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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1925

Page

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Slemp Follows Hughes as Capital in Fever of Expectancy

A fever of expectancy grips Washington as Secretary Slemp resigns amid cabinet reshuffles. Reports swirl on successors including Hoover or Mellon, with fears of broader changes in the Coolidge administration. Weather notes speak of below zero readings and a forecast of rain or snow tonight in parts of the Northeast.

Slemp Hughes United Press Washington Gin Chakom Siento Virginia Considi Everett Sanders Incineia Ns Wise Houst Walington Campbell Bascom Slem Mellon Tate Friends Telay Tenuné Joseph Grew Reddy Tomi Shell Tughes Pew Iit

Wesley Howard Elected President of Rod and Gun Club

Wesley Howard was elected president of the Rod and Gun Club at the annual meeting. Kev M. Ashton concluded his terms, with Todd bed Walter as vice president and HLAV Alvarson as secretary and Easter. Officers approved plans for the year focusing on youth instruction and field activities. annual report indicated good club condition.

Mtr Howard Kev M.S. Ashton Walter’ Auer Ice Hlav Alvarson

Russian Cathedral Quartet to Perform Tonight in City Auditorium

Announcement says the Russian Cathedral Quartet will perform at the High School auditorium this evening starting at 8:10. Promoters promise a concert of exceptional artistry, expected to draw a full capacity crowd and feature renowned singers.

Laswyrs Genyeeul Cele

Kiwanis Club Holds Regular Meeting at Tide Bird

Wy Te Peake presided outlining additional projects and a county year program. Reve Bartlett named chairman of the Underprivileged Children Committee. Dan A. Smith spoke on proposed curtailment in the Postal Service and urged child endeavor to forestall retrenchment. Short talks by several members concluded.

Kiwanis Club Tidebird Wy Te Peake Bartlett Dana Smith Postal Sérvice

Bids On Columbus Road Opened February 6

Bids for an improved highway to connect this city with Wrightsville will be opened February 6 by the State Department of Highways. Proposals cover about 40,287 feet of road in Columbus and Threshold townships, forming a paved route to Columbus and Warren and easing access to Jamestown and eastern points. Semireliable reports say the Columbus avenue route is favored for the new paved road, though formal confirmation was not available.

Wrightsville State Department of Highways Journal Columbus Preshold Ity Warren Jamestown Columbus Avenue

School Board Holds Meeting Last Evening

Regular Hoard Of Education meeting was held Wednesday with members Barnes presiding and a list of committee appointments for 1025. Superintendent Meinstreet reported the Junior High building is in use, a dedication address by Senator Woodbridge Ne Ferrin of Michigan is set for February 17, and delegates to the Educational Association meeting in Cincinnati were approved.

Hoard of Tanaty Ames Patterson Meinstreet Turior High School Wood- Uridgy Ferrin Michigan Mn Loveland Mp Sweet Hlenistreet Brown Educational Association Cincinnati Ohio Cars Ihilstramm M. Love Soho Auditorium Franks Brady Hatch Building Buldings & Shop Hillstram Loveland School Directors Convention Secrouurney Harrisburg Mobrury

Scolded On Gay Life Girl Causes Fatal Harm

In San Francisco a girl named Ellingson, 16, confessed to striking her mother to death after conflicts over the mother’s opposition to the girl’s gay life. Police report the suspect, 16, was arrested in a room. she initially denied knowing her mother, then described a drug addict intrusion and a serious incident before admitting to fatally injuring her mother.

United Press Francisco Jan Tormby Ellingson Bret Mi Ilingson Iy Raysell Snathor

Narrow Escape On Crossing At Reno Pennsylvania

Franklin Jan 1. Rene John Hathaway of Erie and Harry Ryan of the city narrowly escaped death when their auto was struck by a New York Central train at the Reno crossing. Ryan was badly bruised and Hathaway had a deep head cut. The car was demolished. Intense cold and frosting on the glass hindered sighting the train. Both men were hospitalized.

Reno United Press Franklin Rene John Hathaway Erie Harry Ryan City New York Central Ryan Hathaway

Constitutional Prohibition Celebration to Highlight Event

Citizens to display flags and observe January celebrations marking constitutional prohibition. The W U T Institute at First M B Church hosts speakers including Mrs Muriel Ryn Erie and Mrs Sylvia Bentis. County officers from Union City Beaverdam attend. local groups plan performances and a bell ringing to mark the occasion and fund Law Enforcement efforts.

W. U.T M. B Porther Tnstitute Mra Muriel Ryn Erie Iso Sylvia Bentis Gertrude Fandlings Mel Lillian Johnson Eirc Hulbell Union Cis

Scouts Plan Another Hike Saturday In City Park

Scout Executive MJ Rich invites all Scouts and prospective Scouts to meet at City Park at 10:30 for a day of outdoor activities planned for the coming Saturday.

