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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1928

Page

6

Stockholders Meet Highlights Growth of Local Building and Loan

The Corry Building and Loan Association reported strong gains at its annual meeting held on South Center Street. A six percent dividend was declared for the last half of 1927 as loans rose from 1924 to 1927, financing eighteen new city homes. Directors A L Foster J B Patterson and F York were reelected for three years.

Cony Building and Loan Association South Center Street Is Ising Corry Frvidene Walter EL. Peake J. B. Patterson Orrin Hinpure Building and Loan Association A. L. Foster J.B. Patterson F. York Timits

Reading Specialist Demonstrations in Lynn Schools

Florence Piper Putilé, a reading specialist and Lynn Massachusetts grade supervisor, conducts a series of demonstrations and conferences in elementary classrooms this week. Miss Tuttle aided by assisting in local schools yesterday and will continue meetings across city buildings.

Aulss Florence Piper Putilé Lynn Mass Tuttle Toote Sworke Tuttle

British Leaders Condemn Plunkett War Speech

London January 24 British leaders condemn Rear Admiral Plunkett U S N for predicting an Anglo American war over bitter commercial rivalry The remark drew swift rebuke from Admiral Sir George King Hall parliamentary secretary C J Ammon Lord Sydenham and other officials who say the speech was mischievous home oriented and not representative of American views Plunkett later denied making such war predictions saying it was not his habit to forecast wars

Dade Plunkett United Press London Borah U.S. N America George King Hall C.J. Ammon Parlment Admiralty Labor Administration Lord Sydenham Committee of Jimperis Defense Admiral Plunkett Brooklyn Navy Yard

Philathea Class Holds Regular Meeting at Baptist Church

The Philathea class of the Baptist church met Monday evening January 28 at Mrs W F Miller 28 West Frederick with 29 members present. Plans for class work were set and committee chairmen named. Mrs Snyder led entertainment. Miss May Howard sang and Mrs Barton Smith played piano. Hostess Mrs Miller was assisted by Mrs Emile Bilodeau and Mrs John Rickers for refreshments. A tureen supper is planned for February 18 at Mrs E Hemingway's home.

Philathea The Baptist Church W. F. Miller West Frederick Street Wark Snyder May Howard Barton Smith Miler Emile Bilsdeau John Rickers E Hemingway

Lindy to fish off Pearl Islands in goodwill tour

America's ambassador of goodwill Lindbergh will pilot an amphibian toward the Pearl Islands off Panama to conduct deep sea fishing. He sails aboard the Favorite at 10 a.m and plans to return to Panama City Wednesday before resuming the goodwill tour with the Spirit of St Louis.

America Pearl Islands United Press Panama Panama City Spirit of St Louis Spirit of

No Trace of Girl in Paris

United Press reports that Frances St John Smith, a missing college student, was believed seen in Paris but no trace of her is found. Reporters detectives and family friends pursued leads. many think she may have married abroad to use a false passport. Classified ads urge prudent spending for readers.

United Pres Ris St. John Smith Frances St John Smith Paris United States

Seeeks Post of Executioner at Reduced Pay

Harrisburg January 24 An application for the job of state executioner in Pennsylvania has been received at the Governor’s office. The applicant offers to do the job for 125 dollars for condemned men and 150 dollars for condemned women, a flat rate lower than the current state pay of 200 dollars per execution. More than a dozen such applications have been received, signaling belief that capital punishment will not be abolished soon in Pennsylvania. The abolition bill failed after the Eddystone explosion disrupted the legislative calendar.

Fisher United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Rockview Penitentt Robert Ellett Richmond Hills N. Y Sing Sing New York Jim Hockview Penitentiary Pennsylvan Eddystone Chester Ojilendar

Amendment narrows scope of Walsh power trust probe

In Washington on January 24 Senator Walsh Democrat Montana proposed an amendment to limit the power trust investigation. The measure would exempt intrastate only power companies whose securities are not owned by holding companies, responding to objections about breadth of the original resolution.

United Press Washington Power Trust Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Walsh Montana Hawes Missouri

Meg Rickers Dies At 74 In Belote Road Home

Meg Lyuin Rickers aged 74 died at the home of Chiries Wibble on Belote road Tuesday at 2 am after about two weeks illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Charles Dibble, Miss Grace Rickers and Mrs. Tra Edmunds. Funeral Friday at 12:90 at the home of Mr Dibble and 2 pm from Abie Reformed church in Clymer with interment in Northside cemetery.

Meg. Lyuin Rickers Chiries Wibble Bélote Road Charles Dibble Grace Rickers Tra Edmunds My. Dibble Abie Reformed Church Clymer Tntermont North Jside

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