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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1928
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR text provides few readable facts. The line hints at a place or event involving a person or entity named Titi and a quantity of hens, but essential details are missing. No clear date, location, or outcome is discernible.
A major fire destroyed the Thomas Bowen farm complex on Willard Street extension near Jamestown, Saturday night. Estimated losses run around fifty thousand dollars as flames consumed outbuildings and a large barn. Residents reported seeing the blaze from miles away as neighbors helped to save parts of the property and livestock. Authorities weigh arson as a possibility with rumors of a toe bug suspected. No injuries reported.
Nameless Nine, led by Myre LaMagma, defeated Gerald Staples' squad 49 to 9 on Fair View School grounds. Lineups featured Paul Brynolson, Duane Op, Wilbur Lathrop, Harald Atuuin, Steve Swantek, Mumford Williams, George Johnson among others. A return game is set for Washington Street grounds next Saturday afternoon.
A garbled OCR style note mentions players Larry yd Dorothy in a puzzling scene with stray words and fragmented phrases. A mix of names and mock dialogue suggests a chaotic game or event, with weather as a possible aside and unclear actions or outcomes.
An ad describes a Mother’s Day gift item from The Artstyle with metallic coating and compatible metal construction. It includes a price of $1.50 with a note about a pet pound and pharmacy mention. The wording is garbled but centers on consumer items and a purchase location.
A complete small home design features living and sleeping rooms plus a front door garage lavatory and maid's room space. Attic storage and a simple interior in English style use varied wall materials. Kitchen entrance aligns with rear garage doors seen from street. total cost about 7700. Plans available through building institutions with a nominal author fee.
Financial notes discuss consolidation among power companies Auli Powers and Light Co Bethlehem Steel and allied firms planning plants in Los Angeles San Francisco and possibly Portland or Seattle Three steel depot projects to move east by ship Grace president cites robust industry Bethlehem Steel’s 1924 results predicted to match 1927 Bethleham earnings rise in utilities March gross earnings reach 180271000 while first quarter total climbs to 178,219,000 with Libbey Owens Sheet Glass dividends noted White Miller Co and other regional dividend changes referenced
Washington May 7. Senate inquiry opens into the 1928 presidential race spending. Senators Norris Nebraska 6 dollars Curtiss Kansas 11 48 Sonitay Boat Idaho none George Georgia about 156 Walsh Montana 1190 85 Gall West Virginia about 60 dollars.
Pottsville Pa May 7 Schuylkill county s petting party bandit Dominick Ferrie a former pugilist was killed in a gun battle with state troopers When Ferrie attempted robbery two others were wounded and officers opened fire on the bandit Ferrie s conspirator was identified as deka the victim of the revolver fire and the pursuit ended with the bandit s death in a rapid clash
Three thousand young rainbow trout were distributed along a stream Friday by Corry Chapire of the Teaale Waltum League of America. The fish, raised at the White Sulphur Springs hatchery in West Virginia, averaged about two inches in length.
Harold Forshay nephew of E J Quigley of Oil City died Friday night when a War era plane his companions were riding in crashed near Dayton Ohio after taking off from Alfred Johnson’s field Forshay had a record of wartime service including seven German planes he brought down and was decorated twice for valor.
Omer Pralte longtime Summitt resident died at Corry hospital morning after short illness at age 52. Body sent to funeral home for burial in Rose Cemetery with services at brother Fred Fralick's home Tuesday afternoon. Survivors include four sisters Mrs Ra Wealty Mirlin, Mrs Maz Apis Corry, Mrs Elgie Weidner, Mrs Lille Coufes Spartansburg and two brothers Fred and Oscar Prank. Funeral at 7:80 p.m. in Sparta township area with interment in Rose Bull cemetery.
An essay on practical gardening urges proper depth and method. Digging forms the foundation, but most plants do not need extreme depths. Use a spade or fork to vertical depth, lift, break, and pulverize surface soil for best sowing and root growth.
Miss Luella Mitchell and Harold Walters were married at Jamestown Minnesota on Saturday afternoon by Rev Wilson at the Baptist parsonage. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Charles Kerley. Walters is the son of Mr and Mrs J H Walters of 285 Spying Street. The bride is a widow residing at 235 Spring Street.
A junior high school PTA meeting is announced for April at the junior high house. The program includes a luncheon, a program by a helper, and business and committee reports. Members are urged to attend and to make a special effort to be present.
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