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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
3
Corry Pennsylvania newspaper listing shows publisher Arthur Colegrove at West South Street. Daily except Sunday. Second class mail matter posted at Corry Post Office. Annual by mail five dollars, by carrier three cents per copy and fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates available on request.
A national playground beautification contest invites any community to enter by December 1, 1926. Prizes will honor playgrounds showing the greatest progress, with entries from 25 states and hopes for wider state representation. The article highlights simple, neighborly improvements like trees, flowers, shade, and safe play areas to enrich civic spaces and inspire children.
The text argues Great Britain resists colonial control in Mesopotamia and urges honoring League pledges for Syria. It notes Article XII of the Covenant allowing advisory aid for provisional independence, cites France’s aim to subdue Syria to a French colony, and reports Sarma’s advisory mission plus Briand’s push for limited autonomy and self government akin to the Philippines.
Mrs Mary Whittlesey hosted the Readers club gathering at West Sinked Street with fourteen members. Nellie Wight spoke on Old Salon after roll call. discussions followed about Salem visits. Plans were set for the Christmas party at Mrs G J Bennett’s East Smith Street on Monday afternoon December 9th. J W Campbell to chair the program committee assisted by Fulp McDonald and Ross.
A fragmented retrospective from the Journal Files recounts a December 1906 scene with names and events from the era. It references a murder and court matter, local leaders, and a community gathering preview, implying a memory column of past local affairs.
United Press reports a puzzling incident in Kittanning involving a benign hide and seek game that spiraled into confusion with many witnesses and unclear blame. Locals recall eerie sounds and a staged event that drew attention from nearby farms and towns, leaving investigators to sort truth from rumor.
Residents near Howard reported a youth shot to death in a woods area nine miles from Hornell. Authorities say the body showed a bullet wound and the death is being investigated as possible accidental shooting or homicide. Neighbors recall a morning search party with relatives near the High Road woods.
In Greensburg the distribution of funds from several Christmas savings plans totals 440000 dollars. The report notes checks issued to numerous members as part of the savings initiative. The event highlights community financial efforts around the holiday season.
President Coolidge’s annual message outlines urgent aims for Congress. He urges authority for strong action on fuel shortages, national defense mobilization, and government spending review. He calls for rail consolidation under the Interstate Commerce Commission, debt settlements ratification, and expanded veterans care while urging irrigation, waterway development, and a broader executive role in wartime needs.
Miss Dorothy returns to her school in Vredonia after a brief city visit, spending time with Mr Hunny and attending events near Congress treil.
fragmented notes show a local Missionary Society gathering with mentions of Mrs Wesley Howard Mrs Merrill Lillin and Mrs Margaret Mane Mahte. program includes songs and a reading. event planned for Wednesday with hopes for strong attendance and a fine program.
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