Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1928
Page
1
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
The readable fragments mention an estate matter and a board action connected to a library and school, with references to dates and a manager. Details are incomplete, but the items imply a procedural notice about property or governance involving several entities and individuals.
Paris dispatch reports a nude male body found near Cape Griz Nez in the English Channel, bearing initials A. L. The Belgian financier Alfred Loewenstein disappeared after a Croydon aviation flight. Police compare the body to photographs and measurements, while mystery grows over death circumstances.
Andrew Balog of Hatch was arrested last night after an alleged attack on his family. He drove them from their home with an axe and gun, causing a disturbance in intoxicated condition. A son swore out a warrant, Balog is jailed awaiting a hearing before Alderman Gordon this afternoon. Bail set at 30 dollars.
Pittsburgh July report describes Orcutt losing 2 and 2 in the West Penn junior championship at Sun Hill Golf Club. Brand from Carry defeats Orcutt with a birdie surge after a ten hole stretch, lifting to the final against St Clair who edged Timasey to reach the title match.
Two restaurant owners Charles Kromas of the Bluebird and John Jeffires of the Gente Duneh were arraigned yesterday afternoon on charges they sold crown with improper titers. They were held for the next county term under $1000 bonds after state agent actions and tastings showed cream samples below the content standard. State chemist Z A Evans observed the hearing as citizens pledge to monitor actions.
In Conneaut July 20 a man and a woman were questioned after Roy Dean Monroe township cattle buyer and butcher was shot to death. His body was found near the Gibson summer cottage with a bullet wound and a revolver nearby. Police said Dean attended a drinking party the night before and investigators planned an inquest to determine if the death was murder or self inflicted.
Shamokin Pennsylvania July 20 F M Fosgate of Gouverneur New York swore off glueing mitts hikers. Fosgate stopped by three girls near Danville who asked to ride to Shaquabkig. He ignored them and later at a restaurant asked them to join him in a mod. The girls fled. Fosgate found his automobile missing and police searched for him.
City council plans a special session this evening to finalize adoption of an ordinance setting the city engineer salary at 1500 per year and pave the way for the appointment of Nevin FR Dickson as head of the engineering department. The council approved the ordinance on first and second readings at the regular meeting, with mayor Bracken and councilors Loveland and Leach in favor and Stace and Baylad opposed. The August meeting is expected to confirm Dickson’s appointment to the post.
Walter Weatherson aged 27 from Glenn Rob Ling Ohio died at a local hospital after a powder explosion at a mine near Dillonvale. Komar Underwood aged 25 was critically injured in the blast.
County Commissioner Rogan plans to appeal court decisions after a July 12 action on registrar appointments by Commissioners Re Davia and Mackean. Rogan argues the board ignored state law requiring timely appointments and that many named registrars replace long serving Democrats Prohibitionists and Republicans. The dispute centers on elections oversight and party balance.
Coast Guard cutter 143 was rammed and sunk in Philadelphia harbor by the ship Culver from Los Angeles. Two crewmen, John F. Haines and Dewitt Hale, drowned after being trapped in the engine room. five others injured as a patrol boat of 119 feet went down amid high seas. The freighter Cutherson, 5,400 tons, bound for Philadelphia, reported the incident.
Six members lead the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lieut Archie Thompson Post as two hundred delegates from the Northwest district attend in Warren at Trinity Memorial Church. Mrs Florence Stark and Mrs Dora Raffensperger head the event with a luncheon, talks on WAV work, and a dinner to close. Delegates from Warren Kane Dubois Bradford Titusville Oil City Girlie Corry attend. local members listed.
Vienna dispatch reports Czechoslovakia and Japan accepted the U S antiwar pact. Kellogg, secretary of state, announced the broader acceptance of the United States plan to prevent war.
Morris R. Daugherty, known as "Dinger," arrived with a single arm and no legs, piloting a self-made plane toward Europe from the Atlantic coast. He left New Martinsville, West Virginia, after 11 days of travel, battling forced landings and support from locals.
Khaki clad Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard buses to Mount Gretna for a two week summer encampment. About fifty five men will depart this evening after completing equipment and clerical tasks at the East Washington Armory. The encampment will feature expanded maneuvers and an enhanced sports program to keep morale high.
Pittsburg district United Mine Workers policy committee met to formalize future relations with operators after Indianapolis decisions granting local wage autonomy. Operators showed reluctance to rejoin negotiations. union leaders expected Monday's meeting to set district wage terms and possibly end Western Pennsylvania strike conditions.
A proposal that the Gerry Credit Exchange sponsor a Labor Day celebration in the city will be discussed at a meeting next Tuesday evening at the Hotel Corry at 6:30. Members favor the project and merchants may join in giving away an automobile with an all day program of entertainment.
New York endures eighties heat and deaths rise to eight as crowds seek relief. In Chicago forecasts predict showers to ease temperatures, but sweltering conditions persist with five drownings and a golf death by lightning.
In Edinburgh on July 20 the court of criminal appeal unanimously set aside Oscar Slater’s murder conviction after 18 1/2 years in prison. Slater, jailed for the murder of a woman, maintained innocence and finally won broad public support for his release.
Long awaited repairs to the Center Street crossing of the Rrie Railroad started today and will be pushed quickly. Pennsylvania Railroad has promised immediate attention to several city crossings, including Center Street and First Avenue, and others on the Allegheny division.
The page lists broadcast slots for WNYC WOR WIZ WOC WEAF and other stations. Programs include Today’s Five Best, True Story Hour, Chamber Music Concert, Drums Behind The Curtain and a service hour, with times around 6:40 to 9:30 PM.
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