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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1928

Page

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Marines hunt Sandino in Nueva Segovia hills

United Press dispatch from Managua reports Marines seek rebel leader Augusto Sandino in the Nueva Segovia district after a surprise attack on a Marine detachment. Eight Marines were injured, five killed, as machine gun fire from hidden nests halted the assault and Sandinistas reportedly fled into rugged terrain.

United Press Managua Nicaragua Nueva Segoon Marie Bots Augustino Sandino Marine Detachment Fves United States Era Edward F. O'Day Nueva Segova Lem Davis

Founding of Schools Reviewed in Corry History

A historical review traces Corry's early school system from 1862 founded by Concord township to its 1863 borough takeover, naming first teachers J L Hatch and Miss Mary Doud. It covers subsequent expansion, building programs, and the 1870s move toward graded, unified schools with new facilities and tax measures.

Concord J. L. Hatch Mary Doud Con's Finat Concord Township Concord Street Bank Bulding de la Hoten Hatch Mise Mary Boy Benjamin, Whitman Bete N. W. Russell Min Creek Township Evie Cousty Corry Lie Oilys Duvelly G He Coney R. Morgin W.H. Dean J. Hutch LJ. Tibhala L. Rockwood Concord Street School Board of JL. Hatch Quthollc Blue Washington Essex Strects Henry Drake Vincent ‘Moves Clymer N.Y Te Board East Main Street Philadelphia the Crossing Gool Columns Pike Wayne H. J. Manley Pleanant Street Main Street Second Avenue Fairview Tairview Strees Henry Deake Contread Bond Streets Wight Street Auyon Mills C.5 L. Leach J. I. Hutch

Bodies of Two Boys Found in Canal at Indiana Harbor

In Indiana Harbor two unidentified seven year old boys were found in the ship canal within a week. Police believe the youths are brothers as both bodies show identical features and were bound with wire. Postmortems show no water in the lungs and no clear signs of violence. Over 100 people viewed the first body as investigators checked missing person records.

United Press Indiana Harbor Ind Lake Michigan-Caulmet River

Sanity evidence to be presented in Hickman trial

Deposition bearing on the sanity of William Edward Hickman will be introduced today at the joint trial with Welby Hunt for the murder of Ivy Thomas. The case likely extends into next week before the jury retires to deliberate. Alfred Hickman, brother of William, testified yesterday and refused to declare his brother sane or insane.

Unitea Frese Los Angeles Mar William Edward Hickman Hickman Welby Hunt Ivy Thoms Los Angelet Drugetat Alfred Hickman William Mayvard Mahe

Corry Schools Awarded $9,032 State Aid

Corry schools will receive 9032 dollars in state aid for second and third class districts as payments begin under State Treasurer Lewis. The total toll to districts is 4,092,712 dollars with 107,880.10 held for verification delays. Named allocations include McKeesport 85179.55 and Erie 106,070.94 among others.

Corry Patie Ammals Yrbien McKeesport Kittanning Clearfield DuBois Ridgway St Marys Erie Kane Sharon Warren Franklin DIN City

Purse Snatching Reported in Meadville Street Robberies

Police traced an attempted purse snatching spree in Meadville as residents report two suspects. Mrs. Leslie Johnson, at Jefferson Street, was robbed of a silver mesh bag near Grove and Walnut, while another woman narrowly kept her purse during an attack on Park Avenue. Authorities say a single man matches the description in multiple incidents.

William Street Cole Tocal Forgetiue Meadville Tribune Republican Leslie Johnson Jefferson Street Grove and Walnut Steels Park Avenue Larned

Rebels Slain Near Fresno in Jalisco Clash

Mexico City May 2 Seventy four rebels were killed in a fight with Federal troops near Fresno Jalisco. The attack involved part of a regiment of crack presidential guards as reported by the Guadalajara dispatch to the paper Universal.

United Press Mexico City Sulue Fresno Jalisco Universal

Family Shack Found With Goats Chickens and Horses

A Greensburg Pa report by Unite Press states A G Gressler of the humane society discovered a family of ten living in a one room shack near Grapeville in FennTownship. The household of Thomas Patrick and wife Anna with eight children slept in one bed with scant clothing and were found among seventeen goats two horses and seventeen chickens.

Unite Press Greensburg Aoheroort A. G. Gressler The Humane Society Fenn Grapeville Thomas Patrick Patrick Anna Ory

Nichols heads Cory Lodge of Elks in major election

Stanley H. Nichols was named Exalted Ruler at Cory lodge B P C Elks in a high turnout election. Over 140 members attended, with campaigning and support from nearby towns Spring Creek Union City and Bri, as officers were chosen including Dr J Mensink as leading knight Maxwell Hoenes royal knight Woeeley HH Pierce lecturing knight O H Davis secretary O H Andrews treasurer AL Keating Tyler Horton J Davis trustee for seven years Leo Cook representative to the grand lodge in Miami M J Allen alternate delegate.

