21 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
1
Keystone basketball team prepares for a Wednesday evening clash with the Erie Triangles at State Avenue. Team organizer Ed Dretzler Cowley William and others call for strong attendance as the Keystone lineup aims to dominate the Erie town game and showcase a sharpened attack.
Washington dispatch reports U S officials say no immediate danger to Hood plan amid food shortage fears. Notes on German propaganda and Allied efforts to stabilize food distribution, with mentions of individuals and wartime movements.
A major army reorganization appoints Charles Mencher as Director of Aircraft, succeeding the resignation of John D. Ryman and William Potter. General Monoher, formerly of the Rainbow division, will guide the aircraft work until Mencher arrives. About 180,500 mobilized and 100,000 demobilized this year as December efforts continue nationwide.
A Ford enclosed runabout owned by Elmer McElroy was stolen around midnight on Hast Mitta abzed, driven toward Elm gin, and abandoned near Byron Crowell’s home. The thief snited Mr. Crowell’s barn and took a black horned wagon with white stones. The loss was found this morning, with few clues suggesting possible pursuit toward Union City. A separate note mentions London, Dec. 81, Nation warns Britain about competition with the United States over an unspecified topic. Also a local piece notes a Narcissus bulb giveaway at Barlow Hardware store.
A fragmented report notes students at Hatch School presenting a program featuring crafts and recitations. The event, described with garbled details, mentions a Belgien orphan and various speakers. Officials say Berlin authorities were satisfied with the ceremony.
Churches present Christmas programs with choirs, choirs, organ solos, and children’s recitals. Activities support the orphanage in ZoHanoply and the Old Baptist Home, with services at St Pantin Lutheran First Presbyterian and First Baptist and a Christmas festival planned for Christmas Day.
In a May report the United Press cites officials describing measures to deter German aggression along the Rhine. The envoy’s talks aim to deter attacks on French and Belgian targets as Britain weighs responses and punitive options.
Members of the Rod and Gun Club gathered for prize awards across multiple contests. Highlights included top honors for largest brook trout, woodcork oiling, and various hunt and tackle categories, with numerous donors named. The event also noted upcoming weather conditions and plans for future gatherings as officers prepare for year-end duties.
A damaged OCR passage lists merit badge work and examinations for Boy Scouts. It names multiple leaders and a long list of badge categories and participant totals, but the text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable sections. The core refers to advancement work and qualifying tests across various skill areas.
Dispatch from Berlin reports Count Crochdort of Rantzau, previously a German minister, named as new German Foreign Minister. A Swedish fleet movement and the Pope at Koenigeberg are noted in the same dispatch, with further uncertain details about Kiel and Rolla.
The funeral of Henry Stowe occurred on a Sunday afternoon at the First M Church with large attendance. Rev. Dr. Williams led the service assisted by Rev. R. J. Foulke of Mondville, longtime pastor of the deceased. A quartet choir including Harry Scott, Mrs. Woodworth, Mrs. Williams and George Thomas sang. Dr. Williams praised the deceased’s Christian character, followed by Dr. Foulke’s tribute. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were P. A. Loveland, R. H. Palmer, Ogne Cook, HB Guignon, W. L. Thrill, and R. C. Loupe.
Mrs T H Holley of East Wayne died last evening at 10 o’clock in City hospital from pneumonia. She is survived by her husband.
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