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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented local notices describe flat rentals on West Main and nearby streets, with digested item rows for rooms and kitchens. Listings mention phone contact points and approximate rents amid scattered references to real estate and building management.
Major Ferrarin and Carlo Del Prete attempt a world nonstop endurance flight from Rome to Buenos Aires aboard the Fiat RS. The gray plane carries fuel for a long coast-to-coast crossing along the Brazilian coast. Radio reports track the flight as it departs Montecatini and pushes toward Gibraltar Cape Verde and Fernando Noronha, with ships providing updates and crowds gathering in Buenos Aires awaiting news.
A Jamestown man known as Richard Hines, 52, was killed when he fell from an eastbound freight train near the city. His body, horribly tangled and with limbs severed, was found by a passing crew and later identified by clothing. Coroner Lowrey ruled no inquest. Relatives in Jamestown were notified and expected to arrive.
The schedule lists Goldman Band at 8 PM on W network, WIZ at 9 40 PM with Detroit Soldiers, DW station 278 slots Detroit Symphony Orchestra at 8 PM, WJ network 8 PM with a Song Cycle mixed quartet, and WPG Atlantic City 278 presents Nits and M Orgah Recital.
Youngeville lacked its planned Mtch celebration as promoter J. J. Campbell of Battle Creek Michigan vanished with $100 to $150 intended for advertising in Youngaville Celebration News. Investigators from railroad police and postal inspectors joined local authorities while Campbell’s whereabouts remained unknown amid efforts to resume the four day event.
A farm home on Hill near Union City Hill woke to smoke and flames. The resident escaped via a window and helped move some furniture before the house and most contents were destroyed. Loss pegged near $5,000. whether any insurance was in force could not be learned. Authorities investigated the cause amid a severe storm.
John Calvin Wilson a long time Corry resident and former Pennsylvania Railroad employee died at 242 Second Avenue. He served in the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry and was active in the Grand Army of the Republic, Masons, and local civic life. Survived by his wife Paula Gordon and three daughters Analy, Bess, and Agnes. Funeral at family home Saturday at four with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
A team of three federal prohibition agents with Chief of Police Tipton and Patrolman Ruppersburg conducted liquor raids around the city. They visited George Ward on East South Street and Sam Baumgarten on East Main Street. Two gallons of moonshine were confiscated at Baumgarten’s place. Ward’s arrest was expected on a prior buy. Other raids were ongoing as the Journal went to press.
Miss Virginia Hoenes will supervise five city playgrounds for the summer season starting Monday July 9. Assistants from various schools are named to work with her, including Mary Paulson, Zelma Cornell, Doris Doolittle, Virginia Edgert, and others. An afternoon program of games and recreations is planned, with parents invited to bring children for supervised play. A meeting will be held tomorrow to set exact opening and closing times.
Rescue work for the wrecked Polar dirigible Italia was reorganized as the giant Swedish seaplane Uppland prepared to fly from Virgo Bay Spitzbergen to the North East Land coast. The mission aimed to establish a gasoline and food supply line for the victims.
A French inquiry concluded captain Alfred Loewenstein died by his own action after leaping from his private Fokker over the English Channel. Reports say he examined a door before takeoff and wind pressure hindered the exit. His disappearance prompted European market jitters as crews searched the coast and channel for the financier, who had homes in three countries and was among the world’s wealthiest men.
Hundreds left Corry for Warren Titusville Girard and nearby lakeside resorts as the city observed a subdued Fourth of July. Business and industry paused while Old Glory waved from curbs. The Irvine Memorial bridge dedication and Warren fairground races drew crowds, with golf and tennis events at the Country Club and fireworks in Seloron Park and other spots.
London reports financiers stating that Alfred Loewenstein's company stock market value fell by 160 million dollars during a volatile session. The aircraft entourage including two women secretaries and a valet showed no signs of fear or panic according to observers.
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