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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1927

Page

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Drownings At Lake and Nearby River Shock Towns

Distress after two drowning incidents near Lake Canadohta and a Mercer County river lead to extended rescue efforts. Alfred Johnston and another youth disappeared in Canadohta, with local residents and officials aiding in an unsuccessful search and recovery effort. A second drowning occurs near the Mercer River Bridge, with CPR attempts continuing into the following day before authorities confirm the death.

Lake Canadohte Alfred H Corry Young Johnston Marian Hall Titusville Gillert Charehy Ajl Sherwood Union Cis Linzer Hazel Wituavilles Mark Pullom Camp Macresan William Av Jolston Paull Meadville Ui Mercer Pennayivadia Eldek

Progress With Cattle Tests Reports In Concord Area

Progress with cattle tests is reported from Wayne township and surrounding dairies. Veterinarians visited eighty five farms over three days, offering free examinations to farmers, with data anticipated to be released tomorrow.

Concord Wayne Townships Tse Nits Veterbiniah Kewoilin Inihe Ha Wall Wayne

New Mark Stock Wchwage Membership Sold for 2100

Unclear prose notes a sale involving Dominick and Hookers for 2100 with reference to a record price. Mentions Harold Toher’s set and a figure of 210000, but details are fragmentary and uncertain.

United Prose New York Wchwage Dominick Todayy Har Ald Toher

Mead and Brow Buy Heath Street Filling Station Property

JP Mead and W Brow acquire GB Heath and W Smith Street property on East Main Street for immediate development. Meads plan a large gasoline distributive center with pumping stations on West Smith Street and expand their oil and gasoline distribution network in the area. The sale price and terms were reported around 5 000 to 104 000 dollars with transfer expected to finalize soon.

JP. Mead and We Brow East Main Street Heath R Smith Street Worth Street Wedlnas Due Siout Mead and Brown Main Street Sibith Street

Two Die From Heat At Erie

Two men died from heat in Erie as temperatures reached 95 degrees. Over Gling, 27, vanished after diving into Lake Erie seeking relief. Claus broke his neck in a pileup. Oscar B. Smith, 62, collapsed from sunstroke while harvesting in Misfeldy. A breeze off the lake offered little relief tonight.

United Prem Erie Oveur Gling Watep Lake Exe Claus Oscar B Smith Misfeldy Lake Erie Washington Mississippi Mitchell Weather Bureau Yuma Arizona Phoenix Ariz San Francisco Pittston Carmel Azoligo Susquehanna River Tighie Wisgner Glan Lake Here Spa A. MI New York Ares Chicago Middle West Arres

Hailstorms Batter Colorado In Deadly Weather

United Press reports severe Colorado storms with towns flooded by downpours and a seven foot wall of water sweeping away a stalled car in Walsenburg. A cloudburst drowned Mrs Leona Sturn and her companion as temperatures jumped to 77 before the deluge.

United Press Denver Joly U Deverll United States Ars Colorado Leona Sturn Lori Ralah

Punxsutawney man named to state position

Harrisburg July 14 The appointment of Lex Ni Mitchell of Purmsuray City to the Public Service Commission was announced today. He will oversee title work for the State Department of Barmet and Waters and review purchases from the 800000 appropriation, including swamp and forest projects and Cook forest proposals.

United Prous Harrisburg Lex Ni Mitchell Sity State Department of Barmet and Waters Pyine Cook Forest

Jews Split Over Ford Retraction Debate in Washington

In Washington on July 14 Jewish leaders from congregations and organizations debated Henry Ford's withdrawal of antisemitic charges. A resolution supported by most delegates urged Ford to be thanked for uncovering the truth and to show that Jews are capable of magnanimity, while noting concerns about wealth and motives.

United Press Washington Henry Ford Ford Young Varey Carculs Bernard Dansansky Philip Harme Flo Michael Hornstein Wwe Jews of Eile

Five Best Radio Entertainments Today Feature

WJZ schedules Lewisohn Stadium concert at 8 p m Eastern WEAF airs Indian program at 8 30 P M Eastern WAP presents light operas The Mountebanks GPCA Toronto hosts an organ recital Clifford Me Bride WGHP Detroit lists Detroit Symphony Orchestra at 9 P M Eastern as prime offerings across stations

WJZ Lewisohn WEAF East Ern

Expect Fate of Arms Parley to Be Known Today

Geneva July 1 Today’s plenary session of the naval arms limitation commission was to decide if agreement on cruisers is possible or if the matter will be moved to November. British chief Bridgeman left for London to brief the cabinet while the three powers seek harmonized proposals on 10 000 ton cruisers and global tonnage. US and Japan press for eighteen 10 000 ton cruisers while Britain favors smaller ships with larger numbers and both insist on armament details delaying a final decision.

