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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
1
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Police traced the Morristown murder of Miss Margaret Brown to a dark blue sedan seen near the holdup stand. The killer allegedly planned a bank withdrawal to finance a supposed honeymoon trip with the victim after befriending her as a doctor.
A collection of letters and reminiscences from Corry residents recounts arrivals from French Creek and Elmira area in 1860s, oxen hauled hay journeys, streets and landmarks, and memories of the town’s growth. Other items note a 1908 auto crash on Center and South streets and a Jerusalem earthquake report with damage and casualties.
Narrative from Ass Enum Linscott of BUS West Pleasant street recounts the Corry tale of Milas Linscott and family from Benton Maia arriving in Spring 1868. He details residences along North Pest avenue West Pleasant street and nearby woodland surroundings near a Main Street corridor linking railroad stations to First Avenue.
Ralph Hodman and Harry Stuffelbeam confessed to beating and robbing Frank Sawyer near the bridge in the gully beyond the spur to the Corgy Brick and Tile plant. Sawyer said $35 was taken. confessed sums totaled $79. The pair were captured at East Main Street bowling alleys after a police sweep of the west end.
Sixty men and boys attended the Father and Son banquet at the Baptist church basement last evening. Decorations honored George Washington’s birthday and the event featured a fine program with Lyle Thomas as toastmaster. Rev. A. L. Holth and D. A. Hillstrom spoke on youth guidance as songs and games wrapped up the evening.
Theo P Williams Representing Equitable Life Assurance Society gave Playing the Game before Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Gorty luncheon. R W Brown presided as new member L Roglofy of Rogers Structural Steel Company joined. The Community Chest deficit was discussed and a donation was made.
Broadcast list shows New York Philharmonic conducted by Toscanini at 2:28 EST with Seidel on violin, Schmitz at piano, and The Continentals plus the Marine Band performing on WOR and Washington stations.
Washington report on Col. Revere Stewart of Standard Oil held under House inquiry. Justice Bailey denied habeas relief and remanded Stewart to Senate custody while King Bond and bonds dispute cited. Bail set at 35000. Prohibition raid in Harrisburg details noted.
Washington Feb 23 The House Naval Affairs committee favoring a naval building program of 10 cruisers and one aircraft carrier to cost 274.5 million dollars adopts the plan for three year cruiser construction and a two year carrier lay down. A provision allows suspension if a disarmament agreement is reached. Submarine proposals are rejected as the US already has substantial submarine tonnage.
Corry Chapter Izaak Walton League and State Fisheries host an evening film program at the Junior High School at 7 30 showing five reels on hatchery operations across the state and yellow perch propagation. W W B Spencer arrives to present and speak on Fish Pacts and the Board of Fish Commissioners. The event is free to the public and aims to inform fishermen and conservationists.
Washington February 9 4 Secretary of Commerce Hoover a Republican presidential candidate did not endorse repealing the 18th Amendment. The stance was stated in reply to Borah's dry questionnaire sent to Hoover and other candidates.
Postmaster Bentley of this city was elected president of the Lake Erie Postmasters Association at the Cambridge Springs Riverside Hotel meeting yesterday. Ralph H. McCord of North East became first vice president, Ruby F. Anatia of Edinboro second vice president, Krank O. Hood of Cambridge Springs secretary and treasurer. The gathering drew supervisors from Meadville Titusville and Corry and featured guest inspector in charge C. Williamson from Philadelphia.
Penneidy supervising principal of Lawrence Park Schools and Mr Rhodes instructor in industrial arts visited the Junior High School building for an art inspection tour. They praised the school under Principal Harold Wolfe. Also in Topeka the Democratic party discussed platform changes with Senator James A Reed addressing Kansas Democrats.
Space was today asked by WN Jones who bid for furnishing a tractor and grader for the street department. Jones says the Cory Bridge and Supply Co. won the contract, and asks for space to correct what he calls a misstatement in the paper. The article notes an advertisement for a 30 HP tractor and mentions continuation on Page Six.
Henry M. Blackmer, missing Denver oil man, testified before the Senate Teapot Dome committee that Continental Trading Company bonds paid profits to figures including Harry Sinclair and possibly the Republican National Committee. Blackmer’s attorney claimed funds were not used to support Sinclair’s lease, while Blackmer faced legal exposure in related suits.
David Harwood aged 95 dies from injuries after a fall at the home of his grandson on Roll Six in Columbus. He lived in the area for decades, was a Presbyterian and Bible student, survived by his daughter and son, with services planned at the family home Saturday. West Lawn Cemetery interment to follow. Additionally Pittsburgh hosts a continuing dancing marathon despite protests, exceeding 62 hours in progress.
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