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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1929
Page
7
Nine reasons oppose any rise in Pennsylvania gasoline tax as the State Grange urges support for Walker and Talbot bills. Opposition cites projected revenue, potential waste, and higher costs for motorists and counties.
Fire gutted the Gaiety Theatre in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania destroying the burlesque house. The Commerford Theatre Co. of Scranton operated the venue and the loss was estimated at 100000 dollars. The building’s walls stood charred as investigators probed the cause early March first.
An advertisement discusses foot aches affecting profits and business, offering Itch Preserver as a solution. The copy markets a famous shoe with a patented line claiming complete comfort and stylish design, and mentions Hosiery Too.
A multi denomination assembly urging strict enforcement of the Sabbath law met at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Delegates from Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and United Brethren congregations passed a resolution calling state lawmakers to preserve the law in full integrity and purpose.
Newly elected officers of Gurry T Encampment will be installed this evening at Fellows Hall. Joseph Bannister, deputy grand patriarch, will aid the ceremony with an assisting committee of past grand patriarchs and officers. The gathering is expected to draw many residents of the city and nearby areas.
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A 4 year old resident, Mrs Simor k, died Saturday morning in Oil City after her clothing ignited from a stove in her bedroom. Her daughter Mrs Bucholtz and granddaughter Marie struggled to extinguish the flames but the fire spread rapidly. A fire extinguisher on the first floor helped limit damage, but the house faced a serious blaze endangering occupants.
Committees coordinate March 19 evening plans for a large Methodists youth rally with an out of town speaker. Ticketing, games, decorations, and favors are arranged to suit the season and attract many attendees from the church community.
Whib Mar 11 reports Amos Craige 13 employed on A L Eastman farm faced accusations of theft by Eastman who allegedly beat and threatened the boy and invoked a gun to force a confession. Juvenile officials later said the charges were unfounded and Eastman was held for a hearing next week. In a separate incident, Alpert Culbertson fought off a bandit who robbed his confectionery store before fleeing. Culbertson and his wife pursued the suspect with a knife but no arrest made by early morning.
The article notes Franklin man Mr Engleskirs, aged 78, as a candidate for State Commander of the G.A.R. at May’s Post No. 220. Endorsements come from several G. A. R. organizations in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and elsewhere as Western Pennsylvania pledges support for his bid. He has led May’s Post since shortly after General Millop’s death, a tenure of over 34 years.
In Jamestown at 223 Chand Jevi street two men and two women were cut with a razor during a cutting match. Four Negroes are under arrest. James Ord and Mary Chaplon are named as material witnesses. The other two accused include Champlon and Thompson. Police report no arrests of others. charges pending as investigators pursue details. Medical staff at Jamestown General Hospital treated the wounded.
Radio fans in Corry and surrounding regions listened Saturday night to a special program from Sta ter WGY and two related stations. The broadcast featured messages from Paul Siple, Erie youth with the Byrd Antarctic expedition, to his parents Mr and Mrs Le Siple of Erie. Also assisting were officials and expedition members, with relatives and friends sending greetings during the broadcast.
A report notes three keys were left behind in a fetther Kayla or Reward at the Journal building. No injuries or additional items were reported. Investigators request any witnesses to come forward with information.
Missing for two days Bradford Bradford, 42, of Moundsville, formerly Dian, was found yesterday in a submerged automobile in the Ohio River near Diggle Grace Rock between Moundsville and Wheeling. The car was located after two days of search.
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