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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1926

Page

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Banks distribute over sixty four thousand dollars in savings

The National Bank of Corry plans to mail over $64,000 in savings checks to city residents on December 10. About six hundred subscribers will share the distribution from two city banks, with holiday shopping expected to rise as funds circulate.

Citizens’ Bank National Bank National Powile Olib Vowliay Weule National Bank of Corry Schringians

Seal Campaign Meeting Reported Successful Drive

Over $800 raised in the Chelating Seal campaign as Katharine Auer leads local drives. A week of house-to-house canvassing ends with a Friday completion and sales of soils at Dooths and Arvade stations engaging noon and evening shoppers.

Katharine Auer Wiss Aver Tole Moat Satiie Mvery Ywys Comilpa's Ames Brie

Today’s Five Best Radio Features

Listing of radio features including entries for New York Pittsburgh Schenectady and Rochester stations WHAM and WMAQ. Highlights include Mendelssohn and a State Chorus program with evening slots and central time references.

New York Pittsburgh Caw P.squette Chillies of Normany WHAM Rochester iSystem Mendelssohn Atay Wild Tes Moiney Central WMAQ Chicago M—Gnatrall

Slippery Roads blamed for string of auto accidents

Freeze and light rain turned roads slick causing multiple crashes on the Corry area and in the city last night. Seven wrecks reported between Union City and Corry with one person injured. motorists skidded on slippery surfaces as temperatures dropped and pedestrians faced hazards.

Corry Lafonty Journal Tistinille Ariel Anna Peterson Fernood Union City J. J. Desmond Washington, D. C C H. Hause Detroit Michiya U.S

Uniform traffic laws urged at state conference

Mayors and traffic officers from Pennsylvania cities pressed for a uniform statewide traffic code at a conference in Harrisburg led by the Pennsylvania Motor Federation. Governor Pinchot welcomed leaders noting the need for safety and traffic rebuilds, while Burton Marsh of Pittsburgh urged state wide rules and better accident reporting.

C. W. Bracken Conference of Mayors Harrisburg Pennsylvania Hardsburg Connellsville Pennsylvania Motor Federation O. SV. Hracken Corry Pachot Burton JV. Marah Pittsburgh Michigan Marsh

Store Manager Severely Cut in Once-Accident Incident

Morris Chapin, manager of the local F.C. Chapin & Sons store, suffered a severe hand cut this morning when he fell while inspecting a display. He crashed through a display case and was taken to Dor ty Hospital for treatment before returning home.

Morris Chapin F.C. Chapin & Sons Me Chapin Dorty Hospital Inter Quis

Judge Alden to Speak at Library Lecture Series

Tickets are on sale for Judge George D. Alden speaking at the High School auditorium on Thursday evening as part of the Library Lecture Course. Miss Fuller’s music parlor handles bookings, with tickets 50 cents for general admission.

Tne Suth Nngober George D. Alden High School

Pirates Catch Rum Runner After Week Aboard Guns Aboard

United Press reports in Mexico City with J J Sparks noting that dry agents seized a rum schooner Arsene J and its crew on November 29 after a storm separated it from coast guard cutters. J Mathews and Handley guarded the vessel as ammunition and weapons were taken, the crew later agreeing to port to avoid starvation.

United Press Mexico Howse Ameritas Paget Mestro Arsene J J. Mathews Lir Th. Handley Vanyt Ratard Lger Gulf Coast Guard Mathews Hind Sulivener Mathews Wandler America Tampico Handley Aley Gard

Tragic End in Philadelphia Checker Game

A checkers match at James McGarrible’s home in Philadelphia ended when guest Frank Hanson 31 drew a revolver and shot himself. Hanson died instantly. several others were arrested while witnesses described despondency from business reverses as the motive.

Philadelphia James McGarrible Frank Hanson Guest McGarrible Finson

Woman's Club Hosts Art Talk and Exhibit

More than 150 members attended a Christmastime event by the Woman's Club Art Department in Motel Corry. Dr. Kirby spoke on Bringing Art to the People with a display of Tageyant works by S. Groner and foreign paintings.

C. Valentine Kitby Corry Art Department GH Kamps Ocvision al Ar Valentine Ishbey State Department of Public Instruction Hacksburg Kirby Ani Paul Revere Ciarhst Fearling New Yorks Dawes Justeniay S. Groner Viena Paris Chily Ory Muri Thomas Rane Kane Christmias Aris Norman Newton American Academy Rome

25 Killed in Wreck Report From Muleden Manchuria

Signatories from Muleden Manchuria report a deadly crash near a South Manehiriy avenue station. A vehicles collided causing serious injuries to several and killing twenty five people.

