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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1927
Page
8
The Rex theatre presents a trio of late week features beginning with Special Delivery as part of a larger program. The Yankee Clipper screens for three days, followed by Ritzy as the final offering of the week.
A long notice details upcoming films and acts at the Rex and Grand theatres. Eddie Cantor stars in Special Delivery with pathos and humor, The Yankee Clipper documentary about clipper ships plays as history, Betsy Bronson’s Ritzy features fashion and romance, Tom Mix in Hard Boiled performs daring stunts, Mismates! stars Hudson and Baxter, and Bob Custer’s The Valley of Bravery screens with a climactic rescue.
Miss Charlotte Anita Whitely of Oakland California loses appeal at the United States Supreme Court. The court upholds the constitutionality of the California criminal syndicalism law making membership in a rival group a crime. Whitely opposed the majority's violent methods and was sentenced to one to 14 years in prison.
St Louis backers announced the entire 25000 prize for Lindbergh's victory, with Harry H Knight of the St Louis Flying Club stating the funds are Lindbergh's. Eight St Louis men helped arrange the prize, while New York supplied most of the expedition money. The growing fan base expects a notable new film production featuring Lindbergh’s feats.
Mayville May 23 The Republican County Committee met in the Supervisors room of the Courthouse with Newt Lincoln presiding. Bart Sardeson of Bredomia was recommended as primary candidate for Sheriff and Mrs Ellen Yates Miller for County Clerk. Final Sheriff tally gave Sardeson 178, Vin Geen 52, Brown 18. Harmony and Stockton committeemen absent without proxy. action to be reviewed by district assembly committees.
Chicago May 8 A headline says five persons were injured in a collision between two sections of the California Limited on the Santa Fe near Flagstaff. Officials report no fatalities and injuries described as not serious, amid limited details from the crash site.
Members of the Board of Education discuss and plan to fix the 1927 school tax at a Friday meeting. The agenda includes budgeting for the current year, potential reductions, and the role of a finance committee in deciding assessments and staff actions.
An 1878 graduate expresses gratitude in a missive describing ties to Potry High School and notes about classmates. The message mentions Mos Cabeza and an alumni address, seeking a reply at a Mus address and recalling a 19th century school reunion.
A fragmented, antique style passage describes appreciation of distant grandeur and the idea of treading a ground of freedom. It mentions a ring given to specks of trees in Java and the eastern archipelago, and references poisonous plants and animals impacting the local landscape.
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