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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1925

Page

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Pinchot decries budget cuts as boy hurt in crash

Duane Bemis, 14, suffered a broken left arm and multiple injuries when a car wrecked near Ware Creek Road. Bertis, driving a car, collided with a Moody truck. driver names could not be obtained. Bemis was hospitalized with severe facial injuries and internal strain.

Duane Bemis Ware Creek Corey Hospital Whitie Hare Creek Tépcets Bertis Wan Tigimis Noel Nick de Cev Herniy Ware Hiroumlit Ory Hospital Torlay

Streets Work Underway Across City In Fine Weather

In Harrsiburg on March 2 United Press reports work on the city streets progresses with multiple teams repairing dirt roads and paving plans. Superintendent Howard oversees projects to open streets to traffic and improve business districts while awaiting completion of pavement changes and curb improvements. The effort aims to keep roads serviceable and extend cooperation from residents and taxpayers.

Howard West Smith Street Erie Highway Harpers Howard Fiee Ecaseai Y

Woman's Club Organization Formed In City Meeting Hailed

About 148 women attended last night's dinner and preliminary meeting at Midway Hall as the Woman's Club of Car fay organizes in this city. Leaders from the D A served a fine supper and the program featured songs, poetry, and remarks from local club representatives.

Tne C. D. of A Woman's Club Carfy C.D. of A D. of A AL Miller Florence Taw Mw G TB Kamps Dorothy Aire Thomas Ragan H. ©. Ketner Quaero Chub Woriayr Nru Terefering Mary Whimieret Slub Briey Aknow Whittlesey G. B. Ramos Lillian Barnes

Sunday Fishing Bill Defeated in Harrisburg Debate

United Press report from Harrisburg says the Sunday fishing bill was defeated 4 to 3 amid brief debate. The measure would have allowed fishing on the Sabbath, with opponents arguing it undermined conservation and the rest day.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Funerals Today for Last Victims of Mine Disaster

Funeral services were held today for the final victims of the Bethlehem mine No 41 explosion at Barracksville eight days after the tragedy. Rescue crews recovered the last bodies amid dangerous fire and gas pockets, with RM Lambie of the West Virginia Bureau of Mines praising the rescues who fought through flames and limited water supply to reach the victims. Mrs E D Mourton visits West Spring Creek with her sons Clyde and Clair in the coming days.

United Pras Lambie E. D. Mourton West Spring Creek Clyde Clair

Five Best Radio Features List Across Major Markets

A listing of radio feature segments across stations in New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago and more. Programs include operas The Bohemian Girl and The Red Apple Club with times ranging from early evening to late night across the Eastern and Central zones.

WEAR New York WCCO Minneapolis St. Paul WJAR Providence WOC Davenport Cleveland WIJ Detroit WEEI Boston WEL Philadelphia WCAE Pittsburgh WGR Buffalo WJZ Springfield WRC Washington KYW Chicago KDKA WOY Schenectady Bringwick Music Memory Congreat WIP Walfes WEX The Red Apple Club Central—Harmony Club

Chapman Defends Self as Murder Trial Opens

Gerald Chapman, dubbed the prince of bandits, will actively participate in his defense at his murder trial in Hartford. The juror selection proceeded amid vigorous legal maneuvering as Chapman guided choices, while an armored-courier escort and strict security framed the courtroom.

United Press Hartford Conn Gerald Chapman James J. Skelly New Britain Chapman Weils Chap Aman Eninsél Vlucaly Murphy Talesmen Dlesmen Goure

Receiving the Pastor musical comedy at high school

A musical comedy titled Receiving the Pastor or Receiving the Parson will be presented in the High School Auditorium on Friday evening April 3. Under Mrs Harry Smith and Mrs F Barnes direction with Bob Shiels assisting the show promises to be a top local entertainment with a cast from both church and community plus musical numbers by the Harmony Four and other acts. Tickets are available from cast members or at a local store for fifty and twenty five cents. ER O Spencer a Bryn visitor noted.

Sirs Harry Smith Harmony Four Strohm Harvey Rathbun Sarah Macianes Bob Shiels Rugatore

Bandits Grab $98 From Bank Messenger in Irvington

Three men robbed John Schaffer, a Newark bank messenger, of a bag containing $98 as he waited for a trolley in Irvington today. The assailants struck him with a blackjack, left him unconscious, then fled in an automobile after the crime.

United Press Irvington John Schaffer Newark Schaffer

Dennistoun Case Ends in Victory in London

Mrs Dorothy Dennistoun won five thousand pounds in her suit against her former husband Ian Dennistoun. The jury answered ten questions after a verbal agreement existed but not as Mr Dennistoun testified. The ruling possibly ends weeks of scandal in England. In Chicago, William D Shepherd faces bail denial as defense plans appeal in the ward killing case.

London Dorothy Denniston Liewl Co Ian Dennistoun England Dennistoun Dennistown Denniston

Applications Sought for Community Nurse Post

The Recreation Board of the city will accept applications for the community nurse post until Saturday afternoon March 28. Applicants must state salary expectations. The move follows debate over continuing Miss Sullivan in the role, with doctors favoring her return if available and officials asserting the service should be kept in capable hands.

Recreation Board D. Warren DeRosay Dickson BC. Barnes Fred J. Weaver DeRosay Miss Sullivan N. T. Gillette Corry Hospital Sir DeRossy Red Treation Board Hw Recreation Board Sullivan Mani

Paying Contract Will Be Awarded Tonight

City council meets in special session this evening to award six street improvement contracts. Debates focus on whether to pave with concrete or brick as bids from Corry Company and others are reviewed. Strong interest from property owners as bids reveal differing brick thickness and cost.

Corry Company Councl

Extra session threatened over budget slashes in Pennsylvania

Governor Pinchot warned that an extra session of the legislature may be called to restore budget cuts made by the House Appropriations Committee. He criticized a reduction of more than seven million dollars from the Department of Public Instruction and over three million from other departments, urging a timely hearing to justify funds and defense of state operations.

Harrisherg Appropriations Committee House Pinchot Quigley Lock Haven Bude Pennsylvania Sthantz Senate Appropriations Committee Pieschot Sodlay Senate Department of Public Instruction Stata

Funeral services for Mrs McLaughlin at St Thomas Church

Requiem high mass was celebrated at St Thomas church for Mrs Anna McLaughlin who died at her Cleveland home Saturday night. Her body was brought here Sunday for funeral rites conducted by Rev Tracey. A large gathering from the Corry fire department and relatives attended. Interment was in St Mary cemetery.

Henne Thomas Ward Dennis Sullivan Charles Metainghlin Williamey James Malone Austin William McQuit North East Michael McLaughlin Robert John Elizabeth Mula Cleveland

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Fo Haw Decora Duane Bemis State Line Hare 4 Creek United Prem Harrisburg John A. Berkey Somerset Nidkiney General Committee Talesman ER. O. Spencer Brys Bandits William D. Shepherd Billy Aectintock State Supreme Court William Scott Stewart Hopkins A. A. Robinson Bear Lake Akron City Barker United Pro Se Mlaughlin
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