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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1927
Page
4
A train from Olkan-Oi struck a truck at a Tevineton crossing on Thursday near noon. The truck driver escaped uninjured while several passengers on the train were shaken. The incident followed the driver’s claim he heard a car horn but assumed it no danger.
A collage of brief items from Corry area news includes grocery and coal ads with prices, a sledding accident on Mechanic Street injuring Leo Herzog’s son, medical care by Dr Hamilton, holiday good wishes from The Healy Studio, bank check hustle warnings, hardware and furniture promos, oil leases news, and various community notices from late 1927.
Upwards of seventy five couples attended a dancing and card party last night at the Masonic Temple hosted by the Masonic fraternity. Wallace Young chaired. Larson’s orchestra played from 9 to 1 with a brief intermission at 10. Refreshments were served and a grand march concluded the event, deemed one of the most successful parties this series.
A large fire swept three factory buildings in Pittsburgh injuring a firefighter and forcing about 100 residents to flee in night clothing. The Stewart Thomas Foundry Co. Gaszam Machine Co. and General Bronze Co. were affected as flames spread to a adjoining building. property damage is estimated at $100,000.
The Keystone Basketball Association will sponsor a dancing party at the State Armory Monday afternoon from 2 to 5 o clock to celebrate the New Year. The Greater Century Kings Orchestra of Boston Mass is set to furnish the music on an extended tour. The association invites fans and the public to attend. the price is 1.50 per couple.
Mrs. Mike Praston, of beyond the Corry Country Club, lost control of her car near sunset last evening. The vehicle overturned after skidding off the Roosevelt highway road, trapping her and causing three broken ribs while other occupants escaped with bruises and minor injuries.
Wilbur B. Wilson and Gry Starford joined Pennsylvania Gas Co employees at a banquet in Erle Thursday night honoring Fitch H. Tillotson, a former Corry resident retired on pension after thirty six years with the company. The event, attended by ninety two people including company officers, recalled his service in Corry Jamestown and Erie assignments.
Mrs Mary Crowell Raynor aged 22 died at Corry hospital this afternoon at 2 30. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Crowell of A D 2 and her survivors include two small children besides a brother and sister. Funeral services will be held at Alexander and Company Undertaking parlors at o clock Tuesday afternoon.
General W W Atterbury president of the Pennsylvania Railroad issues a New Year message from Pittsburgh to company officers and employees. He thanks them for cooperative effort, notes steady progress, and expresses best wishes for health and happiness in the coming year.
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