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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1928
Page
6
Large financing moves surface as bonds will be sold to fund a major local project. The fragmentary Sparta and Vicinity newsletter notes a community focus, with obituaries, social events, and club reports interwoven among brief local updates. Several deaths, gatherings, and social notes mark a busy week, including memorial services, Valentine parties, and neighborhood visits.
Rand County commissioners on Friday decided to build a tuberculosis hospital at a cost of 250000 with 200 beds. Harold F Moly as county solicitor to prepare sale forms for 250400 in bonds funded by county bonding power, about 450000 at year start with 400000 allocated for courthouse addition and 200000 for hospital. Architect firm Ody and Kirby to submit plans. Site studies for location to begin immediately and project to move quickly.
Two cars wrecked on East Main street Youngsville after a New York state car parked nearby caused a collision with a car driven by Allen Johnson. John Linbergh of North Warren collided with Johnson’s vehicle injuring no one but leaving both cars badly damaged. A Warren state highway patrolman investigated attributing some blame to a slippery road. The Word car driven by Linbergh suffered extensive damage. The other vehicle had a dented side. Neither car was insured. A Spartansburg visitor arrives at the Shepard home this evening for a week.
Kane ed 18 reports steady progress on the new Community Hospital beginning September 10, 1927, with a two story brick structure rising and roof finished by January 16. A large crew handles interior construction while core burners maintain 98 to 46 degree temperatures, enclosing windows to steady the work pace.
Wrightsville Wriganly LG reports M E Church Aid Society met at the Town house with a tureen dinner. Residents note visits, illness, and travel, including Mrs Mertie May of Youngsville and Mrs Nellie Nelson recovering from throat infection. Shreve Chair Co plans a mill move to Union City and loading timber from Youngsville jet. Sports plans include Tidfoote high school basketball results, upcoming Odd Fellows and Clymer high school games, and local social visits.
Central Will Bring Action Pitrolman Tack appeals for resident cooperation in reporting suspicious activity to police. Officers responded to a Fourth Ward disturbance on West South Street but found only a cat chasing a overturned garbage can. Patrolmen value every call, even if not yielding clear results.
Mrs Annie Kwinsitt of Milwaukee says Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound revived her strength and daily life after weakness and fatigue. Mrs Mattie Adams of Brewton Alabama reports similar improvements after using the remedy. Many middle aged women claim renewed energy to read, enjoy family, and engage in church and social events, crediting the product for their healthier lifestyle.
Paul Colling a mail pilot is hailed for saving a Clearfield family from a burning house on February 10. He swooped low in the early morning, startling the husband wife and six children with the roaring engine, while the house burned. A citizen reported the incident to W L Smith division superintendent of National Air Transport Lines.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club holds its regular noon meeting Monday in the hut rooms of Hotel Carry All. Miss Sarah Macinnes has organized a musical program and Mayor O W Bracken will address the attendees. Mrs C L Mason is in charge of the event.
BRIE Feb 18 Richard Castel 12 lives with parents on Sterretania road south of Fairview was shot in the head by his 14 year old brother Robert in an accidental discharge while examining a rifle. Richard treated at St Vincent's hospital and released after emergency operation by Dr George S Durbin. father Robert Castel works at General Electric. Mrs George Besson and son Harold with Mrs Fred May were visiting Brie.
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