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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
4
Attorney J F Woods of Kane, reported critically ill with pneumonia at home, shows slight improvement. Woods is brother in law of Mrs H Shoop of East Frederick Street. Also notes coal prices and lumber operations in Central Pennsylvania.
A crowded page lists prices on groceries and eggs, a marriage announcement for Miss Misa Marjorie Tsubelle to Elvin Morris Derby, plus notes on meetings of local societies, a journalism change about date lines, and various town notices. Also reports of a dynamite incident, a jury verdict, theater ads, and upcoming college reopenings after holidays.
In Boston a clash over Sunday sports stalled approval of a Sunday permit for the Boston Braves. The council tabled the Braves’ application as officials including T. H. Green and Bob Quine faced bribery charges and a probe into alleged vice connections, with hotel executive Arthur Race also implicated.
A freight train blocked several crossings for up to half an hour today, causing widespread congestion and delays for motorists in the city. Emergency crews diverted some traffic while commuters faced long waits at multiple intersections.
Boston reports a two cent per gallon gas tax took effect at midnight. State Tax Commissioner Henry F Long estimates the measure will bring about 11 million dollars to the state this year as revenue from the new assessment.
Warren January report states Chester Lewis a 38 year old woodsman walking along the Warren Kane highway east of the Warren County line was struck by a large blue coupe with Pennsylvania plates 1998 occupied by three men and died instantly. Coroner Ed Lowrey and State Highway Patrol investigated. authorities seek relatives and determine if an inquest will be held. A moose emblem ring was found on the body.
Camden police seek clues from a mystery woman witness after Phyllis Pizzily, 20, dies from machine gun fire at a roadside shooting Saturday night. A yellow roadster tied to the incident was seized. three men in custody were released as investigators pursue the killers.
Wilbur O. Heldman a Lorain furnace salesman charged with the moral murder of his wife Margaret spent New Year’s Day in jail after a preliminary hearing before Justice Donald Smyth. He was bound over to the grand jury and remanded without bond.
Mrs James Johnston of Beveher on route to Union City station promotes the Airway Sanitary System. Local dealer offers free demonstrations at home to Union City area residents day or night. Phone 207 M. This notice appears amid other small town classifieds.
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