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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1928

Page

7

Children's Day Exercises Highlight City Church Program

Columbus reports a Sunday 11 to 2 schedule at Community Church featuring a pantomime Keys, Tanlor choir music, and a baptismal service. The Grange hosts an all day meeting Saturday at 1 0 0 F hall with noon dinner and children’s program to follow.

Columbus Grange Community Church Tanlor Hall Community Aid Whitaker Clara Kellogg Port Huron Mich Canada Misaey Arlené Bates Gertrude Cordia Irene Dunton Doris Baccus Holinboro Mra. Bushell Henry Stevens

Hold Up Thwarted in Franklin Street Robbery

James Dillon, 19, of lower Mik street, parked his car near 4th street Tuesday night when a black assailant leaped from behind and shouted Stick em up. Dillon grabbed the pistol, wrested it away, and dropped it. The thug fled toward the river as Dillon escaped unharmed. A search for the weapon on Wednesday failed to locate it.

Franklin James Dillon Mik Street 4Th Street Dillon

Auto Crash Victim Albert G Cole Dies in Hospital

Albert G Cole 34 of Farmersville died at Olean General Hospital after a Monday night crash between Scotts Corners and Hinsdale. A fractured skull from driving rain caused his small coupe to strike a guard rail and overturn. Two companions were badly injured. Cole left a wife, son and daughter.

Olean Albert G.cole Farmersville Scotts Corners Hinsdale Olean General Hospital Yesterady Mr. Cole Pranklingsite Tie Mrs. Cole

Funeral in Hast Springheld Prestigious Wesleyan Service

Services are well attended as several Wesleyan pastors attend Rev James Smith's funeral at Hast Springheld yesterday. Rev Sell from Meadville and Rev Tongley of Indiana county with their wives joined the convention. Carlyle Bowman and wife are noted. After a masterly sermon by Rev Swaliger on Divine Love two seekers gained victory. Rev H B Robertson of Pittsfield preaches at 7 45 tonight in a tent across from the Almshairy.

James Smith Sell Meadville Tongley Indiana ‘County Carlyle Bowman Brie Swaliger H. B. Robertson Pittsfield

Husband arrested as wire is freed in arson case

Media report of Vivian McDonnell Page tied to 1926 Atlantic City beauty pageant. She faces arson charges but is arrested for passing worthless checks and theft from a Bermacod garage battery storage. The chaotic scene includes witnesses congratulating her as the arrest is made during the trial.

United Press Media Vivian McDonnell Page Atlantic City Bilayfithe Tinta Aturigd

Addition to Erie courthouse delayed until September

Work on the Erie courthouse addition is postponed to September 1 due to regulatory obstacles. Bids open August 1 with a required three week notice period. plans and specifications near completion and construction will mirror the existing building. The project includes a new wing on the east side connected to the prothonotary office area.

Erie Cour H Waller Monotian Monahan Couinty Caramily Montis Porrible Archibette Bulding

Kiwanis International Ends 12th Convention

Seattle June 21 delegates wrap up the 12th annual Kiwanis International convention. A final business session precedes a championship golf event as the four day program closes. Samuel Cummings of Kansas City was unopposed for president amid discussions on next convention city and policy resolutions for the coming year.

Seattle Wash Wanis Aetegales Semuel Cummings Kansas City Detroit Ane Ml

Woodman Suffers Fractured Leg in Tree Incident

Johnson Joseph, a bark peeler for Central Pennsylvania Limber, was crushed when a felled tree shifted at Bear Creek. He sustained a fractured right leg and was rushed to Kane Summit hospital for treatment after fellow workers found him pinned beneath the tree.

Bear Creek Joseph Johnson Kane Summit Johnson Central Pennsylvania Limber Company

Wilson Pupils Recital at Mr Wilson Studio

Students from Henry C Wilson intermediate and senior classes will give a recital on Menway evening June 26 at Mr Wilson studio on West Washington street. The program promises enjoyable entertainment.

Henry C. Wilson Menway Mr. Wilson West Washington Street

Will contest dismissed over Sharon estate in 1921

A Pennsylvania case in Sharon dealt with a forged will attempt involving Mrs Elizabeth Haywood. Grover Powell challenged the will which left $600,000 to a home for elderly Presbyterians. A nephew’s claim that the will was invalid was rejected by Judge J A Mos Laughry at Marcon County court.

Tune Willy Elizabet Haywood Sharon Agew Presbyterian Grover Powell Powell Will Way

Large barn on Berry Road destroyed by lightning

A fire struck a large 40 by 60 foot barn on Berry Road west of Medonia owned by I. W. Westerling. Lightning during a storm around 1450 night caused the blaze, with an estimated $600 loss. Firefighters fought the flames but could not save the structure or contents.

Dunkirk Berry Road Mredonia I. W. Westering Thedrance Herib Fredouie Hulditie

Treasury balance brief for June 19 and customs receipts

The treasury net balance on June 19 was 2,614,456,2568 dollars. Customs receipts for the month reached 20,877,026.91 dollars.

Treasury Washington Une

Manning Gets His Release From Warren County Jail

William Manning, a man with several aliases who escaped from Warren borough lockup on New Year’s Day, has been released after serving a sentence for possessing intoxicating liquor and a prior arrest for transporting and possessing liquor. He reportedly escaped as New Year festivities began, prompting a delayed explanation.

Warren Jie William Sua Lng Warren Borough Hedigo Minting Signae

Bartholomew Traded to Dallas Cub by Pirates

Lester Bartholomew a 14 foot handed pitcher was released today by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Dallas Cub of the Vexing League in a midseason move dated Tune 21.

Pittsburgh Lester Bartholomew Pittsburgh Pirates Dallas Cub

Missionary Society Met at Presbyterian Church

The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church held a meeting yesterday in the church parlor with twenty two members present. Papers on the Philippines and Puerto Rico were read by Mrs. Weert and Mrs. Austin. Lillian Barnes performed duets with Bess Movitek on piano. A luncheon followed, hosted by Mrs. Irwin and daughter, and Mrs. Henderson with guests from the Cressey family.

Presbyterian Chitech Ohurelpars Ford Weert TP. Austin Philpa Piney Porto Rico Mia. Tum Lillian Barnes Luve Heantifit Bess Movitek Ghwsin Cimatead Plaugins Man Seni Hivee Fala Alice Memongar Irwin Hendierson Cressey

Promising Fuel Claims Quick Starts and Steady Power

An advertisement extols a fuel product with a low initial boiling point for easy starting and a wide distillation range for uniform explosion and steady power. It asserts regular use by Uncle Sam as a wise habit and promises speed on straightways and endurance on hills.

Uncle Sam

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