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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1928
Page
7
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Marcella Rolph Darling recalls Corry in early years, detailing Main Street homes, the former hospital site, and a one-room school near the railroad. She describes family plots, maples and elms planted by her father, and childhood routines from baking on a kitchen stove to berry picking and church tasks.
A chaotic incident reports a man named Jordan taken to hospital after a Friday assault near 48th Street and Franklin Avenue. The assailant, Dalim Btinwbridge, 11, fled. witnesses and a nurse assisted, with detectives investigating the motive over a disputed money demand. The narrative also includes garbled reminiscences and scattered local color from the era.
Garden hints describe lime and dressing methods for lawn care in early spring. It covers mixing soil with stable manure or compost, wheelbarrow quantities per square yard, smooth spreading, and applying bone meal as a fertilizer. It advises reseeding after weed removal, buying high grade seed from recognized seed houses, and matching seed mixtures to sun shade and soil conditions.
Mare 26 The meat market and grocery of George Wendell Jr on Chestnut Street St Marys was entered Friday night. About $700 in money and checks stolen. $670 cash and $1010 in checks. Entry via rear window hole cut. most money in $200 bills. Store undisturbed otherwise. hiding place suspected. Police on case. no arrests yet. The offender appears to be a local resident.
Senate continues debate on the migratory bird bill and interstate commerce committee probes. Judiciary committee reviews calendar bills. House takes up consent calendar. Agriculture committee reviews McNary Haugen bill. Merchant Marine committee considers shipping legislation.
Canal Zone report says concrete towers at the Gatun lock north end were struck by the ship Lexington as it navigated the Panama Canal. The impact shook the towers but caused no injuries to hundreds of spectators. the ship completed its passage and proceeded safely.
A six year old boy died in a Bradford fire while his father and three others suffered burns. Gerald Behaut six died in the ruins. Arthur SeHilut eighteen had a broken jaw from a jump. The mother and three other children escaped uninjured as overpressure in a gas main is suspected to have started the blaze. The Bradford fire department battled the burning house for hours attempting rescue.
The Mena Brotherhood of the Baptist Church plans an old fashioned pancake supper with maple syrup for their upcoming meeting on Thursday March 27. Members are urged to attend the regular monthly business session that follows the meal.
Fire alarm drew 87 year old Bird from 640 Newton Avenue to Building 92 at the Shoe Electri plant. Despite a long run and heart weariness, the veteran of the General Electric fire department collapsed just before reaching the chemical line. No further details available.
A nine member jury led by Coroner Frank Nance resumed the dam collapse inquiry in Los Angeles. Witnesses including a tuncher, and engineers and geologists commissioned by District Attorney Asa Keyes were expected to testify about the cause and timing of the break.
An old newspaper ad extols Thompson's Buroumne a kidney tonic promising relief for backache and bladder issues. It asserts widespread kidney disease, guarantees a $100 refund if not effective, and touts rapid absorption to the kidneys with claims of quick cleansing, while warning about constipation and promoting Golden Lax Fiblets as a companion remedy.
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