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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

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Arctic region braces for severe weather and polar expedition strain

Reports from Washington and Vancouver detail the Arctic weather gripping the region while officials debate rescue options for Amundsen's expedition. Navy and White House spokesmen weigh airship use vs risky diversion as polar conditions threaten the search.

United Pros Washington Miele Aretin Amun Contirlge Secretary of the Navy Cdi Morse Naval Vancouver Atwindsen Anil Amundswi

Appeal for flowers to decorate graves

Memorial Day observance crews appeal to residents for floral tributes to honor all war veterans. Citizens are urged to deliver any kind of mower or wild flowers to the State Armory before 6 o clock Saturday morning for decorating graves.

Stace Armory

Presbyterians again sidestep Fosdick case at national assembly

The Presbyterian Church in full assembly postponed a decision on the New York Presbytery over Harry Emerson Fosdick and licensing two ministers. A majority urged dropping the case for lack of evidence, while a minority called for a Special Commission, with judicial actions awaiting a broader doctrinal precedent.

United Columbus Ohio National Assembly of the Presbyterian New York Fosdick Chester New Moderstisi Harry Emerson Pax Hick Treacuy Birt Shitels New Yorke Peice Judical Commission Assembly Reachers

Corry Knights Templar Parade In Harrisburg Conclave

Clarence Commandery No 5 of Corry took a prominent role in Harrisburg at the Knights Templar parade for the state conclave. About twelve thousand Sir Knights participated. local commandery wore a 35 strong guard under their banner with George Peck as commandant. Grand Ball planned tonight as the conclave closes tomorrow with officer elections.

Clarence Commandery Harrisburg Knights Templar Antini Tocal George Peck John Jeffries Marrisbyng Harrie Bnce Kathta Weir Washington Mitd

Repeal Push for Publicity of Income Tax Payments Gains Backing

Washington May 26 The Treasury Department outlined a new bid to repeal the publicity provision of the income tax, opposing full disclosure of individual tax payments. President Coolidge Secretary Mellon and business interests back repeal while the Supreme Court recently upheld press access to lists in a related case.

United Washington Treachy’ Department America People Internal Revenue Bureau Supreme Court Coolidge Treasury Mellon Congress Baltimore Post Scripps Howard Kansas City Journal Post Ching Tax Sutherland

Motor Club 10 Sends Delegation to Convention

The Corry Motor Club held two gatherings in the Municipal Building to discuss the upcoming PMBI convention at Conneaut. Members plan to depart Thursday morning, with some staying two days. pennants priced at 80 cents each were ordered for the event.

Pennsylvania Motor Federation City Corry Veterans of Foreign Ware Tara Werc Patternon Union City

Robbers Take $150000 In Diamonds In Chicago Theft

In downtown Chicago three masked bandits shot into a crowd and robbed Adolph Gastman’s jewelry store of $150,000 in diamonds and jewelry before fleeing. They bound three employees who were present and looted the safes, the crime described as one of the most raging in recent police history.

Chicago Adolph Gastman Gastimuh

East Columbus Ave to be graded and improved this year

Merry Motor Club secured assurance from Streets Superintendent Frank Howard that East Columbus Avenue will be graded and gravelled this year. The plan includes widening and paving to include the old trolley road, with detours planned via West Columbus Avenue and West Washington Street during West Smith Street work toward the highway.

Merry Motor Eihere Frank Howard Columbus Avenue Phe Motor North Center Street Hiesity Howard West Coleumbus Avenue West Washington Street West Smith Street Bighway

Rotary Club Holds Enjoyable Meadville Meeting

Members of the Rotary Club met at the Hotel Phoenix for a festive close to the attendance contest with the east side winning and banqueting the west side. Ben Miller spoke as club president and guests included Howard Sheen and Warren Ross who discussed high school athletics and recent track meet success.

Rotary Club Hotel Phoenix West Side Ben Miller Rotary Zlub Meadville R. Smock Deni Milter Howard Sheen Warreny Rosy TW. Lamibing Cory

Speed boat Gar Wood defeats Century Limited on Hudson run

New York May 26. The speed boat Baby Gar IV owned by Gar Wood of Detroit raced a New York Central train from Albany to New York, finishing ahead of schedule with the train trailing. The event drew hundreds as the boats roared along the Hudson River, with crews swapped between Baby Gar IV and Baby Gar V during the 150 mile test.

Aby Gar IV New York Uuby Gar, IV Gar Wood Detroit Theentieed Century Limited New York Central Albany Hunson River Chil Ric 4 Hudson River New Yor Inet Poughkeepsie Sthedile Mbung Gar Orlin Johnson Shapman Bat

Changes in Carriers on Postal Routes

Two changes in carrier assignments will take effect at the Toca postoffice starting tomorrow. Beginning Wednesday, Dy Skinner will replace Robert Wolford on one of the Second Ward routes while Mr. Wolford takes over Skinner's Fourth Ward run. Further shifts may occur later. additional details were to be available this afternoon.

Toca Postoffic Dy Skinner Robert Wolford Mr. Wolford Skinner Rmute

Lecture on Christian Science Tonight at High School

Judge Samuel W Greene of Louisville will lectu re on Christian Science at 8 o clock this evening in the High School auditorium. The subject is Christian Science The Government by Divine Law. Miss Agnes Cameron returned home from Bemus Point. Mr and Mrs Cawley plan to move to Oil City where Mr Cawley will work for the Pennsylvania Railroad following a transfer.

Samuel Ww Greene Louisville Greene Agnes Cameron Mrs. Cawley Oil City Mr. Cawley Pennsylvania Railroad

Memorial Day Proclamation by City of Worry Mayor

Alexander, mayor of the city, proclaims Memorial Day observance and urges suspension of business activities on Memorial Day weekend. He invites citizens to join in remembrance at a city park service honoring soldiers who died serving the country and those who carry on their mission.

Hatso Alexander

Circus Day in Corry Brings Gentry Bros and Patterson Show

The Gentry Bros James Patterson Circus arrives in Corry for an afternoon and evening performance at the fair grounds tomorrow. Unloading begins in North Center street with wagons animals and riders moving through the business district. Shows open at 1 and 7 with performances at 2 15 and 8 15, promising three rings aerial acts and an aftershow concert to entertain residents.

Orly Gentry Bros James Peterson Circus Corry Fair Grounds Guarness District James Patterson Circus Bath Frornoon GaitrytHros Patterson

Leopold Nazi surgery for appendicitis at Joliet prison

Nathan Leo old Jr known as Babe Leopold underwent an appendicitis operation at the Joliet prison hospital. