20 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
1
Report notes a wagon struck at a Pennsylvania Railroad crossing amid confusion. Mentions delays, crew names, and injuries including a presumed fatality, with scattered details about locomotive involvement and resultant hazards to traffic and freight movements.
Night workmen and council meetings in Washington discuss constitutional government forms. Reports cover international tensions with Germany and Bolshevik activity, plus local events: Boy Scouts badge cards, Daughters of Tabela social, a Grand Theatre matinee, and Salvation Army Christmas drive.
Fragmentary notices show Sim Dutton and others in Columbus township discussing property and moving plans. References to Rev. TR Showers and the Trio Conference, plus obituaries and a general basement sale listing various goods and promotions.
Disorderly OCR notes warn residents of a War Savings Stamps campaign with a pledge drive urging support and patriotic purchases. The message mentions a county chairman and local efforts to promote wartime savings stamps among citizens.
Investigative notes claim mismanagement at Hog Island Wallington W O Dopdinbor Yi from Miimunagonui and Amorivin Injimnational Corpora tion linked to Maye Le Waid government project. Officials discuss costs, payrolls and officials handling funds with extensive paperwork and questions over allocations and oversight.
Large funeral service for M. J. Ressler held at Elizabeth's church with Rev. Dish presiding. Attendants included representatives from the Ohio State Poundry Co and many local relatives and friends. Interment followed at the nearby cemetery with a long list of mourners and attendees noted.
An unclear United Press summary reports unidentified inmates at a New York facility. The dispatch mentions foreign travels and possible transfers, but details are fragmented and unreadable.
A wartime letter recounts a company’s voyage from Liverpool to Calais aboard the Aquitaine, the Ar gonne front battles, and the Armistice, naming soldiers such as Quin tin Roosevelt and Lewine Howley. It note s return to England and anticipation of embarkation orders.
A damaged report states the 112th Regiment published total casualties at 2064. It mentions Corporal Tauion Albert Mustering of the Vento Tir Ali and references actions around Chateau Thierry and Argonne, noting heavy losses and praise for patrols and leadership.
A stolen automobile case is resolved as the vehicle is recovered in the city. The owner, Muh Walker of Abien, New York, is identified and a report notes police involvement and a reward discussion with a local intermediary.
Thicmarnigatie High School presents a program featuring a celebration of music and holiday pieces. Dorothy Wale and students perform classical and seasonal selections including Holy Night and the Star Spangled Banner with soloists and student volunteers.
Mrs Emma L Mason died at City hospital after a two week illness last evening. She leaves one son Quarles L Mason four daughters Mary By Charlotte Keith A Marion Ly at Home and four other relatives including her mother Mrs E J Hopkins of Corey sister Mary E Hopkins of Philadelphia and brother John T D in California. Born Columbus February 27 1877 funeral will be at her mother's home 717 North Center Street Sunday at 2 30 conducted by Rev C T Woodward of First Presbyterian Church.
An obituary note from Corry Elks memorializes three members who have died, detailing a meeting where officials spoke of their contributions and the community joins in mourning. The piece lists names and recollections shared by attendees amid a formal remembrance service.
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