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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1929
Page
4
Local ad notice lists 50c sleeveless sweaters 26¢ caps and 79c rayon bloomers with mention of fashion still good values. Also notes double cash discounts and a sale at W Stennett & Son and a utilities ad for jelly.
Local notes report bulk pork sausage and sugar prices, a line of canned vegetables, and coal dealer ads. Community events include a Sunday school class meeting at the Nichols home, January sale promotions, and a progressive dinner farewell for Miss Roberto Gillette. Also listed are hospital and police notices, church activities, and obituaries.
Reservations and arrangements are meeting with fine success for the benefit Bridge party to be held at Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Kamps home on Maple Avenue Saturday evening in January 190K. Proceeds will aid the Junior Department home of their unit. Miss Lucile Hoone leads the department with a capable committee as plans are laid for refreshments and awards. Mrs. S. W. Brown and daughter Louite visit the city. 4H clubs gather at Mrs. H. A. Frame's home this afternoon for their event.
Harrisburg dispatch reports 150 drivers lost licenses in the week ending January 15 with 42 fatalities and 36 intoxication cases. The State Highway Department lists violations including larceny, failure to stop, reckless driving, impersonation, and driving without a license among the offenses leading to revocation.
A large community gathering featured a senior high school singer and an orchestra of local clubs to back a Northwest district Y M C A program. District Secretary W W Hall outlined aims to establish YMCA work in Corry High schools and promote character building, urging strong local support for the initiative.
Mr Van Viee of Better Service Garage explains that a modern car can run a thousand miles or more at low cost through preventive maintenance. Regular inspections of brakes, steering, tires, wiring, and engine parts prevent costly repairs and extend life, with emphasis on cautious care and intelligent upkeep. The piece also notes a death in town, Miss Bethla Taylor, aged eighty, reported by relatives.
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