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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1928
Page
1
A damaged newspaper OCR fragment references marital status costs, insurance, and names such as Atlee Reb and Magom ying. It hints at financial figures like 3 and 1.500 and mentions schools, families, and a dated year around 1927 but lacks clear, coherent narrative. The readable items suggest a legal or financial notice among mid century items.
Col Chua A Lindbergh resumes the St Louis to Chicago air mail run delivering a record mail consign ment aboard six planes. The trip includes Springfield Peoria and Chicago with special Lindbergh cancellation on each letter. Return flight scheduled for the next morning ending in St Louis.
Near Pittsburgh on February 19 Raymond Helbling 25 of Aspinwall died when his car crashed into an interurban street car. His passenger Mrs Hattie Meinert 95 died in the crash. Ward Worlock and his wife Katherine were injured and others sought hospital treatment after the collision.
Radio listings show WEAE at 8 30 with General Motore Hour led by H T Burleigh. WOH at 8 P M features Music s Album. WJ at 1 0 P M offers Roxy and Ain Gung with KOA Denver 10 15 P M University of Denver Orchestra. WHAF at 8 30 P M presents Gypmies.
Early era aviation in Warren county features Timmy Timm and Willian Miller who aided in building an airplane in Irvineton and Watrem county. Miller now works for the federal government, with Corry residents recalling the 492% era venture. The full story continues on page five.
Postmasters from Crawford and Erie counties attend the Cambridge Springs gathering Wednesday at the Riverside hotel. A banquet at one, annual business and officer elections follow, with adjournment at four to join a postal employees meeting in Franklin. Guests include O B Williamson and J H Talfel.
Harrisburg dispatch says Republican State Chairman W J Mellon met with Governor Fisher and former Lieutenant Governor EW Beidleman while en route to New York. Mellon and United States Senator-elect Ware discussed the Big Seven slate for national delegates at large, with changes reportedly contemplated including possible opposition to James Davis of the Coolidge era cabinet.
About one hundred children escaped unharmed from Mine No 42 school near Winderr Pa as a fire destroyed the portable building and then the two story main school. Officials said an overheated stove triggered the blaze. Loss put around 20000 dollars.
City Council plans to open bids for a guerrillar tractor and grader for street repair and maintenance. Several proposals are in and bidding is expected to be spirited. The meeting may also address street signs under the new traffic ordinance and the through street signs. A health board meeting follows.
Dallas Texas February 20 Senator James A Reed opens campaign in the southwest for the Democratic presidential nomination. National state and city politicians greet Reed on his arrival. He is set to address the Dallas Bar Association this afternoon and speak at an open political meeting tonight.
In Darwen England on February 20 a clash at St Cuthbert’s church flared as Anglo Catholic protests disrupted a service. A crowd of about 7000 surged toward the vicar injuring two before authorities dispersed them. Protests followed morning services over alleged Anglo Catholic practices.
A large crowd disrupted a church service as the vicar attempted to preach. About 1,000 in the pews sang hymns including Onward Christian Soldiers and God Save the King forcing the vicar to quit. Outside, 7,000 to 8,000 pushed and shoved him. police escorted the clergyman to safety as tensions continued.
Havana desk report on the sixth Pan American Conference as delegates enter the final day. The schedule includes a morning session to dispose of remaining matters and an afternoon of goodwill speeches. Dr. Sarchey Le Hustamente poised to deliver the main address. Sr. Varells of Uruguay also to speak, as Montevideo hosts next. Uncertainty surrounds whether intervention will dominate today’s talks.
Corry endured a harsh winter storm with temperatures near zero Saturday night and a heavy five to six inch snowfall. Strong winds and drifting snow created poor road conditions as city plows were caught unprepared. Weather forecasts predicted continued cold and further temperature drops into midweek.
Ottawa February report says Hiram Reed, 24, son of wealthy family, stands trial for attempting to kill his schoolfriend Iola Bradford at Pleasant Valley village schoolhouse by dynamite. A confession Reed made after the December explosion has been re purciated and his attorneys plan to contest its admissibility.
Robert Whitman posing as the bogus Lord Beaverbrook was sentenced to 40 years in jail plus five more years for parole violation. He appeared downcast as judges ordered him to serve the terms, with 80 counts noted as part of the settlement.
Patrolman Ruppersburg testifies in Erie as George Malios faces trial for violations of the liquor law. Malios, arrested January 28 after a raid on a garage stall on Mal Street, allegedly stored moonshine in six five-gallon jugs. Formerly ran a hot dog stand on Bust a Matz Street.
Thirty Corry Business and Professional Women's Club members enjoyed a luncheon meeting at Hotel Corry with a musical program led by Miss Sarah MacInnes. Mayor W Bracken gave a fine address praising the club, while President Miss Thelma O Nel resigned due to a transfer to Erie.
Geneva Feb 20 The Security Commission of the League of Nations discusses a world-wide series of Locarno style agreements to curb armaments. Britain Norway and Sweden favor arbitration conciliation and internal defense clauses as bases. The Soviet observer attends. the United States did not participate. Russia may seek non-aggression pacts if talks proceed.
A fire in a plumbing shop at Guy Rogers on First Avenue was discovered Sunday around 11:30. A box toppled against a wood stove and caught fire, but prompt action prevented major damage as the blaze was confined to the shop and the building escaped likely total destruction.
Pittsburgh police say an undercover United States Narcotic Squad agent Georgetta McChire was attacked at her home by a gang of alleged dope users seeking revenge. The incident occurred two weeks ago during a bitter cold night. Chief William T. Duffy described the attack and identified the assailants as those connected to drug activity.
Washington Feb 24 Candidates from both parties accelerate activity for June conventions in four states. Hoover answers a presidential suitability questionnaire while facing farm relief and Hood control questions. Watson Curtis and Lowden seek delegation deals as Senate actions tip toward party balance ahead of Kansas City and Houston contests.
Washington February 20 The chief of the U S Forest Service William B Greeley resigns effective May 4 Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace announced Stuart now assistant forester is chosen to succeed him Greeley who has served since 1904 will join the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association He is a native of Oswego New York and about 40 years old
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