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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1926

Page

6

School Band Project Revived By Local Schools

Supt Brown announces revival of a school band project for junior and senior high students with local musicians aiding. Under Mrs Murray, plans call for student participation, instrument collection from former band members, and starting practice soon at the music department. By spring, many students expect to form a real band with instruments supplied or donated.

Cortes Mics Murray Supt Brown Vor van Tuys

Philathea Meeting Receives Varied Entertainment

The Philathea group met Monday at Mes Frank West on West Smith Street for an Eve ning Hinsiness and social session. Mrs L K Thomas chaired the entertainment committee and led a program featuring pantomime Bible scenes presented by M iss Mableuifol Miss May Howard Mrs Gilson and Mrs R Thomas. Roles included Ruth and Naomi The Return of Spies from the Promised Land and the Prodigal Son Others portrayed Birthright or a mess of pottage Muses in the Bullrushes The Return of the Prodigal Son and Rot Wife The hostess Mrs Westley assisted by her daughter Mele served frit goele tail wafers cake and coffee. Dainty valentines were given as favors The next meeting will be held Feb 2 with Mrs Mable Varro!

Philathea Frank West Jey West Smith Street Rell Eal L. K. Thomas Mableuifol May Howard Gilson Zane Mable Varro

Former Day Agent To Know Fate In May

At a regular meeting of the Readers Club held at the home of Mrs. George W. Patterson on Park Street toll call responses named Preston Pryor who conducted raids in Corry will stand trial in a few months. Other items included extortion charges involving Mrs Whittlesey The Numinous Highway Mrs R I Palmer Mr John Singer Sargent Mrs J Fuip William LeRoy Metcalf. The papers were well prepared and formed a pleasing program. A Elia Kang will entertain at the next two weekly meetings.

George W. Patterson Park Street Preston Pryor Corry Whittlesey Nuinna! Highway Palmer John Singer Sargent J Fuip William LeRoy Metgall

Prohibition Agent Pryor, Ex-Patriot Charged. Erie Case Set May

Erie February report notes Preston IS Pryor, former prohibition agent, charged with extortion and related offenses. Carl Alt, formerly Erie patrolman, pleaded guilty to bootlegging. Judge William Think ordered no quash of the indictment against Pryor and discharged the putative. May sentencing slated after arrests and raids, with Alt found in possession of two barrels of high powered beer.

Erie Preston Pryor Carl Alt Fof Erie Patrahman William & Think Joseph Motkie Blackchair Prohibition Aps Tim Althot Hetbaury Alshol Thirteenth and Germ Street Tate

Funeral services for William A. Besson held in Culimbuis

Funeral services for William A. Besson who died at his home in Culimbuis township were conducted this afternoon by Pastor O'clo Rey HP Reaxle of the United Brethren Church at Alexander 8& Cont pars Funeral parlors. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery with attendees including Trant Barton, Arthur Barton, Lamrylburn, Karles Springfield, Joel Jung and Arthur Wilcox.

Wiliam A. Besson Culimbuis Alexander O'clo Rey HP Reaxle United Brethreny Church Pine Grove Trant Barton Arthur Barton Lamry!lburn Karles Springfield Joel Jung Arthur Wilcox

Miners’ Bodies Unrecovered After Gas Danger

United States Basin of Mines workers again delay attempts to remove 16 miners killed in Butt No 10 at the Pittsburgh Company mine Homie Test area due to dangerous gas accumulations. Tests show 8 percent oxygen in passages and entry is unsafe until gases are cleared. Exploration of the death chamber will not proceed with company officials stating plans for Thursday or Friday.

United Press Pittsburgh United States Basin of Mines Butt Pittsburgh Coompany Viritag

Cardinal Opposes Compulsory Prohibition in Catholic Stand

Boston reports Cardinal emphasizes voluntary temperance over forced prohibition, arguing it clashes with holy scripture and Catholic tradition. He notes scripture supports individual choice and liberty, urging public patience for a broader reform that respects personal conscience.

Boston Mass William Suylinal O'Gonnell Arerisai Catholic Terarchy Waillie Churel Iver Catholic Marsaver

Club Enjoys Fine Program At Monthly Meeting

A varied and interesting program entertained the College Women’s Club last evening at the home of Mr A Lo Smith on Hast Santi street. Mrs Smith and Mes Wit Yai Thorpe hosted. Due to Mrs Batan’s absence presiding, Mrs G S Peek chaired. Mrs WA Martin read a paper on American Music by the Nineuields Qeriuey and Jon Austin sang two ballads. Mrs Whorpes contributed a Sargent headline and Mrs Claredée Laveland presented the World Trip. A lively social hour followed with a delicious luncheon hosted by the hostesses.

Roy Wis Yeguia College A. Lo Smith Santi Street Smith Mes Yai Thorpe Weir M Jon Austin Bi Bolt Aton Margaret Wideemer Whorpes Peck John Singer Sargent

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