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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1928
Page
5
United Press reports the death of stage actress Miss Bayes at a New York hospital after abdominal surgery. Born in Milwaukee in 1880, she began on vaudeville in 1902 before joining the Fisker Stop Co of Sant Pynnesse. She helped produce the first editions of a notable revue in 1907.
Mrs. R. H. Palmer of West Wayne Street is a pioneer recalling old time events in Corry's history. The article notes reminiscences expected next week and mentions Mrs. V. 12. Lethman spending the weekend in Erie with relatives and friends.
A string of local social appearances includes visits by D. Steen of Youngstown to his parents on East Frederick Street and Ruth Tillotson returning to Warren from a city visit. The report notes numerous relatives and friends in and around Jamestown Erie Cleveland and Buffalo with short trips and family gatherings.
Friends of Georgia Senator George claim he will enter the Houston convention with over a dozen votes from the Deep South. They list Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina totals and foresee Georgia and other Southern delegates boosting his candidacy despite opposition from Governor Smith supporters.
Corry avoided the worst of a sweeping snowstorm that hit central and northern Pennsylvania. Erie county reported lighter snow while counties like Centre and Berks logged up to 16 inches. The storm disrupted rail traffic and caused telephone and telegraph outages as federal court readiness at Bre was set for Corry cases.
The report lists stock prices and movers across industries including copper and zinc, steel, oil, and automakers with several names like Anaconda American Brass Continental Motors Hupmobile Studebaker and General Motors. It notes inmate activity in Erie County and police returns, plus various railroad and utility stocks trading with notable percentages.
Mrs. Alice Pettingil and Mr. Bertha Soggs traveled to Jamestown this morning for a day of business engagements.
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