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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1928
Page
3
Readable parts describe a track or game event with two teams and a park setting. Names are garbled but imply a staged confrontation or match outcome. The text lacks clear dates, teams, or scores to confirm details.
A garbled OCR fragment references numbers and codes 226 4 226 ay 2p WO 286 23 202 wy fue a 182 Bo 2id Ba 180. 1 209 at 166 now. The legible content is minimal and lacks coherent event or names for a fuller summary.
Public notice in Corry Pennsylvania lists publication details for the Corry Evening Journal dated February 20 1928 with prices by mail and carrier and advertising rate availability upon request. It notes Colegrove as publisher and Fred Kimball Inc as national advertising representative and mentions the Chicago Tribune Tower and Pittsburgh price data. It also states post office registration and that the paper is published daily except Sunday.
A disjointed page review mixes a brutal murder case, aviation opinions, and Corry’s history. It notes a mother’s remorse after slaying her child, praises Lindbergh yet warns against foolhardy bravado, and commemorates Franklin News-Herald publisher James Borland. It also recalls Corry’s early days through local anecdotes and police reforms.
A Kansas City lawyer reportedly defends Hickman in Los Angeles pro bono, raising questions about motive and the limits of defense. The piece argues that every defendant deserves representation, but notes criticisms of trial tactics as standard in American courts.
A northern observer reports rapid industrial growth across the South, noting Atlanta as part of a new frontier. The Atlantic region tripled its earning power in five years as the South shifts from agriculture to diversified industry, becoming a growing producer and consumer market rivaling the North.
Andre Maurois a French observer notes the constant bustle of American life and laments the lack of true rest. He observes Americans work long hours return exhausted and resume the cycle, suggesting rest and quiet recharge energy and curb nervous strain.
A garbled list of language questions and misspellings from a workbook. Items cover subject-verb agreement, pronunciation, misspelled words, synonyms, fill in the correct form, and usage notes. 혼
A newspaper puzzle states a field 45 feet wide and 48 rods long whose depth was graded to an average of 2 feet. Excavation cost 24 cents per cubic yard. The given solution is $6000. The method multiplies 1090 by 6 then multiplies by 25 and scales to the product of 4.50 and 1000.
Four men Ray Mond Marker Janis Parker John H Wilton and Joe 12 Wane face trial in Erie for the murder of Ultine Pellegring Coladias at a grocery store on Fourth and German streets. Police say robbery was motive and that all four confessed. Judge Hitt cautious on guilty pleas as prosecutors seek first degree murder. Trial expected to run into midweek with additional cases pending.
Mrs Vena Buell 21 wife of Carl Buell died Sunday afternoon at Corry hospital after one o clock. Born and raised in Torpedo Pa she came to Corry eight years ago and made many friends. Survived by husband two children Adrian six weeks and Winifrea three. Mother Mrs Nella Halt Coons Torpedo and two sisters five brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 4:30 Davison Funeral Home interment Pine Grove cemetery Rev William Bartlett to officiate.
United Press reports Bradford fourth ward public school house burned to the ground early today. Estimated property loss is $40,000 for the two story brick building built thirty years ago. Fire started from an overheated furnace. Firemen saved nearby homes as embers were kept from spreading. Temporary quarters may be arranged for more than 100 pupils.
Recap of last century's events includes a high school seniors reception hosted by juniors, a mission to St Louis for Mrs Webb, a move to Celoven by the Lawson family, Mrs Whittlesey recovering from grip, the death of Mrs Ronaldson and Mrs Catherine Higgins, and the passing of Michael Higgins. Local officials and judges of election were summoned to Brieward and Superintendent Curtis traveled to Philadelphia for a state convention.
Captain Hert Hinkler, Australian flyer, completed a London to Australia flight in 13 days reaching Singapore to set a new record for the longest single flight by one man. The 7,900 mile route marks the fastestLondon to Australia crossing to date.
Benjamin Wilson of Buffalo allegedly operated a whiskey traffic ring in a Warren hotel. He was bound over to the March term of the criminal court in default of $1000 bail after his arrest Friday night by Chief George Haehn. About four quarts of whiskey were seized. bottles bore William Penn labels, though officials doubt pre war origins. A captured customer list may aid ongoing investigations.
Answers to five questions: 1 male percentage of world population, 2 longest telegraphed news item, 3 presidential term limit, 4 weight of a pint of water, 5 state with no divorces. 4. The moon. 2. England and France, 3. Ants, 4. Hardness, 5, San Salvador.
County Detective J J Allison reports a gunman is in custody near Smethport and will be held as the likely killer. He has circulated a description to police in Pennsylvania and New York states and expects swift capture with cooperative officials. Allison cites prior Scutella murder inquiries and questions a potential tie to that case.
Geneva February 20 Russia submitted to the League of Nations a plan to abolish all armaments. The proposal echoes the December disarmament meeting and will be discussed at the next disarmament conference on March 15.
Senate discusses Allen Property bill while Judiciary Committee hears Abram Myers on alleged false statements in the bread trust case. Patents and Interstate Commerce panels resume/continue hearings on Dill Radio Patents bill and JC Rachio reappointment. House weighs private bills as Naval Affairs grills F J Libby on a proposed building program and Rules weighs Cuban cigar import changes.
Marian Williams, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan Williams of 130 South Barry Street, ran away Saturday noon to seek independence. She was found Saturday night in East Aurora at the home of Ethan Judd after walking, riding in a car, and taking a train. She returned home with her father who had followed in a car. Police notified and a regional search was started.
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