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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

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Trans-Atlantic Junkers Crew Welcomed in Chicago

Tens of thousands greet the Junkers Fokker crew upon their arrival at Chicago Municipal Airport after a rainy fog delayed landing at the wrong field. Archie, a small boy, cheers as the pilots shake hands with Chicago dignitaries including Mayor Thompson. The welcoming program includes luncheon, city tours, and a parade with plans for Soldiers Field events and a banquet before departure to Milwaukee.

United Area Shicagg Chicago Baron von “Huenefeld James Fitzhaurlee Capl Hermann Cleveland Houbanda Maywood Field Mintelpal Gay Archie Hy Trish Municie Pal Sheliers Win Hale Thompson Thorapson South Shore Country Club

New Millinery Department Opens at the Nautaitore Store

The Nautaitore unveils a new millinery department with illuminated displays and fresh furniture on the ground floor. Aiming to attract shoppers, the store also enlarges the ladies shop and upgrades the alteration area to improve space and equipment for the spring opening.

Nautaitore

Pennsylvania Treasury Balance Records Historic High

Harrisburg May 11 The state treasury balance reached a record high of 73 145 242 12 dollars according to statistics from the office of the Secretary of the Treasury The report notes the balance is the largest in state history amid ongoing fiscal data.

United Preas Harrisburg Pennaylyini Treasury Fie Secretary of the ‘Treasury Jawa

Close Columbus Ave During Resurfacing Work

Traffic on the Columbus Avenue stretch from North Center Street to Warren County Line is suspended until Sunday for road improvements. Detours via Main Street and the Seati crossing roads remain in effect. state highway equipment supports the oiling project and the surface will be added after construction, with travel restricted until Sunday.

Columbus North Center Street Warren County Une Edward Harington Goung Win x Main’ Street State Highway Department Sunda

Forest Fire at Big Timber Brings 900 Acres under Control

FRANKLIN Pa May 11 After sweeping over 900 acres of timber land along South Sandy Creek eight miles West of here the worst forest fire in this section of the state this season was brought under control today. Sixty men under direction of Game Warden Herbert Beatty and a score of Boy Scouts fought the blaze continuously during the last 24 hours.

Vrncu Cress Franklin Sweepliie South Sandy Creek Here Herbert Beatty

Mellons Insist Delegates Go Uninstructed at GOP Meet

Philadelphia May 11 United Press delegates from Pennsylvania arrive for the Republican caucus amid rumors that Secretary of Commerce Hoover will not receive an instructed vote despite a majority favoring him in the primary. Mellon says no endorsement planned. questions linger over Mellons stance and a potential impact on Hoover’s candidacy. Senator-elect Ware backs Greenfield for state national committee man. Senator Reed shows no desire to join the NR organization.

United Press Philadelphia Nalhot Glmostomcin Authhority Roover Hoover Pennsylvania Commerce Mullons Albert Greenfield William 8. Ware Geo. Wharton Pepper David Reed National Republican Organization

American Aviator Injured in Crash Near Porto Alegre

May 11 reports from La Prensa Montevideo cite an American aviator O Neil seriously injured when his aircraft crashed en route from Morisnopolis to Porto Alegre. The plane was reportedly destroyed and the aviator missing for a time before being found.

Buenos Aires Laprensa Tom Montevideo O'Neil Minas Morisnopolis Porto Alegre

Maple syrup shipment completes as Wiggers reports crop near normal

John Wiggers of Corry completed extensive maple syrup shipments in the past week with eleven carloads sent to Vermont. He notes regional crop at about 60 to 85 percent of normal, with total area syrup and sugar value around $100000 and his Vermont shipments near $60000. Shipments include Corry, Tion City, Clymer, Sherman and other Chautauqua County towns, plus Rye County Pennsylvania, all in fifty gallon steel drums.

John Wiggers Vermont Corry Wiggers Tion City Clymer Sherman North East Sinclairville Chautautun County New York Rye County Pennsylvania Tobacvo

Lillie Wins Contest for Committeeman in Second Precinct

A drawing at Erie County Commissioners Office decided the Republican committeeman race for the Second Precinct of the First Ward. Frank J. Lilie won in a high turnout district contest, with Charles Dahlstrand a close vote winner in the same precinct. The event drew one of the largest precinct totals in the primary season.

Republican Committee First Ward Erie County Commissioners of Hell Frank J. Lilie Lillie Charles Dahlstrand In & Tle Aldslocke Erle G. WO Coursty

Open house exhibits at Corry Junior High enthralls crowd

Corry Junior High held an open house last evening drawing over twelve hundred attendees to the Second Ward school auditorium. Principal Harold G. Walfe led the program, noting weeks of student preparation and strong faculty effort. The evening featured a three act operetta Yank Sun with a Japanese theme, a full orchestra under Lucile Murray, and numerous chorus and dance numbers. Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey and Principal Walfe praised the community support and student achievement as the show closed with a successful curtain call.