United Press Geneva Naval Arms Limitation Commission Tedene Coolidges England Aiea Japan Britain United States Espit Hgolind Yessinn Ameri Prtgrans

Man Released On $25 Fine For Reckless Driving

George Roberts of Erie was fined 25 and costs after arraignment before Justice Nelson in Warren on a reckless driving charge linked to a motor vehicle crash near Warren ten days earlier. The intoxication charge was dropped after testimony. Rogers was represented by Frank Lyons. Smith of Pittsburgh was injured and treated in Warren hospital.

George Roberts Erie Warren i Acc B Fi Smith East Wayne Street Warren Chie Nelson Rogers Attomey Prank Lyons Etanney Smith Pittsburgh Warren Hospital

Lee Indicted for Slaying Two Women in New York

United Press reports Ludwig Hah Voiser Lee was indicted on two counts of first degree murder for the killings of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Brownell and Mrs. Alfred Bennett. He was arraigned in county court and held with counsel. Evidence described as largely circumstantial.

Lee United Prom New York Ludwig Hah Voiser Lee Sarah Izabeth Brownell Alfred Bennett Eviderite Uginet Lee

Smiths Monoplane Starts for Hawaii

Oakland flyer Ernie Smith and navigator Emory Bronte attempted a Honolulu bound flight in a silvery monoplane from Municipal Airport Oak Lawn California. The craft lifted at 0 39 am despite an earlier tow back after a ground mishap. Weather improved as the plane climbed and disappeared from sight above San Francisco Bay.

John Palmer United Press Municipal Oakland Cali Pine Hawaii Whday Ernie Smith Anail Emory Bronte Frecal San Francisco Bay

Reed urges impoundment of Pennsylvania primary ballots

Senator David Reed Republican proposes the Senate privileges and elections committee seize all Pennsylvania 1928 Vare Wilson primary ballots for a recount. He seeks to have the ballots turned over to the Senate, bypassing the state court route, amid tensions with the Pennsylvania Republican establishment and Democratic rivals.

Reed Ware- Wilson Elections Committee United Prom Washington David Reet Senate Privileges and Elections Committee Pennsylvania Vare Reéd Election Investigating Committee Reed Committee Delaware County King Dem Utah Senate James Reed King McNary LaPollette Reed-Mellon Pennsylvania Privileges and Elections Committee Shortridge Watson

Evolution of the Practice of Law by Assemblyman Herbst

Assemblyman Otto Herbst of Brie spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting at Hotel Corry on the Evolution of the Practice of Law. He traced legal history from Babylon to modern statutes, covering Greek and Roman law, English law, and current U S law with sidelights on juries and punishments.

Kiwanis Club Law Otto Herbst Brie Hotel Corry Babylonia Herbst

VFW Social Tonight At Club Home With Ice Cream Sale

The Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW Post sponsor an ice cream social this evening at the club on West Washington Street. If weather permits, it will be on the lawn. otherwise inside. A large ticket sale is reported and proceeds go to the VFW Home.

Veterans of Foreign Wars West Wahlington Street

Hold Suspect in New Castle Murder

George Johnson 26, described as a negro man, was arrested today near Latrobe by a white officer as a suspect in the killing near New Castle Junction. He is held to await New Castle officers and denies knowledge of the crime. Mrs Peet visits Union City in the afternoon with her daughter and family.

Syumd Fes Greensburg George Johnson Dorothy Mite Latrobe Hugh Strayer Baldlymore Ohio Railroad New Castle Junction Johnston New Castle D.G. Peet Union City Middleton

Break Window at Pawn Shop and Revolver Stolen

Police search for a tramp suspected of throwing a rock through a West Main Street pawn shop window and stealing a 46 caliber Colt revolver. The thief is tied to a prior loan of one dollar last night and is described as black, seen near the area around 4 to 5 a.m. Officers warn to watch for anyone carrying a similar revolver.

West Main Street Stiles Petralmah Brown Seeng West Min Street

State rests case against Canton police chief Lengel

The state rested its case this afternoon in the trial of Saranus Lengel former chief of police charged with the murder of Don Re Mellett editor of the Canton Daily News Floyd Streitenberger detective convicted of the murder and the state's star witness against Lengel was subjected to vigorous cross examination.

Canton Suigla Lafternoon Paris Saranus Lengel Don Re Mellett Canton Daily News Floyd Streitenberger Lengel

Mutual Removes Obsolete Poles in North Corry

Mutual is removing obsolete poles in North Corry with major improvements noted on West Columbus Avenue as many poles are removed citywide. The Miapual Telephons Company reports progress on clearing old poles across other parts of the city.

Miapual Telephons North Corry West Columbus Avenue

Showers Bring Relief To City East Swelters

Weather relief arrives as Corry reports noon showers and thundershowers forecast for the evening. Heat wave continues east of the Mississippi with dozens of deaths and widespread distress across multiple states.

Corry Garm

Tot Escapes Unhurt After Fall From Window

In Sharpsburg Pennsylvania in July a months old infant named Jimmie Read, son of Milford Reed, fell from a second story window striking a telepone wire but suffered no injuries. He was placed near the window to cool during a heat wave when he slipped and fell.

United Prom Sharpsburg Jimmie Read Mileford Reed

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