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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1928
Page
8
A rambling wartime hospital scene follows as Sergeant Eadie lies wounded after a tense transport. Conversations mix fear and grim humor with fellow servicemen, a nurse checks vitals, and stretcher crews ferry targets through the dim ward toward a dawn shift.
A hazy, dialogue heavy scene depicts Radle and others in a tense room. A doctor attends to Radle’s card while comments hint at wounds and a dubious sting. The text blends wartime jargon, muffled threats, and an escape into sleep as tension rises.
Bodie awakens in a rain soaked hospital scene with a nurse noting his condition. He recalls being shot in the belly and endures brief delirium, while Eadie also wakes in a bare portable ward. The scene shifts to the clinic bustle as doctors and nurses attend wounded soldiers.
The Harding Home and School Association held a meeting at the Harding School Building with Mra A. Jehnberg presiding. Program included songs, dialogues by Harding students, piano by Miss Cornelia Price, readings by Miss Nichols, recitations by Miss White, and vocal numbers by Mrs. Kinley and D. A. Hillstrom. Mr. Hillstrom, newly elected School Board President, urged time, prayer, and goal setting as incentives, praising the association before adjournment.
Mrs IkaIyay cep Bawa wife of Dr Thomas of this city sustained slight injuries while traveling to Canton Pa with friends. Two other occupants were hurt and taken to Kanestanmit Hospital. Injured include Mrs AG Keller of office and Mrs W B Perry of Canton Pa. Mrs C Wright and niece Doris of Canton escaped uninjured after visita in Oil City.
County officials announced assessed valuation totals showing a rise to 118 719 455 with an increase of 2 985 504 for 2027. The grand total includes personal property and urban investments, while a special committee reviews township revaluations amid ongoing budget work.
Fev Warren, a neighbor of Mr and Mrs George Mech Ayame, aged Loyenrs, is in serious condition after taking the wrong tablet from two boxes of similar pills. Doctors report little change since Monday despite prompt medical attention.
Union township supervisors filed a petition in Hile county court Tuesday seeking permission to raise the current tax rate from 10 to 15 mills. A hearing is set for February 20, 1988. The township’s assessed valuation is $788,993 and $11,834 is needed to operate this year. Conneaut and Big Creek were cleared to raise their rates to 15 mills.
The Woodmen for the World Circle hosted a St Valentine themed party at the W O W hall. Awards were won by Mrs. A W Rauscher, Gave Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. George Besson. Committee members wore seasonal costumes and refreshments were served. A subsequent party is planned for the near future.
Widespread efforts renew focus on the 34 year old kidnapping of Brotherton’s son from Wickes Barre Pennsylvania. Mrs Albert Brotherton of Ashley seeks clues believed to help locate the now grown man. Police aid has been offered as investigators pursue fresh leads from a tipster in Johnstown. The boy was nine at the time of the abduction in 1894. Local authorities pledge cooperation while safeguarding sensitive information.
In Philadelphia the second government attempt to convict tug boat owner John McCambridge of New York and Jack Murphy of Halifax for conspiring to smuggle 500000 dollars in liquor failed. Jurors stood eleven to one for acquittal when discharged. Morris Rotman of Providence was ordered acquitted before the jury retired. It is believed the men may be tried again.
Warren and Oil City men file as delegates in the Pennsylvania presidential primary race. Candidates like McCon, Unity, and St. J. Drigcoll in Greenville filed for Democratic district delegates to the national convention. Voters may back the candidate receiving the district’s plurality, with electors free to vote their presidential choice. The process mirrors 1924 primaries.
Fay Wem Hakkiebeu of SAMA school Districts of Pennsylvania urged larger appropriations at the State Organization of School Board Secretaries opening session. Grafius of Tudiana County said small districts struggle to maintain standards and deserve relief.
A 19th century health ad promotes Dioxel tablets as a liver stimulant. It claims pure ox gall, 10 drops per tablet, and a cheap price through druggists. Packaging should display the name Dioxel and an ox picture.
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