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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
7
In a small event, contestants Sheen and Newt earned top prizes with Wil and BB close behind. The contest featured several layed on performances and a notable first prize for J. Participants enjoyed the offerings and the overall contest atmosphere.
A 80 year old Springfield resident Jean A Lussier plunged over Niagara Falls in a rubber ball on July 5 in front of about 150000 spectators. He started from Cayuga Island and reached the shore after the journey, with minor injuries and a celebratory kiss from his sister. He described the incident as happening too fast and had planned to use a balloon craft but opted for a tow boat instead.
Two Erie taxi drivers were robbed at gunpoint near the N C railroad bridge in Wesleyville Pa early Wednesday morning. Rex Gardner and Walter Grayer were held up as their car was blocked by two assailants, who fled with $22 in the vehicle. Police were given a description of five men.
Two Ridgway children injured as Mrs Josephine McKim stars in swimming trials across street. Miss Josephine Me Kim leads U S Olympic team selections, breaking two world long course records at Rockaway Beach during trials.
The fragmentary text describes a windy scene with several soldiers and tents, mentioning a 428 East Mill Street address and Salvation Army, with stress on returns of units No. 1 and No. 2 by noon. Names and precise events are garbled but indicate a military drill or orderly movement.
A historical health piece discusses dental care and teeth cleaning routines. It highlights a toothpaste product named Quindent and urges regular brushing for oral hygiene. The passage reflects early 20th century health advertising language and emphasizes mild, pleasant routines.
In Ridaway on July 6 a boy, 5, from 107 Leslie Street suffered head injuries after being struck by a car driven by Virginia Thompson near Main Street and the Red P railroad station. Witnesses say the driver was not at fault and the child was treated at hospital and sent home. Later, Robert Glin, 12, of 40 Leslie Street, sustained burns from a firecracker exploded in his hand. He was treated and remains at home, pledging not to shoot fireworks again.
International Paper Company in New York announces a quarterly dividend of sixty cents per share on common stock, payable August 17, 1928. Record date is close of business August 1, 1928. Checks to be mailed. Transfer books will not close. Owen Shepherd, president and treasurer.
Morty Grange hosts a Saturday session with members asked to be present. Roll call will be answered with a patriotic line. The program includes songs, a discussion on America, an address, and general readings. members should bring suitable materials.
Delays in equipment arrival pushed back the first heat in renovations at the local Radiator Corporation plant. The operation, employing around two hundred men, was moved from Friday to Saturday as machinery issues hold up initiation of next steps.
Harold Stick, 26, of Warren, was cut and bruised and shaken after a Ford coupe he was driving crashed into a culvert on the Warren Shethela highway about 8:30 Tuesday. The car turned over and was badly damaged. Stick was treated at Warren General hospital and released.
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