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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1928

Page

6

Kin of Corry Woman Killed In Crash Aboard Convention Trip

JOSEPH FIGGE KILLED AS CAR STRIKES POLE. Mrs Edward Harrington and her son traveled Sunday to St Marys after learning of the death of her uncle Joseph Figge in a late night automobile crash near St Marys. The car driven by Ernest Kennard left the road and struck a telegraph pole. Figge was killed instantly. Kennard was injured and later regained consciousness. Figge, about 40, left a widow and one daughter about 15. The tragedy was reported as relatives prepared to attend a Commandery convention.

Corry Weele Edward Harrington St. Marys Angel St .Marys Hartington Josepl. Pigge Pigge Ernest ‘Kennard Figge Kennard Harrington

American Legion Convocation in San Antonio Tonight

Guy Connail and Fay Corry Legionnaires are expected to attend the American Legion convocation in San Antonio Texas from October 11 to 10th. Two national tours are planned one for ten days and one for fourteen days costing 96 and 150 dollars respectively. Stock market activity notable with oil and Corry time after governors cut Stock Exchange hours from two to four and no Saturday session this week. Forty nine Pennsylvania motorists lost driving privileges due to driver permit renovations for the week ending May and 23 drivers added to the blacklist. Elevated intoxication remains a principal cause for license revocations and 22 people forfeited licenses for driving under the influence.

Fay Corry American Legion San Antonio Texas Corry Stock Exchange Pennsylvania Usuil Leenses Lquor

City Council to Act on Curb Pump Measure

City officials prepared for third reading of an ordinance to ban curb gasoline pumps in town while a fire on Saturday damaged two cottages linked to NM H and Van Dresar. The incident prompted scrutiny of service stations near East Main and a debate over drivers and traffic safety during a tense council meeting.

City Council Findley Lake NM H, van Dresar Si Baker North East Corry Parbies Wits City Ing Corry Auto Supply Company East Main Street Bracken

Funeral services for Mrs J A Covey held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs J A Covey were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 80 o clock at Alexander and Company s Funeral Parlors Reverend Henry A Post pastor of St Paul s Lutheran church officiated with relatives and friends in attendance The interment took place at Pine Grove cemetery Bearers were relatives of the deceased

L A. Covey Alexander and Company Henry A. Post St. Paul's Lutheran Church Pine Grove

New Passport Chief Mrs Rath Shipley Appointed

Secretary Kellogg appoints Mrs Rath B Shipley as chief of the art division in the state department Washington She becomes the first woman to hold a dye yulon role in the department thence succeeding Yfileon Bush in the post

Rath B. Shipley Secretary of Frank B. Kellogg State Jpariment Washington Cua Bush

Fox Studio Threatened Fire Damages Equipment at Fox Studio

Hollywood May 21. United Press reports a threatening fire hit Fox Studio here and damaged motion picture equipment valued at about 100000 dollars. Twelve fire companies rushed to the scene and battled flames until control was restored.

United Press Hollywood Cal Fox

Big Parade Set For State K. T. Gathering in Reading

Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania to convene in Reading with over 3000 Knights expected in a state gathering parade. Notables include Dr and Mrs George Peck and Mrs Franke Jones. new aide named for Grand Commander Boyd Musser. Music barred, only patriotic and religious marches allowed. Officers to be elected Wednesday amid receptions and ritual visits by Philadelphia and Reading commanderies.

George 8. Peck Franke Jones Frank TP. Babbitt Grand Commandey Knights Templar Pennnsylva Reading Mie Bab- Pitt Boyd A- Musee Boyd A. Mussay Jin Corinthian Chasseur Commandery No Philadelphia Musser Fion Paul Pontius

County G O P Forces to Organize This Week

Forty three members of the county organization met at the court house and voted to postpone the meeting to Saturday May 26. Dorman Weaver was named temporary chairman and Louise Ohler was chosen secretary. The group noted no quorum was present and adjourned. James B. Yard, county prosecutor, Harry Russell and Dorman Weaver announced candidacy for chairman. Ray Itch, organize secretary, said notices had been sent for the meeting next Saturday. Yard is expected to be the next chairman with a vice chairman and secretary to be elected then.

