Fun on the Water and a Book That Lasts Headlines
A Corry newspaper page surveys postwar shifts in recreation noting a surge in power boating from 1914 to 1929 and a revival in sailing and canoeing. It also ponders lasting popularity of John Fox Jr.’s The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come and discusses New York courtesy police squads aiding visitors.
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United States
Power Boating
John Fox Jr
Kingdom Come
America
John Fox
Twenty Years Ago From the Journs Files J
Charles Ames an urban mining engineer arrives Nome from Buffalo as the corry clin had a near escape during a forest fire. Four women are rescued from water when a boat landing collapses. Gertmude Olds Rafferty and Mixa Johnson are pulled from the water. George Goff helped. A West Main street slashing left a man with a long ear to neck cut. Pete Hand 78 dies at Gerry Hospital. Will Ward leaves for Cleveland for a few ball games. The Morgaridge and Clough attend the Elks convention in Atlantic City. Andrew Pavison and wife visit Chautauqua for a few days.
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Charles Ames
Nome
Buffalo
Corry Qin
South Porcupine
Ontario
Canada
Columbus
George Goff
Columbus Hotel
Mirs
Gertmude Olds Rafferty
Mixa Johnson
Bystustlers
CG. W. Amy
Swift-footed messenger and biblical figures in fragmentary quiz
The text presents a garbled quiz with answers Mercury Quebec David, and stray phrases about courteous behavior and organizing city squads. It also reports a traffic injury: Tadla or Kaneville girl, six, struck by a car on the McKinney highway while en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariene Spencer
W. A.) Spencer
Kaneville
Miot
McKinney Highway
Daily Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon
A sample from Daily Lessons in English discusses common usage errors and pronunciation issues. It highlights correct forms, mispronunciations, and vocabulary guidance with dated, instructional tone.
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W. L. Gordon
Wheels of a motor tuck speed from diameter and revolutions
A problem states wheels are 80 inches in diameter and rotate 6 times per second. Compute car speed in miles per ten hours. The rest offers garbled algebraic steps and nonsensical numbers.
Patrolman Struck by Car Near Gale Hill Cemetery
Bradford July 17 Police Officer Michael Dwyer was injured when the driver of a car tried to ram the patrol in. The driver Provence Brindel Allegany and Gus Anderson 45 Dig ig street are jailed charged with assault and resisting arrest. Police reports say the car entered Oak Grill cemetery while officers tried to stop it. Dwyer sustained injuries and was treated.
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Bradford
Michael Dwyer
Simi
Gale Hill
Ve Eat
Provence Brindel
Allegany
Gus Anderson
Digig Street
Resisti
Bingoia
Dwyer
Stark
Whit Iby
Oak Grill
Anderson
Former Corry Teacher Miss Winifred Terry Illness
Miss Winifred Terry, once a respected Corry high school teacher, has not taught this past year due to illness. She planned to return at Northampton High School this fall, but a relapse now leaves her status doubtful and she is staying with a sister in Buffalo.
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Winifred Terry
Curryigh School
Terry
Northampton
Mass
Buffalo
Helene Wile Leaves Roumania Amid Royal Tensions
Helene of Greece plans departure to Germany citing health and family visit with government consent. The move follows rumors tied to a royal wedding and ongoing estrangement with King Carol, with officials noting she is styled as her highness by birth as a Greek princess.
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Germany
Alexander Hartig
United Press
Bucharest
Roumania
Helene
Greece
Carol
Hwerene
Printess Tleanu
Anton
von Hapsburg
Helen
Mme
Magda Lupescu
Roumanis
Schofield Pleads NAS Aid to Enforce Prohibition
Philadelphia July 17 director of Public Safety Lemuel B Schofield asked the Navy Department to help enforce prohibition laws rather than hinder him He had drawn criticism for letting a liquor raid squad member wear a navy uniform during a raid and urged cooperation from the NAS authorities.
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Uneuries
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Lemuel B. Schofield
Navy Department
Uhey
Jim
Direcor
Fire destroys Ludlow store and post office
A blaze at Ludlow Thursday about 1 30 AM totally destroyed the two story frame building housing A W Peterson's general store and the Ludlow Post Office near the railroad station. Loss estimated at 30000, partly insured. Firefighters from nearby towns responded but could not save the structure.
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Kane
Peterson
Theony
Poison Booze Survivor Linked to Tamaqua Deaths
Frank Murphy of Boston, sole survivor of a Tamaqua drinking party, was held by state police for questioning after identifying himself as the missing eighth member. Physicians found poison alcohol in his system. Murphy said he wandered Tamaqua in a semi conscious state for three days and arrived by freight to Sunbury.
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United Press
Murphy
Tamaqua
Dinner Dance Well Attended by Local Guests
The event drew about seventy five attendees including Mrs G G Barker and Miss M Neher among others. Decorated home in garden style hosted a seven o clock dinner with dancing to follow and a musical program by Phillis Troubadour furnishings pleasing. Guests included Mr and Mrs NH Nyce, Mr and Mrs J A Hughes, and visitors from Ames Norfolk Va and Philadelphia.
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Cotey
Bherrick
G. G. Barker
Ming Im. Raymond
J. A. Hughes
Ames
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Youth Perishes While Bathing at Bemus Point
Jamestown report details a drowning at Bemus Point with autopsy findings. Dr. Westin to discuss path of death and heart blood supply. Community notices mention a church event and a service announcement.
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Bemus Point
Jamestown
Ghauitausia
Baghing
Uvarty
Po Paul de Watson
Janestayn
Pluyer
David Lincoln
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
Colegrove
Arthur Golegrove
National
Fred Kimball, Inc
40Th St
New York Tribune
Chicago
Yorke
England
Price
Poliwetia
Long Wear
Indy
Tia
Wouth
Newhouse
Shoehouse
Hallins
West Main Street
Pete Hand
Springstreet
Gerry Hospital
Will Ward
Cleveland
Sid Luke
William Great Lan
Mts
H. C. Wilson
Stillwater
Minn
Will Barry Jefe Vis
Western Union
Iw. W. Morgaridge
Walter Clough
National Convention of Elks
Atlantic City
Andrew Pavison
Chautauqua
Te Gous
Mercury
Quebec
David
Pannage
Tadla
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Helene Wile
Schofield
NAS
Blaze
Ludlow
P.O. Burns
Othe Aorth
Ingesare
Javle Widestroun
Leon Dubttson
Lyte Guuke
Eugene Henle
Lachler
Huay
Hiti
Anguslon
Ube
Tireve
Nealizitig
Miss Blower Stith
Uluvei
le Belola Gamma Iy
Sewigy
Ofelock Ao
Eilirchy AP
Brownell Shoe Co
Corry, Pa
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