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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1927

Page

8

Announcements of Services in Local Churches Tomorrow

A compact listing of Sunday services across multiple churches. St Pauls Lutheran hosts morning and evening services with Sunday School at 10:00 AM and special week of prayer Tuesday evening. Other congregations include First Pentecostal, United Brethren, Episcopal, Baptist, Advent Christian, Presbyterian, Salvation Army, Alliance Church, each detailing times, pastors, and note on watch-night services. The notice invites all to attend.

Advent Christian Church Essex Street C. Wesley Adams Salvation Army Citadel Washington and Park Streets P. Reifl Suday Rev. Roth The Baptist Church

Methodist Church Schedule and Week of Prayer Plans

Buet Methodist Church at corner center and Pleasant streets lists pastor William E. Bartlett D D and two Sunday services at 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM with sermon topics "0 Wish You" and "At the Parting of the Ways" plus Epworth League. The church will join Corry churches in a Week of Prayer starting January 2 at the First Baptist church. First Church of Christ Scientist on Park street offers 1:00 AM Sunday service with subject God and a Wednesday 8 PM testimony meeting. reading room hours at 28 North Center street weekdays 2 to 6 PM except holidays.

Baptist Church First Baptist Church Pleasant Street Second Avenue All, Roth Corry Monroe Vohurch S. F. Cressey Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Corner Pleasant Center Streets Roger F. Cressey Mark Mexico Methodist Church Buét Methodist Church Corner Center Pleasant Streets Willliam E. Bartlett D. D Ralph S. Dewey Epworth League Churches of Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist Park Street North Center Street

PRR Official to Retire After 46 Years of Service

Samuel Porcher, 70, assistant vice president in charge of purchases stores and insurance, veteran Pennsylvania Railroad officer, will retire under pension after nearly 46 years with the company. Porcher born December 21 1857 in South Carolina and began at the Altoona machine shop before rising through purchasing roles.

United Fresh Pittsburgh Samuel Porcher Pennsylvania Railroad Porcher South Carolina Altoona Machine Shop

Presbyterian Students Entertain at Hotel Corry Banquet

Eighteen Presbyterian college youths in camega, six tee n teens gathered at Hotel Corry for a complimentary banquet by the Presbyterian Church session. Attendees included Rev. R F Cressey and elders F W Whittlesey Harry Shilly J Lew 15 H L O B MacLees, with students Ethel Ewing Allene Brooks Thur s Ely Doris Morton Virginia Doolittle Long Maxine Alverson Ralph Jewell Donald Ewing Raymond lying James Lewis Bruce Smith Gerald Wood Lyle Pitt Carlton Pitt Clair Lindendoll Paul G Cressey of Evansville College and Lucretia Cressey of Monticello Seminary as guests. The after dinner program featured words of welcome, stories and short talks by several, plus a letter from Sumner Bentley Jr. The event ended with social chat and an excellent menu, inspiring hopes it be an annual affair.

Camega Corry Presbyterian Church R. F. Cressey Whittlesey Harry Shilly Lew H. LO B. MacLees Hthel Ewing Allene 4 Brooks Thurs Ely Doris Morton Virginia Doolittle Fol Long Maxine Alverson Ralph Jewell Ald Ewing Raymond Lying James! Lewis Bruce Smith Gerald Wood Lyle Pitt Carlton Pitt Clair Linendoll Paul G. Cressey Evansville Ind Lucretia Cressey Monticello Seminary Finois May Ethel Ewing Cressey Gerard Wood Donald King Paul Cressey Sumner Bentley, Jr Mr. Cressey Witu

Murder Mystery Baffles Gotham

Police in Washington Pennsylvania hold suspect Pred Drew, 20, in the murder of 17 year old Thelma Young. Drew, arrested when body was found, has given varying accounts while County Detective Dinsmore hints there may be damaging evidence against him. He was found hiding under a neighbor's bed and protested his innocence while naming another suspect.

