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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
3
A scholarly editorial from the Cary Pa. publication discusses the Kellogg Briand peace treaty and a navy cruiser bill. It notes the holiday focus, ongoing petitions, and the question of which measure should precede, urging ratification of the peace treaty with minimal reservations to maintain American diplomacy.
Twenty years ago from the Journal Files dated December 29 1908 details a wrestling incident involving Hart Barclay and a hospital stay for John Toker’s son. It reports a Milwaukee Vocational School effort creating classroom libraries to steer 7000 youths toward better reading habits, with fewer sensational papers.
Word puzzle style column listing questions on English usage and pronunciation. Includes items about correct tense and spelling and a short answer key with examples and misprints. Names and terms appear in a scattered, OCR-like format with odd punctuation throughout.
United Press dispatch from Washington notes the Public Health Service reports 9662 new influenza cases in South Carolina for the week ended December 22, indicating spread to the south Atlantic states. Other south Atlantic states had previously reported cases.
A damaged OCR fragment references punishment for thieves and calls for moral conduct. It mentions societal duties and the responsibility of individuals to resist wrongdoing, with vague religious or civic overtones. The source text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
A brief note discusses fineness standards for silver in Britain and the United States. It describes sterling as 92 1 2 percent silver with 7 1 2 percent copper. Mentions British silver wines and the standard bullion containing 900 parts silver and 100 parts copper alloy.
Question prompts ask where and by whom Jesus was baptized. Other items request identifiers for notable figures and places, blending disjointed terms like Madame Curie and Denmark with names such as Ghirtes and Pickens. The fragmentary text appears as a quiz or educational prompt.
Parker Cramer of Rockford and formerly of Smethport, famed for Greenland marooning with co pilot Bert Hassell, aims a June attempt from Rockford to Stockholm. Speaking in Bradford, he cites Bradford airport limits for large planes and weather as reasons not to attempt landings there. His brother William accompanies him at East Main street home of Mr and Mrs R A Dresser.
Mrs Adeline Twin Meach of Columbus Pennsylvania died Friday at her home aged 88. Survived by husband C Meach and daughter Mrs C Price of Pittsburgh. Prayer services set for Sunday at 1 30 pm at Brave in West Lawn cemetery Columbus.
State police pursue 50 year old Black prisoner David Ware after he allegedly fatally stabbed Trooper Peter Gladges during a struggle in Garden, New Jersey. Ware, said to head toward Camden or Philadelphia, had connections in Trenton.
Protect your family from financial hardship due to premature death or total disability. Life insurance is practical and economical for full protection, providing funds to cover debts and a guaranteed regular income. Contact your local Equitable Life of Laws agent for more information.
Radio schedule for WLBW Oil City Pa listing times and shows across the day including Symphonic Hour Cathedral Hour Studio Recital news flashes and station announcements with program notes for December 30 1928.
December 1948 Town Line notes describe the Christmas tree at Town Line Baptist Church as a success with well decorated space and gifts for all. Children provided evening entertainment while families shared a fine supper and radio music. Local residents William Borgerding, Lawrence Scholton, Mr. and Mrs. Newhouse visited Mayville and Lottsville over Christmas with relatives. Zurh Faulkner and Celoron juniors called recently.
Rita Connelly a four year old of 114 Clarion street Oil City suffered severe burns when her clothing ignited from a gas stove in a bedroom. Neighbors aided by wrapping her in blankets until fire was out. She was taken to Oil City Hospital where her back was most seriously burned. condition listed as fair.
Christmas at multiple homes across Jamestown and surrounding areas is noted with families visiting relatives. Benja min Newhouse and William Borgerding households are mentioned along with their daughters Marvel and Elma, plus Frank Burger and other relatives. Nearby visits include Crosby, Price, and Bennink families in Sherman Clymer and Westfield, with Harry Van Ord listed as sick.
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