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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1927
Page
6
The first participant submitted entries to the Movie Editor today with real likenesses of Harold Lloyd. The Journal republishes the blunts for the drawing and the picture will be drawn around a pair of glasses.
The first ten drawings win two tickets to The Kid Brother starring Moyd at Rex theatre next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The next ten drawings receive one ticket each. Return all pictures to Moyle Editor Corry Journal by Friday noon. Winners appear in Saturday Journal.
Warren High School Commercial students sponsor a contest to select the local representative for county and national events in shorthand bookkeeping typewriting and rapid calculation. Schools from Youngsville Cambridge Springs Corry Sheffield Kane Union City and Bradford compete for a chance to advance to the state contest with a permanent prize awarded to the winner.
Vivian Ingram confesses in Toledo to leading a trio in nine robberies and party scenes. She warns girls with homes not to marry for $25 a week, noting her own broken life, a four year old daughter, and a plea for a square deal while reflecting on her notoriety as "Her Royal Highness, Queen of the Bandits."
United Press reports in Chicago that evidence showed no price-fixing agreements existed in the National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers as Thomas K. Creal of Warren Furniture Co testified the alliance never attempted price fixing and no agreement controlled furniture prices.
A mass meeting in Philadelphia opens a state wide push to repeal the Blue Laws of 1701 under the Aut Blue Law Association of Pennsylvania. Resolutions urge the Legislature to revoke the laws and copies would go to Governor Fisher, lawmakers, and city mayors. Noted speakers include William W. Roper and Dr Josiah A Themper among others.
Werrenrath, a leading American baritone, will perform at the First Presbyterian Church in Warren, Pennsylvania. The program, organized by the Men's Brotherhood, features new songs and many old favorites in a concert program marking his continued rise in the music world.
In Pittsburgh on March 2 corporal punishment in schools received official sanction. Justice L H Wilson of Swissvale dismissed charges against Miss Mary Dixon a North Braddock teacher for paddling Helen Marie West one of 11 pupils. Counsel James L Ovinn said the fifth grade class under Miss Dixon improved about 70 percent since the rod was used.
A citywide district based prayer drive organized by Laymen’s workers reports strong turnout across multiple districts. Captains and group leaders led sessions with broad participation, listing numerous local residents and families among attendees as the first event drew a large crowd.
A 19th century description warns hashish as a powerful narcotic prepared from Indian hemp gum. It notes heavy use by Arabs and effects similar to opium. In India a highly intoxicating drink called bhang is made from hashish. Its use is very injurious to mind and body.
Union Loan Co offers quick cash loans for bills or purchases with fixed monthly payments. Rates shown include 25 dollar loan at 6.54 monthly, 60 at 60.1 monthly, 100 at 10.35, 200 at 17.86, 900 at 25.04, with other amounts in proportion. Confidential service, no endorsements, hours daily 8 to 6, phone Pet. 115. Office in City, 292 Seneca St. OM City, Pe.
Harrisburg March 2 The certificate of election Governor Fisher has granted to William S. Vare clarifies that Vare was duly chosen as United States Senator by Pennsylvania’s qualified voters. The Pinchot certificate had earlier created doubt about Vare’s election and the new certificate certifies his title as senator from Pennsylvania.
Charles Garella of Mr. Jewett pleaded guilty to liquor law violations in Smethpark and was sentenced to eight months in jail a $500 fine and costs. Judge S A Heck presided with other cases including Custins charged with felonious assault postponed and several others in Bradford and Goodersport.
George A. Hill, a former Corry boy, died suddenly at his Syracuse home at age 53. He had been with the L. C. Smith Typewriter Co for years and retired about two years ago. He is survived by sisters Mrs. Jas. P. Drown and Mrs. W. T. Dawson of Columbus, Pa. Funeral services and burial will be held in Hartford, Conn, possibly Thursday.
The President nominates a five member Radio Commission to oversee broadcasting fees with nine year terms across five districts. Nominees include Rear Admiral W H Bullard Henry A Bellows Orestes H Caldwell E C Sykes and John F Dillon. Sykes and Bellows are Democrats and the group aims to bring experienced radio leadership before senate confirmation.
Fragmentary OCR text references a grandmother and a name similar to Samera or Tavrson. No clear event, date, or distinct person details are recoverable from the readable fragments.
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