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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
British forces repelled a German assault along newly held Ypres fronts amid heavy artillery and counterfire. Reports from Geneva quote Allied lines near Reims Craonne and other sectors as French and British units countered German probes with artillery duels and small defensive gains.
Mr Thomas J. Ragin, after thirty years at the Climax foundry, departs to join A B Itagon in another city. He is succeeded by Tay Rick Ordon, a 15 year veteran in tour iry work, as head of the cake department. Workmates present him a travel bag and cigars as he leaves with best wishes.
Corry boy Paul G DeReway a junior at Harvard and son of Warren DeRosay of this city enlisted in the Harvard Medical Unit of the Reserve Corps and will train in Allentown next Wednesday. He sent a telegram confirming his enlistment in the Medical Corps.
At the Corry Hospital board meeting on June 12 the same officers were re elected for the coming year. F A Loveland of Austin serves as president. W H Duty is second vice president, Jus H Wright is secretary and treasurer, with others named in support positions.
A Belgian mission arrived in Washington arriving officials including M. Aton Cheur and Hynton Caetior for talks with U S authorities. The visit signals ongoing diplomatic engagement and future meetings are planned in the capital.
A meeting of heads from various sagleties will convene at Mrs Timabeth Usher's Plains Street home Monday to discuss charitable items for the Ame articles fund. Representatives from affiliated groups are expected. others may join by invitation to contribute. Opposing faction includes Austin, Mia, Dark Soy, and Mim. Geiger.
The Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge with 38 members visited Flora Rebekah in Sherman and demonstrated degree work before a reception at Mr. Merry Wilcox’s home. Guests enjoyed refreshments after the program, and W. Ed. Marsh gave an address before the party returned to their city shortly after midnight.
United Press reports Japan rejected a United States suggestion amid war tensions. The article notes Japan’s stance on Allied pressure and hints at shifting policy affecting ongoing wartime diplomacy.
A detailed schedule for Children’s Day events is announced with Sunday school, morning service, and a program of songs, recitations, and choir pieces led by Lulu Hrimy and Jack Naylor. The event features a morning exercise, a singing display, orchestra pieces, and the pledge of “Our Country’s” flag as the finale.
A party of twenty three Pythian Blazers led by the dngron Alaf and five officers traveled to Oil City Tuesday to organize Keystone Temple No. They were greeted at the Knights of Pythian hall then escorted to the Exchange Hotel for dinner. A short business session followed and evening degree work was conferred on active candidates. The night featured social times with music and refreshments.
Police report two Akron area robberies resolved with arrests. A 15 year old and a 17 year old were taken into custody after burglaries at West grocery and Loyw foundry center, with tools and goods recovered. Investigation tied to a Shindand crew. additional suspects sought.
The annual meeting of the W C T U elected officers including Mrs Sry, Mrs lila, Mrs Biwin Geapaar as president vice president and secretary respectively with Mrs Marika Juyneti as treasurer. Department superintendents and commissions will be appointed soon. A supper followed a busy session as the union reported a prosperous year and plans for greater activities ahead.
An automobile owned and driven by Clarence Minn near Watts Plats overturned on a hill near the Corry Water Supply Company bridge. Minn was injured but the car was kept from toppling into the creek. It was towed to the city for repairs.
United Press reports General Cador Iha's forces advanced on a wide front and captured a fortified position at Corna Cavanta. Heavy enemy casualties were inflicted, and a large stock of ammunition and several guns were taken.
Postwar dispatches report an American schooner attacked by a German submarine south of a marked harbor. The hulls sustained damage as shells rained. the State Department declined to reveal the exact location or to confirm casualties.
Wilson and Lord Northcliffe discussed by a Washington press agency, focusing on the food problem and the United States status program. The meeting was attended by several unnamed parties, with limited details available due to garbled OCR.
A brick tile company leader urged employees to aid the local American Red Cross chapter. He urged union members to organize support and to recruit others if they felt inclined. The idea, if carried out, could spread to other industrial plants in the city.
The State Department was advised that the crew of the Whiter Brutes Breamhip Petrolite are all safe. Dispatches today indicate that three boats reported missing have arrived at a port, name not given.
Confused OCR text reports General Pershing at Petain's headquarters in France with American officers at the front. The fragment mentions command posts and military leadership, referencing Meholi Moe and Central Metin in an unclear context. The readable items imply a wartime briefing or dispatch from Allied leadership.
Officials assert their position in a case involving the Adu Fayross Company and a related express service. They describe the alleged conduct at the joist offices and reference payments of six dollars for certain holidays.
Vincent Layity and associated party were arrested yesterday afternoon on speeding and related traffic charges. The officer cited reckless driving and issued a fine of 1760. A separate rattlesnake sighting near Shamburg prompted warnings and a local alert for motorists.
The Warren Mirror of Wat eVenine notes a forthcoming car inspection for Forest area residents. The piece references plans to introduce a new car for the local line and mentions officials from New York Central and local city authorities evaluating vehicle value and projections for May.
About sixty members of the Municipal Club attended a meeting at the club rooms on North Cons Wr Steart. Mr Peters, a veteran of the Canadian way, spoke about his experiences and common development in the western frontier, drawing interest and approval from members.
The Clymer Hour of Commerce declares Monday Hoos Clymer Day. A large car parade will depart Stanton's Hotel in the afternoon at 12:30 to tour neighboring towns and promote Clymer’s Fourth of July celebration. Residents with cars are urged to join the event.
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