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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
7
The City of Corry approved a new ordinance restricting train operation to curb crossing blockages. The bill, introduced by Me Starr, sets speed limits, requires warnings, bans flying switches, and imposes fines and up to five days in jail for violations.
Cigaretta Healers of the city petitioned City Council for removal of the city tax on cigarette sales, citing store competition impact. The petition was ordered filed for next meeting with a report to follow. Westley to submit data on tax collection as part of the report. Regular City Council meeting chaired by Mayor Bracken approving prior minutes and several actions.
A weeklong robbery spree ended early Monday when highwaymen assaulted Raymond Poh at 2 AM near Farah and Wallies streets. They seized his watch and $48.75, then fled after forcing him between two houses. Poh required hospital aid for a head wound. details list five suspects sought by police.
Social dance sponsored by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at their hall on Friday evening May 26. Kinmeris orchestra to provide music and all Rebekahs, Odd Fellows, and friends invited. Similar parties have drawn large crowds and been enjoyable. Tickets are twenty five cents each with proceeds benefiting Le Mebotealt Lodge.
Fragmentary note claims a remedy relieves malaria and symptoms like headaches and dizziness by addressing temporary constipation. Mentions rapid relief, high esteem, and copious evacuations as outcomes without verifiable medical support.
The accident on Tide Way Record details Joepht Figge, 45, of Tina City, who died attempting to exit a car that turned on its side after leaving the highway. The vehicle struck a telephone pole, mangling Figge’s left arm and causing a likely instantaneous death. Residents aided after the crash.
A fragmented note from an old journal mentions a belt and a witty tone. It hints at a great man and a photographed figure, with odd phrases and quoted lines. The text reads like a cryptic diary passage about friendship and a paused conversation.
Erie May 22 County commissioners consider a free site offer near Union City for a tuberculosis hospital but deem it inadequate due to lack of sewage water and gas. They favor a Gore and Lake Pleasant roads intersection plot southeast of Erie as best suited, with survey to follow and plans by an architect underway.
Carter Hill notes record a week of social visits and visits from neighbors. The column lists guests including Bar Hawley, Archie Halley, Mrs Nellie Hodge and sisters Mrs Nora Maton and Mrs Stella Parkhurst, plus several local families in Wattsbane Erie and Wattsburg areas.
United Press reports the Senate again takes up Johnson Boulder dam bill as the presidential campaign investigation proceeds. The Public Lands Committee resumes its inquiry into oil leases in Salt Creek Field Wyoming. The House moves to postal bills for passage despite the President veto. Debates begin on the measures.
Jay callers visited Charley Proter residence with Mr and Mrs Leon Procter and children in Beaver Dam on Sunday. William Hodge stayed with his granddaughter Mable Procter. Eugene Lyons and family visited daughter Mrs Carl Procter. Robert Procter visited his father. Dane Adams to work for F Brown at Clymer this steamer.
A fragmentary notice describes birds traveling by air as airmen hoist them, noting journeys over arid regions. The piece mentions migratory birds teaming to use air transport and references winds aiding a trip, with a curious typo filled by context.
The union and Ges Company faced strong resistance from West Smith Street property owners to a proposed four gas station on the Till property near the tracks. City officials heard arguments at the August meeting, but the council deferred action after residents filed a petition opposing the permit, ordering the protest be filed with no further steps.
Funeral services for Mrs Harold Hasbrouck of 218 Conchrastrett died after surgery at Corry hospital were conducted Monday at 2 PM at the Baptist church. Pastor Roth officiated with Miss May Howard singing two numbers. After services at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mertz South Street the body went to Pine Grove Cemetery for interment. Bearers named and many relatives from out of town attended.
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