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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1926

Page

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Gas Field Plans to Augment Corry Supply

New gas field development aims to bolster Corry’s supply as work starts on converting the Livermore Block on North Center Street into lodge and public hall quarters for Masons. The project, led by Frank Jones, includes a second floor remodel to create a public hall, lounge, dining and regalia rooms, with full locker facilities and a large lobby. The Masons seek occupancy by April and may also adapt the lower floors for store use.

New Hall Mercy OF Seal Livermore North Center Street Model Prostate Lodge Dust Club Nem Vets Masonic Fraternity Frank Jones Blue Lodge Club Eneni Horn Mock Livermore Block Olaove Commandery Knights Templar Corry Lodge Columbus

Grand Jury to Hear About Eighty Criminal Cases

About eighty cases will be presented to the grand jury for the February term of criminal courts, as County Prosecutor Roy Search begins work on the trial. Several cases involve alleged driving of cars while intoxicated.

Gid Potentive Roy Search Cara

Flood Waters Recede Leaving Heavy Toll

United Prose reports the crest of floodwaters across five states bringing extensive damage. Death toll reaches 17 with thousands displaced and millions of dollars in crops and property losses. Cumberland River near Nashville hits record levels as rivers rise hourly and more homeless are anticipated before morning.

United Prose Memphis Teen Hoods Dipatches Hex Fonia al Linois Central Cumberland River Nashville

Montgomery County Leader May Get Cabinet Post

A Capitol Hill rumor says Charles Johnson of Norristown may join the Fisher cabinet as secretary of property and supplies after May primary support. Henry Boyd of Scottdale is now secretary, and Judge Thomas Baldridge of Blair County is linked to the attorney general post amid party chatter in Harrisburg.

Thomas E. Williams United Press Harrisburg Charles Johnson Norristown Fisher Capital Hill Johnson Montgomery County Brumbaugh Henry Boyd Scottdale Westmoreland County Capito Mill Jidge Thomas J. Baldridge Blair Baldridge Blair Judicial District W. L. Mellon New York City

Refunds Ordered Over Tax Refund Misuse

United Press reports Secretary Mellon says about 000,000 in excess profits tax refunds were illegally collected and must be returned. He notes most refunds arise under the excess profits tax and future year refunds will shrink. No relation to current treasury tax collections or tax cuts. Rep Oldfield argues the incident underlines demand for permanent tax reductions.

United Press Washington Weislery Hag Congress Secretary of the Treasury Melton Treasury Sre Rep Oldfider Dem Ark

Government Poison Alcohol Policy Sparks Congressional Storm

A government policy permitting poisons in alcohol prompts a congressional uproar. Senator Edwards leads a drive to curb the practice after reports of over 40 holiday deaths. New Jersey Senator says the policy is legalized danger while Wayne Wheeler criticizes the liquor death toll.

Edwards Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Senaral Bedyarel Democrat New Jersey Wer Thoreasury Andrews Congress Aids Dillwink Senate Séngior Statesment Wayne Wheeler

Five Best Radio Features Broadcast Tonight Across Regions

A fragmented radio schedule lists multiple programs across stations from Toronto to New York and Oakland. Highlights include Allen McQihae as tenor, a musical comedy on WEAF, Henry Burt's artists, and a Little Symphony Orchestra aboard WDAR Kaness Chip with night programming noted through various Pacific time zones.

GFCA Toronto Allen McQihae WIZ New York Apt WRO WGY WRZ WEAF Henry Burt RGO Oakland Pacifc NGO Little Symphony Orchestra Wdar Kaness Chip

President Urges Global Disarmament Amid Dinner Speech

President Upplidge, addressing the Fleet Street Historical Society in Trenton, called for a world free of coercive military power and urged citizens to vote and pursue education as remedies for ballot apathy. He warned against rising militarism and urged peaceful international harmony.

Washington Trenton Toilige Wan Upplidge Frestor Historica! Society Ifr Aeion Two World Reliamee Woolidge

Reverend Bartlett Installed as Club Leader in Local Ceremony

Reverend Bartlett, pastor of the church, was installed today as president of the Kiwanis Club at a ceremony in the Trate Corry. New officers were welcomed, Roy Daron presented gifts, and the club orchestra performed. Retiring president Gillette praised cooperation during his term, and Obie eraneets from Edveand Gretler and William Edmonds attended.

WE. Bartleit Chufch Kiveanis Club Lengi Jeaniré Reyuthi Tunoigoy Trate Corry de NW Teoy Gillette Riwanisa Yi Wiewibees Sind Teowasfivers Ve Rey Hayyes Terbert Rathbur Roy Daron Edveand Gretaler New York City William Edmonds Chicago Hheeboard

City Council Meets Tonight for Special Meeting

The city council gathers at the Municipal building this evening for a special meeting to address leftover business and preparations for the new year. Bills will be discussed and the commission will present annual matters for attention.

