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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1926

Page

6

Thermite Work Reported To Break Ice At Allegheny Gorge

Franklin reports a local engineering effort using thermite and ferilite sand to break a gorge blockage on the Allegheny river. Dr Barnes from McGill University notes progress and expects better results with moderating temperatures, while Oil City officials warn against hazardous honeycombing as work continues near Hast Sandy.

Barnes Franklin Twitelas Allegheny Oil City Tory Reid New Jersey de Barnes Eutmsi Austin

Polish Relief Fund Raised by Community

Samuel Baumgartner sent 75 to Rabbi M Lew in Rodlaski Poland via the National Bank of Corry. He led a week long drive raising 50 from subscribers and added 25 of his own, totaling 75 for destitute Jewish people in Poland. He thanks all who assisted and the Journal for support.

Samuel Baumgartner M Lew Rodlaski Poland National Bank of Corry Baumgartner Pank

Adapted to Dry Regions Mimosa Plant Notes

Adapted to dry regions mimosa is described as a sensible plant with leaf movement that helps protect against excess moisture loss. The leaves adjust to reduce exposure, enabling survival in arid conditions and providing a potential model for drought tolerance and habitat adaptation.

Blazius Pardon Hearing Set for Wednesday

Erie March Matthew Bly ius of Union City seeks a pardon after a drunken incident in which he shot at his son to prevent him from leaving. He is father of five and currently imprisoned at the Western Penitentiary in Belle. The pardon petition will be heard next Wednesday by the state.

Erie Matthew Blyius Union City Dounk Harrishurs Elusive Hie Blasins New Western Penitentary Belle Senate Bridgewater White River Plymouth Hillings Coolidge

School Dances Forbidden Stir Wilkinsburg High

An injunction upheld a ban on dancing at Wilkinsburg High School, preventing the annual prom and dance. The school board voted to enforce the ban despite student and parent opposition, with masses backing dance reinstatement ahead of a May prom.

United Press Wilkinsburg Wilkinsburg High School Bo McMuray Whonl Idlo Billy Sunday

Burns Fatal to Aged Woman in Potilatelpila

An elderly woman, Margaret O'Donnell aged 65, died after her nightgown ignited from an oil heater at home. She attempted to smother the flames by wrapping in blankets then leaped from bed and fled. by the time passersby and firefighters arrived the blaze was extinguished and she died shortly after hospital admission.

United Press Pitilatelpila Margaret O'Donnell Pastersby

Book Always a Friend A good bool is the best of friends

A short note extols friendship with a playful line about a book being a friend forever. The message blends whimsy with a casual sentiment about companionship and loyalty.

Remodeling of Horn Block to Soon Commence

Preparations rapid for extensive remodeling of the Horn Block on North Center Street. Tred Weenes moves his store to temporary quarters in the Trenderson Building on North Denver Street while a complete new store is built at the corner of North Center and East Washington streets. The work includes modern fronts for all rooms, rebuilding interiors, removing partitions, adding steel, and a new stairway on the second floor under A. P. Mount supervision.

Horn Block North Center Street Tred Weenes Trenderson North Denver Street Me Veil Horn Centel Washington Streets Horr Loehes Aushaehmer Tilliard Mie Finch Washington Street Salidh Pasonry Hones A. P. Mount Corriers

Erie Grange convention bid targeted by local groups

Erie organizations prepare to back a bid to host the 1026 State Grange convention. The Grange executive committee will meet next Monday in Erie to discuss plans ahead of the December 7th gathering.

Rte Grange Erie

Sniper calm as trial opens in Omaha murder case

The trial opens with a purported sniper case in Omaha over the deaths of Dr A J Searles and Willard McDevitt. The accused shooter Clarke faces juror selection as Judge Goss conducts preliminary questions amid limited challenges. The sniper allegedly confessed, while reporters probe details of the killings and the case's implications.

United Press Omaha Neh Fen A. J. Searles Willant McDevitt Tothmex Clarke Gurrer Gringe Goss Murer Jermen

Doan's Pills Still Back Kidney Pain Says Mrs Youngkhill

A damaged testimonial describes kidney pain and backache eased by Doan's Pills. Mrs Henry Youngkhill of 15 Franklin St reports relief after two boxes. The ad urges readers with kidney discomfort to choose Doan's, noting dealer availability and Revive Milburn Co.

Doun Corey Tase Henry Youngh Tranklin St

Poultry and dairy market brief from Long Island sellers

Readable fragments show poultry items including geese turkeys ducks roosters and markets on Long Island. Mentions live poultry sales including Wickens and Muckens with references to creamery products and coastal market terms.

Plouiesuwer Tess Lidlewest Ibye Santos Long Island Muckens Anna Ih America Issae Hutter Raey

That's Different Alony Enthusiasts Language Discovery Note

A brief remark by Roston Hersh on learning a new universal language. The speaker compares it to mastering German French or Smunisi as a cool down phase in linguistic study.

May Roston Hersh

Col Coolidge Untouched as New Officers Elected

A weekly meeting in the Library Building elected new officers including Miss Glen Grant as president and Miss Wilma Rich as secretary. Colonel John C Coolidge remains unchanged and continues under medical care as reports say his condition is stable with no expected change.

Mito Manse Whittlesey Hréeldnitecoh Yeas Weres View Glenyl Grant Mise Wilma Rich Prank Grate Mrs. Nile Tay

Alumni Association Revival Planned at Columbus High

A Columbus school alumni meeting will reorganize the alumni association. Organizers expect to elect officers this evening and form an active alumni body as the class of spring graduates joins the effort to rekindle general interest among graduates and sustain the group.

Acmovimient Waly Colymbus Igh Gradiaten Columbus Gotin Columbus High School

Wanted housework job posting amid unclear text

Classified note seeking general housework by day for $700. Listings include partial address and names, but key details are garbled.

Womayyir Sol East Pleasant Elma Henrys Main St

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