15 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
1
Vast subscriptions pour in across cities for the Liberty loan drive as oversubscription nears record totals. Officials note high demand in New York Philadelphia and Chicago with millions eagerly pledged. Postmaster John T Brew resigns to take a new position amid the campaign.
Adjutant Luther ry of New York leads a Lafayette unit in a dogfight over German planes. He shoots down five enemy craft but falls to 10,000 feet. Fellow Lafayette Corps members Luther ry and Willian Thaw of Piisining are to be presented with medals in Paris tonight.
Adam Borntrager a Townville resident killed himself at his home early yesterday morning with a holsum shot to the head. He had suffered health decline and isolation in recent months and was found by household members after an explosion of a gas. He is survived by his wife and five children.
A Sunday service at Emmanuel Parish marks the eight o'clock celebration with a corporate communion. Communicants expected to be present. Parishioners and friends are asked to attend and assist in leading the Great Sacrifice. Morning prayers and sermon will follow with a vestry letter read to the congregation.
In Corry the Downey Drug Store displays prizes for a rod and gun club event. The largest brook trout, the biggest bass, and a perch prize are among the offered rewards from Shakespeare Co and Byron Ing Journal. The Downey Store opened today with a likely promotion and notice in the window.
A community gathering at Corry Lodge No HHO 1 reports a Flag Day program featuring readings on the flag's meaning and achievements including the Spanish American War. Speakers emphasize unity, rights, and the nation’s enduring ideals as part of the observance.
The article notes upcoming Scout activities including overnight trips and camp plans at Shindysite Findley Lake. It reports a Scout hike last Saturday with over two hundred hours logged in Scout work. It also covers the funeral services for Mrs. Tate at Wright Ales, with attendees from nearby towns and local church members.
The Athans group held a forty member gathering in a congenial evening. Mrs Wentley Toward spoke for the organization and presented a token of esteem to Mrs A L Foster for fourteen years as financial secretary and long service to the group. The sentiment reflected the society's regard for her steady commitment.
Federal and local police increase tense actions amid wartime patrols. Deputy Marshals and police in Washington coordinate with federal agents to halt military age men and enforce alien registration rules. Authorities warn swift arrests for noncompliance as German alien registrations face deadlines.
President Wilson formally signs a large United States war appropriation bill in Washington. The act authorizes substantial funding for military operations and related measures, marking a key fiscal step for the ongoing war effort.
Carmén Hill of tinselly won a four inning game of ball for the Nuit team yesterday against Noah Villa. The score was tin 10 one, the game played at Blentimeham. The Corey pitcher continues to put up a premier name for the Southern team. Mr and Mrs W A Cleveland arrived from Mint Michigan and will move to Warren after a visit.
The funeral was held yesterday with attendees from family friends and local communities. The service included a conduct by Ray Maher and interment at Geory Cemetery with pallbearers Andros Roy Rinker Jourdity Mynier and Frank Miggee among others.
The marriage of William Wasa of Myadyrtte Hat Mier Kathartad Poley of this site Woey to St. Thomas church occurred last evening at 8 o clock. Roy Fahey Tracy witnessed by Mim Andros Howaird and Neil Folay. Grandmaster of the Geide Me and Alta present. couple to reside in Munitville. Guests from West Please sent best wishes. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Pater Foley of West Please. The wedding party includes 46 employees from the Brie railway at Meadgilly.
Mrs Paul Weber and Mrs G W Sullinger entertained friends at the Sullinger home on Spring Street in honor of their sister Miss Rita Porter visiting relatives in the city. The house was decorated in national colors and a luncheon was served followed by bridge.
New York Stock Exchange governors allow opening trading in Liberty Bonds on the New York exchange. Separate notes mention planned natural gas price rises amid debates over investors and company strategies, with officials citing shortages and potential policy changes.
By United Press Buenos Ayres reports unrest in Paraguay starting today. No details yet on breaks or clashes. Both Paraguay and Uruguay announce wheat export embargoes as weather remains fair and cool with a chance of colder conditions Saturday.
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