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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1925

Page

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Unclear municipal notice with mixed street terms

Fragmentary OCR text references city bids for repairs on Frederick Street and York Line with mentions of sewer work and gutter rehabilitation. It lists a bidder or payable to the City and an engineer, with stray numbers and prices, but the details are garbled and incomplete.

Amen & Rhieumatism Adv G Ity Ply Curbing Frederick Street Smith Set York Y Line Utter Tv Fork St. Javement

Post Office Moved to New Location Sparks Village Stir

Two federal operatives investigate the Findley Lake area after the village post office was moved from Winston O'Dell’s store to Minnie Cook’s home. Reports mention shortages in post office funds from 1907 to 1,000 dollars, with officials feared to arrest anyone. The case draws concern over alleged misappropriation and potential restitution.

Findley Village Findley Lake Tim Wotiow Winston O'Dell Mixé Minnie Cook Optus Winetoy O'Dell Young Friary Equite Wallain Lindley

Schurman for Vice Envoy to Germany Named

President announces the appointment of Jacob Gould Schurman of New York as new minister to China and ambassador to Germany, per an official White House briefing on March 17.

Wasmngton Jacob Gould Schurmay New Yorks Ching Ax Amibasandor Germany White Mowe

Irish Programs Highlight St Patrick Day on Radio Stations

A roundup of radio features for St Patrick Day across stations including WGY KYW WCAR KSD KUO WOAW and others. Mentions special Irish programs and concerts scheduled from early evening to late night across major markets.

Wi2 New Yorke Usia WGY Lehendebery KYW Thickgo Springfiels WRG Washington Beant Pirnoburgh P.M Raster Shunewick Dantes Weap New York WRI Boston WCCO MineneapoliSt Pay WOC Davenport WAT Ebratt WCAR Pittsburgh Hglil Wiar Providentve WSAT Cincinnati KSD St. Loui M. Centuni Kuo Oakland Pacific Osraha Central

Death at Union City Mystery Over Poison Act

Leti and Wykolt, 28, of Saeger town, drank carbolic acid in Union City after visiting a lady friend. He died shortly after noon with coroner ruling death by own action. Suspected jealousy surrounds motive, but Miss Bunting denies conflict. no funeral details given.

Saegertown Union City Leti Wykolt Fijend Wolind Abott P'Eloct Wykott Snewertown Ias Bessie Buntying Lawrence Dilly Cherry Street Dilly Fimting Hanley Rie Cooper Crowe Buegertown Wykoff Miss Bunting Jul Miss Bursing

Woman's Club to Organize and Sell Property

The Woman's Club plans to organize in Gorey with a dinner at Sir Edward's hall at 6:80. Tickets cost 1.00 and reservations are due Friday. The effort seeks 200 members. a program, music, and officers will follow the dinner.

Fine Rewrat Af Corey Plasnett Will Sir Edward's Hall C.D. of A

Readers Meet With Mrs Whittlesey at Home

The Readers group gathered at Mrs Fy Bi Whittlesey home with eleven members answering roll call naming Fairyland characters. Mrs A M McDonald read The Arabian Nights outlining tale origins and popularity for children. Mrs Cronin read The Leprechaun Tale and the next meeting was set for Mrs J R Phillips at 118 Pleasant Street.

Slon Fy Bi Whittlesey A. M. McDonald Ager

Bank Bandits Loot Jersey Warehouse Then Escape

Edward Torilla vice president of Tuckahoe National Supply Co. dies after burglars force entry to a Valley warehouse in Atlantic City area. Thieves steal cigarettes valued at 1500 dollars. They fled in an automobile, pursued after a confrontation at the bank last Friday.

United Press United Prema Atlantic Tarentum Edward Torilla Lara Tuckahoe National Supply Co Tuckador N. J Atlantic City

City to Open Bids for Major Street Paving Program

City council to open bids for about two miles of paving this year. Plans include West Smith Street to the city line and East Main Street from the railroad tracks to Shady Avenue, plus Congress Wright Prenderick and Allen Streets totaling over a mile. Bids expected from six to ten contractors with 13 sets of specs. A $20,000 municipal improvement bond sale will also be bid tonight. A delegation from local clubs seeks action on East Columbus Avenue funding and alignment with a future highway.

City Council Sumer West Smith Street West Wayne Street East Main Street Shady Avenue Congress Wright, Prederick and Allen Streets Smith and Main Street Anil Zere Corry Motor Club Kiwanis Platt Rotary ER Columbus Avenue Stair Warren Mars Good Roads Boosters

Governor Pinchot Urges Dry Bill Passage In Pennsylvania Legislature

Governor Pinchot delivers a joint session appeal urging quick passage of a dry bill to cut off alcohol sources and curb crime disease and death. He declares the measure the state's moral test and vows it will strengthen law and order against bootleggers.

