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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1928

Page

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Board Awards Senior High Auditorium Remodel Contract

A. P. Munger won the remodeling contract for the Senior High School auditorium after a tight bid. Bids ranged from 193 to 214, with McSandburg and Frank Jones submitting competing proposals. The meeting covered routine business including finances, pupil transportation, and facility upgrades, with the board noting a Jan total of 2,000.52 and planning further lighting and burner installations.

A. P. Munger Plate Public Building Soneday V. Mc Sandburg Bi Munger Frank Jones Property Committee Mr. Munger Jagt D. A. Hillstrom J.id Love Harry Smith J.B. Patterson H. A. Curtis Charles Monroé P. M. Nichols The Diamonds Taxi Company Howard J. Sheen Bord Monroe Ralph $. Dewey Concord Wastington Fairview Harding Dewey Warren County School Directors Keith

Scotland Suffers Heavy Flood Loss Reported

United Press dispatch from Glasgow on February 8 notes severe flooding in the Loch Lomond area after the Lever river breached banks. The episode caused widespread damage along the main road and affected several properties in the Lomond district.

Scotland United Press Glasgow Leck Lomonside Loch Lomond

Three locals grand jury returns indictments

Three indictments and three no bills were returned by the grand jury. Ralph Biraceno faced charges of assault and battery, violation of liquor laws, and operating a disorderly house near the Corey Union City highway. Jim Woodin, driving while intoxicated and possession and transportation of liquor, had costs placed on the prosecutor. John Eckert, larceny, and George Mullos, liquor law violations, were also named in the cases. Thomas Maguire faced prohibition violations, arrested at a speakeasy run by John Eckert. Noted the prosecutor was reportedly beaten in the process.

Brie R. W Nichols Ralph Biraceno Skira- Jeano la Aljlbgheny County Nichols Saraceno Corey Union City Walle Wille Keren Jim Woodin Beautele Umar Thomas ¢ Maguire John Eekert West Main John Eckert Johnyi Moan

Lindbergh Ends Latin America Good Will Tour

The chances Lindbergh would crash were estimated at 1 to 6 as Col. Charles A. Lindbergh completed a 8,285 mile Central American tour ending in Havana. He logged over 40,000 miles aboard the Spirit of St Louis with no accident during the goodwill mission.

United Press New York Charles A. Lindbergh Latin America Central American Rome Lindbergh Mie Havana

Nicaragua Rebel Outbreaks Grow in Matagalpa District

United States marines were rushed to the Matagalpa district amid reports that followers of General Augustino Sandino were gathering. American Vice-consul William De Savigny sought aid while British charges urged protection of life and property. marines were moved in government commandeered cars.

United Fress Managua Nicaragua United States Matagalps Aligustino Sandino William de Savigny Matagalpa Harold Patterson Bus Eberhardt Ma~ngaipa Niewraguan

Tremors Shake Serra D Ossaa Portugal Towns

Tremors from a subterranean explosion set off violent earthquake shocks in southeastern Portugal. The Serra D Ossaa region near Alvito Mora Redondo Reguengos Estremoz reported strong quakes with lesser effects in other provinces. Rushing residents prayed for divine intervention as tremors spread across Alemtejo.

Lisson Serra D'Ossa Portugal Alvito Mora Redonito Reguengos Estremoz Alemtejo

Widows Bring $50,000 Suits Over 1927 Rail Wreck

Damages totaling 100000 sought by the widows of John Metzger engineer and Mark Kernick fireman, both Erie residents, in Cleveland federal court for the deaths on December 20, 1927, of their husbands in the derailment of Salit S71 near Warren the Pennsylvania railroad. The impact occurred west of Warren as the eastbound passenger train derailed after the locomotive reportedly lost a boiler fire or struck an iron spike at a highway crossing. the engineman and fireman died, with several passengers injured.

John Metzger Mark Kernick Reneva Alvision Pennsylvania Railroad Warren States Court Cleveland Erie Warton Birst Fanr

Withhold Report On S-4 Investigation Emerges In Speech

A U S Navy secretary delays release of the S-4 disaster inquiry report amid a speech by Representative McClinile of Oklahoma. In Pittsburgh a cult leader named Hayes, known as Charles the Great, was arrested for promising positions to obtain girls and fined $50 after a police magistrate hearing.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Wilbur Naval Oar of McClinile Demogitt Oklahoma Pittsburgh Chastes ‘Hayes Charles the Great Tsat

Suspected Kidnapping Case Ties to Cleveland Man

Local interest centers on a suspected Kennedy boy kidnapping case dating back about forty years. Mrs James Wiggins of Olean wrote to a Cleveland man claiming he may be the missing boy, with ties to Mis Higgins and family in Grand Street. The Cleveland man Van Dresser sought to locate his birth mother and described a possible past abduction by a woman on the street when he was four or five years old.

van Wrenken Cleveland Kennedy James Wiggins Olean Higgins Mis Mary Higging Grand Street Mig. Higgine Kennedy Oy O' City van Dresser Miuyville Dresser Tyvéen Pez

Kin of Corry Family May Hold Missing Kennedy Clue

A clipping suggests Jussuunen may be related to the Corry family and a missing Kennedy boy. Mrs Emma FR Von Lesser, mother, died in New Orleans. father Almon Bradley Von Dresser. Letter asks for information to 1L473T East 27th Street, Cleveland. Detective Martin Haugh reviews tip linking Stevelander to the case.

