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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1928

Page

2

Poison Plot Ends Potters After Fortune Reversals

Cleveland millionaire James Potter and three family members died in a Steubenville lodging house after ingesting a poison and cough syrup mix. Autopsy planned. police find death glasses and medicine bottles. motive linked to an unrecouped fortune from a home in Steubenville and prior business reversals.

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Strong Talk on Movies Before Club in Corry

Dr Richard Burton spoke to the Woman's Club and Corry teachers about movies titled Movies and the Multitude. He warned on impressions from films and urged supporting good productions while criticizing poor ones. The talk covered film definitions, industry roles, and the impact of cinema on life. He cited titles like Romolo Chang King of Kings Beau Geste and The Way of All Flesh and noted the influence of teaching associations and clubs on local film choices. The article also notes a Red Arrow Quartet canceling a Oil City engagement and robins sighted as signs of early spring.

Richard Burton Woman's Club Corry Hotel Corry Burton Royal Movie House Sanders Ao Manny Sind Contel Teachera Association Plotuires

Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollar Verdict For Harvey Suit

A jury awarded Frank Harvey of Wheelock 2000 to his son Loyd and 2500 to Harvey for damages after Loyd lost a leg when a logging truck owned by J Whampton and Canfield of Youngsville struck him as children played nearby. The trial stretched from Monday to Wednesday, with Rosner prominent for the plaintiffs.

Frank Harvey Wheelock Loyd Harvey J Whampton Canfield Youngseville Harvey Roysiter and Bunn of Mele Rosner Ise

Dr J W Irwin Opens Pleasant View Cancer Hospital

Local physician Dick Wo Invin has taken over the former Bliss property on West Pleasant Street and remodeled it into the Pleasant View Cancer Hospital. Four patients were housed last week with plans to admit more, the facility offering fourteen beds and using the Rich method of cancer treatment noted as promising by Dr Irwin.

Bliss West Pleasant Street At Institution Dick Wo Invin Pleasant View Ie Win Dis Irwin Irwin

Card Party Proves Enjoyable Affair at St Edwards Hall

Ladies of the Catholic Benevolent Association hosted a lively card party at St Edward's Hall with twenty four tables of bridge and 500. Prizes awarded to Charles Burkhardt Sam Harley Mrs W G Young and Miss Alma Burns. Millas Ruth Powers and Lyle Saxton won bridge prizes. Rexford Dempsey provided piano selections. Rector Graves announced upcoming Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters events for January. Mrs W G Swatz led the committee and praised volunteers.

Rexford Dempsey B. G. Graves Ste .Thomas Chavel Knights of Columbus St. Wd Ward's Catholic Daughters of America Lint Place The Corry High School Mra Swat Shmieman

English Church Controversy Nears Potential Union

Publication of a report on negotiations between High Church Anglicans and Catholic leaders heightens tensions in the long running dispute over authority and liturgy. The two sides debated papal supremacy and the real presence, with critics fearing renewed divisions and possible retreat from modernizing reforms.

High Church United Press London Church of England Malines Tate Cardinal Mercier Church of Bogland Cardinial Mortier Thein Lord Jesus Christ Vic Ponti

Overhaul at Nash Agency In Ulhilty Showrooms Open

H Ble former agent takes over Nash agency in Ulhilty with show rooms at 12 Flint Ave ny. The Nash dealership features improvements and a well equipped workshop for servicing cars. Local Delin Distributor Nyltus qulomobile Owners urge visits to inspect new models drawing attention from motorists.

H. Ble Nash Flint Ave

Life Team for Girls Slayer Flies to Marquette Prison

Adolph Hotel Ing, convicted of fatally slaying Dorothy Senmeid, was sentenced to life in solitary confinement with hard labor. He was being transported by car toward Marquette Branch Prison when Sheriff Pratt A Green and deputies, who had escorted him out of Flint after the verdict late yesterday, evaded notice for most of the night in the lower Michigan Peninsula. The trip was by automobile and hoped to finish by mid forenoon.

United Press Flint Mich Adolph Hotel- Ing Dorothy Senmeidst Marquette Branch Sherif Pratt Lower Michigan

Coolidge Back to Desk After Havana Trip

President Coolidge returned to Washington and the White House after a five day trip to Cuba for the opening of the Pan American conference. He was greeted with mixed reception but remained optimistic about U S policy and Inter American relations.

