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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1926

Page

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Firemen in Big Gathering Here at Union City

Hundreds of visiting firefighters attended the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association event hosted by Stanford Hose Company. The evening included a grand program with a Burkhardt orchestra, speeches by local officials, and a large reception, culminating in plans for a Labor Day field meet and a medal ceremony.

Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Stanford Hose Company Bis Jabor Ivan Morrus Steell Auto Ab Atevew Pauline Aid Vinnk Kinley Thomas Gartity Edi Kintesy Boutsyell Miargd Tinley Sire Ray Rahwoo Borla Bacon John Kites Regier Wta Haye Wampuny Sereas Ue Fond Hurkbarde Nobel Sarah Ghiremyhipan Bompdred Geureil Tod Humbert Saul Apple Charles Hurkhaeddt Rann Albion Olin W Bracken Strenaghoue Mink Union City Univeruitin Stanton Mose Cleb Stark Stark Pr Rinuelen Burkhardt Orch Ihiite Law Tenet Park Company

Kirby begins seven year term in prison

United Prorral Penitentiary at Want a Ai today opened its doors for Kirby a former multimillionaire tied to the Cleveland Discount Company fraud case. He arrived with a group of associates and others linked to the underworld. Handcuffed, he entered the prison to begin an seven year sentence for embezzlement and related offenses.

Kirby United Rregy Prorral Wan'ta Jawai White Lown ‘Kirby Hilt Cleveland Om 238 Multiumllionaira Privinty

Election of School Secretary Delayed at Corry District

The Corry School District board postponed selecting a new secretary to replace the resigning official. They consider creating a separate supervising janitor role or merging it with the secretary’s duties, while salaries for stenographer and secretary are discussed and Miss Florence Pond chosen to serve another year. The board plans a special session to decide on the supervising janitor position and potential office creation.

Corry Mixs Iystle Ie Bing Gillie Hoa Dewey Xpress Mniel Yirnaele Jamesha Yt Hud Florence Pond

Sharon youths exonerated in fatal Rochester shooting

Sharon Pennsylvania July 15 state police exonerated Harry Porterfield 24 and his brother Walter after investigation into the July fourth fatal shooting of eight year old Rimet Grant son of Frank Grant of Rochester. The brothers were taken into custody from New Brighton and later released as details emerged. Inez Hoover of Detroit attended Miss Taylor's wedding in the city.

Sharon Harry Porterfield Walter Tom Rimet Grant Frank Grant Rochester Tig Brothers Atuté New “Brighton Sharon ‘Ouths Ime Grant Home

YV F W Auxiliary Council Holds Meeting Here

Northwestern Pennsylvania Council of Ladies' Auxiliaries of the Veterans of Foreign Wars gathers in Corry for July meeting with more than fifty delegates from area towns. Archie W Thompson Post hosts, dinner at Hotel Cory. Program at Maccabee Hall includes entertainment and luncheon later. Local reception committee named. National Treasurer Mrs Dora visits.

Pennsylvania Counseil Veterang of Foreign Wars Archie Ws Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars Cor Corry Mary Schmidt Grace Munsee Mary Patterson

Northwest Forest Fire Sweeps Across British Columbia and Alberta

Fires spread through heavy timber districts across British Columbia and Alberta. Four lives lost and vast timber destroyed. Logging halted in coastal areas as crews battle to contain the blazes. Kootenay fire less serious but winds push flare ups. Heat dries conditions, border crossing fire reported near Pend Orielle. Whitecourt area Alberta faces serious fire conditions with ongoing firefighting efforts.

Columbia Alberta United Press Winnipeg Mani British Columais Kootenay Satino Britih Columbia Pend DiOricelle Washington State White Court

B.Y. P U Social Postponed Indefinitely

The Baptist Young Peoples Union monthly social and business meeting scheduled for Friday at Cana dota has been indefinitely postponed. A new date will be announced on Sam eday evening.

Baptist Young Peoples Union Bike Canadota

V M Sandburg Low Bidder on School Repair

Vi M Sandburg was awarded the contract for repairs at the Fairview building before the fall term. His bid was 1418 dollars. The board received three proposals for Fourth Ward grade school improvements totaling 132.25 with other bids from Prante Brady and Ge Jones at 1612 dollars. Repairs include removing the tower and tearing out stairs to construct straight stairs. aims to reduce long existing hazards and satisfy parents. Sidewalk bids for Senior High were tabulated. Thomas Construction Company bid 775 dollars, lower than Ellis Herxey at 1087 dollars, contract awarded with work to begin soon. Electrical contracts went to Riley and Riley and Hy Ly Rowe, low bidders. G. Gordon accepted as collector of school taxes for the coming year at 1750 dollars. bond approved. Mrs. A D Colegrave elected to full five-year libary board term. Miss Knabb hired as Home Economics teacher at 1590 dollars. Janitors elected for various schools with salary figures listed. Backstop for Fairview playground referred to committee. neighbors complained of broken windows from baseball, board to erect backstop. Board adjourned after repairs. Boyd Parker returned from a two week trip to Erie and Cleveland.

