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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
5
The Erie Railroad announces weekend trip rates at sixty percent of local fares for travel from coupon stations to major stations east of Binghamton and west to Akron. This experimental measure aims to offset travel costs during the summer season for passengers and promotes weekend excursions across defined routes.
The Erie Railroad pioneers exceptionally low fares through a new private Vilomobile service and forecasts an inbound shift in passenger revenue due to intensified bus competition. The development signals a strategic move to capture demand and redefine travel costs in the region.
Personal notices list Mrs. James Liddy visiting in OW City with Mrs. Jennie Liddy, Maurice Perry and Alman Perry visiting Bear Lake, and Alec Kaklele of Geil PA in town for business. Several residents attend funerals in Sherman and James town. Johnson, Dewey, and Berkhouse visits noted with work ties to Harrisburg and Kane. Misses Young, Simmelink, and Clark guests at local homes, while others tour Wilkes Barre, Philadelphia, and Europe plans. Families Mr. and Mrs. Malone, Zych, and Cravink travel between Warren, Clymer, and Sugar Grove for events and visits.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a dense list of company names and stock figures across railroads steel and industrials. Entities include Sanadian Pacific Chicago Northwestern Missouri Pacific Great Northern Western Union and Western railroads, steel firms Bethlehem American Republic US Steel, and consumer firms like Goodyear Rubber Goodrich and Westinghouse with various percentage figures and prices. The fragment suggests a historical market page detailing shares and rail company performance.
The Bat Shoppe at the Billing Station on West South Street will be opened tomorrow with the facilities there. It will be operated by Mrs. C, Mr. Fish Kid, Mrs. Ann Hart.
Market roundup by Logan and Bryan notes mixed results across majors as Chrsyler and General Motors show firm activity while smaller firms like Continental Motors and Hupmobiles display varied performance. Quotes and percentages reflect a fluctuating session with industry names and commodities cited.
Six dial shaped thermometers were installed at major sites including the Municipal building, National Bank, Pennsylvania Gas Office, Downe Hardware, Hotel Corry, and the Payne Block. The move aims to provide public temperature readings across central locations for residents and visitors.
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