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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
6
A Corry weather bulletin reports hail thunder and snow flurries as Old Man Winter returns briefly. Cloudy skies and heavy storms struck Monday night with lightning and gusty winds, followed by cold temperatures and light snow early Tuesday morning.
United Press reports freezing temperatures will replace the springlike warmth in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Officials forecast a winter return tomorrow morning with showers and a thunderstorm today.
A wallet taken from Morris Baker after he was fatally shot at his soft drink stand on 1515 Peach Street was recovered near 10th and Reed. Bernard Eichienlaub found it. two checks inside. Police link wallet to fleeing gunmen. four witnesses named. Baker died from two gunshot wounds. autopsy by Dr. H. H. Manner and J. P. Barrett. Police seek four suspects: John Wilson, Myrtle Smith, Louis Spann, and David Marcus Miller.
A paragraph from a local column notes Salvation Army Advisory Board members will meet with Col. Joseph Atkinson of Pittsburgh this afternoon at the Bludbird restaurant. The piece also mentions Izaak Walton League backing Sunday fishing in Oil City and various local incidents and notices.
A joint meeting of the Fairview and Concord Parent-Teachers Associations will be held in the Fairview Building on Thursday afternoon March 20 at 3 30 in room 1. The program includes musical numbers humorous readings and a talk by Principal Harold G Wolfe of the Junior High School on Objectives of the Junior High School. A joint committee will serve refreshments during the social hour following the program. All members and friends are urged to attend.
The American Poultry Association lists six standard turkey varieties: Bronze, White Holland, Bourbon Red, Black, Narragansett, and Slate. The group promotes standard qualities across poultry breeds and varieties.
Judge Hirt reverses grand jury action placing costs on Charles Botsford for prosecutions of Jim Woodin in liquor possession reckless driving and related charges. Woodin freed of charges. Botsford had sworn out the information. Local witnesses may reveal further disclosures from testimony at Bear Lake area.
Pythian Sisters finalize plans for a card party to be held in their hall on Wednesday evening March 28. After a brief session of Judge, 500 and bridge will be played with prizes for scores. Refreshments served by a committee. All are invited. a large crowd expected. G B Kamps left this morning for Aylmer Ontario on business.
The steamer Kittanning will depart Pittsburgh at noon with United States Engineers officials for their annual river inspection tour. Major Bain will lead the party which includes Donald Wright of the National Waterways Journal and other Pittsburgh engineers. They will visit Treeport, Kittanning, and Franklin, spending three days inspecting the river and bridges before returning by Saturday or Sunday.
At First M F Church in Chilgeh last night Dr J R Akers gave a sermon from Mark 10 91 the service was well attended Rev Dr Galbreath of First M B Church Titusville led prayer Long Evangelist Rev J B Campbell and the church choir sang many Negro spirituals Tonight’s program is Sunday School Night all classes urged to attend Dr Akers prelude titled Christ of the Passion Play in Bavaria. The sermon topic will be The Last Christ and the public is invited to attend starting at 7 20 o'clock.
Western Union Telegraph Co reports 1927 gross operating revenue of 131,771,003, the second largest in company history, with 1927 earnings per share about 19.08 and a surplus after dividends near 7.02 million. 1926 figures are given for comparison.
Earl Moody and A L Eastman of Wattsburg were thrown from a logs truck when it slid from a paved road at the east borough area and rolled down a 10 foot embankment. Moody broke his left arm. both men leaped free before the truck shattered. Raymond Nelson drove them back to Wattsburg.
A garbled OCR fragment references Wayne and county matters with scattered names. It hints at local figures and places like Anthony and Corry but remains unclear and incomplete. The piece seems to touch on a planned action or approval but lacks concrete facts or context.
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