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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1926
Page
3
Public notice from the ECony Evening Journal listing postage details for Corry Pa readers. It states second class mail rates at five dollars yearly by mail and three cents per copy by currier, fifteen cents per week, with advertising rules available on request.
A pair of Americans plan a global voyage using steamships and air travel to beat a 30 day record set in 1918. They aim from New York to Southampton Berlin Moscow across Siberia to Yokohama and back via Vancouver, seeking speed and travel experience over distance.
Sinclair Lewis rejects the Pulitzer for best American novel, arguing prizes corrupt art by enforcing stereotypes. He worries the prize becomes tradition and a literary college of cardinals, though he acknowledges awards encourage talent and ambition.
The article traces Mother's Day origins from ancient rites honoring maternal figures like Rhea to Christian influences shaping Mothering Sunday. It notes early ceremonies, fatherly and apprentice bonds, and traditional foods, culminating in modern observances focused on mothers, families, and church visits.
Twenty years ago in May 1906 at the Wesling Council meeting Rogers was elected to a sub post, Dike was elected as city engineer, and Tas Be was chosen for another post. Wille Reels Hetserniay, Murs MD Kran are noted in the report as part of the proceedings.
The State Highway Commissioner invited bids for a mile of macadam pavement from Cory City toward Finch Lake. Corry residents attended a gathering at Siirings Creeks to host Parishman and Wells wedding. Gerald Wood, long ill, died. A meeting of the Garry chapter of the Walton League is set for Monday evening in the Municipal building. all members should attend.
A convicted killer Kalin Tron is moved to the Western penitentiary under tight guard for a life sentence. Deputies escort him in an armored car while Sheriff warns of possible self harm. His children bid him farewell in a somber prison sendoff as he begins milit ary confinement.
A forest fire near Kane in central Pennsylvania burned about 100 acres of timberlands along the Allegheny region. Priest John Wii and guards supported by volunteers battled the blaze as wind threatened to spread the fire further through the slashings near Kane and Clymer.
A vivid Mother's Day program unfolds across networks WEAP WEAR WEAR Washington WEAR and WEPO. Featuring Vice President Dawes Army and Marine Bands Queen Marie Metropolitan Opera and Secretary of Labor Davis. Evening symphonic and municipal organ recitals accompany broadcasts from Arlington to Minneapolis.
A Pennsylvania Railroad worker was fatally struck near Enon Valley late yesterday. The tragedy occurred as he attempted to flag a fast train. Authorities reported the incident on the site and are conducting a preliminary inquiry.
Members of the New York Conference of the Augustana Synod met in Bethlehem Lutheran church to open the annual convention. Rev Dr Belle Hanson of Jamestown delivered a biting attack on modernism calling it the church’s worst enemy today as officials prepared the missionary budget for the coming year and other routine matters.
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