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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1928
Page
6
In a grim case, Ruth Snyder heads toward execution as portrayed in dramatic news photography. The report notes intense public interest and the controversial depiction of capital punishment. The piece contrasts sensational imagery with the legal process surrounding her death sentence.
Endurance record champion Strangler Lewis rests with Tiny Roebuck after a hard day near Kansas City. He denies claims by Joe Stecher and others that he is not the heavyweight wrestling champion and plans a rigorous winter effort to prove his right to the crown.
Sparta and Vicinity report on the January council meeting with three new members elected M H Bixby V Shreve and J Winans joining Clifford ay Fred Morris Warl Tauber and Mr Steadman fill two year vacancy as board. Tauber chosen ident Bowen clerk Grange National Bank treasurer. Morton and Clifton Crosby to buy snow plowing gear. (text continues with social and personal notices)
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society held its January meeting in the church parlors with forty-one attendees. A business session was followed by music led by Barton Smith and Mrs Milton Tipton, with several vocal performances by Mrs R B Dewey, Mrs Harry Smith, Mire Louise Auer, Miss Sarah Macinnes, and Miss Jean Macinnes. A tureen supper and social time concluded the program, with guests Miss Misher of Ithaca, Mrs Shreve of Union City, and Mrs Burford and Mrs A L Hasbrouck of Corry attending.
More than thirty couples danced in the junior high gym last evening from 8:30 to 11:30 with a larger orchestra. The program included girls and boys tag dances and special numbers. Candy prize went to K. Desmond. Mina Dorothy Barker chaired. Ethel Elinger and Robert Emmott assisted with arrangements.
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