United Press Washington Po-lice Thelma Young Pred Drew Wm. B. Dinsmore

Youth shoots sister and mother in Wilmington tragedy

In Wilmington on December 31, 18 year old John Burney killed his 16 year old sister Frances and wounded his mother amid delusions of conspiracy. Burney then shot himself in the head. both he and his mother were reported as expected to survive after hospital treatment.

Wilmington Del Frances John Burney

Memorial service planned for Lucretia Motts birth anniversary

Philadelphia women leaders announce a national memorial service for the 15th anniversary of Lucretia Mott, pioneer in women’s rights. The central service will be in Philadelphia, honoring her burial place with delegates from WCTU, the International League for Peace and Freedom, The Women’s Party, and the Society of Friends.

Philadelphia Women's Organization of Philadelphia Today Lucretia Mott W. C. TU International League For Peace and Freedom Women's Party Society of Friends

Baptist Association at Warren Wednesday

The itat Baptist phireh ot Warren will host the Greek Association delegates for a one day conference from January 4. Prominent speakers include G Clifford Cress William G Evans Miss Gertrude DeClerco and William G Russell. Morning sessions feature worship and discussions on missions with an afternoon program on gospel outreach. A youth dinner conference led by Melvin Thomas centers on comrades with Christ.

Itat Baptist Phireh Notuaivey Brig Bradford Oil City Titusvile Corry Union City Son Pitusville Old Greek Association Ivhia G. Clifford Cress Board of Missionary Ot Npwration William G. Evans Moulmein Burma Gertrude DeClerco Woman's American Baptist Home ‘Mission Society William G. Russell State Board of Mussionary Cooperation Hue O'Elek Melvin Thomps Christ

Week of Prayer in City Churches Next Week

The Week of Prayer opens Monday evening at the Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Greacy delivering the sermon. Services continue each evening at different city churches, with St Pan’s Lutheran, Christian Missionary Alliance, and First Methodist among hosts. The Ministerial Association urges all to attend the citywide event.

Baptist Church Roger I. Cressey Baptist Chrch Roger Greacy Pan's Lutheran Frey W. I. Bartlett Spencer Fey A. L Roth Christian Misionary Alliance Chirult Presbytérim Wilant Hall Morgan Wellivering Ministerial Association of the Ily

Close Cabarets At Midnight

Pittsburgh police report enforcement concerns as New Year’s Eve closings expected under the blue sky Sunday rule. Despite orders by Lily, cabarets and dance halls stayed open to sell late reservations at high prices. Superintendent Walsh warns those with early reservations will be disappointed.

Pittsburgh Lily Peter P. Walsh

Opening song event in Columbus Christmas gathering notes

In Columbus on a December evening a program featured an opening song and a discussion titled A New You's Resolution. Participants included Brother Paul Wrisket Sister Laura Bul Pigno and several Dodd and Blanchura family members noted at Meguite home celebrations with Christmas entertainments and guests from Columbus and Prank Pullin's circle.

Columbus Dodd and Sons, of Pullin and Sons

Community Church Announces Summer Schedule and Events

The community church lists plans for Sunday services and Sunday school sessions. A Christmas week event is noted with details on dates, locations, and participants, inviting the town to attend the activities.

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Pentecostal Church First Pentecostal Church W. Main Street RN. Miller United Brethren Church H. F. Reagle S. Henton Christian Endeavor B. Armitage Willis Price North Center Atreet Ross Fleming Columbus Avenue Episcopal Church Ammanuel Holocopal Smith and Henry Attwell Post Blyre Simper Wharel School Emmanuel Church Hotel Corry Presbyterian Board OF Session Gotham Baptist Warren Cony Church Melvin ‘Thomas Repu Coen Uge of All-Way Electric CO Center St General Electric N. Center and Washington Streets A. M. Litz Coxtly Tobacco Perous W. H. Merrick Associated Gas and Electric Company Associated Properties Associated Gas and Electric Systems Office of Venango Public Service Corporation Corry, Pa
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