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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1938

Page

3

Spectacle by Lewis Circus Promises Grand Opening

Lewis Brothers Circus presents a grand pageant titled Hawaiian Nights at the Mast Washington street grounds tomorrow with two shows at 2 and 8 pm. The production features 100 dancers, ornate costumes, elephants, lions, tigers, and a multinational cast under Charles J. Moulds.

Lewis Brothers Washington Street Lewin Brothers Circus Charles J. Moulds Haywall Lowle Brothers Circus

Missionary Society Meets in Presbyterian Church Parlor

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon in the church parlors with fifteen members present. Miss Margaret MacDonald led the devotional period. Reports on the Presbyterial meeting at Titusville were given by Mrs. G. W. Waggoner and Mrs. G. L. Boyd. Mrs. L. B. Burlingame read an appeal to aid the oppressed Chinese people in Red Grass.

Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Margaret MacDonald G. W. Waggoner G.L. Boyd Titusville LB. Burlingame Red Grass

Thompson's Barasma Tablets Remedy Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts Thompson's Barasma Tablets as the best cure for bladder weakness and kidney toxins. A Detroit reader, R. L. Hurd, endorses the product and asserts relief from long suffering. The copy emphasizes bladder and backache relief and urges cleaning kidneys to prevent poisons.

Thompson R. L. Hurd Superior St Detroit

Women’s Auxiliary Faces Advertising Fraud Scam

Northwestern Pennsylvania towns including Corry saw an advertising-dance swindle tied to a Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary event. Promoter I. K. Willott fled with poster receipts for a party promised to raise funds, netting about $40 locally, with larger totals reported in Oil City Meadville and Butler. Local VFW units plan to reimburse merchants and police circulate notes to warn other communities.

Pennsylvania Corry Ladies Auxiliary Veterans Oforeign Wars Oil City Méauville Butler Sharper 1. K. Wiliott

This Week End Sale At Lindsley's Pharmacy

Local ad lists weekly sale prices on health and household items at Lindsley’s Pharmacy 23 First Ave. Highlights include kidney pills, aspirin, Alka Seltzer, shampoos, toothpaste, shaving products, insulin, and ice cream delivered, with multiple items priced under one dollar.

Gold Star Mothers Honored At Local Post Event

Auxiliary of the Post 26 on West Washington Street hosted sixty guests for a spring decorated luncheon. The program featured solos and duets by Mrs Genevieve Johnson Mrs Austin C Dempsey and Clifton Weber with violin pieces by John Connors. Honorary bouquets were given to the mothers including Mrs Mary Hall the oldest present. Gold Star mothers identified were Mrs Honor Maloney Mrs Abbie Klinger and Mrs Gertrude Allen. Veterans attended with their mothers and were accompanied by Conrades Lines Amy Francis Duke Kenneth Jones and Walter Kitneberger.

Post 26 Lie Home West Washington Street Cavers S Genevieve Johnson Austin ¢ Dempsey Clifton Weber John Connors Sirs H. A. Gilliehy Pui Lites Pauly Quintisk Merle Amy Mary Hall Honor Maloney Mia Abbie Klinger Gertrude Allen Ueir Conrades Lines Amy Francis Duke Kenneth Jones Walter Kitneberger

Son Says Father Shot Mother Near Kane

Joseph Jr. 14 testified to state motor police that his father shot his mother near Kane. Varina scheduled for re-enactment at Westline home before preliminary hearing here. Neither Varina nor children Minnie 10 spoke English. Joseph’s account given through interpreter to Sergeant John Mullaney and Detective J. J. Allison.

Kane Page One Joseph, Jr Varina Westline

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Lewis Circus East Washington DeWitts Fletcher Castoria Lindsley's Pharmacy First Ave Coats Chapin Frank C. Chapin & Sons Ely
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