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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1928
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a person and a possible event with unclear details. The readable bits reference names, a location, and a date cue, but specifics remain obscured. Further context is needed to produce a precise headline and summary.
The piece reflects on Stephen the first Christian martyr, his preaching and death, and how prejudice and persecution shaped early Christian spread. It links Stephen’s martyrdom to Saul of Tarsus’s transformation and the dispersion of disciples, culminating in a call to faithfulness unto death for a crown of life.
A July report from Corry area residents lists family visits and local gatherings. Names include Lawrence Bromley, Mary Howells, George Shroek, Virgil Ross, and the Moffitt family. Visitors traveled to Celoron Park, Erie and Sherman while Mrs. Anna Alexandey and Mrs. Shearer hosted callers. Burial notices reference James Burch in Curry with activities around Youngsville and local hospitals noted.
Readable list of upcoming services across several churches. Pirsh Church of Cunst, Scentist Parke Street 11:00 A M Sabbath Service subject Sacrament. Sunday School 2:15 P M Wednesday evening Testimony meeting. All invited to attend and to the reading room open weekdays 2 to 6 P M. Advent Christian Church Essex Street Rev G Wesley Adams minister 9:45 A M Sabbath School, no local service at this time. Alliance Church East Washington Street and Maple Avenue Rev George B Morgin pastor 8:45 A M Sunday School 11:00 A M Morning Worship sermon by pastor 6:30 P M Young People's meeting 7:00 P M Evening Worship Midweek prayer and praise Wednesday 7:00 8:00. Bapt ist Church First Baptist Church Pleas ant Street and Secoull Avenue Rev A T L Roth pastor 9:45 A M Bible School 11:00 A M Morning Worship sermon There will be special music by the choir at both services. 7:45 P M Evening Worship. Visitors welcome. Lutheran services note morning 10 00 A M Sunday School 11:00 A M Morning Service text There is one Mediator between God and man. Midweek service Wednesday 7:30 P M. Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Corner Pleasant and Center Rev Roger Cressey pastor 9:45 A M Bible School 10:30 A M Worship 11:00 A M sermon The Alternative Choices Open to a Human Life 7:30 P M Evening Service pastor will speak on Christ's Appreciation of Our Love and Our Reality. Thursday prayer meeting 7:30 P M. Everyone welcome.
Financial notes show operating income of 5179.00 with six months totals and freight shipments figures while church notices list services at Methodist Church corner 1 and 1 2 streets with pastor William E. Bartlett D.D. and a full Sunday schedule including classes, worship, sermons on Youth and Christian Patriotism, Epworth League, and midweek prayer meetings. United Brethren and Lutheran church services also noted with times and leaders.
North Columbus residents marked the 4th with a noon roast beet dinner for about 50 people, followed by fireworks at Abert Housson's. The holiday included races at Warren, a busy social scene with multiple local families visiting relatives, and various motor outings. A local painting job advertisement appears at 11 Main Avenue.
Mecrary Stores Corp reports six months ended and compares figures with the prior year. The statement shows revenue and expense items for the period, noting a significant change versus last year's first half.
Little Valley reports Sears Boughton of Olean was convicted July 6 by jury for burglary in the third degree. He was sentenced Friday in County Court. The defendant faced charges of taking part with Charl Hounds and Mike Villenave in five beer rides from Wheton's house in North Olean. He has a prior conviction from 1931.
Funeral services are planned Sunday at 2 30 for Mrs Sylvia Gross aged 21 and her daughter Gladys aged 4 who perished in a fatal accident near Pittsfield within the past week. The services will be at the Leva Methodist Church in Pittsfield with Rev H E Robertson officiating.
A court petition seeks to halt a press association action in Erle County. Lawyers argue the measure would impede press freedom while detailing alleged hospital and voting concerns and the impact on the public.
A damaged OCR fragment references a library or archival item with unclear details including numbers and names. The readable portions hint at a local library event or collection, but essential facts such as date, location, and participants are missing, leaving only garbled identifiers and partial phrases.
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