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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1929
Page
4
Local notes include a request for baby name ideas with a 900 address in care of the Journal office and April 1 as the start of a currency redesign, replacing the old greenbacks with new small bills by July 1 and banks handling exchanges.
A sequence of small items from Corry and nearby towns reports shopping deals, a snake sighting on the Allegheny division, a gas car shutdown in cold weather, quarantines at Allegheny College, a building and loan stockholders meeting, arrests in Meadville liquor raids, a missing Kane Star coupe found abandoned, a new birth at Corry hospital, and local ads.
A Nash car driven by Kenneth Woodburn left the Roosevelt Highway about five miles west of the city and struck two posts near the Beaverdam road intersection. The front end was badly damaged with a wheel torn off. Woodburn escaped unhurt and reported the accident to local police.
83 passengers from the Dollar Liner President Garfield spent a Bahamas layover awaiting reflagging and possible continuation on the world voyage after a Sunday collision. They praised Captain Rose and the rescue crew aboard the Munson Liner Pan-American. Officials provided hotel arrangements while decisions on further travel are made.
A neevy safe was blown open and stolen from Prank Lecter's home at 4905 Wood Street. The safe was found in a field near the Cherry street extension Sunday morning with valuables possibly missing. Authorities and families, including Mr and Mrs Lechner, face uncertain links to the incident amid other local notices.
An old advertisement touts Thoxine as a cough remedy offering almost instant relief without harmful drugs. It claims a unique mechanism, no narcotics, and safety for the whole family, with price points and a money back guarantee.
Mrs Hughes, longtime Warren resident, died Monday at her home on Pops Inn Street after extended illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Cecil Rosas of Cleveland, Glendale resident Miss Josephine Hughes, and brother Jonel Perins. Funeral and burial arrangements to be announced with service in Cleveland.
United Press reports from Washington that Dr. Clarke, a Smithsonian biologist, unveiled a new life theory challenging Darwin but sparked strong protest from supporters of Darwinism. He asserted science can advance beyond the biblical creation story, prompting debate among colleagues like Ray Chapman Andrews.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Miller, 28 Wilkesville Street, Wednesday, January 9. A useful program and lunch will be served. A large attendance is hoped for. Members are asked to attend as early as possible.
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