Man in Crisis Kills Wife Near Town

Parcel of chaotic OCR text reports a man named Noll near a sheriff's office, claimed to have killed his wife amid a personal crisis. Neighbors recall a once well-regarded man. authorities describe a preliminary, unsettled case unfolding 12 miles from the area.

Rapgrry James Noll Nolfe Noll Henry Besinie

United States to Modify Policy in Nicaragua

Washington reports under pressure from factions and critics of occupation that Coolidge faces a policy split over arms embargoes and military presence. The United Press notes calls for withdrawal of battleships and Marines as debate grows on U S actions on the east coast and aid to Liberal forces in Nicaragua.

Washington United States Nicarazian Coolidge Tras State Department United Press Diaz Wheeler Wem, Mont Saitt Rodayte Senate Ameren Nicsraeua

Train Wreck Claims One Life Near Cippawa Palls

A passenger was killed and another injured in a collision today near Cippawa Palls Wisconsin as the Arrowhead Limited bound for Chicago and Northwestern train met on a curve. Conductor AW Cartwright of Minneapolis died at a hospital from a broken back. Frances Pettijohn of Martin, Tonk, reported injuries.

Cipppawa Palls Wis Dee Northwestern Cartwright Minneapolis Frances Pettijohn Martin, Tonk

British ship Jesus Helpless off Baltimore in distress

A British freighter named Jesus Helpless drifted rudderless and in danger off Baltimore after sending S O S signals. Crew reported the vessel was 4,000 tons and carrying forty crew, with ocean liners ready to assist but the captain opted to drift awaiting cheaper rescue options. Distress calls were picked up by multiple ships including Marta Washington and Berlin, all in the immediate vicinity.

United Press NEW York Iearion Wickman Hickman Aid Searion Betas Marta Washington Cos

Corry Man Wins C P A Degree

A. G. Postlethwait received word from Marishore that he had passed the State Board examination and would receive a Certified Public Accountant certificate. He completed the three day exam in November at Pittsburgh and has long practiced as an expert accountant. The CPA qualification will enhance his standing in court work.

A. G. Postlethwait Marishore Woul Post Jethwait Earliei Pittsburgh Toreyean

Dancing Party New Year's Eve at State Armory

Arrangements are underway for a New Year's Eve dancing party at the State Armory. Dancing will start at o clock with a six piece local orchestra providing music. Mrs Rose Kineh attended this afternoon and Jane Quill will join Mr and Mrs Dillon to welcome the new year at midnight.

State Armory Mss Rose Kineh Jane Quill Renin Mr and Mes Dillon

London store looted of 250000 in jewels

Thieves burglarized Harrods in London, taking jewelry and watches valued around 250000. Scotland Yard suspects insiders may have aided the theft during the nighttime break in at the West End jewelry department. Investigators described loot as including rings necklaces and cigarette cases.

London Sy Univec Fress United States Herrods Khtr Teurglar Scotland Yard Warrods Thighs Bridge Landon

Building Pipeline From Three Bridge Field To Pennsylvanian Gas

Gas from a new fill developed by Charles Moyne and Garland and associates near Three Bridge will supply the Pennsylvania Gas Company. A four inch line about fourteen miles long will feed a pumping station to deliver roughly half a million cubic feet daily to the mains, with works underway and many wells already active.

Charles Moore and Associates East Branch Corry Penna. Gas Company Main Charles Moyne Garland and Associates Tinse Bridge Hust Redach Penneylvania Gast Company Pennsyl and Gas Cohen Three Bridge Pennsylvania York Chile Alr Moore Leasts Ih Pennsylvania Gas Company Corey Ferent

Two Killed in Freight Wreck Near Sayre Pennsylvania

Two men died and a third was seriously injured in a head on collision of freight trains near Rammer Field on the Lehisl Valley Railroad between Wilkes Barr and Sayre. Engineer Johnson and fireman J Langan were killed. Langan was a Lafayette University chemistry student who worked briefly with the railroad. The wreck overturned the engine and thirty cars with no reason determined for the accident.

United Press Sayre Dee Lehisl Michael J. Langan Lafayette University Langan Michael Tygai

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mellon Riles Umitea Coolidge Bartlett Kiwanis Club C. E. Shoop Club U.S Nicaragua Ludwell Denny Stati Baltimore Corry Man C.P. A Certified Public Accountant I Lafayette University R. A. Ott
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