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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1927

Page

6

Severe storm blanks early spring hopes in Corry

A weekend blizzard coated Corry and surrounding areas with several inches of snow, drifting streets and highways and delaying train service. Officials said Pennsylvanian railroad trains ran one to two hours late, while the state highway department worked to clear roads. Street plows were slow to mobilize as residents dug out with shovels and galoshes amid lingering wintry conditions.

Breer Pittsburgh New York Pennsylvania Railroad State Highway Department King Winter

Engagement announced at Essex Street dinner party

Miss Helen Peterson hosted a pretty dinner party Saturday evening for ten guests at her home on Essex Street. During the elegant gathering the engagement of her sister Miss Alberta Peterson to J. S. Rogers Jr. was announced in a novel fashion with Miss Lvella Crowell of Wesleyville, Pa., among the attendees.

Helen Peterson Essex Street Alberta Peterson J. S. Rogers, Jr Lvella Crowell Wesleyville Smong

Boy Brings Arm to Break in Cinder Pile Incident

Two year old James Butters, son of Mr and Mrs Justin Butters of East Wayne Street, fell in a cinder pile Saturday afternoon. He broke his left arm and dislocated both elbows. He received medical attention and is recovering at home. Keep in touch with opportunityRead the classified ads daily.

James Butters Justin Butters East Wayne Street

Money for Your Needs by Union Loan Office Ad

An ad offers loans from $25 to $300 on furniture or piano with monthly payments shown for each amount. It emphasizes confidentiality, no endorsements or publicity, and invites applications by phone or mail. Office hours are daily from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, Sloan Co. Inc. address appears.

Sloan Co., Inc Oty

Guardsmen in Review at Armory Tonight

Members of Company A, Pennsylvania National Guard, will parade for state and federal inspectors at the armory in Corry. Major William A. Fish will lead the state inspection, with Major Alexander Johnson of the U S Army presiding over the federal review. The event marks the first under new company officers, with records and equipment checked in the afternoon and the formal review set for eight o clock.

Pennsylvania National Guard Sha State Armor Ehapwe Wiliam A. Fish State Radiutant General's Department Alexander Johnson United States Army Mount Greton Credit Ohio

G O P Leader Takes Charge in Pittsburgh Constitution Fight

Harrisburg dispatch reports Republican State Chairman W L Mellon arrives to lead efforts for the Greater Pittsburgh Constitution Amendment, after a narrow House passage by 105 votes. Senate action sent the measure to a committee on new counties and county seats.

Harrisburg. Fe Republcan W.L. Mellon Pittsburgh House Senate James

Pink Rose story night at Baptist Church moves crowd

A large throng attended a story and song service at the Baptist Church featuring The Pink Rose. The narrative depicted a girl leaving a Bowery gang for a life of Christian service, woven with well rendered choir and piano songs, drawing praise for all.

Pink Rose Baptist Church The New York Bowery Christ Ath

Broken Hearted Boy Ends Life on Pittsburgh Bridge

Alfred Houson, a young man from Monessen, jumped from the Seventh Street bridge into the Allegheny River, ending his life. A Western Union telegram found near the body contained a letter to Bertha Mill of Vonnellsville Pa, claiming a broken heart and expressing despair and prayer.

United Press Piptsburgt Monessen Alfred Houson Seventh Street Allegheny River Bertha Alfred

Youth Blamed in Fatal Erie Accident Involving Schaaf

A coroner's jury found Harold Schaaf 20 responsible for a crash at Ninth Street and P R tracks that killed Mary Zielinski 17. Schaaf faced possible manslaughter charges after driving a car owned by Louis Galast without permission at excessive speed. Separately, Rae County Game and Fish Protective Association members planted fingerlings in local streams and planned bass propagation with guidance from U S Fish Commissioner O Malley to address bass shortages.

Erie Harold Schaal Prospect Street Hamat Stashionas Mise Mary Zielinski Schaaf Severn Ninth Street P. R Honey Wirusses Louis Galast East Avenue Rae County Game and Fish Protective Association Edmore Ead North East Corry Corry Fish Hatchery Uie County Association Eawerlyy U 8 O'Malley Federal Department of Fisheries

Boxer Held for Murder in San Francisco

Eddie Hanton a veteran lightweight boxer was jailed in San Francisco on murder charges for the slaying of 28 year old Walter Noonan. Noonan died after hospital treatment from five knife wounds to the thigh as investigators found a bloodstained knife at Hanlon's home. The case ties to past boxing figures and events referenced in the related cafe incident.

San Francisco Calif Eddie Hanton Hanton Walter Noonan Polles Hanlon Han Lon Manton Mike Batting Nelson Abe Attell Terry McGavern

Pasteur and Napoleon Face Off in New York Satire

A humorous clash imagines Louis Pasteur and Napoleon meeting in New York. Pasteur shown as mankind’s benefactor while Napoleon is cast as a burdensome intruder, with the city divided as the two figures move in opposite directions. The piece playfully contrasts science and conquest.

Louis Pasteur Napoleon Pasteur Europe Africa New York

Eye loss and adaptation after operation noted by Washington Star

The Washington Star reports that losing one eye affects the ability to judge an object's roundness temporarily. Over time the eye adapts to the new condition and the patient regains discernment of curvature.

Washington Star

Wonderful Ointment San Cura Praised by User

C C Martin of Cleveland Ohio claims San Cura Ointment cured a scabby head and cleared many skin issues. He states one jar fully relieved his condition and endorses the product for cuts burns bruises old sores piles eczema and other skin diseases. Thompson Medical Co Titusville Pa sells San Cura Ointment and Soap at 8 and 25 cents.

C. C. Martin Cleveland Ohio Thompson Medical Co Titusville

Three Flannery Brothers Held for Va Murder After 37 Years

Willis Patton and D J Flannery were arrested in McAlester Oklahoma and jailed to await Virginia authorities action for a murder in Scott County Virginia thirty seven years ago. The brothers disappeared after the crime and were later found in the Oklahoma coal fields.

Scott County McAlester Oklo Virginia Willis Patton D. J. Flannery Oklahom

W C U Plans Fine Program For Thursday

The W C U schedules a Thursday program at 2 30 p m in the Presbyterian church featuring music scripture reading prayers a poem and readings about Frances Willard with references to the Washington conference. Mrs Bemis reports on the January Washington conference and a talk about prohibition enforcement and the federal attitude. After the program regular members will host supper for new members and guests.

Sylvia Bemis Erie County W. C. T. U Washington WCTU Presbyterian Church Frances Willard Frances Willard Porky Riv Alaska Pranices W.I. L Mra Sylvia Hemuis Brit County W. TI Prey Congress Bemis Mf. E Washington Conference

Elephant Rickets Cure Tried at London Zoo

The London Zoo authorities struggle to treat an elephant with rickets. After sorer boots failed to straighten the deformed bones, they turned to ultraviolet rays from a powerful mercury lamp to aid bone development and strength.

London Zoo Authority

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Guardsmen Armory Tonight Prom Queen Cue i Hogers Solum G.O.P L. J. Everett Corp Ox Heart North Center St. Corry Stock County Erie County Game and Fish Association Corry Hatchery HMR Martin W.C.U Munsee J. A. Lanston N, Center St National Bank Federal Reserve Bank
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