24 May 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
1
An expert decorator will decorate the city for the upcoming event. Special arrangements include park displays and venue fittings. The plan also mentions minor interior work and coordinated seating and lighting to fit the schedule.
May 24 the American occupation force gains reinforcements as the Holielh and PSE regulations are completed. The German and Italian divisions bolster patrols to restore order and calm in the occupied area.
A cryptic dispatch from May 24 reports continued bad weather delaying the NC-4 flight toward Lisbon. Admiral and naval authorities note no flight today due to conditions, with prior plan to reach Lisbon postponed.
A United Press report notes German factions signal recall of ambassadors if terms near peace accord differ from Vienna proposals. The piece suggests minor modifications but emphasizes a diplomatic victory narrative and questions future German actions as Allied delegates press for specifics.
A damaged OCR fragment describes equipment installation at a league mill plant. It mentions a grinding operation and turbine related terms, with unclear names and dates. The readable items reference windio custom grinding and cooperation at a mill, plus member attention and a quote request.
Privits in the city receive invitations to attend the wedding of Marion Catherine Mead daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Coulter Head at their Greenburg home on Wednesday June 11 at 5 PM. The groom Ralph Knode a Corry farmer rose to prominence during the war and will be married in a formal ceremony with hospital authorities coordinating attendance and conduct. Local officials note arrangements for mobility and admission to the hospital in related planning.
Patchy showers tonight with cloudy skies expected. Sunday brings lingering showers and cooler temperatures across the region.
United Press reports a catastrophic fire at sea near Norfolk on May 24 ~12 45 AM resulting in many deaths and several survivors. Authorities scramble to identify victims as rescue teams search surrounding waters and charted vessels.
The city population shows a significant rise, reaching about 8,000 in Corry with an overall gain of around 10 percent. The census notes suggest the new totals reflect growth since the last count, indicating expansion across multiple districts.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs James Maloney died this morning at Corry Hospital. No funeral arrangements have been made. The brief notice provides no further details.
Report notes Saddler will visit Warren County to discuss a proposed state highway route from Pittsburgh to Erie with officials. Harrisburg trip by Columbus and Wrightsville residents, Col Wheelock Major Bordwell, and Warriants cited push for a road map and funding from Goo Road bond issue, aiming to improve local routes and trade access.
Bids open June 17 for Findley Lake Road construction covering 66 miles of mill road work to various portals in Wayaw township. Project includes highway construction and paving along Route 8 and surrounding areas with multiple county and township authorities involved.
Mrs Jolmann and husband entertained a party of twenty at their home in Sherman Avenue. The guests praised the hostess for a grand afternoon calling on Miss Jolmann who recently wed. A refined luncheon followed with several attendees including Mrs Oscar Frits and Mr Dyskes.
Mrs Margart Clark, a noted Corry resident, marks her 80th birthday with greetings from friends. She received many gifts and cards and will be honored at an informal dinner hosted by Mrs Em Bonstoel this evening.
Scattered OCR fragments describe wartime movements near Fismes and Epirus with mentions of battalions, en engagements, and casualties. References to Capri Menderson and 1D Company of Ol Oly appear among broken phrases. The entry jumps between locations and dates with unclear sequence.
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