17 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1923
Page
1
A chaotic mix of fever outbreaks and religious events fills the Vicinity page. Reports of epidemics across regions, civic health cautions, and local church activities intertwine with community notices and a brief wartime remembrance.
Washington reports a large U S rehabilitation loan to Germany may follow a successful conclusion of intergovernmental conferences. Experts say the loan would be financed largely by the United States and depend on Germany settling reparations and financial capacity questions.
A fragmented report claims a revolt is underway in New York with the group stating the aim to establish their own church and eventually end the current oppressive state. The text originates from a source identified as Uniredd Props.
At a Carry Cirly No 70 PAL meeting, officers were elected including Vice President Mrs Fields, Past President Mrs Hur fess, Secretary Ruth Druce, Treasurer John Roland, and Guide Laurence Fields. Other posts went to Mrs G. Smithy, E. Smith, Mya BWAnNON, Tom Pilon, Ane Ammar, and prominent members.
A Pittsburgh Pentecostal Assembly program featured Rey Jusspa Cunmore delivering Saturday and Sunday messages. He stressed constant communion with God and warned the unsaved face death, urging believers to live in faith and readiness for eternity.
The Brotherhood will open a first trust company in New York on December 20. The Brotherheart of Locomotive Eipingers Cooporative Trust Company aims to serve small depositors and plans to distribute profits after expenses, with a limited dividend and substantial security. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned in passing as they travel or recover from illnesses.
Report details ten crewmen missing after an incident during a mining voyage near Brilely and Coas t Bay. Survivors describe attackers forcing some crew to abandon ship under security orders while others clung to rigging as the vessel endured a violent assault.
Construction crews secured the right of way for a large transmission line from Warren toward Lovells, after delays due to property access. The line will tie into Warren’s system between the city and Lovells, with completion expected in spring and benefiting local consumers during outages.
The Gittlegie Tach Musical Cube were heard at Me High School auditorium Saturday night. The program featured glee numbers and vocal quartets with mixed voices, ending with Alma Mater as the guitar and chorus provided strong support.
An assailant involved in an incident with Corry Han was arrested Sunday morning on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct after allegedly striking a partygoer named Stul. He was fined ten dollars and costs.
Board reports library operations unlikely to be curtailed as funds cover remodeling of the high school court and lecture program shift. Officials say receipts from lectures and entertainments will meet expenses and keep books available while a district tax fund balances remains sufficient.
An OCR filled page shows a cluttered list of company names and markets including American Woolen, Canadian Pacific, General Motors, Erie RR, Pure Oil, and Union Oil among others. It also notes a social event in New Jersey with a birthday supper at a hotel and holiday visits by Ernest Alpery and Bry Brackenwot.
Local Baptist gathering reports a broad door to door ministry across wards with a focus on outreach and fellowship. Rev. Froverick and Rev. Wiker led morning sermons. a Bible school exercise and choir program are slated for Friday evening with gifts donated by the congregation for needy children.
The Corry Independents canceled a key scheduled game at the eleventh hour causing local dismay. Warren townsfolk faced confusion as players and fans learned the contest would not be played, sparking debate over sportsmanship and management duties.
State and New York authorities seized hundreds of quarts of whisky intended for sale in northwestern Pennsylvania during the holiday period. Police report arrests near Erie and Warren as the crackdown expands across the state line, with patrols stopping conveyances and warning shooters to keep order. A large haul of illegal spirits remains in custody as officials vow to curb bootlegging amid heightened patrols and threats of lethal force for violators.
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