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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1928

Page

8

Noted Flier Clarence Chamberlin Plans Warren Visit

Clarence D. Chamberlin renowned aviator will tour northwestern Pennsylvania in promotion of aeronautics. Col Linton Wells arranged Warren appearance for Wednesday April 11, with proceeds benefiting Chief Cornplanter Post of the American Legion. Chamberlin and Bert Acosta set endurance records in 1937, later surpassed by German pilots. mechanical issues hindered further attempts.

Clarence D. Chamberlin Warren Col Linton Wells Chamberlin Mlec Ziegion Col. Wells Wearly Severitts

Meeting of Readers Club at Verinon House

The Readers Club met Monday at Verinon in Mrs George Patterson’s home Park Place. Roll call quotes from Walt Whitman. Mrs C H Ross president read a Whitman sketch followed by Poem Memories of Lincoln by Whitman read by Mrs Thomas Ragon. Club voted five dollars for the Community Chest emergency fund and adjourned to meet Mrs Mary Whitnsey next Monday March 6.

Readers Club Verinon George Patterson Park Place Walt Whitman C. H. Ross Whitman Lincoln Thomas Ragon Community Chest Mary Whitnésey

RUPTURE EXPERT TOUR PROMOTES NONSURGICAL CARE

A rupture specialist announces appearances at multiple hotels in Jamestown Titusville and Warren from March 1 to March 7 offering free consultations for nonoperative rupture treatment. He markets patented retainers to strengthen tissues contract muscles and close openings and warns against elastic trusses and traps.

Okey Hupulre Jamestown Lawrence Wire Meldmore Titusville Carver Warren Seeley

Forgery Suspect Earl Hunt Sentenced in Crawford County

Earl Hunt of Titusville, wanted for forgery and passing worthless checks, received a sentence of two and a half to five years in the western penitentiary. In Crawford County Court, Judge Clare Kent ordered concurrent terms on three indictments with a $100 fine. Hunt claimed lack of work and denied counsel at arraignment.

Earl Hunt Titusville Western Penitentiary Crawford County Clare Kent George Frank Brown Wgre Kent Hunt Venango County Lave Dubbe

Second Hickman Trial Near End

The trial of William Edward Hickman and Welby Hunt for the Ivy Thoms murder near Los Angeles may conclude today as cross examination and closing arguments proceed. Hickman and Hunt face questions over theft and coercion with Hickman likely to invoke insanity, while Hunt testified he opposed the holdup and was forced to accompany Hickman.

Hickman Pal United Press LOS Angeles Calf William Edward Hickman Welby Hunt Ivy Thoms Hunt Jerome Walsh Richard Cantilion Saime Sayiss Navy

Man's Flight Is Unavailing In Pa Court Case

Glenn W. Atwood, brought from Honolulu to face a court charge for possessing one half pint of liquor, began a jail sentence of seven months and a $100 fine after pleading guilty. He claimed no ownership of the liquor and said he had never seen the container before raid officers found it in a corner of his home.

United Frese Towanda Glenn W. Atwood Honolulu Atwood

Appreciation Poem On Publication Delay

A verse thanks Tyas for considering protestations and explaining why certain prize winning limerick lines were not published. The speaker withdraws accusations of lacking inspiration and notes relief of minds awaiting future proclamation.

Train Shed Collapse At Central Union Station

A 100 foot section of Central Union Station train shed collapsed early today in Cincinnati after the National Limited passenger train departed. A switch engine and an express were buried under debris. engine crew escaped. Five tracks blocked while police and firemen cleared the wreckage with no reported injuries beyond the crew.

Unites Presa Cincinnati Central Union Station National Limited

VFW Squad III Rifle Practice Scores Listed

Last night at the State Armory the V F W Squad III held a practice shoot led by coach Roy Rickerson. Scores show Boyle 82 47 43 41 210 and Amy 39 43 42 38 188 with Quinlisk 33 49 42 40 164, Boland 32 47 43 35 157, Black 35 47 42 12 176, Burlingame 13 43 45 28 129, LeSeur 21 8 8 8 45, Bloss 16 40 10 95 161, Rickerson 45 50 48 46 189, and others totaling 237 for Rickerson.

State Armory Roy Rick Erson OH PS K Tot Boyle Amy Quinlisk Boland Black Burlingame Rickeraon

Joyce Kilmer Camp Named for American Poet

The Joyce Kilmer public camp in Union County in the Pennsylvania mountains, once a boyhood stomping ground, is named in honor of the American poet who immortalized himself with the poem Trees.

