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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1927
Page
1
United Press reports Paris prepared a grand welcome for Charles Lindbergh as his solo flight neared, with crowds gathering and officials cautious about American perception amid mixed reactions abroad. Planners anticipated speeches and ceremonies to mark the historic crossing, while some authorities worried over possible anti American sentiment.
The Journal reports rising interest in Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight plan as preparations progress. Authorities anticipate a broadcast call and nationwide coverage as the journey nears completion.
Hill will start on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a late May game against the New York Giants. Traynor drove in a run in the seventh to give Pittsburgh a narrow lead as the scoreless game extended. United Press reports from Washington note shifts in Treasury, with Assistant Secretary Andrews rejecting a lucrative headship offer tied to liquor prohibition matters.
United Press reports May 21 that acting U S Treasury Secretary Le e Andrews plans no shift in enforcement of prohibition. New federal prohibition chief Dr Dora announces focus on supply sources and commerce, signaling a historic peak in dry laws enforcement. Roy A Maynes is tied to Anti Saloon League for a future post as Andrews resigns effective August 1. Lowman named to handle treasury duties, with Mellon granting full authority to Dora. Continued on page 3.
Rt Rev Bishop Gannon led vast funeral services for Father Tracy at St Thomas Church. The long time pastor of the Corry parish was laid to rest after a service attended by city officials, clergy, and a large, diverse crowd. Fr McBride delivered the eulogy, praising Tracy’s tenure, debt clearance, church renovations, and the creation of St Edward’s School at age over 80. The ceremony reflected wide respect from many faiths and civic leaders.
Washington May 21 An essay on the daring youth hailed as a real flying fool follows the parallels to Charles Lindbergh. Naval air navigators discuss his nerve, lack of instruments, and the risks of crossing the Atlantic on a single engine monoplane with favorable winds and weather maps guiding the voyage.
Springfield schedules a Boston Symphony Orchestra pop concert at 8 05 p m on EDST. New York airs an announcer's program series at 8 a m. Atlanta features Rogers' Red Head Club at 12 65 a m. WSB offers Luod's Artists, while WCCO presents a Hand Concert. The listings show varied musical and comedy programs across stations.
A Ford coupe overturned near Union City last evening around 9 injuring three people. Driver and passengers, including Mrs Matabe and Mrs McCabe, suffered serious injuries with head and chest trauma. all were removed to local doctors for treatment.
Erie County AnteTu Society praised the free clinic for preschool children held at the Municipal Building and Library, with over one hundred children examined and many adults seeking checkups. Dr C Hammond and Dr He Spaulding led a team of local doctors, part of a nationwide series funded by Christmas seal campaigns.
Captain Charles Lindbergh is poised to reach Patiskan nailstone AnaniTe Fight Wig after a bold, sunlit voyage. The event marks a pivotal moment in the daring flight with high public anticipation.
In Bath Michigan on May 21 the village buried 44 victims of the school dynamiting. Andrew Kehoe is linked to the attack with investigators detailing the effects on the town of about 800. Funeral services spread across homes as state aid and a potential private pledge offer to fund rebuilding efforts.
NF reports Prancesco De Pirtedo, a Haitian four continent flyer, plans departure at sunset for a 1600 flight over the Atlantic Ocean toward the Azores Islands.
May 21 Charles Lindbergh sightings stir Europe as reports place his monoplane over Starpoint England and Goleen Ireland. Editors warn identification unclear yet interest soars in London Paris and New York as crowds gather awaiting his arrival in Paris at Le Bourget field.
A large audience attended a lecture on Christian Science by Miss Violet Ker Seymer at the Corry Church on Parle Street. Introduced by Pope Turner, Seymer discussed holiness, health, and immortality with the London speaker cited. The report notes the talk as among the finest seen in the city, with continuation promised on page six.
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