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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1926
Page
1
During the mission services at the church an attempt was made to enter for the small cash box in the vestry area. Witnesses say the act failed as the intruder fled. Clara Kelley and Miss Von Tel were present with friends in Brie.
A railway incident report credits a vigilant trainman with averting a major wreck near the Rion Valley. The alert action stopped a moving train in time, preventing potential injuries and damage to rolling stock and nearby embankments.
A farmer’s disappearance prompts community search requests. Mrs. Crowell asks readers to contact Box 5 RD 1 in Horry with any information on his whereabouts.
Special to The Journal reports strong Republican expectations across Western Pennsylvania as the party aims to regain support in Pittsburgh. Analysts note former followers shifting to Pepper and Hawes, with campaigns emphasizing the region's political alignment and potential for robust backing.
Mayor says funds were approved for street washing by the Chevy Water Company. Merchants reported results from morning flush as curbside dirt and waste spurred cleanup on Main and Avenue streets. City crews to finish flushing remaining sidewalks in the Lihineps section. timeline uncertain.
Corry Rotary Club hosts a two day district conference with more than 1800 Rotarians from the Senaiskthce area. Joseph R. Hanley of Peru N C spoke on Thursday night as districts inaugurated sessions led by Sidney Hy McMichwel and Walter Wallace with Mayor Willan McLaing in attendance. Special programs include women’s sight-seeing and an automobile tour, plus dining and entertainment planned by the district governor’s staff.
Erie reports Captain T. W. Rose, 47, a long time Pennsylvania Railroad Police officer, shot himself at his home. Despondency over wife’s illness is believed to have caused the suicide. Rose had served 15 years in Erie and was well known in Corry.
Moyace E Dodge widow and cofounder of the Dodge brothers industrial firm will marry Tagh Dillman, former actor and uncle of Rose terrace Detroit, in a Saturday afternoon ceremony announced by Mrs Dodge.
A large audience enjoyed a joint concert by the Choral Society and Jamestown Symphony under Roland G. Rosenstahl. The program featured Rossini Overture, Messiah excerpts with soloists Miss May The vil and Mrs Duster S. Bastian, and other works, praised for strength and ensemble.
McKeesport reports John Vashinder, accused of killing Stephen Jeich of Duquesne on March 7, is jailed after allegedly refusing arms. The case centers on the alleged slaying and subsequent detention.
Ridgway Tit reports a major blaze in Austin wiping out the Gondvear hotel a four story structure a barber shop pool room and a grocery store. Firefighters battled the flames as surrounding towns offered aid and residents fled the inferno amid smoke and emergency closures.
Local notices outline Chautauqua activities August 8 to 20 across multiple towns including Bedlrd Virginia Titusville Westerville and Swarthmore. The schedule lists speaker lectures and events with some venues and dates, noting a potential Swarthmore staff member joining a Swarthmoor unit and pending assignment details.
At a regular meeting held at the lodge home on Naeth Center street, the Exalted Ruler of Garry Lodge No. (illegible) resigned last night. Bentley and other members of the House committees secured by the lodge are to appoint successors who have not yet been chosen.
New York station outlines five featured programs including Thy and Norman von Ehrenfels and Butch tenor from Pittsburgh, with Mozart in Dallas, Schubert at the Choral Club in Des Moines, and music week listings on WEAF New York.
A federal indictment names Mary-Mary MW Daugherty and others including Miller King and Whit Daugherty in a conspiracy case. It alleges they plotted to return to German and Swiss powers stock and assets valued at millions tied to American Metals Company and the Waldorf Astoria hotel, with payment details under scrutiny.
The 20 plus marker event featured officers elected for the D A R chapter and a plan to purchase markers for Daughters of the Revolution. A post meeting social hour followed with refreshments for about 40 members. Local attendees included Mrs Giblin and Miss Murrey Muntaysie with others from nearby towns. The next regular meeting was postponed to a later date.
London reports show government efforts tightening control as labor unrest spreads. Agencies note police and troops prepared amid protests and political debate over peace talks with miners. A separate Philadelphia item records three civilian navy workers drowning during airship hull tests aboard the PND.
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