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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1927

Page

6

Corry farm boy dies after horse kicks him

Walter Wawrejko aged 11 was kicked by a horse on his father’s farm near Turner Fill. He died Saturday evening after initially seeming not seriously hurt. The Wawrejka family, who relocated from Layenton, survives with seven siblings. Services set for St. Elizabeth’s church Tuesday morning.

Turner Fill Walter Wawrejko J. W. Trwin Journal Waverejka Layenton Ponerl Snevices St. Elizabeth's Church

Kansas Towns Hit by Storm

United Press reports a powerful Midwest storm struck South Park and Monrovia suburbs near Kansas City causing four deaths and extensive damage. Red Cross and National Guard deployed while over a hundred residents were homeless. Homes and buildings in both towns suffered, with spillover damage into Missouri residential areas as winds ripped through the region. local relief efforts began as shelters opened and aid distributed.

Kansas City National Guard South Park Monrovia Kansas Missouri Secon

Funeral for Samuel Crane Held at Lat o'clock

Funeral services for Samuel Crane were held at his late home on Alberty Street with Rev H B Morgan and Rev Sturdevant officiating. A large gathering attended before the body was taken to Pine Grove cemetery for burial with John Donaldson, Lon Bates, Thomas Forbes, Orrin Johns, Wil Burch and Norman Stig Spring serving as bearers.

Samuel Crane Hiz Son Te H. Crane H. B. Morgan Alberty Street Escorle Congregational Church Mir Sturdevant Pine Grove Robert Donaldson Lon Bates Thomas Forbes Orrin Johns Wil Burch Norman Stig Spring The Gospel Workers of America Crystal Springs Park Kane Ozrin K. Wheelock Gospel Workers of Amelia C. Crutcher Irene Morse FW —Soule H. Fl. Eastman Her Barbara Stepley William Denning Atlanta Ollock Leb Cook East Smith Street Steeley Edward Kinley Gary Hee Warde Pins Grove Martin Steeles S- G Sweet Ray Powers Walter Sweet Albert Sweet Arty Powers Richard Powers Andrew Jackel Howard Jackel Mildred Jackel Olean Charles Cook Warren Vere Birchard Crafton Pa Jack Carpenter Meadville

Shod Debate Sparks Household Editor Remarks

A fragmented report from Tétroll News notes Richness Mackerbl, labeled by a household editor, as exceptionally large among cotmonish rivals. The piece hints at surprising superiority in bone structure, drawing attention to an unusual comparison in this odd market discussion.

Mackerbl Shud

Aids Sought For Accident Prevention In Pennsylvania

Benjamin G Ey non of the state Department of Highways urges better use of mechanical and hand signals by motorists to prevent crashes in heavy traffic. He cites section 25 of the motor law requiring signaling intentions to slow or stop and warns failure to signal can bring a fine or jail.

Pennsylvania Benjamin G. Eynon Ate Department of Highways Byron

State Patrol War on Wild Drivers Continues

State Patrol reports continued crackdown on reckless and intoxicated driving through July 14. Thirty nine licenses revoked, eleven operators blacklisted for driving offenses. licenses revoked for reckless driving, intoxication, and other crimes. four blacklistings for consent violations and aggravated assault and battery.

State Patrol State Department of Highways

Veterans picnic at Warner's Grove draws fifty post members

The Lieut A WV Thompson Post at the Veterans of Foreign Wars held an arrival picnic at Warner's Grove, three miles west of the city, with about fifty members enjoying a fine afternoon program of sports after a large picnic dinner. Visiting veterans attended and Erie motorcycle riders led by Tom Keene paid respects to the late Leslie Wild before continuing to Panama Rocks.

Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars Warner's Grove Post Erie Tom Keene Hirley Davison Leslie Wild Wild Panama Rocks

Jury panel chosen for Warren county common pleas session

Warren county commissioners Hodges and Mil Jen with the sheriff and clerk drawn a 52 member jury panel for a special session of common pleas court beginning Monday August 72. Names include J W Clark Columbus and Jowshi. A Catholic diocese appeal drive totaled funds for Rome to support church operations worldwide. City Council backs North Center street resurfacing with favorable press notes from the Warren Times praising the project.

