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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1928

Page

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View Japan rail seizure in China act of war defense of traffic law

City Council last night defended traffic enforcement amid Journal criticism. Counciman Ben Starr blasted press coverage, defending the ordinance as an experimental code and noting a new left-side sign near Columbus Avenue to curb complaints from a Warren motorist. Other council members silently approved the broadside. discussion of the traffic question ended with no action. Mayor Bracken ordered reflectors and street painting plans to aid warnings, while a stop-go idea for Center and Smith streets was floated as a possible improvement.

Counciman Ben &. Starr City Couneil Starr Warren Columbus Avenue Journal Alga Audi Ritiolain Thruatreet Cornel Bracken State Center and Smith Olrwet Center Street

Sherman farmer accidentally shot near Sherman

Bryan Crocker, 46, a Sherman area farmer, was hospitalized in Corry with a gunshot wound to the right arm from an accidental discharge while hunting in the woods near Sherman early this morning. He was moved to the hospital a few hours later and doctors reported his condition as serious but hopeful for the arm.

Bryan Crocker Sherman Corry J Hospital Ally Toc

Scholarship Fund Increased by Local Club

The Col lege Woman's Club met at Marian Parker's home to raise its yearly scholarship fund to 100 dollars for a graduating high school member. Officers were elected: President Marjorie Peck, Vice President Marian Postlethwaite, Secretary Edith Knabb, Treasurer Agnes Connell. The program featured papers, music, and vocal selections, followed by refreshments. The next meeting on May 28 will be the annual spring party with dinner at the Hotel Corry and a social evening at Wells Bracken's home.

College Women's Club Marian Parker College Woman's Club Marjorie Peck Marian Postlethwaite Edith Knabb Agnes Connell Ruth Barker Harry Thacker Burtelgi Ina Austin Ethel Burt Nevin Vella Bracken Majde Powell Doris Kidder Minnetonka RS. Dewey Elizabeth Peake Donia Kidder Corry Wells Bracken

Rummage sale planned by Ladies AuxiliarVFW

The Ladies Austilary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars announce a rummage sale on May 10, 14, and 12 at the Really Building to raise funds for the auxiliary building. Display includes apparel, household goods, and novelties at reasonable prices. donations welcome by calling S78-W. Mrs. Glenn Spencer is general chair.

Auxiliary Glenn Spencer

Radio schedule notes five best features tonight

Tonight's radio slate lists WOR Newark 8 P M over ready hour with Hook up 8 P M Main Street Sketches, WRVA Richmond 8 15 Festival Chorus of 1 000 voices, WIZ 9 P M The Continentals, W32 4 P M Rhythm Tide Ripples.

WOR Newark Main Street WRVA Richmond WIZ The Continentals

Carol Ordered to Leave Great Britain at Once

A Scoliano Yard representative pressed Prince Onto of Roumania to curtail his visit to England. No formal notice to leave was issued, but a deportation order is likely if he does not depart promptly. government posture remains undecided.

Carol Great Britain United Press London Scoliana Yard Prince Onto England High Yard Offal Godstone Surrey Continent Romania Caro United Press Tlon Ormenville Greenville City Table Rock Cove Vrellet Saluda

Peasant march dominates Balkan frontier news

Reports from Bekessaba and Berlin describe a tense situation as Transylvania declares partial law and peasants, warned by authorities, move toward Bucharest. Claims say border checks led to disrobing. Bucharest potential power shift discussed as Peasant leader Tuli Manin travels with a demand for Bratianu’s resignation.

Berlin Miy Bucharest Tageblatt Na Budapest Alba

School Board Weighs 1928 Budget Preliminary Budget Talk

The Board of Education plans a preliminary discussion of the 1928 budget and tax levy. A regular meeting is set for Wednesday evening at the Library building offices. Director Love requests department heads submit needs estimates to speed budget work.

