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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1928
Page
5
Six hundred panicked patrons fled a Pittsburgh cinema after a projection room flame tore through the dim area. Harry Winters, alone in the room, had his hair singed and his coat burned. The blaze caused about 300 dollars in damage.
Former Metropolitan Opera star Zoutes Hunter marries Henry Windsor, wealthy Evanston publisher, in a quiet ceremony at The Little Church Around the Corner in New York. The couple exchanged vows as friends and family attended.
Local column lists various visitors and travelers including Mrs B. Dunton with her daughter in Youngsville for two weeks, Miss Katherine Purcell visiting Newark for the weekend with her brother Joseph Purcell, and numerous relatives traveling or staying with families. Several residents embark for Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Erie, or New York for medical, business, or extended stays, with updates on family gatherings, hosting, and duties.
Adrian Jackman of Columbus was an overnight guest here and left for Detroit where he will seek employment. J Desmond departs Sunday for a six week business trip through Jacksonville New Orleans St Gould and other Howard Company locations. Albert Flack and John Brezina of Cleveland visit for a weekend with friends. Mrs Elle Stoddard of Bridgeburg Ontario visits C S Porter Went Pleasant Street.
The January meeting of the Con ochl Tarent Teachers Association was held Friday afternoon. Programs highlighted Thrift Week with pupil recitals, readings, and musical numbers. Superintendent Dewey urged thrift through saving, spending cautiously, and investing for the future.
Rogan in Rib: Erie faces one man tax collector plan questioned after Davis act. Rogan says the revision board was not in session and the county commissioners cannot adopt the system. He will seek a legal opinion from county solicitor Harold F. Mook.
Con stenation of the new Youngstown hospital will begin May 1. Over $909,000 has been raised for the creation of the hospital. The annual meeting day reported the progress and noted irregularities in the stock market with the day closing with gains. Montgomery Ward's 1927 earnings were $10.25 a share versus $6.25 in 1926. Sears Roebuck also rose on earnings news.
An advertised antiseptic oil claims to rapidly heal skin diseases including eczema and gangrene odors, with strong penetration and no greasy residue. It asserts notable kill power and urges readers to ask druggist for a 2 ounce bottle, marketed by Ames & Co.
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