Joyce Kilmer Union County Pennsylvania

Engle Tenders Resignation as County Farm Agent

Robert Engle resigns as county farm agent effective April 1 after serving since 1921. He plans to move to Philadelphia to pursue a commercial line of agriculture. Engle was active in Corry and Erie County, with frequent city visits during his tenure. An Erie County Agriculture Extension Association meeting, led by S. S. Lehmann, reviewed farm subcommittee reports and outlined the year’s program.

Robert Magle Angle Erie County Agriculture Extensiory Association Farm Bureau Selina Engle State College Philadelphia Corry City Couuny S. 8. Lehmann Girard

Torch Murder Unsolved In New York Case

Miss Margaret Brown was killed by fire in a New York blaze, an unsolved crime likened to famed murders. Police said they have no suspect or location for the arsonist, despite hints from two letters claiming responsibility and $2,500 in securities. A four year old governess who found the blaze near Norristown, New Jersey remains a grim detail in the case.

Sy Yyneu New York Margaret Brown Joseph Blwod Aid Hall- Mills Norristown N. J

Origin of the Copy Mark in Telegraphy

The note discusses the origin of a copy mark used in newspaper copy and telegraphy. It suggests the symbol may derive from placing a BXX at a message’s end, tracing back to finishing telegraph communication. The piece notes uncertainty about the exact source and calls for historical clarification.

New Thox Epo Prescription Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief

Ames Drug Store and Sondra Pharmacy advertise Thox Epo as a fast acting throat remedy. The prep is taken orally, claims to kill germs directly, and is safe for children. Sold for 50c, 85c, and $1.00 with a money back guarantee.

Ames Drug Store Sondra Pharmacy

Dunkirk to Get P D Building

A new federal building is planned for Dunkirk on Central Avenue. The project, valued at about 75,000 to 100,000 dollars, has waited since World War I for funding and congressional approval. Representative Daniel A. Reed of Ul a city has pushed for the appropriation, now likely to be signed by the president.

Daniel A. Reed Ula City Congress Senate

Rob Station at Russell Rob Station at Russell

Reported break in at the New York Central depot at Russell during early Saturday morning. Thieves forced entry to the freight office dock and stole twelve freight rations buses and several gallons of oysters. Rail detectives notified. vehicle type used not identified. no suspects yet.

Russelll New York Central

Tristeuction and Knitting Notes Stir Reader Reactions

A woman’s periodical humorist comments on readers efforts to knit Taney waistenats as gifts. Darbers worry such patterns may influence when adopting peers’ new fashions.

Tts

Two Women Found Help From Lydia E Pinkham

A letter-told testimonial says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound revived a sick woman who could not sleep or work. After eight bottles, she regained strength and resumed chores, praising the product's long history and efficacy for women's ailments.

Lydia E. Pinkham Nino Matteson Oxford Miewrites Moller Lydia Firat Ars Ernst Tankung Adans Mass

Income Tax Tips No 14 on profits and deductions

The article explains that losses from ventures not connected to a business are not deductible and that the intent to profit must exist from the start. It notes that buying vehicles for business can be deducted for related losses, while losses from selling pleasure cars are not deductible. Insurance reimbursement limits deductible losses to compensated amounts.

Alona Hove Allie Ise

Spring Creek Grange News Highlights 1928 Meeting

Spring Creek Grange No. 239 met February 25 1928 with Master Luti Whaley presiding. The Grange wire opened, flag salute given, and two communications read on Stronge casualty insurance and a dormitory fund. Washington life program included readings by Bile Morton Lulu White ey Mary Wisher and a talk by Wilfred Bates on Washington’s life and visits.

Spring Creek Ragula Washington Bile Morton Lulu Whiteey Mary Wisher B.D. Bates Verdon

Dineumofons Meeting Notes and January Program

An odd school related meeting recap shows references to compensation for services, harvest plan discussions, and a January birthday roll call. The Twoturer district distribution causes laughter, and Grange plans a melt Mor event. A January February March birthday roll call requires contributions to support the program. A Pomona Mayenoxalon is noted, Hazel Midrod is listed as lecturer with a prize.

Evenuie Pomona Ilvens Hazel Mldrod Weturer

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Clarence Chamberlin Paes Tahu Hier Times Forger Tyas Station Falls V.F.W County Agriculture Extension Association Hinder Dunkirk P. D Russell R. E. Palmer Quality Furniture Store North Center St Spring Creek Grange News Lulu Roy Newhouse Shoehouse Genter St Corry, PA Mark Twain Oil City Trust Company OU City, Ba Efren C. E. Doane Old Stebbies
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