Hodges Mil Jen Warren County Common Pleas Court W Clark Columbus Jowshi City Council North Center Street Warren Times Warren

Heroic Brother Dies Saving Sister in River Tragedy

In Warren County at Big Bend in Glade township Curtis Larsen, 7, died after leaping into the Allegheny River to save his 7 year old sister who had fallen from a boat. He held her up briefly before drowning as rescuers arrived. the sister was rescued exhausted but alive. The incident occurred during a family outing at Atkins Cottage when a boat ride ended in tragedy.

Jin Warren Sowity Purtis Max Larsen Warren Allegheny River Big Bend Glade Township Carnegie Hero Commission Larsen Warren County Elinore Atkins Cottage Curtis

New Dental Offices Opened in Wright Block

Dr. Paul S Wead opened new dental offices in the Wright block over Nast Clothing on North Center street. The facilities are equipped with new fixtures and offer a large waiting room work room and laboratory. Warren county dairy drive planned soon per Farm Agent Reist. Rainfall reported over an inch during recent storms. Bridge teardown at Mayville Lake points announced with new highway improvements planned. Rev. P J McBaughlin to join retreat at Allegany College with 76 Erie diocese priests. Tuberculosis testing of cattle noted in local update.

Paul S Wead Wright Block North Center Street Dr. Wead Dr Wead Warren County Reist Corry Chautauqua Lake May Ville Chautauqua Sherman's Bay Mayville Jamestown P. J. Mcbaughlin St. Thomas Ruther M. E. Trang St. Bonavanture's College Allegany N.Y Erie Diocese

Aida Brass Quartet to Perform on Chautauqua Platform

Well known radio artists from WEAF and allied stations, the Aida Brass Quartet, will appear on the Chautauqua program. The quartet includes Mara Haven, Evelyn Young, Olive Jarvis, and Cora Sauter. They have led the Metropolitan circuit and participated in royal and church events, with Edison records to their credit. Ticket sales begin tomorrow with adult tickets at 2.50 and children at 1.00.

Aida Brass Quartet Tampains WEAF Chautauqua Chawtauqua Chauhauqua Mara Haven Evelyn Young Olive Jarvis Cora Southern New York Alda Quartet Musicalineup Columbia University Edison Clara Haven Clara Sauter Cora Sauter Woman's ‘Brass Quartet America

Vanderbilt Jr Seeks Divorce in Reno Action

Colorado Springs July 1 Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr said he would seek a divorce from his wife Decaube while on vacation here He plans to depart for Reno Nev to initiate the divorce action He insisted there is no ill will toward Mrs Vanderbilt and that the case involves six people with mismated vows and will last about three months before returning east

Colorado Springs Colo Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Decaube Neywapapermen Vanderbilt Reno Nev Mra. Vanderbilt East

Travellers report strict censorship in Tokio from Peking

Report from TOKIO dated July 18 notes travellers arriving from Peking describe severe communication barriers and pervasive censorship. The Malden government is reportedly ended.

Tokio Peking Malden

Man Held in Wife's Death at Ridgway Hearing

Felix Colle was held for the next term of court on a murder charge connected to his wife's death after a Saturday morning hearing at St Marys. A local girl, alleged sweetheart, was held on £1000 bail as a material witness. D J Drigco and B P Ely appeared for the defense and Commonwealth respectively. Witnesses testified amid large attendance as Colle’s recent marriage to a Calendaria girl was noted.

Colle St. Marva Tris

Injuries to Leslie Wild Prove Fatal

Leslie Wild a Venango Public Service Corp lineman died hours after a fall from a 6,800 volt tower near a substation in Corry. He suffered a crushed skull and severe head injuries while painting the tower, with Dorr Clarke and two other linemen present. Fred Laird supervised from the ground. Wild, who came from Penn Yan New York three years ago, died at Cory Hospital shortly after arrival. His wife is listed as Schwentady. The body was sent to Candice daigua for interment.

Leslie Shorty "Wild Venunga Public Service Corporation Corky Hospital Wild Claude Selly John McNair Fred Laird Cory Hospital Piers Corry Penn Yan N.Y Bedi Candice Daigua Dart Clark Mr Wild

Founded Bible Society President Elias Bond Led Society

The América Bible Society was founded on May 1, 1810. Elias Bond, a Philadelphia scholar, lawyer and statesman, served as its first president. The organization is described as still in existence.

Founded Bible Society The América Bible Society Elias Bondnot Philadelphia

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