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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1928

Page

6

Remodeling of Lighting Co Block Planned

The Pennsylvania Electric Company plans extensive remodeling of its building on a block in the Associated Gas and Electric system. Permission to use part of the street during work was granted by City Council. The first floor will display electrical appliances as part of a new merchandising plan. Six to eight weeks needed for all work. The front wall holstering requires sidewalk and street use. Company offices move to the second floor during remodeling. A new sub station near the old one on West Washington street is under construction and will take several months to complete.

Bulld Ing Pennsylvania Ereckine Company Associated Gas and Eleating West Washington Street

No More Pains In His Back

Daniel Redwood of Cleveland reports relief from constant back pains after using Redwood's Tepee Tonic. He describes improved energy, appetite, and dizziness relief, crediting the tonic with restoring kidney function and vitality. Sold by Thomas Downey in Corry.

Cleveland Redwood Daniel Band Euclid Ave Thomas Downey Corry Adv

City Council Blocks New Curb Gas Pumps in Corry

City Council refused Harold Armitage permission to erect two curb pumps on East Main Street and adopted an ordinance banning installation of such pumps on sidewalks or public thoroughfares. The measure, approved on first and second readings, imposes a fine up to 25 dollars or up to ten days in jail for violations. Armitage had planned to move Corry Auto Supply to the J. S. Rogers block, where two pumps previously operated. Mayor Bracken and others opposed granting permits, aligning with a broader move to remove curb pumps from city streets.

Harold Armitage Fast Main Street Armidge J. S Rogers East Main Street Corry Auto Supply Rogers Bracken Loveland Grm Starr Lo Mn Armitage Corry Colo Ty

Six Die? No, Six Escape After Warren Crash

Six people escaped serious injuries when an Essex coupe driven by Elverton Higgs of Jamestown North Carolina collided with a Nash coupe driven by Mr. Clayton of Cleveland at the Russell crossroads Sunday evening about seven. Higgs and his passengers including his mother Mrs B J Higgs and sister Beatrice were northbound when the Clayton car pulled from the right and caused the unavoidable collision. Traffic rumors swirled through the borough as onlookers viewed the wrecked cars and the damaged vehicles.

Elverton Higgs B. J. Higgs Beatrice Warren Jamestown Road Clayton Warren Bily

Payvisit to Eastern Star to Corry City Chapter

Mrs. Maner Conroe district Deputy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star Cambridge Springs Pa will pay an official visit to Corry City Chapter on Wednesday evening May 9 in the Eastern Star Hall. Following the general routines of business, lunch will be served by a committee led by Mrs Melvin J Parkhurst with assistance from Mrs Ben F Starr and Mrs Barton Smith.

Maner Conroe Order of Maste Star Cambridge Springs Corry City Eastern Star Hall Funch Melvin J. Parkhurst Ben F. Starr Barton Smith

Council Defers City Engineer Vote Amid Talk of Department Change

City Council defers the election of a City Engineer after approving re election of Attorney Blaine Kin caid as City Solicitor. No discussion occurred on the engineer matter though rumors of a departmental shakeup for greater economy persist. Also notes an automotive but unrelated painting and paper hanging ad at 1174 First Avenue.

Blaine Kincaid Sobeiton Coun Leach Tmne First Avenue SuLirs. Sur

Carter Hill News Notes highlights and local visits

May 7 Carter Hill notes report a serious accident May 1 at a blacksmith shop involving Ernest son of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Beauti coffer. Read of visitors from Bethlehem Miss Alice Root and local social visits. Schools list teachers for coming year with multiple names and towns. Several residents mentioned visiting relatives, relatives dining and farm work, and local sons and daughters returning home from Warren Center ville and Philadelphia.

Carter Hill Ernest Wilmer Beauticoffer Alice Root Bethlehem Fred Cooper Bert Sly Cyrus Hill Jedunette McCullough Sciola Nettie Cooper Henry Cooper George Patterson Trassies Wattsburg Walter Parkhurst H. LD. Whitney C. J. Follett H. Hill Will Adam Govells George Adams Erle Cy J. Follett Clydy Miller Frank Rouse Charley Proctor Charles Proctor Carl Proctor Rouse Union City Paul Weed Grace Bloss Blows Niel Thompson Harley Thompson Mis Arlene Qigon Baby Philadelphia Leo Schicknecht Nina Cooper Centerville Riceville

Marlon Steam Shovel Co stockholders to vote on increase

United Press notes Marlon Steam Shovel Co stockholders will meet on June 19 to vote on increasing common stock from 50,000 to 100,000 shares par value not stated. The report cites no-distribution dividends and ties in with other financial figures and April steel ingot production records.

United Press Marlon Steam Shovel Co

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