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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
3
A Kansas City campaign to draw the Republican national convention cost about 125000 to secure. Organizers expect at least 2500000 in overall returns plus significant free advertising value. Delegates return home content, and the convention atmosphere sparks new contacts and ideas as May gatherings continue.
Corry Lodge No. 2224 of the Fraternal Home Insurance Society held a successful meeting last evening with fifty members present from Butler Franklin Grove City Jamestown and Erie. Grand President Dr Grosaman Grand Past President A Maas Grand Secretary Gustle Lewis Franklin Grand Treasurer Mr Patterson Grand Chaplain Mr McCandles Grove City Grand Warden Babcock Harborcreek Pa Grand Guard Mr Kappel Erie Charles FP Jewel Philadelphia District Manager Bilton Wits dre. A luncheon followed with refreshments served by ladies in charge.
The State Department in Washington exudes optimism about an American treaty to outlaw war. Officials hope multiple powers will sign in its present form, suggesting July 4 as fitting. Observers doubt swift pledges and note Armistice Day might be more suitable, with signers possibly gathered by then.
Henry Thaw, once a fiery youth infamous for a major crime twenty years past, is denied entry to England as an undesirable citizen. The U S and British authorities act with apparent restraint, Thaw expressing no ill will while officials widen rejection for foreign critics.
Glimpses from 1908 include a fire department response to a roof blaze on Marion street caused by a spark from a P and W locomotive. Picnic day at Delia’s Crave noted with church services, a horse incident injuring a animal, Meadville game with Thomas’s shooting, Mrs. Hitch traveling to Pittsburgh for Carnegie Tech graduation, Frank Ford named Pennsy chief car inspector, Lovers completing a Belle Valley State raid, and Brooks and Sawyer departing for Detroit on an extended tour.
The quiz asks: 1 Fortress at Havana is Morro Castle. 2 author of Old Transides is not provided. 3 ultra marine color is blue. 4 pugilist Manassa Mauler is James J. Braddock. 5 finest apples grown in New York State. Yesterday’s answers include 100000 men Luther Burbank and Deutschland 1200 miles with entomology as topic.
A brain teaser shows bulbs bought at 55 cents each with a 25 percent markup but sold for 40 cents due to competition. The problem asks for the percentage loss or gain to the dealer. The provided solution steps mix arithmetic operations to calculate the outcome.
An Ames advertisement touts Melloglo face powder as protective in all weather. It claims the powder preserves skin moisture, resists clogging pores, endures perspiration, and stays on longer. The copy emphasizes purity and a new prowess in production.
The newly elected Corry Hospital Association board will convene tonight for its organizational meeting. A sunset display along North Center Street drew attention as streetlights glowed unusually bright in the darkening evening. Meanwhile, local dancers are invited to join the American Legion sponsored dance marathon starting Monday morning at the historic fog pavilion, celebrating a centennial milestone.
George A. Gibson assistant cashier of Marine National Bank was seriously injured in a car crash in Chautauqua County New York on June 8. He is resting at St Vincent's Hospital with prospects of a lengthy recovery and fears of lifelong disability. Two front seat occupants were crushed against him in the collision.
A quirky quip reflects on human foresight and hunger as a resident, W Hove, points to the wit of squirrels in Montille. The brief note juxtaposes animal cleverness with human prudence.
A letter-style ad touts Thompson's Barosma Barosma for kidney and liver relief with testimonials from Mrs. Susan M. Lyons. It claims health benefits, a money back guarantee, and adds Golden Lax Tablets as a companion remedy. It emphasizes kidney trouble signs and urges prompt purchase at druggists for one dollar per bottle.
Dr Mabel M Jones who studied at Kirksville College of Osteopathy in 1924 will host alumni reunion at Kirksville Missouri. Separately the state agriculture department announced today the start of annual anti Japanese beetle campaign. State and federal authorities will cooperate to curb spread of the pest in Pennsylvania.
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