15 May 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
1
A garbled United Presa report notes Caucasia quitting Russia and declaring independence. The text references fronts, troop movements, demobilization, and allied actions with disputed dates and places, citing heavy artillery, prisoner counts, and frontier shifts amid a wider European war backdrop.
A large collier named Pinadolphi was handed over to the American Movement in Camden ten days after launch. The vessel’s first trial occurred with the main propulsion tested as the ship completed sea trials.
Mrs Griffin is laid to rest after a service at the family home on Poach Street. Survived by her husband Prof Vincent Griffin two daughters Mrs Gladys Paitin and Mrs Mario Griffin and brothers and other relatives. She was a choir member at the Presbyterian Church and passed after an operation at St Vincent's Hospital.
A new air mail service started today with 182 mail plans for Philadelphia and 460 for Washington. The operation, led by postal and military officials, began noon today as pilots completed a bravery filled inaugural flight.
The Red Cross auxiliary hosts gatherings across the region with talks by Rev. F W Troy and Rev. Mntyra. Concord Rileo and Near Lake venues host events while Miss Kowlke leads a reading session and plans for future drives.
The Red Cross War Fund officers were elected for the May 20 campaign. Chairman Lewis W Olds, Secretary Don M Smith, and Treasurer D Warren DeRonay were chosen to lead the drive with appointed teams to mobilize volunteers.
The event in the city featured Corey's Honor Way winner in the Clint Liberty Loan drive. A large crowd joined a procession from Center Avenue to Smith Street and back, with the Redenl shield, high school students, bands, and a patriotic program. City officials praised collective effort and the community spirit in supporting the war bond drive.
Washington May 1. The War Department reports today that one hundred twenty U S casualties occurred in recent actions. Among the wounded are Lt. Alexander of Chambersburg Pennsylvania and Priv Pritchard of Rousville Pennsylvania.
A plea urges fair treatment of Red Cross workers and supporting the local chapter through the Penny on the Dollar collection. It stresses honoring pledges promptly to aid regular canvassing and avoid repeated calling.
The Ra Cross chapter receives official confirmation from Foe RuEL, Director of the Bureau of Development in Philadelphia, that Corry Chapter territory is fully confirmed including all branches and auxiliaries. Spartansburg and Collage areas lead twelve auxiliaries across Columbus to Mc Crays, with the territory near the city easily accessible and operative.
A city parade program by the band conclud 1 ad the Federbulld ne featured orderly traffic and flawless arrangements. The theater show faced no incidents and the SECM performance was commended for its work. The overall event was among the most satisfactory recently held in the city and organizers earned public appreciation.
President Wilson declares opposition to the Chamberlain resolution granting the Senate Committee power to probe war department activities and vote of confidence. He sent a letter to Senator Martin and framed the measure as a move against executive actions and war oversight.
Deputy Food Administrator prepared to take action after reports of flour and wheat sales violating price and subsidy rules. Officials note grocers sold flour without substitutes to those deemed safe and may face suspension similar to Jamestown and Erie.
The article explains Shabnoth or Feast of Weeks as a historic harvest festival and annual Jerusalem pilgrimage. It notes its timing near Pentecost, modern synagogue rites, and youths aged 13 to 16 confirming in covenant with God as part of the holiday observances.
Tentative programs announce the 52nd Bila Cayily Salybath School Association convention to be held in Corry Tennessee Gl and Teh Amlng the emin tut Lalont Roy. Alphister of Cleveland Ohio and Dr Knox Montgomery of Musietaguin College are leading organizers with about 400 delegates expected and a separate teenage boys and girls conference on the second day drawing 200 more youths. The Baptist Church will host the main events with Host churches planning meals and entertainment for delegates staying in city homes Thursday through Friday morning.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced a Rural Mail Carriers examination to be held on May 1 11 at Doth and Worle. Women will be admitted on the same terms as men. Applications to W. Schuyler, Corry post office. If the pending bill raises wages from 1200 to 1440, the position may attract more applicants.
An attache of the carnival is accused of two thefts yesterday afternoon and another attempt. A pocketbook was taken from a woman at North Center Street store and the proprietor at Main Street place of business claims to have captured the fellow in a attempting theft. Authorities faced trouble with assumed disrepute but no police report confirms the two suspects.
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