25 Jun 1927
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
1
The report details multiple drowning deaths and related accidents in Wayne and nearby counties. Victims include a 12 year old boy, and a group of young people in Luke Roy area, with inquests ordered and holds planned at St Elizabeth's cemetery. Separate incident near Waynesboro sees four youths drown in a single boat mishap, with rescue attempts and military divers aiding.
A brief recital was held last evening at First Methodist church parlors featuring piano pupils of Mic Clarence E. Shoop assisted by Ralph S Dewey and others. Dewey and Miller Shoop performed on trombone tied to the program with notable polish and progress. The audience enjoyed the rounded tones and the supporting choruses, with Misses Weeks and Taylor presenting intermediate works.
A June 25 crash near Hamburg New York killed William Bell, 12, and Raymond Millick, 44, who were riding on a wagon axle. Four men were injured, including William Jaydna and Bondsman, with one passenger arrested on charges. The collision occurred when a mill wagon collided with a trolley car, killing the horse and damaging both vehicles.
The Cory Brick and Tile Co ships 87,000 chemical bricks in four consignments to Romania for Standard Oil Co to support oil field work in Roumania. Four car loads per shipment travel from Hatkan to New York, then Italy, then trucked to Roumania, amid bids from German manufacturers.
DuPont Heights near Corry opens as Rochester Land Company unveils a new residential subdivision on South Central Street. Officials report many lots spoken for and anticipate strong uptake as extensive development plans progress. citizens invited to visit and inspect plots now available.
Preparations for a county club social week include renovations to the club house a gala dance and a Thursday luncheon at eight oclock with a good party to follow Reservations are requested through Mrs J L Rowe A large ornament chess team display and dancing party are scheduled for the evening
A westbound merchandise train derailed about 6 30 in Lovell station area, tearing up four hundred feet of track. A drawhead detached, cars collided with telegraph poles, causing wiring damage and track obstructions. Traffic rerouted over parallel sidings. multiple locomotives and cars require removal and track repair efforts.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at 161 Backstray with Miss Emma Heath. New officers were elected including President Mrs. Sitferee Tree Went, Secretary Mrs. Haenet Dychayabor, and others. A delegate to Meadville institute in June 1930 was chosen. The group sent clothing and quilts to Hood sufferers in Louisiana and noted twenty worthy members visiting since January.
Local photographers document a Beaver Falls event at the Rex Theatre with male attendees from Arvid Photo Service. The session includes notable figures Mesure Tillis Woodward and Ne' Perkins, with several scenes reported and others prepared for display.
United Press reports a tense debate over capital ships at the naval limitation conference. American delegate Hugh Gibson pressed Washington to allow discussion despite British resistance, while London and Washington faced disagreements on whether capital ships should be on the agenda.
The Millican Ginsirection Company at Dyficis will spearhead concrete pouring on the unpaved stretch through the Columbus subway. Officials say progress is steady and the line of concrete should be completed by Wednesday if weather holds, with traffic likely resumed above July 20th after the detour through Column continues.
Maurice Campbell of Pelham New York named prohibition administrator for New York City effective July 1. Dr J M Doran prohibition commissioner announces the appointment and transfer of Chester P Mills to zone supervisor for the eastern states, with Campbell to oversee the Potomac region east of the Ohio.
Post Office Department transfers air mail field equipment and buildings along the continental route to several municipalities. Cities listed include Cleveland Chicago Denver Salt Lake City and Cheyenne with sites in Utah Wyoming and Nebraska receiving the assets. Postmaster General and Secretary of Sommeras Haver announced presidential approval.
Eleven prisoners escaped Kiowa county jail after sawing their way out and escaping in a car. Seven other inmates in the same compartment failed to free themselves as Sheriff forces mounted a wide search.
In Lansing Kansas a brutal hand to hand clash broke out in the coal mine shaft as mutineers battled guards and fellow convicts. Prison authorities and surface crews restored order after exchanges with improvised weapons and acid. Seven men hospitalized with wounds, others weakened by hunger and dust as rescue guards regained control.
United Press report from MeKeeport Pennsylvania says one fan was injured and a second person escaped unharmed when a Johnston Sons Airplane Supply Co plane crashed on takeoff near Bettis Field en route to Dayton Ohio. Pilot Clyde Emerick, 20, suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries after being struck by the propeller during a 100 foot fall. Passenger Mr Gerber, of Johnstown, Va., remained in the wreckage but appeared unhurt.
United Press reports the De Molay of Pennsylvania held its 1928 convention in Erie with a visit planned to Gettysburg battlefield. At closure, Eric was named site for the 1928 gathering and Tanaly Rendall Farrietury chosen as State master councillor.
New York reports say Commander Richard Byrd and his crew hope Atlantic weather will clear to permit a departure for Paris aboard the America to Italy. Lindbergh contemplates an aviation conference in New York to advance a U S passenger service and a giant eight seat plane for a Paris flight next fall. In San Diego two aviation experiments aim to guide navigation with a radio beacon from San Francisco to Honolulu and Manila Island, with Maitland and Hagenberger preparing a Honolulu flight contingent on weather and aircraft approval.
A drowning death of a 12 year old at The Willows prompts police and hospital staff to organize a pulmotor instruction course at Corry Hospital. Chief Tipton says lessons will start next week for nurses and police, expanding from a few trained users to 20. Mrs. Tank Graft and Mrs. Harold Jagr, Edinboro Teachers Training School students, are visiting home for the week.
Philadelphia reports the wage parley between miners and operators collapsed after a full-scale meeting of the United Mine Workers failed to secure a new agreement. Operators offered a smaller raise, while miners resisted, with about 12 000 workers potentially facing mine shutdowns in Central Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh notes slow coal demand and lower prices compound the dispute and could intensify if demand rises.
Mrs Catherine Cassler was found guilty by a jury weeks ago in Chicago for the murder of Sam Lindstrom. Judge Phulla Suleivan overruled motions for a new trial and imposed the death sentence to be carried out October 2, marking the third time a woman faced hanging in Chicago though past executions did not occur.
Listed programs across ten stations feature Goldman Bard in Springfield Wor Newark Choral Choir in Nashville and WSB Atlanta with multiple time slots from 7 10 p m to 11 45 p m in Eastern time. The lineup highlights broadcasts of orchestral music choral chimes and a Skylark billed program.
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