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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
1
Readable fragments show a private ad or notice for a residence or lodging with rooms and baths. Mentions a phone contact and a street address fragment. Limited legible details prevent full reconstruction of the transaction or parties involved.
Incomplete OCR fragment references a street, dates, and locations. Readable bits mention nth St and 12K 10 Mt Hoon with rooms or entries. Inquiries urged along with a reason related to Bell, indicating a public notice or classified context.
Fragmentary OCR reads listings for apartments and services with scattered words. Entries mention cheap rents, shop items, and contact hints but are incomplete. Distinct entities include Main Street addresses and partial phone cues, suggesting a small-town classifieds page.
A jagged OCR fragment mentions street names, Bale 89 notes Li for quiet or modest wake, Varin or unal abla clock, 20 breds and bull, jai 1600, plus machinery and ROCHE with Bebat. No clear event or outcome is readable.
Severe rain storms across Ohio and West Virginia cause heavy property damage estimated at half a million dollars. A man named Albert Lawler drowns after slipping into swollen Buffalo Creek. Towns hit include Rayland Ohio and Moundaville West Virginia with three inches of rain falling in a short time. The U.S. Stamping Company plant in Moundaville is evacuated, and 1200 employees seek safety on upper floors as streets flood and debris blocks routes.
G. Brown, former Corry resident and local mortician, plans to press charges against Ralph Sayers of Kane for assault and battery after an incident on Fraley Street. Brown says Sayers struck him in the face as he entered his undertakers, with witnesses reporting the blow caused a bruised left eye amid tensions over a disinterment linked to Mildred Brown.
A group of about 100 Pittsburgh business leaders traveled to New York City to tour aviation plants and inspect the latest aircraft. The purpose was to explore federal ties and to position Pittsburgh as a future center for airplane manufacturing.
United Press reports the Hoover Curtice campaign will launch a western invasion starting tomorrow, with Herbert Hoover beginning in California to formally accept the Republican nomination. Charles Curtis kicks off westward with notification ceremonies in Kansas. Hubert Work oversees the western drive, with a Chicago confab for middle western committee members before August 15 California meetings.
Three year old Billy McAllister, grandson of a prominent Miami hotel and real estate operator, was kidnapped from his home and held for ransom. Police traced a large black car and a plan spanning weeks, with a suspect believed to be involved. He was found unharmed sixteen hours later in a deserted house and the ransom case shifted toward resolution.
George Ward and Mr and Mrs Malek were discharged for lack of evidence after federal raids. No liquor found at Ward’s East South Street storage or Malek’s West Main Street site. Cases of Pete Giros and Sam Banmgarten continued for a week due to lack of counsel. Lillian Weidner arrested at Curry restaurant released for lack of evidence. Joe Perry set for grand jury action next term.
In Altoona Pa on July 13 a cloud burst caused widespread flooding the worst ever known. Bridges were washed away and cellars hooded while roads became impassable by water and debris. One hour saw inches of rain. The event disrupted an auction and damaged properties. Nearby areas reported similar inundation and travel difficulties as crews assessed the aftermath.
Approximately two hundred and fifty city women attended the Community Cooking School at the Senior High School opening yesterday. Merchants sponsor the event with Miss Williams and Miss Griffith guiding demonstrations on lunches, cakes, and desserts. The kitchen class will conclude today with more recipes and a recipe collection for each attendee as eager crowds return.
Senator George Norris of Nebraska denounces the power trust in a speech urging direct election of the president and warning of a possible third party. He claims the trust has corrupted schools, colleges, legislatures, the press, clergy, and civic groups while blocking electoral reform and party platforms.
Thousands of Grand Valley lodge members and families will attend the annual picnic on Wednesday August 1 at Snydée's Grove. S.T. Duvison of Youngsville will give the address, with music by the Youngsville American Legion fund Broadcasters and a Corry orchestra. A plenary noon dinner, entertainment, athletic events, and a baseball game are planned by the general committee led by R. M. Aberili and others.
Louis e Sparton died from a hand wound sustained by a blenic cartridge on the Fourth of July. He succumbed to tetanus at Charleroi Monessen Hospital. Mrs. Ray Green and her companion left by motor for a visit to De, Holl, Mich., and other places.
LOS ANGELES July 13 The national air tour paused as pilots and passengers tested for continuation tomorrow with Sir Francisco the next goal. Mrs Phoebe ONeill, a notable woman, survived a second accident during a forced landing at Laguna Beach without injuries to the pilot or passenger Mrs Edward A Stinson. John Wood tied for the lead as the halfway mark was reached, continuing atop the field.
Seven men were executed at Western Kentucky Penitentiary in Eddyville for murder. The row included six whites and one Black man, with the group enduring an 1 hour 57 minute sequence in the electric chair. One defendant, Orlando Seymour of Louisville, known as the dime Panda, sought a stay and sanity hearing but was denied. The executions marked a record for the most people put to death at one time in the United States.
City Council and Corry Jamestown Manufacturing officials work to stop flood damage after storms. A culvert under the plant was plugged and a temporary ditch dug to carry away excess water. Construction of a sewer to Maple Avenue or Center Street will be needed for permanent relief. Huff resigns as director to join Prestol Oil in Columbus, Ohio.
Washington July 13 Kellogg announces Chile and Peru agreed to resume diplomatic relations after 17 years of break caused by the Tacna Arica dispute. Peru notes its willingness to resume relations. ministers to be exchanged after final agreement among Washington Santiago and Lima.
A large delegation from Corry Baptist Church attended the ordination of Charles Fuller at Centerville Baptist Church notables from sixteen Baptist churches formed the ordination council of thirty three members. Rev A K Roth delivered the evening sermon titled The Supreme Function of the Christian Ministry with Centerville choir and Corry orchestra providing music. An announcement stated Rev Wysler will preach at Corry on Sunday and Rev Roth will preach at Centerville Sunday July 22.
Peking July 13 Chang Ka Tsek commander in chief of the Nationalist armies announced that warlords had agreed to consolidate all forces into a single national army. The move aims to unify disparate units under a central command and strengthen the government’s control amid ongoing internal divisions.
The Russian icebreaker Krassin, battling arctic ice, rescued Captain Sora and dog sled teams from the Italia disaster near Cape Pinten. It later saved five more Italians at Foyn Island, including Lieut. Alfredo Viguer and Prof. Bohorick, while reports in Rome confirmed Mussolini sending thanks and care for the rescued.
Rain and mud slow Pennsylvania citizen soldiers on July 13 at Camp Henderson in Mount Gretna. The Sand brigade tightens schedules under Brigadier Meander and staff as units adjust to wet weather and ongoing training amid worsening skies.
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