Jussuunen Sue Wun Eply Emma FR. von Lesser New Orleans Almon Bradley von Dresser van Diesach East 27Th Street Clavaland Martin Haugh P. Ft Mt Detecto Slevelander Kennedy Plumer St Jamon Higgins PF. Ft. B Glenn Bigging Holind Tnt

Appointment of new hospital supt delayed

The Corry hospital board delayed naming a new superintendent as inquiry continues into applicants. Miss M. Widdifield, who resigned to take a similar post in Meadville, remains under consideration after minutes from last evening's meeting. Discussions covered staff, patient statistics, training, and proposed facility changes, with action taken on bylaw revisions and a $200 donation from Pennsylvania Gas Company.

Corry Mopars Olds Messner Pittsburgh Ant Iaéking Pennsylvania Gas Company Dhig Finance Committee

Five Best Radio Features Tonight in Newark

Tonight's lineup includes New York Philharmonic under Toscanini at 8:25 p m and programs from Ampleo Hour and Maxwell Hour. Continentals from NRC Ottawa and Montreal program also listed, with the schedule showing multiple conductor and station identifiers.

WOR Newark New York Phihharmonic Orchestr Toreanibl Ampleo Maxwell the Continentals NRC Ottawa ENPM Montreal Aonval

French Fliers Plan Transcontinental Goodwill Tour

Lieut Lieudonne Costes and Lieut Commander Joseph Le Brix announced plans for a transcontinental good will air tour from New York to San Francisco. They will stop at all major cities en route and finalize the itinerary in Washington after meeting with the French ambassador following their arrival from Montgomery, Alabama.

United States United Press Washington Lieudonne Costes Joseph le Brix New York San Francisco Montgomery Ala

Woman's Club Hear Three Fine Talks On Recreation

Miss W G Day of New York City spoke at the American Citizenship Department meeting at Hotel Corry on the role of recreation in character building. She outlined points on physical health, economic needs, citizenship training, and moral standards, emphasizing recreation as a path to a better community.

American Citizenship Department Woman's Clu W.G. Day New York City Playground Nd Recreation Associate of America Miss Day B. ©. Barnes

Final Plea for Hickman in Parker Murder Trial

In Los Angeles court Richard Cantillon, a young attorney, urged the jury to find William Edward Hickman insane at the time of Marion Parker’s murder and dismemberment. The trial proceeded as Cantillon argued Hickman’s mental state during the killing. A separate note reports 96 year old D L Harwood fracturing a leg in an accident at his grandson Frank Harwood’s home. Mrs H Nash of Stedman conveyed concern over Harwood’s serious condition.

Unites Frese Los Angeles Cali Richard Cantillon William Edward Hickman Cantillon Hickman Marion Parker D. L. Harwood Frank Harwood Harth Nash Stedman Mr. Harwood

Route name shift debated by State Geographic Board

Proposals to rename a major Pennsylvania highway move forward at Harrisburg. Options include restoring the East and West highway across the state from New Jersey to Ohio, honoring David Wilmot, or naming it Anthony Wayne Highway citing General Wayne’s 18th century expedition through Wayne County and a final rest in Erie.

Corry Pennsylvania Commonweath Pennsylvania State Geographic Board Dt Wis Harrinburg Borde New Jersey Ohio State Lines David Wilmot Henry W. Shoemaker Pennsylvania Histories Commission Anthony Wayne Wayne Jmne Wayne County Erie

All Havana Welcomes Lindbergh With Grand Cuban Greetings

Cuban hospitality pours out for Col. Charles A Lindbergh arriving after his skyward voyage. He will attend a Camp Columbia luncheon, meet Cuban officials, greet citizens at Ambassador Judah’s home, and participate in a series of receptions, dinners, and dances through Saturday with thousands expected to attend.

Havana Col Chas. A. Lindbergh United States Lindbergh Ofolbek Noble B. Judah Haiti Guba Cuba Amy Columbia Judah Havanc Priday

Rockefeller to testify Saturday before Teapot Dome panel

Washington Feb 9 The Senate Teapot Dome Committee subpoenaed John J Rockefeller Jr to testify Saturday as part of its inquiry Senator Walsh of Montana pressed for formal oath testimony after Rockefeller had earlier answered by letter He said Stewart urged Rockefeller to reveal all he knew about the 1921 deal and the committee questioned whether Rockefeller should testify under oath as other witnesses have done Stewart was arrested on a Senate warrant and local libel proceedings were involved in the case

Teapot Dome John D. Rockefeller, Jr Stewart Deal Paul F. Mallon United Press Washington Senate Rockefeller Rockefeller Shania Wittess Tespat Pott Libbeas Cory Sliswutl Pendinis

Board weighs replacing senior high furnace

The Mayville Board of Education considers replacing the Senior High furnace for the next school year. A recent inspection found repairs would be frequent and costly, with renovations estimated between £6,000 and $10,000. The committee plans to hire consulting engineers to assess the furnace and advise on replacement. Two engineers will be consulted soon to determine if a new furnace is needed.

Board of Educcation Charles Mone

Erie R R to run limited fast trains New York to Chicago

Erie Railroad will run two limited passenger trains between New York and Chicago this spring with 24 hour service. Westbound departures from New York at 10:45 p.m. Jamestown 6:15 p.m. and Chicago arrival next morning. Chicago 5:30 p.m. to Jamestown about 6:20 p.m. arrival in New York late afternoon. No schedule removals. improved Jamestown service. excursions to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Cleveland planned. Barney Rathbun left for Erie for a few days.

Journal of the Qans Eri Railroad New York Chicago Jamestown Erie Railroad Company Chitaed Division Prcture Priest New York City

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