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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1928
Page
1
Cort Uabun delivers a standout moment for WV9 in a local game featuring Yolles and Wayne. The broadcast captures key plays and the crowd’s reaction as the team presses for a decisive win with multiple scoring chances.
A. W. King recalls crossing Bear Creek on a buckboard in 1857 with no bridge, describing mud, stumps and early street layout. Other longtime residents like L. Mather and Mary Tsancson share memories of Corry’s first freight house, wooden platform, and early homes, noting local shops and infrastructure from the era.
The naval airship Los Angeles left Lakehurst New Jersey and passed Cuba heading to France Field Panama Canal Zone on a nonstop flight. A radio update from Commander Rosendahl confirmed the crossing and projected arrival around 4 PM local time.
A baffling Cleveland police case grows with the arrest of Mrs. Florence Falcone for falsely identifying a body as Dorothy May McGuire. Authorities link the scheme to possible insurance motives and a missing husband, while the unidentified Mary Lou O’Brien death remains unsolved with only a baby girl born February 11 and a clue bearing initials L. D. and the St. Joseph School.
Melbourne police report a plane piloted by Harry Brooks and Ford Ker plunged into the sea Saturday and washed ashore 16 miles south of Melbourne. Rescue boats searched the area at 2:30 A. M but found no trace of the pilot, with breakers high and the wreck stranded on shore.
United Press reports 35 people believed dead with many injured in a moving picture theatre fire in Treviso Italy. The prefect was hurt in a car accident en route, and his chauffeur was killed. Treviso lies 16 miles north of Venice.
Indiana Pa Feb 27 A Senate Interstate Commerce sub committee visiting Rossiter heard striking miners describe an injunction barring hymn singing. Judge Langham explained the ruling covered hostile songs and noted the church’s hilltop location above the mine. Attorney and Mrs Don Smith and Billy visited Brit this morning and spent the day.
Tonight on WEAF and WOR radio listings show WEAF at 9:30 with General Motors Hour featuring Graes Hayes and Bradie Wells. An 8 PM pairing and a 4:00 PM Roxy Theatre program are noted along with a 3:80 PM WEAR hookup and a 4 PM Musical Album on WOR.
Chester Pa February 27 two trainmen were badly scalded probably fatally when the Congressional Limited derailed at Marcus Hook tower while en route from Pinehurst Florida to New York. Fireman Eggle and engineer Tileroy of Washington DC were injured. the engine jumped the track and overturned several cars. About 25 dining car passengers were jolted. all 100 passengers mostly vacationers escaped injury.
A ten thousand gallon gasoline tank exploded at the Sun Oil Company plant in Toledo during the night. Two workers were killed and four injured as the blast rocked half the city and was heard for miles. Fire followed, threatening more tanks as firefighters battled the blaze.
City teachers as a group pledged 120 dollars to the Special Emergency Fund after effort to reach 1,200 dollars. The afternoon total reached 964 dollars with further unsolicited contributions from citizens and business firms. The Corry Council Knights of Columbus led with 25 dollars, while the C.D. of A Branch Five and Ladies Aid also contributed.
City wide contributions from various organizations are expected tomorrow and Wednesday as the Emergency Fund movement reports its strongest support yet. The campaign promises every dollar to yield a dollar's worth of relief with strict supervision and no administration costs, aiding needy homes with provisions and fuel.
Unidentified gunmen stopped a bank messenger and his guard in Boston securing 20000 dollars. The pair were attacked midway along the pier while transporting funds from the Federal National Bank to the New England Exchange. The robbers threatened them with revolvers and took the money.
Schools in Corry plan a March 2 Pennsylvania Day observance per state act and Governor Fisher proclamation. Booklets with historical sketches covering William Penn, agriculture, art, birds, education, forests, shrines, industries, literature, music, science, and more guide programs.
Reported by United Press from Pittsburgh on February 27 states inventor Lester J Hendershot said the fuelless motor will be tested in New York under the Guggenheim Foundation. He says if tests match those at Selfridg Field Mt Clemens Michigan the motor could power an airplane designed with Col Charles Lindbergh. The device uses windings around magnets to rotate with earth revolutions and would generate no heat.
United Press reports five of seven bandits who robbed a Grand Trunk train at Evergreen Park near Chicago, escaping with 123000, have been arrested. Suspects include William Donovan, Charles Cleaver, Frank and Michael Mecina, and Virgil Litinger kin. more arrests and recovered funds are expected within twenty four hours. Police traced planning and execution to weeks of preparation and a twelve minute hold up.
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