Riley Hy Ly Rowe Gordon Yas A. D. Colegrave Margaret Ashton Miss Knabb of Wares Drexel Institute Miss Knabb Harding School Grant Hosier Fairview Washington N. Jones Concord C. L. Thomas Charles Ross Ross Fleming Dr Haines James Blain

Today’s Five Best Radio Features List

A fragmented radio schedule lists programs and times for several stations. It mentions Zion, Daylight Harvesters, Detroit Symphony, US Marine Band and networks WEAT WOX KGO WRC WGY WJ, with show times around 7 to 8 PM in various time zones.

Appointment of Mrs Plate Held Legal

Erie Pa July 15 Mrs Odes Plate widow of the late F M Plate today subjected to the office of County Recorder of Deeds following receipt of word from Attorney General Woodrall ruling the Governor s appointment was legal county officials said Emmet Parker chief deputy automatically succeeded to the office under the state law and Parker took the post last week and started drawing Sardat s Salary He will now return in the office of deputy

United Place Harrishurg Ataches Waddruff State House Pennsylvania Woodruff State Election Bureau Pinchot Harry Mackey Fetto W. Harry Bauer Baker Erie Odes Plate F. M Plate

Chautauqua Guarantors Organizing For Summer Program

Chautauqua guarantors organize ahead of a program opening in a month. E Shoop named general superintendent. committees form with Tavse, secretary and treasurer. FT Hyland chairs advertising. Ward captains named. plans for program distribution and a June 1 sale. Headliners include Sir James M. Burns, Minnie Bursies play The Little Minister, Ellis Basar, Grover Tit Mea Davis, Frank Bohn lecturer, and Dr Jesse H Holmes.

E. Shoop General Suirman Chasilavl Sarqvign Tavse Secregars FT. Hyland Advertising Con. Mite Cob. Bendléy Publieits Oaiell Mineintars Gor Rittee Taties Pirse Ward Bat Ant Bey Grover Tit Mea Davis Victor Dry Frank Bohn Edward 11 Thompson Jesse Holmes Lecurer Hallman Down Home Bary Cos Applesauce

Vare in Finish Fight to Win Senate Seat

William S. Vare, backed by about 500000 spent in his Pennsylvania Republican primary win, faces a likely Senate battle. Supporters claim voters will endorse him in November and resist seating challenges despite disclosures to the Senate inquiry. Opponents in the Senate have pledged against seating him.

Vare Senate United Pres Washington William S. Vare Pennsylvania Intendy Sénate Yare United Presse Ware

Police Probe Wave of False Alarms Amid City Outrage

Police and Fire Chief lead investigation into a spate of false alarms causing disruption and fear. Alarms struck near Standard Automatic Products and Columbus Avenue, with a box at Glebele Lock damaged. Mayor Bracken vows to identify and prosecute those responsible as officers pursue strong leads and plan arrests.

Police Department Standard Automatic Products Company Glebele Columbus Avenue Anther Pnodd Folce Department Bracken Police Paulsin Stanford Hise Company First Ward Hise Dunkle Hai Strong

Boston Surgeon Charged in Girl's Dismemberment Murder

Warrants issued for Dr Thomas E Walsh and wife on first degree murder charges in the death of Edith Louise Green nineteen. Police say Walsh dismembered the body and hid parts near a Mattapan cemetery after an alleged illegal abortion. Vincent Ford twenty one of South Boston was arrested for questioning. Officers found internal organs in a garbage barrel during a raid and genetic examiner Tim Leary to examine the material. Ford held for August grand jury.

Boston Thomas E. Walsh Edith Louise Green State Yard South End Walsh Mattapan Vincent Ford South

Entrain Friday Franklin Camp Move For Infantry Company

Members of Company L 02th Infantry prepare for an entrainment at Mt Grettia with 10 more Moray offers for the animal ent campment.

Franklin Mt Grettia

Warren Kiwanis hears Col Wheelock on club aims

Col DA Wheelock of Warren addressed Corry Kiwanis members at a regular meeting and luncheon at the Hotel Corry. He outlined War ren club activities and urged support for the upcoming benefit play Seventeen to be staged at the High School auditorium on Friday July 25. Proceeds will aid Warren graduates pursuing higher education.

Col DA. Wheelock Warren Kiwanis Club Corry Ward Fligh School

Artworks Arrive For Sesqui Centennial Exhibition In Philadelphia

Tapestries and art valued at 90 million dollars travel from Spain to Philadelphia for the Sesquicentennial exposition. The Trier Manuel Arua brings the collection under royal commissioner Caesar de Maderiaga, with A.M. Travers accompanying the Spanish delegation. The pieces include works tied to early American history.

New York Philadelphia Spain Manuel Arua Caesar de Maderiaga A.M. Travers de Be Alvarez St. Augustine Pla

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