MJ Rich

Pilgrims view mirage of Virgin Mary at St Stephens Church

Pilgrims from far and near gathered at St Stephens Church to see a mirage of the Virgin Mary and the infant child seen in the glow of a victuary lamp. The apparition appeared fainter today but clear outlines of the Virgin's head and the infant child were discernible, several inches tall. Mrs Hastings fol low and friends traveled with a group to Meadville.

United Press St. Stephens Church

Curtailment of P O Service Announced In City Post Office

Postmaster announces reduced hours for general delivery and stamp windows from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. replacing past late evening times while window and money order services adjust due to depleted appropriations. Mrs. Viva Nelson of Oil City visits Concord Street residents, W. F. Myers hosts.

Cory Law Service Tereforfore Corrs Berkley Viva Nelson Oil City W. F. Myers Concord Street

Jail Sentences for Dry Law Violators Reported

Washington dispatch reports the Stalker bill to amend the Volstead Act to mandate 66 jail terms for violators. The judiciary committee favors the measure, with a carveout exempting those producing nonintoxicating cider and fruit juices for home use.

United Press Washington House Today Judiciary Committee

New County Tax Collector Appointed in Erie

F. E. Westley was named county tax collector in Erie by county commissioners Rogan and Moorhead after the resignation of Heerstin due to ill health. Westley succeeds Robert Therlin, with several officials noting the appointment and health updates for Heerlein. Ash Postlethwait assists in auditing to clean up past year’s municipal affairs as the city treasurer and county tax collector terms adjust.

Westle Erie Westley Robert Therlin Rogan and Moorhead Heerlen Charles Davis Gordext 3Vestroy Heerstin Heerleig Ash Postlethwait Mie Heerlein Tuasurer

Widow Denies Husband Threatened Self to Die

News notes a widow denying her husband threatened to end his life. The obituary for Earl Stockton, a state farmer, drew a large crowd at Spartansburg with funeral at Methodist Episcopal church. Burial occurred at Rose Hill cemetery as relatives attended, including Elizabeth Stockton and Miss Maryeat from Corry.

Siengs Linthe Burl Stockton Keath Spartansbung Mathers Stockton Spartansburg Earl Stockton Myrnaes Asi Berthstril Oom Thompson I Rose Iill Elizabeth Maryeat Ross Heath Damon Corry Sinckton Hwever Rounds

Foley Dies as Tammany Isolationists Chieftain

Big Tom Foley, long time Tammany leader and political ally of Governor Al Smith, died in New York City of pneumonia. He had been ill since Saturday and hospitalised Tuesday. Smith hurried to the city but returned to Abane after doctors signaled recovery. Miss Sarah May leaves for Erie. Also in Washington, a diplomatic tone notes isolation in Europe as Kellogg signs reparations pact, with Dawes plan discussed and implications for U S payments and sanctions. Concord School PTA postpones Friday meeting to January 30.

United Press NEW York Big Tom Foley al Smith Foley Jix Unitea Press Washington America Europe Germany

Prison-Made Artist Harry Snodgrass Ends Radio Run

Corry radio fans packed WOS last night for the farewell concert of prison-made pianist Harry Snodgrass who leaves Jefferson City state prison Friday to join a vaudeville circuit in Evansville Indiana. Snodgrass, known as king of the ivories, is to earn about 800 dollars weekly as he steps from inmate to performer. After a year of a three year sentence for a holdup in St Louis he is released for good behavior. The farewell drew legislators and townspeople to the House of Representatives hall where announcer M. Witten will join Snodgrass in his act.

Corry WOS Harry Snodgrass Jefferson City King of Ivories Grass St Loviy Vaude Evansville Ind M. Witten Snodgrass House of Representatives Plana

Another Attempt To Float Submarine Off New Orleans

In New Orleans Jan 43 a submarine attempt failed to move the pad rockatl craft at high tide. after 60 bows at sea the crew left in small boats for a naval tug. The vessel listed offshore and may be freed only by dredging later this month. Mrs A Stennett visits Erie for a day or two.

Orleans Mask

Radio features highlight five best programs today

Weaf New York and WEAP Washington list top five audio offerings for today. Stations including WOCAE Pittsburgh WEBI Boston WDBH Worcester WEI Philadelphia WGR Buffalo WIAR Providence present evening broadcasts from 8 to 9 PM with concerts and radio drama The Green Koei.

WEAF New York WEAP Washington WOCAE Pittssburgh WEBI Boston WDBH Worcester WEI Philadelphia WGR Buffalo WIAR Providence P.M. Basterr Victor Arists Frances Alda Prank Lafarge Vitlir Concert Orchestre WMC Memphis Sentral Harry Nichols Ermanul EGO Oakland The Green Koei Dees Zion Wip Philadelpha

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