Cory Lodge B. P. C. Elks Stanley H. Nichols Order Adt Lodge Spring Creek Union City Bri J. Mensink Maxwell Hoenes Woeeley HH Pierce Davis O. HL Andrews Keating Tyler Horton J. Davis Sve Yeura Leo Cook Grand Dodge Miami M. J. Allen

A T and T Crowned World’s Richest Corporation

New York March 2 The United States wealthiest nation has produced its first four billion dollar corporation The American Telephone and Telegraph Co AT and T tops the list with assets of about 3 457 467 7 811 including 1 108 415 000 par value of AT stock The Bell system value and market factors place its present value near 850 million more than the current par value and stock price combined The United States Steel Corp ranks second with nearly 2 4 billion in assets followed by Southern Pacific Railroad Pennsylvanian lines and major utilities and manufacturers in the billion dollar class

United Press New York United States Telephone and Telegraph Co Otter A, T&t United States Steel Corporation Southern Pacific Rairoad Penns 'Ylvaniaines New Yor Central Railroad Atvhlson Fopeka San Kawe Synucoats Geneva Raeford Motor Co Ita Read Bell System

Lewis declines to intervene in union feud

President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers declined to intercede personally in mine disputes near Pittston Pennsylvania. He urged adherence to established procedures and said further conferences among miners and operators are planned. If no agreement is reached the government joint board of conciliation would mediate.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Pittston Wm. H. Gillespie Pennsylvania Lewis Minera Board of Conciliation Gillespie Communist Party Luzerne County United Mine Workers

Michigan wife admits husband’s suit claims over birth record

Mrs. Myron Libby Boyer confessed in a brief interview that her husband Myron Boyer sought to expunge the birth record of a boy claimed to be their child. She said the boy, now four, was actually purchased from a Windsor Ontario hotel chambermaid, and that Myron believed the infant was theirs until a later dispute arose. The suit is filed in Ingham County Circuit Court.

Royal Oak Mich Wasade Myron Libby Boyer Moa Boyer Windsor Ingham County

Relief fund total mounts rise as gifts continue

The relief fund total climbs despite the movement's official closing yesterday as more pledges arrive. Benefactors include ongoing contributions from community groups and unnamed donors, sustaining support for the initiative.

Deputy offers tax return help at post office today and tomorrow

A deputy collector of internal revenue will operate an income tax return help desk at the post office today and tomorrow to aid local taxpayers. Calls are urged to come early. The staff includes P Z Hovey and daughter Helene, among others, with several residents traveling for visits and business this afternoon.

Rs. P Joe Anderson Mit Bess Clymer A. L. Cottrell Henry Green Kane ‘Hiv Total Loday

Youths Shot Down in Brookville Robbery Attempt

Two youths Russell Bysing and Clayton Beers, ages 20 and 21, were shot and likely fatally wounded during an attempted hold up near Brookville police chief Robert Blackwell. The assailants fled in a car after puncturing tires and opening fire as they were ordered to surrender.

Unitea Ress Brookville Dodge Russel Bysing Clayton Beers Robert Blackwell Blackwell

Lindbergh and Mother Honored by Educators

Charles A Lindbergh and his mother Mrs Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh were celebrated by the National Education Association after their arrival in Boston. A gold medal was awarded to Mrs Lindbergh for exceptional motherhood as Lindbergh urged teaching aviation in public schools. The event followed their trans Atlantic crossing and reunion with educators at Mechanics Hall where 5,000 members cheered them.

United Press Curtiss Field Charles A Lindberst Boston Mass Chas Lindbergh Mi Person trans-Atlantic National Education Association In Mechanics Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh Gay Alvan T. Fuller Col Lindbergh Fuiller Joseph Gwinn Association Mra Lindbergh Albany Wm. Robertson H. M. Bixby St. Louis Ulysis Hill Rysu Spirit of St- Louis

Men named as receiving oil bonds all dead

Washington report on the Continental Trwling Company bond investigation notes that three men linked to Wil Hay's bonds are all dead. Hay testified he sent bonds to Harry Singlair and forwarded to Fred W Vptham, with no clear record of remaining bonds. Officials warn of possible further trace but doubt any decisive action before new disclosures.

Unites Press Washington Eal Wil Hays Republian Wwe Jtenl Nyy Europe Hays Harry Singlair Indieres Teysor Teapot Dam Naval Reserve Fred W Vptham Freesiyer Republican Natinud Conmn Chirag Uphazmani Walsh Senate

Man Wanted in Erie Arrested Here Last Night

Jack Walters of Sugar Grove was arrested by Patrolman Brown after a cautious sting. A warrant from Erie authorities charged him with fraudulent conversion. a photo aided recognition though not clear. Walters was held for extradition to Erie to face the charges.

Erie Jack Walters Sugar Grove Brown Patroluian Brown Jack Walvis Walters Jn Erie Toen Lelug Patrotown Brown Walley Jamestown Wirle Fey

Tonight's five best radio features lineup announced

Radio listings show WJZ at 8 30 P M with Ella Hansen and New York Trio on air. WOR Newark carries Choir Tayisble at 8 P M and Citica Service Orchestra. WEAF at 8 P M features broadcast of the Wrigley Review and Columbia Chil Programa airs at 10 P M.

WJZ Cpella Hansen Herbert Could New York Newark Tayisble WEAF

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