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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1928
Page
8
Readable fragments describe a military hospital tent scene with wounded soldiers, a nurse and doctor tending wounds, a young orderly guiding patients, and a gritty, crowded ward atmosphere as transport and care unfold in a wartime setting.
A letter claims a noted French prescription for rheumatism and neurite treatment, shared freely to thousands with wonderful results. The author offers to mail the prescription costless in exchange for the reader's address, noting no charge and a small return postal stat. Brocton Massachusetts is given as the return address for replies.
Rex Theater opens with Underworld a vivid crime tale of police battles and urban peril. Greta Garbo shines in The Divine Woman from Metro, with Bebe Daniels in She's Sheik and Red Riders of Canada drawing crowds. The Grand screens The Chinese Parrot and Spotters of the West as Patsy Ruth Miller and Tim McGoy headline.
Fifty four churches and five schools in the Erie Catholic diocese have enrolled in the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Bishop John Mark Gannon directs the work and plans call for a branch in every parish, convent, school and academy. Enrollments will be invited from churches on Sunday February 19 with appeals from pulpits.
Clarence R Newton 18 son of William Newton of Bucktooth Run killed himself with a revolver in his farm house on Saturday. Coroner P H Bourne of Salamanca declared the cause. Grandfather, deaf and infirm, was the only other person present and heard nothing. Family includes father, mother Nina I Newton, sister Bessie, and brothers William M and Cecil R Newton. The body was found in the front part of the house with the revolver beside it. The coroner offered no explanation for the act.
A quirky notice notes a bride’s quirky wedding plan in Toledo Brnde. She aims for frugal domestic setup with only a skillet and a kettle, plus at least two card tables to accommodate guests.
Spring Creek notes long list of local visits and weekend trips. Corry residents Mr and Mrs Charles Wales visited in Warren. Mrs John Zoeh office hosted relatives. Frank Kafferlin traveled from Jamestown. Donn Ghayke returns home from Corry for a period. King’s Daughters met for February at the Community building with 35 members and a roast pork dinner. Social time followed, and a business meeting led by Miss Louige Beck. Hosted social events at multiple homes with games and a late supper. Several residents traveled to Erie, Buffalo, Franklin, Warren for events and errands. Continuous references to local families and school activities. Parents and teachers meeting scheduled for February 14 at the school.
An odd column notes Hugh Robin’s funeral in Corry and local residents’ weeklong visits. School honor rolls and perfect attendance are listed for grades 1 through 8, naming students, teachers, and family members as part of Corry area notices.
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