21 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
1
A severe winter storm sweeps the city with five to six inches of snow, drifts up to a foot, and near zero temperatures. Heavy whiteout hinders driving, traffic stalls, and morning streets remain snowbound before gradual warming and a forecasted rise on Saturday.
Explosions ripped through central London wrecking gas mains and shaking buildings. Seventeen people were injured, seven gas victims initially, as tanks beneath the streets burst and fires spread. Firefighters worked amid flames and smoke watching for further blasts.
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows staged a lively Christmas gathering at Add Fellows Hall last evening. The event featured entertaining acts by attendees who played their parts well, and the committee extends thanks to all who assisted. The offering drew many lodge members and friends.
Read overview of today’s featured radio segments including Great Moments in History on WEAR and Network. Wriply Review airs on WOR and Network. True Story Honn and United Opera Company programs appear on selected networks.
Raymond and Lua Smith of Corry Pa filed a 15000 damage suit Thursday in Erie County Court against H W Jones of Erie alleging permanent injuries from a motor vehicle crash on Oct 16 1926 about a mile west of North Hast Pa Smiths claim Lua suffered extensive injuries including broken teeth and cuts while Raymond seeks 5000 for medical and other expenses and lost services. Attorney Francis McClintock of Union City represents the Smiths.
New recreation bowling alleys on East Main street opened with Mayor Bracken officiating Though his bowling proved gutter bound the event drew a large crowd and local operator James Pappas plans a modern facility with six second floor lanes, spectator seating, rest rooms and upgraded pin equipment The opening attracted visiting bowlers and signals a new era in Corry sports venues (Continued on Page Two)
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Rothwell were held at 10:30 this morning at Alexander and Company's Funeral Parlors North Center Street. Rev AL Roth of the Baptist church conducted the rites attended by relatives and friends. The body was later taken to Cambridge Springs for burial in the Rockwell Cemetery with friends awaiting.
The Corry Thve ning Journal reports holiday decorating across the city. Citizens are lauded for lighting trees and street signs, with store windows and the park displaying artistic displays in winter snow.
Public health orders mandate fumigation of all city school buildings during the Christmas vacation period to curb a flu outbreak. Superintendent R. S. Dewey urges full cleaning and sanitizing of schools from today through January 2, 1999, with parents asked to keep children home if sick.
A company Christmas gathering was held at IP Ly Furniture Co. with K J Ly and Corry Cay Goods employees. The event featured a movie program a Christmas tree for children a grab bag for older guests Santa Claus spoke on the radio a drum entertainment and cake and ice cream. J Harold Patterson received a wristwatch from the staff.
Twenty young performers shared solos duets and folk songs at Mrs Bilston s home on Fork Place Thursday afternoon the group closed with a community Christmas carol all in a lively local school recital atmosphere
Reports from Asuncion and Buenos Aires describe escalating tensions along the Bolivia Paraguay border. Paraguay mobilizes 10000 citizens and imposes strict economic measures while incidents between Paraguayan and Bolivian troops raise alarm of possible broader conflict.
The St Edward parochial hall hosts a school operetta this evening titled Tommy Murphy’s Christmas with Santa Claus and a large cast including John W Maloney Tuck Bross William Nichols and others. The St Edward’s School Orchestra accompanies the show at 8 15 pm and tickets are open to the public.
In the Urgent Brethren Church Sunday School the department hosted a warm evening with parents and members attending. Recitations plays and readings filled the program as Santa Claus distributed gifts to attendees. Plans for a new block arise as DeForrest Bubble Co. chief eyes a fireproof building on the site of the destroyed De-Forrest block in Sheron. A marriage license issued yesterday to Mhodore MH Vorous and Pauling M Clark.
The Gerry Laneshown Menlifac Fining Corporation distributed 817000 in Christmas checks to all employees who worked for the company during the year. Each employee received a check totaling a portion of the total sum, similar to last year’s distribution.
A 20-year-old New York heiress Miss McConnell and Dr Davide Meeker of Rochester, N.Y., pursue a mysterious cross country race by air. McConnell rests in San Francisco awaiting Meeker who claims to return her to Indianapolis or reveal more about the motive.
A large blaze in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, caused extensive damage to the Edelson Department Store on Ninth Street and Cherry Alley and the Grytzer bowling alleys on the second floor. Six firefighters were overcome during efforts to control the fire, believed caused by defective wiring in the basement.
Merchants report Christmas trade strong with volumes approaching or surpassing 1927 figures. Post office delays and staff additions accompany busy season as trains and deliveries struggle to keep up with holiday parcel movement and passenger demand.
A waffle supper hosted by the Bay scout troupe and Presbyterian church community raised a goodly sum for the patent treasury. Mothers organized the tasty menu and served about 300 guests. Robert Sears and Charles Read led arrangements while the Krimmer's orchestra provided music and songs to conclude the evening.
A Parachute jump ended fatally for Leo J. McGinn of Illinois when his chute failed to open during a flight in a blizzard. The crash caused his plane to collide with high tension wires and flames, ending his life after he and his crew attempted to escape.
Condemned murderer James Parker and two others face execution in the week of January 28 1926. King George advances on the road to recovery as Congress adjourns after an 85 minute session. Midwest reports record deaths from cold and storm. Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro hosts President Hoover arrival. Toronto notes a Pennsylvania convict hanged. New Yorkers face prison sentences and fines for stock and market irregularities. A headless body is found in Cleveland amid a hospital shooting.
The bill authorizes construction of a large hydroelectric project on the Colorado River to divert water and generate power for California and western states. It sets cost at about 185 million dollars and outlines federal authority, water rights, and private power leasing arrangements amid regional river management.
The Episcopal diocese of Wine reports Bishop Ward will preside at midnight services in Holymanuch Parish with Rev. and the former local pastor taking charge of St Thomas Episcopal Church. Christmas at churches includes Sunday School events and morning service. City schools close for Christmas vacation today, with programs in progress and return on January 2.
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