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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1928
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR terse note mentions a Monday event at a university area with unclear identifiers and a rough timestamp, lacking complete names or locations for firm reporting.
A brief, garbled OCR fragment hints at a local event or notice. Readable portions reference a ceremony or station, with scattered names and times. The article lacks clear names, places, or dates to confirm a concrete event or outcome.
A terse note from ILE ny Mai about the tight bout it id Ports mentions Mn JauL tiers and ube. Readable fragments suggest a local brief or column item noting a conflict or discussion around ports or port facilities without full context. Entities include ILE ny Mai, Mn JauL, and Ports.
The column surveys racing speed on water and land, debates church advertising ethics, and contemplates punishment in a Los Angeles murder trial. It contrasts faster ships with costs, critiques liberal clergy on creeds, and muses on eternal consequences faced by a killer’s father.
Kane Republican reports that snowfall so far this winter is exceeded by three winters in the past eight. Records show 1920 21, 1921 24, and 1923 24 were lighter than this winter up to February. Past winters included 97 inches in 1925 26 and 82.5 inches in 1924 25, with extreme lows of 40 and 26 degrees below zero cited.
The text outlines 1 percent on the first 4000 over personal exemption, 8 percent on the next 4000, and 5 percent on the remainder. Surtax applies to net income over 10000 with a 20 percent maximum. Exemptions: 1500 for single, 3900 for married or head of family. Credits: 400 per dependent for chief support.
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce votes to keep the Roosevelt Highway name as it passes through town. The group notes a national Roosevelt Highway elsewhere and discusses local assessments and costs to property owners under a new valuation method amid ongoing committee work.
A compact review of language errors and exercises from W L Gordon. It quizzes sentence flaws word spellings and pronunciation with key guidance, including correcting a misplaced adverb and selecting proper synonyms and usage.
A puzzle notes a cubic foot of granite weighing 160 pounds and asks for the weight of a monument sized 2 yards by 11 yards by 112 yards. It follows with a brief explanation of a calculation using unit conversion and a mention of regional phrases and misspellings.
Rodney Butcher reports on the drift of American trade away from U.S. ships since 1860 and after World War I, noting the drop from 615 percent to 4 by 1860, then 8.7 percent in 1910, and 92.2 percent by 1926. He discusses government aid, a proposed merchant marine, foreign-registered ships, and Senate action on the Jones bill to build ships maintaining American flag services and national security.
A garbled OCR item mixes a sports trivia prompt with a late entry obituary. It mentions General George MacLellan, 19th century figures, and a Pennsylvania Railroad engineer who died at a local hospital after a heart attack. The text blends questions, names, and a memorial note with preserved but unclear details.
Births reported include a son to Mr and Mrs Henry Byckes on West Preder ck street and a baby boy George MacDonald born to Mr and Mrs Lynch on February 42nd. Flood reports describe flats near Piteffeld submerged and homes inlanded. Events note a U G B A card party in Maccabée and residents traveling to Jamestown and Warren for visits and a GO TO ball event last evening.
Arrangements are complete for the Leap Year party to be held this evening in the Masonic Hall under the Modern Youths Club. Larson's orchestra will provide the music for dancing for club members and invited guests. Dancing begins at 8 o'clock.
An Ames advertisement touts MELLO-GLO powder as a French process beauty aid. It promises a non drying, pore friendly formula that resists perspiration and stays on longer, appealing to those seeking a pure, fine cosmetic.
Erin February 15 Mrs Mary Baum an 292 Pine avenue was badly burned about the face and hands shortly after noon Tuesday when fumes from a naptha bottle exploded. Flames enveloped her. Dr D R Palmer treated her and did not expect fatal injuries. Family say she was cleaning clothes in the bathroom when fumes ignited. Firemen arrived but damage was slight.
Erie February 15. Mayor Williams proposes a plan to impound legally parked cars on city streets overnight. Owners would pay towing and storage charges plus a city fine before recovery. City Solicitor J B Held is said to approve after discussions with traffic officials and local clubs.
The Catholic Daughters of America held an attractive card party at St Edward ball drawing over one hundred attendees. Prizes went to Mrs A H Maule Mrs Carl Edwards and Mrs T Fox for bridge while Mrs William Young Frank Blair and Miss Celia Dugan also earned awards. Five Hundred Twenty two tables hosted guests and a snack service ran at 11 pm. Miss Helen Morrell led the event with local court help and proceeds aid the CD A charity.
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