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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1929

Page

8

Franklin Man Fatally Slain In Tank Car Incident

George Smith aged 28, son of Mrs Nellie Smith of 612 Lith street, was found dead inside a gasoline tank car at the Empire of Works Reno Friday afternoon after last being seen before noon. Despite medical aid, resuscitation failed. Smith had worked four years at the refinery and was foreman in charge of loading tank cars. the accident occurred after he entered an empty car that still contained gasoline fumes.

Franklin George Smith Nellie Smith Lith Empire of Works Reno Dotty Oi City Smith

Beautiful new Bradford hotel opens at Emery function

Bradford welcomed Grace B. Emery’s vision as the new Emery Hotel hosted its opening gala. About 192 guests dined in two large rooms with out of town attendees and local society joining reserved Venetian room tables. Ambrister’s Battsio orchestra provided continuous music and the Criterion Quartet performed with Miss Aubin and Miss Rubin earning standing praise.

Bradford Wen Grace B. Emery Miss Emery Ambrister Battslo Criterion Quartet Mise Arleth Rubin

Engagement Announced for Meredith Dowse to Harold Fish

Mr and Mrs Floyd Dowse announce the engagement of their daughter Meredith Dowse to Harold Fish of this city. A pleasant shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Melvin Dowse at their East Church Street home covered twelve guests with red and white telegram place cards.

Floyd Dowse Meredith Douse Harold Fish Melvin Douse East Church Street Mini Douse

Four Fugitives Escape from County Jail in Charleston

Four prisoners fled the Charleston County jail Tuesday, evading pursuers as they headed toward Tennessee. Local authorities, aided by federal help, pursued the escapees through Huntington at 3 a. m., with police reporting distance covered and efforts ongoing to recapture them.

United Press Huntington Charleston Tennessee Nori Garnlinn

Announcements of Church Services for Tomorrow

Religious listings show services across several churches in Corry. First Presbyterian plans Bible study, sermon topics on unity and Christ’s offerings. First Methodist schedules schools, morning worship, youth events, and choir details. Pentecostal and United Brethren churches list evangelistic services, youth activities, and midweek programs. Christian Science and Lutheran churches announce services, Sunday school, and midweek study sessions.

Baptist and Episcopal Church Notices

The First Baptist Church at Pleas ant street and Second avenue hosted Bible School in the auditorium at 11:00 a.m. Morning worship featured a sermon on The Baptism of Jesus and choir anthems. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. began with baptism and included a sermon and musical numbers. The Episcopal Church at Corner North Center and West Smith streets offered Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a.m led by Rev. Eugene Bigler of Ohio.

Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Cornea Pleasant Center Streets Roger M. Cressey Ralph Dewey People's Meeting Corry Methodist Church First Methodist Church Corner Senter Pleasant Streets Revi A. Wimer Ashnall Johnson Mr. Desring Mage Angelus Warren Oley Home Campbell Franke Lille Vincent Mrz G. A. Bilston Boy Scouts Golden Links Ladies Aid Society Beulah Randall East Pleasant Street Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist Park Street North Center Street Arch St. Paul's Lutheran Church Comer South Concord Wilc Lam Hall Simolay School A.M T Corinthians First Baptler Church Pleasant Street Second Avenue A. L. Roth M. Bible School Halling Episcopal Church North Center Smith Eugene ¥. Bigler Diocese of Ohio Tampico Texas

Advent Christian Church Services and Meetings

Church notices list Sunday School at 10 A.M. and preaching at 11. evening worship at 7:30 conducted by Rev. James A. Johnson of Edinboro. children’s meeting next Saturday at 2 P.M. at 7 Essex Street. Gospel Hall on Eat Washington Street hosts breaking of bread, Sunday school, gospel preaching, and weekly cottage meetings.

Advent Christian Advent Chiiange Church Evex Street Ori Washington Utrwts Mas Hazel B. Anoney Hoop Mantuipantor James A. Johnson Edinboro Myelyn Barton Essex Street Gospel Hall Washington’ Street

Huge Brewery Seeded at Erie In Massive Prohibition Raid

Brib February 2 police records report a large illegal brewery found in Erie. Prohibition agents arrested one man, Solberto DelPorta, owner, at 610 West 21st Street, in a two story cement block building formerly occupied by the Accurate Tool Works. Six agents seized three 2,000 gallon vats and equipment, accusing the plant of manufacturing high powered keg beer.

BRIB Promattrese 21St Street Himene Solberto DelPorta Walnut Street DelPorta Tue Wildcat

Death of Mrs Mary Mosher in Ashtabula

Mrs Mary Mosher died at her Ashtabula home yesterday morning after a brief illness. She leaves three children H S Swanson Eile Hugh Mosher and FD Woodworth Corry. Funeral services will be held at the late home with Miss Hunton delivering a sermon on How Difficulties Become Assets. Communities are invited to attend.

Mary Mosher Ashtabula Mosher H. S. Swanson Eile Hugh Mosher FD. Woodworth Corry Sara Ashtajula Daniel Bowen Marion Duane Streets Miss Hunton

Local Paint Sale Wraps Various Brands and Prices

Dresden Flat Paint and Perfection paint products appear in a sale listing with quantities and unit prices. Lawrence Figure Enam and Uncle Hiram’s Brighten All are offered in assorted bottle sizes at reduced rates.

Dresden Lawrenge Hiram

Fire destroys wing of state capitol building

Fire at the Kentucky state capitol complex damaged the right wing housing the highway department, railroad commission, and geological survey. Fire started from defective wiring, with losses estimated at $260,000 and critical records destroyed. Administrators and notices for Corry area estates also appear in the same notice run.

Frankfory Old State Capitol State Highway Railroad Commiinaion Geological Survey

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