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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1928
Page
8
A fragmented wartime narrative follows soldiers marching through Coblenz and a river crossing, detailing officers, drivers, and a blue eyed girl in a tavern as conversations and banter reveal camaraderie, injuries, and the social pulse of a frontline unit. Names such as Leonard Nason and Trevor Myers appear amid shifting scenes of march, drive, and drill.
Thieves broke into the Service Company building in the Manufacturers block on North Broad and stole 18 high powered army revolvers along with ammunition clothing and other items. Ridgway police and state troopers searched the site after a 2 45 pm discovery noting access through an untampered entry and broken lock cases.
Dispatches from Basra report over 150 natives killed and about 400 hurt in frontier clashes near Basra Asiatic Turkey. Wahabi forces captured Jowarin. Royal Air Force planes pursued them. Pilot R B H Jackson was fatally hurt.
Pittsburgh's dancing marathon entered its seventh lap with eighteen couples still dancing. The event began 29 hours earlier, aiming for a $100 cash prize for the winning couple, as spectators and participants described the grueling conditions and fatigue in the waxed-floor hall.
Patrick McHale aged 65 was found dead in the cold near his shack at 427 North First Street after a failed attempt to reach his car. Neighbors observed the dark object in snow hours later and reported signs of life absent. Dr. W B MacDuffle ruled death due to exposure with cold and related complications. He had lived here thirty years and worked at the Vacuum oil refinery. A sister in Bradford was notified.
Court in Warren named temporary receivers to conserve assets of Conewango Furniture Company to prevent prejudicial liquidation. Directors requested relief, noting the firm is solvent now but needs protection while new management is sought. Williams Gehm of Jamestown and R. Morrison of Warren designated as receivers by Judge Avind.
Beaverdam residents and guests gathered in Carry on Saturday for business and shopping. Carl Proctor and sons Rexford and Warren joined others, Mira Donn Messenger and children visited, and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Messenger were present. Patterson sale draws several locals. Joseph Barnhart and children visited Harris Barnhart family. Frank Todd and partners shopped in Union City. H D Whitney suffered a leg fracture when kicked by a cow. Amos Tapner and Mr. Alcorn conducted North Easton business. Leo Maynard of Jamestown, N Y, visited his mother Mrs Martha Maynard. W Co T A met with Mrs Ss R Lyons. Reid Range bought four horses from Amos Tanner recently.
Cold frames offer a versatile adjunct to a garden enabling nearly every plant to be raised inside. They provide starter material for spring crops and can store plants over winter while protecting tender blooms and cuttings. Early seed sowing, transplant prep, and wintering select flowers flourish, including lettuce cabbage cauliflower parsley gladiolus and mint with blooms starting earlier in spring.
United Press reports Senate members hear Washington's farewell address and adjourn for holiday. A Lidicracy sub committee continues hearings on Shipstead Anti-Insurrection bill. House adjourns for holiday. Naval subcommittee or Appropriations committee continues hearings on Navy Department appropriation bills.
A lively Tuesday gathering of Laitheeah youths organized a study and sociability society in Ahweh parlors. Wil Miss Narie Dallstrand is temporary chairman and Miss Rhth Soper acts as temporary secretary. Officers include John Frond as president Marie Dallstrand as vice president Mrs. Morris Chapin secretary Ronald Taii treasurer with regular meetings planned for Tuesday evenings. Refreshments were served by a Ladies Aid committee after adjournment.
In Wilkes Barre on February 22, Sam Hus Bonita, identified as a mine union president from Pittston, is to be arraigned tomorrow in county court on charges of murdering union leader While Aye. Stephen Mendoja and Adam Mole are also expected to be tied to the case as participants in the shooting at Union headquarters.
Morristown New Jersey police hunt a man linked to the brutal murder of governess Margaret Brown. Her body was found in a gasoline pool near a fire used to conceal the robbery, with identification confirmed by her brother and niece. Brown and his wife were en route for questioning after the grisly crime.
The Quareo Club met yesterday at Mrs. George Patterson's home on Paris Streets Currin. Members contributed writings on Lincoln and Washington. Chase Wilcox led a historical events questionnaire and patriotic souvenirs were handed out as rewards. Adjournment set for next week at Mrs. Kaluu Eaton, Noblit Center Street.
The Weal records an 11 shock event at Suttor, noting local impact and sequence of tremors as reported in the periodical. Officials urge calm as residents assess damage and monitor aftershocks.
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