Unsteger Horso Muleden Manchuria

Community Nursing Service Restored With New head

The Community Mest Fund admin board announces the fully reestablished Community Nursing Service in the city. Mrs Datin Re Ward appointed new Community Nurse, with office on the second floor of the Mulllyeroal Lyle rail spinning building. Ward to work full day starting at 2:10, calls handled mornings 8:20 to 9, and afternoons 1:00 to 12:38. Miss Florence Pond to assist for off hours. First fund allocations go to Gorry Hospital Salvation Army Newarework Guild and Children's Aid Society.

Community Mest Fund Thwrd Ohwet Datin Re Jren Mhuyieroal Lyle Ward Florence Pond Miss Pond Gorry , Hospital Salvation Army Newarework Guild Children's Aid Society Eit

Denby Testifies on Naval Reserve Oil Transfer Request

Edwin Denby testified in Washington to a 1921 oil conspiracy case that as Navy secretary he urged President Harding to shift naval oil reserves to the Interior Department. He said lands were being depleted and he asked for an executive order to make the transfer.

Washington Dev Edwin Denby PallDoheny

Ill-Fated Attempt Leads to Fatal Shooting in Erie

Carl O'Brien of Columbus, Ohio, sought a revolver in Buffalo but could not buy one. He registered at a hotel under a false name and fatally shot Kigmselh Ujianel, dying instantly.

Dulted Erie Buffalo Carl O'Brien Columbus Taent Kigmselh Ujianel Deine

Proposed Repeal of Auto and Amusement Taxes Sparks Debate

United Press reports a plan to repeal auto and amusement taxes and cut corporate income tax from 13 to 11 percent. The measure promises $35 million in permanent revenue reductions including automobile tax repeal and stamp tax cuts. supporters cite Treasury surpluses and Democratic backing in Congress.

United Press Fastiington Garner Bem Dex Ways and Means Wage and Means Committee Senate Treasury Gardner Joshnye Levant

Funeral of Frank Laurie Held Tuesday

Largely attended funeral services for Frank Laurie a prominent city businessman were held yesterday afternoon at his home 162 Maple Avenue. The ceremony featured clergyman Rev M S Ashton of New Brighton and was followed by interment at Pine Grove cemetery with a committal service. Bearers included Don and Blaine Kincaid and several local officials and friends. Relatives from out of town included the Lauser family from Buffalo and Laurie relatives from Cleveland Philadelphia and Lakewood among others.

Frank Laurie Maple Avenue Rhemfoots Carry Lodge Iris Knights of Pythias Macvatees, Rotarrays Stanford Hose Company Laurie Pirst National Tank Corey Hospital Board Rev. M.S. Ashton New Hrighton Pine Grove Elke Don and Blaine Kincaid Dy A. Depew E Em Huivkins Edwards Wel Kepple Eaers Oscar Andrews Olds D. Warren DeRosy K. S. John Son Prank Bink J. J. Desmond Clyde Wilcos Loveland J. J Aight P. la Porter FT. Babbitt Will Mays Lakewood Claude Spinks Gladys Grand Valley

Mexico Extends Recognition to Nicaragua Liberal Regime

Mexico City reports the Diaz government recognizing by United States policy, Mexico extends recognition to the liberal Sacasa regime in Nicaragua opposing Diaz. Secretary Saenz authorized Acting Minister Bolio to handle relations, amid U.S. concern over arms to rebels and Central American stability.

United Press Washington Mexico United States Ifhelle Hare Texas Ameren Persis Coolidge Dulas Mesivols Dine Mellogg Central America Nicaragua Pth Mexica State Department Americas Dennis Diax Chamieris Menico City Alti Sacasa Diaz Saenz Mediz Bolin Bolio Mexicn Uberal Alreadly Nicaragia Sacase Sneads Puerta: Cobe

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Judge Alden Davis Sharon Ruth Barker Ion and Warrell Jamestown American Mining Congress Il Palit Woman's Club Revive Nursing Service Chest Board Meeting John B. Ward Denby Infallcase M.S. Ashton Ser Janes Tionesta Eshoppia Jill Aristhas
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