Camini Dorman Weaver Louise Ohler Fourth Ward Moted Weaver Organi Qulion Ray Itch Leen James B. Yard Harry Russell Dovmita Weaver Reg. H. Howell Register of Willa Ram Whit Yaird Sny al Ine Menting

Commandery Attends Union City Service

Twenty six members of Clarence Commandery No 51 Knights Templar attended a special service at First Methodist Episcopal church Union City on Sunday morning. They traveled by motor and returned home early afternoon. Rose Crob Commandery Titusville and Knights Templar from Pittsburgh also attended. Rev Charles Harger Hey delivered a splendid sermon on The White Knight, praised as one of the best ever given for the service.

Clarence Commandery Knights Templar First Methodist Episcopal Church Union City Rose Crob Commandery Titusville Pittsburgh Charles Harger- Hey Haviger Knight

Muscle Shoals Bill Reported By Senate Conferees

The conference report on the Norris Morin Muscle Shoals measure was presented in Washington. A federal corporation would operate Muscle Shoals for fertilizer and additional products, selling power. Capital would be 6 million dollars with 2 million for Cove Creek Dam construction and three directors appointed by the president.

United Ryess Washington Senate Norris Republica Nebraska House Cove Cres Dam

Fragmented Voice Reflects on Focus and Support at Work

A cryptic note reflects on interruptions and the value of brief acts of help. It contrasts patient attention with strict focus, suggesting small efforts renew motivation during a long day of work.

Eastern Lines Win Rate Suit Filed by United Press

Washington May 21 United Press reports the Baltimore and Ohio and twelve eastern railroads won their suit to strike down an Interstate Commerce Commission order. The order required hearings on charges over transfer services from eastern lines in East St. Louis Illinois to six western roads in St. Louis Missouri. The case concerns westbound freight traffic handled on combination rates.

United Pres Washington Baltimore & Ohio Supreme Court Today Interstate Commerce Commission Useir Lines East St. Louis Llinois St. Louis

DuPont Declares Two Extras Alongside Regular Dividend

Wilmington May 21 B I T Pont de Nemours and Company today declared an extra dividend of 3 dollars and an additional extra dividend of 50 cents on the common stock together with the regular quarterly dividend of 2 dollars and 50 cents.

Y United Wilmington Pont de Nemours and Company

Bishop Ward Here Sunday at Emmanuel Church Erie

Rt Rev John C Ward of Erie preached at 11 o clock Sunday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church presenting The Spirit Searcheth All Things on God. He attended Holy Communion and Sunday School and administered the Apostolic Rite of Continuation to six candidates. The Sunday offering went to his rarity fund.

John C. Ward D. D Erie Emmanuel Episcopal Church Ward

Corry Boy Promoted to Detroit Branch of Bunte Candy Co

Corry native Arthur Grady named manager of the Detroit branch of Bunte Candy Company after years with local wholesalers and Corry wholesale firms. Grady, formerly a partner in Corry Wholesale, will leave for Detroit after a weekend visit with relatives and friends.

Arthur Grady Detroit Bunte Candy Company Arthur Grandy Corry Nas Mine Anger Detroit Beavey Oluke Mr. Grady Brie Grady Lhw Bis Company Corry Boy Bunts Company Dawnon Loths ‘Ora van Inter Corry “Whoresale Company

Elevated Tract Prompts Regional Controversy

A garbled OCR note hints at a dispute over an elevated tract and a named figure Ceent lvide amid continental migratory concerns. The text references region wide impact, mountains rivers and a broad country scope, but specifics are unclear.

Live to Be 100 Aone Way of Kidney Disease Remedy

An old time health ad touts Thompson's Barosma as a harmless quick remedy to cleanse and strengthen kidneys. It claims to prevent dropsy and kidney disorders, with a money back offer if it fails to relieve backache, sharp pains, or liver and bladder issues. Suggests Golden Lax Tablets for constipation.

Aone Thompson Ilwaya

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