United Press Washington Coolidge Tost United States and-Mirs Coalidge Yielp Hagandan United State Coolidze Gata May Inter-America Ambassador Morrow Mexico Charles Lindbergh Latin America Ofesaphia Havana Key West Mr. Goolidge

Found Unconscious Man Treated After Street Incident

A semi conscious man was found on West Main Street last night and rushed to Corry Hospital via city ambulance. His fractured condition improved at the local hospital and he is expected to be discharged soon as police continue to assist.

Bogus Corry Hospital

Endorse Stand of Robinson in Heflin Clash

United Press report from Washington on January 19 shows four dozen Democrats endorsing Speaker Robinsons stance against Senator Heflins anti Catholic remarks. The caucus backed Robinsons push to keep him on the Senate committee probing Hearst Mexican documents, while Heflin and eleven others were absent or opposed.

Robinson Senator Heflin Alabama Paul FR. Mallon United Press State Washington Roberson Senate Heftin Fool Heflin Hellin Caraway Demioenii Kansas

Burglary spree mystery at Erie yard and local bakery

Police have yet to identify a burglar linked to a Rundel Garage on West Smith street and an Erie Railroad camp car in the west end yards Monday night. The same suspect allegedly tried to raid Kelly Bakers cash drawer early Tuesday but was seen by the First Ward baker, halting the attempt.

Rundel West Smith Street Erie Railroad West End Wellejins First Ward

Rev G B Morgan Speaks at Kiwanis Club Today

Rev George U Morgan pastor of the Christian Missionary Alliance church spoke at the Kiwanis Club on International Peace Conditions and the Manner of Obtaining Them. His talk was well received. A rehearsal of the club orchestra and quartet was announced for Sunday. Arrangements were made for a joint meeting with the Rotary Club next Wednesday evening January 25.

George Uo Morgan Christian Missionary Alliance Church Kiwanis Club Rotary Club

Appointment of Ward Assessor Delayed

Advices from the county commissioners office at Brie say the appointment of an assessor in the Third Ward has again been delayed and the selection of a successor to the late W. W. Morea may be held up for several days. Over a dozen residents of the ward have applied for the position.

County Commissioners' Office Brie Ward Assenger Auccessor W. W. Moreadgé

Erie Couple Married by Local Alderman

Mr Josep Johnson and Miss Agnes VanHorn of Brit, Pa, were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock in the parlors of the Phoenix Hotel. Alderman George H. Gordon performed the ceremony for the couple, who were attended by Mr and Mrs Jim Sullop, proprietors of the local hostelry. After a wedding trip they will reside in Bris. Mrs Cat Windahl and Mrs Walter Windahl are spending the day in Jamestown.

Josep Johnson Agnes VanHorn Brit Phoenix Hotel George H. Gordon J.im Sullop Johnson Bris

Severe tornado tears through city causing casualties

A powerful tornado hit Curmmlasyilin SIAL or Cincinnati today, uprooting trees and destroying buildings up to five stories. About a score of people were injured, with seven reported killed. Widespread damage extended into Ohio and Kentucky as lightning and thunder accompanied the violent storm. Emergency crews struggle to reach wrecked areas near the ruins and hospitals report many admissions.

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Former Corry Man Advances to Top Role at Detroit Hydrator

Fred A. Blackmore, once a prominent Corry resident, has been named head of the Hydrator Corporation's entire operating division. He succeeds Mr. Stinson as head of the driving department in charge of plants. Blackmore has twelve years of Edwardsville plant leadership and previously ran the Corry plant, rising to chief executive positions with direct charge of all plants and properties within the wardsville district and connected offices in Detroit.

Fred H. Blackmore U. S. Radiator Corporation Chars Corry Fred A. Blackmore Corry mi United States Hydr Ator Corporation Detroit Lesus Week Blackmore Stinson Dhaorice Bigelaware Edwardsville Comy Ofie Organiza Jon Uperalia Bf Amukci Dheiy Nem Fukare

Five Best Radio Features Tonight From WIZ Stations

Radio guide lists Maxwell Hour with Richard Crooks at 7 20 p m. on WIZ plus Ampigo Hour with Micezylaw Musnz and others. WGBS New York features Chionzo Civic Operas Die Med emits. WOR Newark presents O Henry Memorial Dianele at 8 25 p m. New York Philharmonic conducted by Molinari.

Wiz Hook Richard Crooks Wilt ST Ampigo Micezylaw Musnz Il Pi Chionzo Civic Opers WGBS New York O'Henry Memorial Newark New York Philharmonic Orchestra Molinari

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