Corry Uilding Second Ward Schol Harold G. Walfe Lloreny Second Ward Lucile Muray Murray McCray Miss Knabb Mise Gook Oto the Mikado Max Harvey Yankt San Cora Damon San Pan Audrey Mason Seven Roses Prince Tote Yani San Tena Babe Kinney Princess Tote Yanid San Virginia Kamps Court of Richard Merkar Miendants Pan Fox Wayne Skinner Donald Sullivans Edwin Coly Princesso Worveetteeyes Max Harvey Choms Ralph S. Dewey Ghd Harold G. Waite

Six Hour Working Day Proposed by Railroad Brotherhoods

Cleveland May 11 The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen proposed a six hour work day for U S railroads in a published resolution seen as a general move likely to bring the other three major brotherhoods into line Adoption of the plan would alter wage scales and industrial negotiations across railways and related trades as part of a broader union effort to reshape labor terms nationwide.

United Press Cleveland Ezal Railroads of America Brotherhood of Railroad Tralimen

Conference on Controversy Over Gas Pumps

City Council will hold a special meeting at 5 pm to seek a compromise with Corry Auto Supply Co regarding curb pumps. The firm seeks permission to install two pumps on East Main Street and abandon two at the old site. City orders banned curb pumps. police intervened as owners challenged the ban.

Corry Auto Supply Company City Couren Corry Auto East Main Street

SUPT. TO SPEAK HERE AT FIRST METHODIST

The Reverend Alfred Cookman Locke newly appointed district superintendent of the Erie District of the Erie Conference will fill the pulpit at First Methodist Church Sunday morning. His sermon topic will be The Ascension. Dr Locke has been pastor of the First Methodist Church DuBais Pa. Members and the church are urged to attend as he preaches his first sermon as head of the Erie district.

Alfred Cookman Locke

Hospital Tag Day Tomorrow Supports Local Institution

Agony for the benefit of the Sorry Hospital will be conducted in the city tomorrow in observance of National Hospital Day. The tag day is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary with schoolgirls assisting in selling tags. Proceeds go to the local institution.

Refinery Worker Fatally Burned in May Incident

John Stevenson, Sr., a Daugherty Refining Company employee at Petrolis, died in Butler hospital from burns received when a sill he worked on ignited last night. The fire was extinguished with minor property loss. He is survived by his widow and a daughter.

Butler John Stev‘enson Daugherty Refining Company Petrolis Butler Hospital Stevenson

Hoover presidential expenditures probe details and donors

United Press report from Washington on May 11 outlines the Hoover for President organization spending 42022.10 with 49160 in contributions. Campaign director James K. Good named top donor Edgar Fordson of Detroit, and Senator Walter Edge of New Jersey among contributors. Good noted orderly state organization efforts after Coolidge’s withdrawal and Hoover’s looming nomination, while facing criticism from Senator McManster over alleged campaign speech.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Hoover Ford President James K. Good Senate Campaign Investigatire Committee Edger Pord Good Tord Walter Edge New Jersey Amon Coolidge Hoover McManster Kepn South Dakota Steineér Steiner Stckett Moses

Nationalist Appeal Calls for U S Aid Over Shantung Crisis

In Paris and Geneva reports, the Chinese Nationalist Government asks the United States to address the Shantung crisis, accusing Japan of mass troop deployments and unprovoked attacks. Dr. Wu states Tokyo violated 1922 treaties as Premier Tanaka presses a harsher policy. Concurrently, fighting rages around Tsinan with Japanese forces pressing the evacuation and Chinese remnants resisting fiercely.

Geneva League of Nason Shantung Province League Shantung Nanking Nationad Japan Tainan Mayard Paris Fornier Anniun United States Kellogg Drew United Press Americ Shantune Attomington China Tanaka Dal Gute Pexing W. T. Hobart Tsinan Tsinaey Iwre Sai Tsingtao Chienese Chamber of Commerce Tapusiere

Graduation Tonight for Five Corry Nurses

A class of five nurses from Corry Hospital School for Nurses will graduate this evening at the Junior High School. Diplomas will be awarded to Isabelle Fiuntsingh Mildred Munsee Alice Nelson Mildred Young and Virginia Carlson with Milton L Brown delivering the address. The program includes an orchestral selection invocation by Rev G L Roth. Mrs M Hawking will sing a solo. After the address, diplomas and Nightingale pledges will be administered, pins presented by Mrs G Barker, a reception and dance to follow.

Corry Hospital L. Roth Hawking Brown Ingale Kerns James H. Wright Stecks G. Barker Roger Cressey

Five Best Radio Features Tonight

WEAF presents A M Lenox Siting Quartet Marl Tiffany and Frank Sheridan. WEAF 5 PM Cities Service Orchestra. WJZ 5 30 PM Children’s Program. WJZ 6 PM Stardom of Broadway. WEAF 9 PM Palmolive Hour.

Wiz Hook Lenox Marl Tiffany Frank Sheridan WEAF Cities Service Orchestra

Talkies Coming Chicago May Movie Speech Breakthrough

Lionel Barrys predicts motion picture innovations will give players speech in films likely to be titled Alligie TM, signaling a major shift in cinema sound and dialogue.

Chicago Lionel Barrysmore

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