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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1926

Page

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City Council Set to Act Monday Night on Street Repairs

Reported discussion covers North Peter street pavement and related traffic remedies. The City Engineer outlines pavement types as officials plan formal action and potential funding for the project.

Council Will Foyle Waehlnotten Wich Steveei Suphy Munky Cuunhiui Vspain Seattle Dickson North Peter Airia Elaine Ride Otistigerlinn Washington Fortheum

Gas Station Opening Planned at Seuty’s Creamang

Announcement this morn states Roy L Skinner and company will open a new gas station at Seuty's Creamang on Monday Mayveh. The station will be fitted on the Rougevele Mill and will sell gasoline and deliver services to attract patronage.

Roy L. Skinner Eone

Five Best Radio Features Across Multiple Cities Schedule

Readers glimpse a list of radio program highlights featuring Morning and evening segments. Stations in Philadelphia Chicago East Pittsburgh Detroit and Easton present notable broadcasts including political science discussions, university bands, and Derby coverage.

Buster Stanford University Chicago Ase Pain KOK Pittsburgh Easton Standard Westhghouse Dam Wir Detroity

Dedication Planned for Site of Old Fort LeBoeuf

Ancient fort site in Waterford to be dedicated on May 22 with ceremonies and a music program by violonists. Officials from Le Boeuf House and Waterford prepared the event and related commemorations note historic ties to LeBoeuf’s fort and early Pennsylvania origins.

Leboeuf Waterford Corry Fort Hrintertod Witterford

Veterans Plan for Memorial Day Observance

Veterans plan a Memorial Day observance with services at a city church and involvement from VFW and auxiliaries. The program includes a parade, a guest speaker from local veterans organizations, and a community fellowship after the service.

Central High Wins In County Typewriting Contest

Brie Central High School captured the county typewriting title with top team honors. Individual scorers included Pentralligi of Brie and Dorothy Gater, Edith Raymenel among others, with support from Brie teachers and Principal Howard Sheen.

Pentralligi Brie Dorothy Gater Edith Raymenel Focal School Esther Lawler Cora G.’ Stith May McCormick Howard Sheen Corry High School

Pinchot rails at heavy spending by candidates

United Press reports Governor Pinchot condemns excessive campaign spending in the Pennsylvania Senate primary. He cites rival William S Vare and George Wharton Pepper amid accusations of inflated costs as a burden on voters and taxpayers.

Pennsylvania Pinchot Joriby Govs Gi Tonk William S Vare George Wharton Pepper United Press Rey Pete Hiitek Wares Rye Guirplal Palwart Keterser Aeriun Stas Arsynes Belvedere Palace Warsaw Wanpiehtiawski

Swedish Royal Navy Band Visits Pittsburgh in 1920s Tour

The Swedish Royal Navy Band, touring under the Crown Prince, passed through the city noon today from Buffalo to Pittsburgh. Local officials and residents greeted the musicians as they arrived. The band plans a concert in Pittsburgh this evening and a performance in Kane tomorrow as part of a regional tour.

Royal Navy

Oil spill causes car skids at South and East streets

A TM. Wick Wire property on 504 Concord street suffered damage as vehicles skidded on oiled pavement at the South and East street intersection. Oil was spilled during paving this morning, creating a dangerous condition as several drivers reported skidding at the pairts.

TM. Wick Concord Street South East Streets South Street East Street Jiarg

Motor Club Meeting Prep Held Amid Tight Agenda

The Pennsylvania Motor Federation faces a busy agenda as emergency service issues and station funding are debated. Attendees review proposed routes for the Memorial Day exercise and discuss the Bristol Bus Avenue project along with East Wayne Street.

Guiting East Polynitlins Aveda Hsin Wayne Atrdet Corry NMP Pennsylvania Motor Federation Marsh Bnen Thor Weeh Stanley Niele Grand Theatre Ynalding Greenville Bistolm Bus Avenue Wayne Street

Corry Man Invented Horizontal Indicator in early navigation

Fragmentary OCR reveals claims that a Corry man developed a horizontal indicator or sextant aiding navigation. The text cites experimental work and a proposed invention linked to astronomical horizons and a horizon line device. No clear dates or verifiable names are present.

School Board May Elect New Supt Tonight

The city school board may select a new superintendent for the public school system for the next ten years at an adjourned meeting of the Board of Education this evening. Recommendations from the committee and administration are expected to be discussed amid possible tax levy decisions for the coming year.

He Sui Miley Yistriany Rolea Asessmant

Conviction in Titusville Assault Case and Lancaster Fire Report

A jury found Harry Robinson guilty of simple assault in Titusville after a night of deliberation as details emerged from the trial involving James Hogan. In Lancaster a large fire caused about 300000 in damage, injuring five firefighters and threatening Dixon store and adjacent buildings.

Titusville Lancaster Harry Robinson James Hogan Rainford Meadville Pennsylvania Prather Hogan Robinsons Robinson Hogist Logan G. W. Benedict Clare AV. J. Sirdeyan Victor Johnson Kent

Large wildfire burns 7000 acres near Ridgway

A destructive fire swept through countryside near Ridgway May 14, burning about 7000 acres of timber and threatening farm houses. Reported early today the blaze was under control after crews contained it and prevented greater damage to homes in the path.

United Press

Miners Poll on Plan to End Strike Face Unclear Support

United Press reports May dispatch shows miners debating a government end to the strike. Delegates seek clarification from Premier on settlement terms as they weigh concessions and possible timelines.

Former Corry Resident Dead

Relatives in this city have learned of the death of Mrs George Welsel formerly of Corry. The deceased died last Tuesday in Phoenix Arizona after a visit east. Survived by three daughters and several siblings including Charles Cae of Worryy and Inseph of New York City. Funeral services were held in Phoenix.

George Welse Phoeniy Mes Weisel Abs Amigye Cane Corry Wie Arias City Charlie Tick Eaistornia Sarat Mowdet Charles Cae New York City Wersel Phoenix Mes Tate Est Rining Toft Phoeits

Tagday for hospital here at Ladies Auxiliary event

A tag day in support of lorry hospital was organized by the Ladies Auxiliary. High school girls were seen assisting in the file and a price gum was expected to be realized. Miss Dalydly Waller spent the weekend with her parents in Rosy Fredonia North Carolina.

Lorry Hospital Hein Ladies Auxiliary Dalydlys Waller Rosy Fredonia Duit MO. Waller

Norge Averts Landing As Nome Views Airship Flyby

May 16 Nome Alaska reports the Amundsen Ellsworth Norge sighted at 7 a.m. Nome time heading toward the city in clear weather. Crowds cheered as the airship passed, with expectations of a safe landing later in the morning. A detailed dispatch outlined radio coordination with Navy and coastal stations as officials tracked the voyage and potential arrival.

United Press Nome Alaska Amundsen Norge Aiead Saat Guebrenl Eer Acini Bernig Straad United States Lingoliv Americas Snembur Vancouver Alen Pisies Edsa Vanevatfie Cuttert Press Nur Nureé

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