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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1925
Page
1
Readable fragments mention names and places but the overall event is unclear. The item resembles a damaged historical clipping with scattered proper nouns and dates missing context.
The directors outline a new chamber of commerce plan to rebuild on an efficient basis. A modern traffic bureau and organized retail division would serve merchants, with a prospective secretary and active plan modeled after successful city chambers.
The League of Nations held its fifth birthday in Geneva with 55 members, despite the absence of the United States Russia and Germany. Congressman Porter and Surgeon General Blue attended the ceremony in the French Foreign Office as officials discuss a proposed army traffic control plan to be forwarded to Washington.
Announcement from W Moore of Spring Creek details a proposed paving of the highway between Spring Crescent and West Spring Creek. Funds are reportedly being raised by public subscription with pledges secured to begin construction this summer weather permitting.
Corry bakers announce a two cent rise next Monday boosting loaf cost to twelve cents wholesale bread will still sell at ten cents. Surrounding towns including Warren Erie Jamestown already raised prices two cents on flour and bread. Officials cite higher flour costs and note hope for wheat crop to lower future bread prices.
Three men died and another was dying with others injured when a skeleton structure of a hotel on West Thirtieth street collapsed. Workers on the eighth floor arch caused the failure and debris crushed several at the base. August Doynera of Brooklyn identified among the dead.
Readable fragments show a schedule of radio features and orchestral programs hosted by stations in St Louis Washington and New York. Mentions include the Genteal-St Lunia Symphony Orchestra and the Central-St Paul A C Orchestra.
Corry Motor Club held a monthly meeting in the Magicinot Building with strong turnout. The group outlined a campaign to boost members to five or six hundred this month as applications already come in and plans for dates and team assignments will be announced by captains.
A very successful Young People banquet was held at the Baptist church dining room last evening. The event featured four divisions with varied contests and a formal semiformal audience. The program included songs, talks, duets, and a trio, with Harvey Loveland as toastmaster and Philathens serving dinner. Mrs. Lillian Vasoster plans to move to Cleveland.
President Coolidge holds decisive sway over Congress as shown in muscle Shoals and postal bill actions. Warren named attorney general. Senate reversals and vetoes illustrate the White House influence on party lines and naval policy.
Silas W. Brown a longtime Corry merchant died at his Buffalo home after moving there nine years ago. Born September 29, 1844 in Colden New York he built a brick block in Corry and later ran a harness and other stores. He is survived by wife Earl Brown of Chicago daughter Lucile Brown and sister Mrs S J Sternburg of Jacksonville Florida. Funeral services will be held Monday at 12:30 at Alexand er Company parlors with Rev M S Ashton officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
The surety of the peace case brought by Carl Prong against AWB. Postir. Jyns settled in Erie court with both parties placed under a $300 bond to keep the peace and costs divided. Mrs. Anna Fox and daughter Mise flora Fox of Jamestown will visit C. A. Myers and daughter Harriet on East Wayne street. William Bilott went to Mayville for a weekend visit. Gerald Monroe of Erie went home to Columbus for a week.
The St James property on Sosnti Gontor street is sold to John B Patterson. De Suk Nel estate broker tecal rent estate broker arranged the sale for immediate possession. The site, once planned as an annex to Wil Hospital, was rumored for hotel use with asking price around $25,000.
Treasury Department reports that five United States Customs Service agents are charged with conspiracy to aid importers in evading duties. The investigation in Honolulu spans ten weeks and uncovers thousands of dollars in customs monies linked to the scheme.
Ice operations at Corry and Crystal Tee Companies report nine to eleven inches thick ice. EB Love notes four to five days of cutting, with city deliveries prioritized as harvesting expands next week. Frank Whiteley expects storage-house harvesting to begin and marks progress on the oiling of storage areas. W Colum bus avenue pond has provided ice for weeks, but city needs remain until full harvest. Stoneboro reports similar cutting activity in the area.
New highs were registered in todays short sessions led by the railroad group and General Motors. Motors rose under GM leadership and Nash and Studebaker showed gains while rail stocks Guill Mobile and Northern advanced to new highs. High grade shares like Fidelity Phoenix and Continental Shine touched new highs as investors chased real values. Potential market breadth suggested continuing strength despite earlier softness.
Early today temperatures fall to near six degrees below zero as the cold spell continues through the morning. Cloudy skies likely tonight and Sunday forecast, with no significant warm up expected before evening.
Citizens concerned for the local hospital watch state legislature plans to relieve hospitals and institutions. The administration considers two paths for funding per diem treatment and free patient numbers, aiming to base appropriations on past experience while avoiding public figures.
Paris reports British Chancellor Churchill and American negotiator Logan reached a provisional accord on U S share of Dawes receipts. Finance ministers from Britain, France, Belgium and Italy discuss the conference agenda as experts tackle account verifications and past discrepancies. Louis Loucheur urges cautious, invited U S discussion on debt before formal talks.
One of the largest una mast srciest ing meetings was held yesterday afternoon at Mr JB Whiptheser home. Over three hundred dollars was raised since the last gathering. A heavy discussion on future activities followed a fine musical program featuring Miss May Howard and Mrs PC Betts, with piano solos and a violin number. New members were welcomed and refreshments served. The February meeting will be hosted by Mrs H N Ransom at East Smith avenue.
The Arts and Grane Song were enjoyed at Mes Certés Perkins home yesterday afternoon with fourteen members present. Mrs J B Young read a paper showing careful study and was well received. Mrs Wil McElroy spoke on Game Stratton Porter which drew praise. A three course dinner followed served by the hostess and her daughter. Mrs A W Covell to entertain next meeting. Miss Opal Allen left this morning to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs J Je Feardinme.
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