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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1928
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local event with names and places unreadable. The readable bits suggest an ordinary news note or brief item without clear dates or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a person and location, with unclear details. Readable bits indicate a local incident or event centered on a person at a street location, suggesting a brief neighborhood update or report. No further verifiable names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
A true tale recounts a woman adviser guiding an office girl to steady thrift. After paying a ten dollar down payment on an installment chair, she returns funds and opens a five dollar biweekly savings plan worth over two hundred dollars, postponing a fur coat for a home mortgage and family needs. The story ends with the girl choosing responsibility over vanity.
Jamestown report states Mrs. Raith Mobebe wife of Axel Moberg 107 Chautauqua Avenue is in critical condition after a hit and run collision at Newland and Chautauqua Avenues yesterday. Frank Van Every 18 of 79 Livingston Avenue is held on bail for 10000 on an open charge after reportedly admitting he drove the car that struck Mrs. Moberg. The baby boy born to Mrs. Moberg died after an emergency operation.
Corryites may soon enjoy opera, baseball and other events at home as television broadcasting mockups were demonstrated by General Electric at Subnectady. The test showed moving pictures and audible speech in three homes using a light-based receiver and a high-speed rotating perforated disc to recreate images, with experts predicting future widespread home viewing.
A compact English language training snippet shows a newspaper teaser for a weekly "Game of Correct English" by W L Gordon. It promotes ten minutes daily practice to boost vocabulary and lists sample questions on pronunciation spelling and word forms. The text mimics a puzzle page style with mixed readability and OCR errors.
NEA report by Rodney Dutcher on Democratic dynamics in Washington. Describes party factionalism, a clash at the Women’s Democratic Law Enforcement League meeting with Senator Heflin, Miss Davis of Alabama challenging religious prejudice, and the ensuing fracas involving party stalwarts, dry advocates, and detectives. Includes vivid scenes in the lobby and hallway chatter with Cort Cohen nearby.
A February meeting is planned for the Lake reta Stewards Association at the Amusement Palace with a special engagement by Shields and Gate. JD Murray becomes grand knight of the Knights of Columbus at ceremonies. Martin Williams injures a finger in a wagon accident and receives hospital treatment. Jack Avistin and Sheriff Henry Cogswell visit Warren as they set up stands. Mrs Myra Lindsley burns herself but her presence saves the house. Brothers Heerlein travel to Pittsburgh after their elder brother’s death. Miss Carolyn Dodge, former Corry teacher, wintering in St Petersburg, Mo. E Lindstrom reopens his market on First Avenue. M L Palmer of Marion, Ind visits, then returns home. A marriage license issued for Dr H A Olano and Carrie A Lynch of this city.
A fragmentary notice highlights a Shakespearean display at the Hunting Library gallery. It references a collection and a delay in opening, with emphasis on literary pieces and the debate over access.
This evening at 8 o'clock the third and final Redpath Lyceum number will be presented at Columbus Community church. The Musketeers led by Ruthven McDonald will perform songs recalling the Musketeer era in France and a group of Scotch songs plus English and American pieces. McDonald offers humorous readings and impersonations. The Musketeer and Scotch costumes are touted as the best on the American stage and will add much to the program.
Answers to Saturday's Questions list five items. The five largest cities in the world unknown. The only President pictured on a coin during his lifetime is Longfellow? The nearest celestial body to Earth is not specified. Literacy leader state not given. Stones among precious are unclear. The Hawaiian islands Mt. Waileale? Noted as Mt. Wailele or Haleakala confusion.
A problem describes a box 40 feet by 8 feet 6 inches by ? feet high loaded with wheat to a depth of 4 feet 6 inches in Boston. At 60 pounds per bushel the wheat weight is sought and freight charged at 16 cents per hundred. Answer given is 18.84 dollars.
An examination of a peculiar unease linked to nasal airflow and sudden breath expulsion. The text notes involvement of cranial nerves near the nose and mentions the nasal branches as a contributing factor to the episode.
State police search for 15 year old Helen McQuaide of Penn Towne Ship after two men in a truck abducted her on a highway near Jeannette. Helen was walking with her sister when a man emerged from a smoky vehicle grabbed her and pulled her into the truck while the sister fled home and alerted her parents.
Pittsburgh, Jan. 16. A boy and a woman died in hospitals yesterday from injuries in auto accidents per coroner reports. Elizabeth Robb, 73, died from internal injuries after being struck by a car last Tuesday. Vincent Ferral, 7, suffered a fractured skull on his way to school last Friday. William Millie, 76, had a skull fracture after a collision yesterday.
The American Tree Association notes growth starts differ by species. Wild black cherry begins in late April, while the tulip poplar and Norway spruce start later, with some trees delaying to early May.
A vintage style medical ad touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims soothing of membranes, stopping germ growth, and absorption into the bloodstream to fight the illness, with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
Erie reports the Erie Auto Show opens January 23 and runs all week at the Twelfth Street Market Building under the Erie Automotive Association. Hundreds of dealers and residents anticipate a larger display than before with improved designs and price reductions. William Stirling chairs the show committee with C O Birkland Carl Weber Peter Hartlber and Richard Wolfe assisting. A B Freeman leads the association and R Cumatins is show manager.
HAHNVILLE La Jun 16 C L Blazer captain of the tug City of Pittsburgh collided with a launch on the Mississippi near Narea killing six. Blazer is held on 10000 bond for manslaughter. tug owned by Carnegie Steel. Captain was allowed to continue to Pittsburgh with the boat.
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