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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1924
Page
4
Report of a daylight holdup near Silver Creek where a dummy man and a staged accident misled motorists. Police, aided by a GA company with shotguns, patrolled four miles west of Silver Creek but found no trace of any robber or victim. Local demand grows for highway lighting as petitions circulate.
Crowds hear Dr. Peacock preach at Meth Church Sunday with women’s and combined services filling the church. Week features include topics on faith after death, Devil’s tricks, confession for salvation, and being a man, with Sunday School departments outlined and urging full attendance. Visitor Mr. and Mrs. Gaelpel from Youngsville, Pa. were present.
A handwritten note cites simple remedies for under eye darkness using camphor and witch hazel, mixed with Lavoptik eye wash. The text mentions a pharmacist, likely Thomas Downey, answering a query about eye care.
A. L. Langdon chief clerk in the Corry freight office of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad visited DS. Rowe in Kennedy with his daughter Jessie. The group, including Tyler and John Mulkie, remained lifelong friends. Langdon later worked for the PLR and Long Island railroad before retiring to farming near Kennedy.
The new Reading company terminal in Camden New Jersey valued at three million dollars was destroyed by fires swept by a Delaware River wind. The northwest corner ignited and flames spread along the building causing an estimated two hundred thousand dollars in damage. Officials say part of the structure may be opened by May.
Miss Lucy Thomas died at her Corry home this morning after eight weeks of pneumonia. Aged 65 she had lived in Corry for forty two years and is survived by a daughter and brother. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm from the home with Rev. A L Roth officiating. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Announcement notes engagements and congratulations for Miss Genevieve Brylte and Mr Tonee Int Union City. They will reside in Erie.
The Robins attempt a fresh infield arrangement with Mohr Jones and Feusnler at key positions. Manager Rolie tests fielding swaps and aims for better balance, while Jones remains active at short and weighs options for the third base spot.
Massive flooding along the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers floods western Maryland and parts of Pittsburgh area reports. Deaths and millions in property loss worsen as waters rise, with Cumberland and Williamsport hit hardest and rail bridges and services crippled.
A local A. HL W. meeting adjourned Friday night with familiar members present. Mr Cob burn received first awards with Mrs. M. Dunkie and others winning warmth prizes. A pink cake centerpiece honored Mr Cob net. Next meeting set for April 9 with Mr and Mrs D. Silen on the Avenue.
Announcement from the Heket office states the Kyo railroad will establish a parlor tariff from Jamestown to Pittsburgh on May 26. The event signals a conservative shift for Morryites making business trips to Pittsburgh and nearby.
St Louis March report notes Hall of Famer Hornsby securing a permit and planning a Southern swing with the Cardinals while issue of Jeannette Pennington’s divorce surfaces. Pennington, formerly married to John Hine, denies claims she forced a breakup amid tabloid whispers of a broken home. The item references sale listing for Willow property and Weeks address.
Leesburg MA veteran pitcher Jos Winters, with six major league seasons, is sold to Portland by the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran joins the exhibition tour facing Toledo and Brooklyn Dodgers in southern states as part of a just completed transaction.
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