United Press Harisburg Pinchot Mominy Fon Jessource JaWe Ashing Siti General Assembly Jill Pennsylvania Commonwealth Commonwealth On the Other Are All the Churches, As the Organizations of Women Law United States

Archie Allen Dies After Long Illness at 40

Archie Layerd Atten died at his home after more than two years of illness. He was 40, a Warren County native who lived in this city. Survived by wife, two sons Amby and Vane, daughter Glenda, father CB Allen, stepmother, three sisters Lavern Wolfe, Isara Attest, Delia Attest, and brother Wesley Allen. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Thursday from his home with Rev. W. Bartley officiating, Pine Grove cemetery interment. W. O. W. will provide grave service.

Archie Fourth Avenue Warren County Amby Vane Glenda CB. Allen Mra Lavern Wolfe Wiren Pa Isara Delia Wesley Allen Jats W. 2. Bartletty Yin Pine Grove W. O. WV

Sweep ing Probe of Railroad Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a sweeping investigation into all railroad charges in interstate commerce including freight express and passenger rates. The probe, ordered by the Smith-Hughes resolution of the 38th Congress, was urged by the administration as a principle.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Sargent Nominated for Attorney General Seat in Vermont

President Coolidge nominates John G. Sargent of Ludlow Vermont former Attorney General to fill the Vermont seat amid a stalled Warren appointment. Senate expected to confirm without opposition as White House returns to business after a week of controversy. Warren declines recess appointment urging public service.

United Press Washington Coolidge Tay John G. Sargent Ludlow Vermont Callet White House Senate Sargent Warren

Indictment Expected in Shepherd Murder Case in Chicago

William J. Shepherd faces an imminent indictment for murdering his millionaire ward William McClintock. State’s Attorney Robert Crowe announced the case hinges on the grand jury bill while Dr. Falman, president of the National University of Science, confessed to supplying typhus germs and detailing instructions to administer them in exchange for a share of McClintock’s estate.

Chicago William J. Shepherd William McClintock Shepherd Robert E. Crowe 0. G Pallman National University’ of Science Gome McClintock Ae” Tainan Farman Shorty McClingork Crojwe Cotmnse

Odd Fellows Installation in Corry Campment Session

An Odd Fellows installation occurred last night in Corry Encampment 16 with District Deputy Grand Patriarch Roger W. Hans of Mendville inducting officers. Names include Chic Patriarch CB Rey folds High Priest Tyan Smith Senior Warden Honard Loveland and others, followed by a tweet and luncheon.

Corry Roger W- Hans Mendville Reyfolds Tyan Smith Honard Loveland Lavery Miller William Johnson, Jr EE Bushy Grant Pettit McCray B A. Williams Sentinel CL. Mixer Albert Jacobs Franklin Fay Boyd Spencer

Mine workers ask province to take control in strike

Halifax March 17 United Mine Workers pressed the provincial government to assume control of British Empire Corporation policies amid a two week tense strike situation.

United Press Halipax N.S United Mine Workers British Empire Policeriey

St Patrick Day colors and festivities decorate town

Green predominates in town as St Patrick’s Day observances appear. The Junior Class plans a comedy “The Charm School” at the high school auditorium tonight, a St Patrick’s Day dance at the State Armory, and a card party at St Edward’s hall. Bulbs of shamrock color abound amid party preparations.

High Chool St. Patrick’s Day Charm School High School Auditorim State Armory B.A St Edward's Hell

Rotary observes St. Patrick's Day with a club meeting

Members of the Rotary held a St Patrick's Day observance at their weekly meeting in the Hotel Phoenix. Jack Loveland offered original verse while O Morarmin isp er Corry attended as a guest. Bob Shiels performed two selections for the club.

Rotary Civic St. Patrick's Hotel Phoenix Desattions Jack Loveland Morar Minisper Corry Bob Shiels Clube

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The Lin Dat Eciter Ikkson Schurman Woman's Club Clark Monday Night Company St. Edward's Hall United Prem Los Angeles Ay Meloy Prise Charles M. Hateh Erle Hamel Park, and Son Company de Funct Corry Finder Concern William E. Hirt Charles M. Hatch A. C. Chae Fin Hatch Proerdim F. E. Whittlesey Jersey Bank East Columbus Ave Allen ODD Fellows Rotary
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