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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1929

Page

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Hands Off Policy Boosts Harmony in Pennsylvania Legislature

Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Fisher’s hands off policy has kept the Pennsylvania Legislature unusually harmonious as it nears the end of the session. The feature notes the absence of major clashes, with lawmakers working to chart their own path while honoring the governor’s restraint. The article also lists numerous donors to a fund and reports a severe snowstorm affecting Corry and surrounding areas, hindering transport.

Arthur N. Suverkrup United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Keystone Fisher Corry United Presse the Journal Parade Pittsburgh Fai

Walter Scott Admitted to Erie County Bar

Walter Scott, Corry native, is admitted to practice before the Erie County courts after passing the state bar exam. He will open an office in Corry next week in the Camelot Building, leasing space formerly used by Don Smith. Scott educated locally, studied law with Attorney Walter L. Peake, and is welcomed by friends and the city.

Corry Bar of Erie County Cameron Todase Walter H. Saort Kown Corry Erie Scot T Jocal School Dre Two Walter L. Peake Petison

Thousands Starving in Shansi Province Riots

United Press reports thousands starving in Shansi in the southwest interior as hunger riots spread. Ernest Oliver famine relief investigator says towns guard food, residents attack walls, starving farmers may trigger wider violence. American relief committee releases 50,000 for immediate aid.

United Press Prking China Shonsi Ernest Oliver Oliver American Relief Committee

Washington Talk By Rev Franke Wimer At Kiwanis Club

Rev Franks Wimer of First Methodist spoke on Washington at the Kiwanis noon meeting in Hotel Gorry. He contrasted Washingtons era with today and discussed his home life social life and role as politician and statesman. The program shifted toward industrial fund promotion with talks by Nichols Graham England Howard and Sheen. Thirty six members and two guests attended. Mrs John Bentley arrived for a visit with relatives.

Franke Wimer First Methodist Church Washington Kiwania Club Hotel Gorry Hinea Winner Industrial Fund Stanley Niciols Vw.graham Frank England Clifton Howard Mowat Sheen Ernest Kulp Ieanna Cenit Stone Ee Eee Ewiy Raymond Manufacturing Co

Five Best Radio Features Today

NBC network presents a lineup of features including a 9:30 p.m. event with a 9100 p.ft. Hino Rapes and Symphony orchestra solos on WABG and GBS network. At 9:40 p.m. Nathaniel Shilieret and concert orchestra appear on WIS and NBC. A 10:00 p.m. slot offers Rapid Transit vignette with music from Milady’s Musaeiana.

WRAP NBC Hino Rapes Symphony Orchestra GBS WIS Nathaniel Shilieret'e Mm Milady Mualeiana

Pledges surge as Corry campaign nears $50,000 goal

At a city meeting last night citizens rallied for a major industrial project. Pledges signed and reported total $42,608 with optimism of surpassing $50,000 including gifts from the Woman's Club and a call to members of local professional groups to join the effort.

Thun Citi-Zens Woman's Club Bentley Woman's, Club Corry Burlingame Stewart Ajax Trow Aljase Gare Ajax C. R. Rog- Jera Worth Hammond lGredie Exchange Hammond Lie Hammond Elevator Company Mervyn Nast Afr. Nast Keppel Bracken Alexander John Rickers Hu. V. Skinner Walraven Central Committee i9

Corry Community Campaign Faces Testing For Town Development

The Corry campaign for community development faces setbacks as key contributors hesitate. Central committee members bear heavy responsibility and continue pledging, with employee groups and businesses already backing the effort. Some capable residents have yet to contribute, while organizers reject coercive fundraising and urge all locals to participate by sending pledges to Chairman Bentley or the Municipal Building headquarters.

Bentley

Greater Corry Industrial Fund Evergreen Initiative

In consideration of efforts to raise 8000 dollars to secure a Phillips Fones plant location in Corry the Industrial Fund commits to payments to the Citizens Committee over one year. The agreement outlines quarterly installments totaling the amount and specifies trustee actions and formal signatories. The document reflects a community fundraising pledge with exact installment terms and governance.

Coeray Pena Corry Phillips-Fones Corporation

Postmasters to Meet in Cambridge Springs Friday

Arrangements are under way for the Lake Hill Postmaster Association meeting to be held Friday February 22 at the Riverside Hotel Cambridge Springs President Bentley of Corry presiding Frank C Hood secretary and a list of officials including Williamson Tafol Weigle and Clyde will attend, with Herbert Butler of Cleveland escaping serious injury after a Buick coupe left the highway west of the city and wrecked.

ALSN Cambridge Amus Lake Bentley Corry Speatawan Maadvilla Hanley Erie Wall Clyde Méndville Halls Weigle Irje Herbert Butler Cleveland Buick Wilvert Civers Butler Andrthor Inc

Measles Lead In Contagion Reported This Week

New cases and contagious diagnoses were logged by city hostel authorities for this week. Secretary B. Porter reported thirteen of the cases as measles with health department notification continuing today.

Stave Health Department B. Porter

Tragic fires claim multiple children in two towns

A string of fatal blazes in Jamestown Pa and Carrolltown led to the deaths of four children and several adults. In Jamestown Mrs. Izenas Berkey and three children perished as flames consumed a Millsboro area home, while Mr. Berkey survived after the roof collapsed. In Carrolltown four children and two adults died in a one room home fire started by an overheated furnace, with Leo Mangold and neighbor Harry Detrow burned resisting the flames. Neighbors and fire crews battled the blazes as bodies were recovered. Meantime Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed Mars Hill Airport at 10:22 pm for St Louis on another leg of his Transcontinental flight.

United Press Lansing I. Web Sun Gomes Chidren Feathering Ofhier Filo Sadie Kitherine Ogm Coms Sarah St. Holme Carroltown Leo Mangold Paul Mary Frances Mary Grive Res Bobby Harry Detrow Harry Mangold Jamestown Izenas Berkey Millsboro Set Berley Berkey Merwin Ayrick Mahnay Melroy Indaw Henry Naugit Familius Mars Hill Trollanuppolig Ind Bers Charles A. Lindbergh St. Lovin Transcontinental Airport Company

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