesterday sold two Oakland cars to Corry Parklon. The purchase included a light wagon and another vehicle. We spoke with a representative, W. Owens, about the strong demand in the area. The dealer noted a good number of cars sold locally as the season progresses.
A notice warns about due payments at a nearby general store. It states that Sterling Mut Banetly Avidolavion must settle Welr dues by December. Address listed as R. A. Hitcholler's Contestionery store at 190 Bait Mainstrooe.
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