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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1917

Page

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Corry Plans Observance of Registration Day by City

Corry officials announce plans to observe Registration Day with a broad program. The Board of Commerce and local groups vow patriotic rallies, talks by governors and mayors, and a citywide display of flags and public ceremonies to honor those who register.

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Board of Directors Hold Session at Year Start

The board reconvened after recent elections and kept the same lineup. Jamies T. Brown was elected secretary, routine items and plans for observances were discussed, and thanks were given to Walt for the lighting fixture donated to the offices. The Red Cross chapter established a meeting place, and duties were transferred to Secretary Crown for use by the chapter.

Ome Sonra Contmoren Jamies T. Drown

Liberty Bonds for Bell Co Employees

The Bell Co Well State phone Systems Wave announces Liberty Loan subscriptions through the company for all employees. Employees may enroll, pay installments, and participate in the loan plan as details of the program are worked out, with a target recap of the overall $5,000,000 bond issue.

Bundy Liberty Loan Snate

Memorial Ridge Church Memorial Day Services

Memorial Ridge Church announces Memorial Day services at Ridge Church in Concand township next Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock. The Tidga Church will host a special program honoring wives and descendants and all residents are urged to attend. Roy Groves of Spartansburg is to deliver the sermon at the Tidica Church Sunday afternoon.

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Brazil Enters War Without Formal Declaration

May 4 Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil has effectively entered the war with Germany without a formal declaration. Foreign Minister Pocatinhio states no official declaration will be issued, while Brazil mutually agrees to full economic cooperation with the United States and Britain. The government acknowledges a state of war through neutrality renunciation, as German actions forced the shift.

Brwgl Germany Batween Washington Wulked Stites Bruel Pocunha Brazil

Traction Blog Fire Threat Prevented at Local Office

A fire alarm at the Well Telephone office in the bel at Belt area triggered a rapid response by Manager Gontin and Henry Gratyler. A faulty basement wiring caused a blaze that was contained before spreading, with damage under 500 dollars and no serious injuries reported. The quick action of telephonemen and fire department minimized losses.

Gontin Thy Belt Telephone Company Traction Lili My Giblin Mr Cratetnr Wenlia AH Seyerie

An Appeal For Flowers For Memorial Day Ceremony

An appeal urges flower contributions for Memorial Day services. Local residents are asked to bring posies such as lilies and blooms to honor fallen soldiers, with volunteer helpers receiving and arranging them Wednesday morning at nine o clock. The appeal emphasizes community support and remembrance, signed by M. N. Baker and others.

Corry Chen

Hall Seeks Recruits for Signal Corps in Local Area

Chaslon Hall announces a call for volunteers to form a four unit signal corps in the vicinity. The group will include a wire company, a radio company, and an outpost unit, with four musters and several noncommissioned officers to be appointed.

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Final Wire News of the Day From Across the World

A compilation of brief wire items dated May from Rome Washington and Warren. Reports include a bombardment capture near San Marka with Allied air support, a Chinese premier appointment forecast, Senate actions memorializing Senator Lane, a U S Army officer recruitment tie to Germany, and local draft registration board controversy involving Dr O H Schmehl in Warren. Names include J Ko Tener Han Jonson Chatrmay Hor nan Drew Vine Pang and others.

Warren O/H. Sohmehl Ich Draft Registration Board

Zeppelins Raid British Coast Again Driven Off

A damaged news report states German Zeppelins raided the British coast and were driven off by defenses. Lord French reported night actions over eastern counties, with many devices and artillery used. damage described as limited and countermeasures effective against the air raid.

Columbus High School Graduation Honors Local Students

A class of seniors graduated from Columbus High School in a ceremony at the Methodist church. Valedictorian list included Han, Paylin Han, Armstrong, Corrie,r, and Jennie Chen. The program featured solos, essays, and honors, with Rev. C B Wycoff presiding.

Aix Columbus Columbus High School Mion Han Paylin Han Bledw Armstrong Mori Corrier Jennie Chen Tamug I Wright Massy—Kite Storrn Carrier Fien Hat Munro—Wiiler Oniheate Fiapay—Edson Jerinie Onn Oledu Arm ‘Leone Munlo—Wallur Rautine Baltays Ronu McCray James J. Wren Clisg Isa Sitter Ginsa Willard Murray Mila -Walles CB. Avyoiwari

Hewitt Granted Hearing On Cruelty Charge

Hewitt appeared before Alderman Porter after a May 22 incident in which he was charged with firing and disorderly conduct on city streets. He was fined 15 dollars plus costs totaling about 20 dollars and released on bond of 800 dollars for a cruelty-to-animals charge set for next week. The case stems from a horse death reportedly caused by the prisoner.

Hewitt Torror Hewitt Beinag Alderivan Howitt

Expect P.R.R. to Operate the Flyers This Summer

Report indicates Pennsylvania railroad lines will run trains between Pittsburgh and Buffalo this summer under a renamed operation. The plan includes double tracking with two tram lines, staggered schedules, and ongoing service through September to support continued competition and avoid overload.

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Funeral of Mrs Cameron

A funeral service for Mrs Manmepia Bimerop was held at the family home on the South West Pie. Rev JH Woodward conducted the services and Miss Hosworth and Mrs Darling assisted. Floral tributes lined the desk and pallbearers included Mr R M Plamen Mr Joseph Morta and others. Burial followed at Grove Cemetery.

Manmwplia Bimerop Rowe Joseph Morta Win. Postlathyralty C Me Grove Cemetery Wey Brive

Four Hundred British Died In Transylvania Sinking

An Admiralty announcement reports four hundred British lost when transport Transylvania sank on May 4. It lists 299 army officers and 123 enlisted men, plus ten crew, totaling 412 lives. The 14,800 ton liner York, built in 1914 and registered at Glasgow, is noted in the damaged report. Further vessel details were not released.

United Press London Transylvania Admiralty Atatemant Lwwinty Trangytynite Vesnel Lang York Anstion Line Otheiner

Heavy Battle on Plateau Amid French-German Clash

Paris reports a fierce engagement on the plateau as German forces attack from multiple directions. French troops resisted, with heavy fighting causing widespread casualties and prisoners reported on the Montagne front. Observers note a frantic and costly struggle over strategic crossings, while overall activity remained subdued away from the main thrust.

May Party at Armory Tomorrow Planned by Warde

Tomorrow evening at the State Armory a May Party hosted by Mr and Mrs Warde and their dance class aims to close the season. Decorators race to finish interiors while plans for a concluding event unfold. Junior Class members pledge to attend and special guests from Warren are noted.

State Armory Warde Tage Clisis Hardang Warren

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