Board of Education Love Tid Slivir Iinunl

Wreck Debris Cleared After Erie Probe Reveals Cause

Investigation by Erie Railroad officials concluded the derailment of the eastbound freight train near Lottsville was caused by a broken rail. Twenty cars derailed and ditched about a mile east of the Lottsville grade crossing. Six cars left the rails, fourteen more were involved. Debris clearing nearly finished and traffic resumed. crew members escaped injury. Mrs WW Cheval of On City visited the city today.

Lottsvile Unis Erie Railroad Lottsville Trafic

Ford Predicts Continued Prosperity On Return From Abroad

BW York May 8 Henry Ford predicted continued prosperity in the United States upon his return aboard the Majestic from abroad. Ford said he was confident the present favorable business outlook would persist and cited no factor likely to disturb the future.

United Press York United States Henry Ford Majestic Ford

Ritchie says he does not seek Democratic nomination

Maryland Governor C. Ritchie told the Senate campaign committee he does not expect to win the Democratic Presidential nomination and will take no active steps to pursue it. He said he has no campaign fund, and the Maryland delegation which may support him will not be chosen until the state convention on May 22.

Maryland Senate Paul R. Mallon United Press Star Baltimore May C. Ritchie Senate Campaign Ritchie Washington Democrats Iam Tam Barkley Ken Icky Anotter al Smith Ritchiie

Aged Couple Rescued as Lake Hotel Burns in Meadeville

Meadville May 8 Aged couple Mr and Mrs James Carmin were rescued by firemen as the Carmin Hotel a frame structure at Convenut Lake near here burned. Property loss estimated at 20000. The fire started from a defective chimney on the second floor and the second floor was a mass of flames when responders arrived. The Carmins were trapped by dense smoke and carried to safety. Airs Nicelty of Martins Ferry Ohio arrived after the death of her brother Omer Fralick.

Meadville James Carmin Carmin Convenut Dake Carnin Shkilding Martin's Ferry Ohio Omer Fralick

Tragedy on Lottsville Farm Ends Life in Despondent Night

Mrs Irene Sherman wife of Lewie Sherman a well known Lottsville farmer ended her life with a self infliced gunshot wound on the Lottsville farm after a period of mental distress. Coroner Ex Lowrey ruled death by own action. She was formerly Irene Spelz McIntyre daughter of Mrs John Spety Miles Run, and leaves two daughters Myrs and Martha McIntyre along with several siblings. Services planned at the Tate home on Wilson Hall.

Irene Sherman Lewie Sherman Lottaville Cie Sherrann Sherman Lowrey Warren Inte Bmi Irene Spelz McIntyre John Spety Miles Run Lais McIntyre Sherman Kein

Columbus Ave Stretch To Be Improved This Week

East Columbus Avenue will be resurfaced with oil and pea gravel this week, replacing crushed stone to a gravel line from Fairview. The project will require closing the stretch for several days and detours via East Main Street and Scott Crossing Road will be in effect. State equipment and local officials coordinate the repair with caution over passing traffic and heavy loads.

Columbus Avenue Rover Tate Glen W. Bracken Beaverdam Fairview Road Wilders Warren County East Main Street Scott Crossing Beott’s

Japan Seizes Railway as Chinese Fight Rages Near Tsinan

Japanese forces formalized seizure of the Tallightne-Tainsa railway at Shanta to halt Nationalist advances toward Peking while Chinese troops withdraw from commercial districts in Tsinan. Reports say 20 ships and multiple transports stand by for dispatch, with casualties and looting feared as fighting continues amid tense negotiations and shifting fronts.

Tsunetai-Tsinan D. C. Bess United Press Migs Japan Seizibe Talligtne-Tainsa Shanta Peking Nec Wat Yghline Na Honalista Toree Tsinan Rorce London Manchestry Guardian Today Talnan-Phack End Mtonday Shanghai Tsing Tan Tsinan-Fii

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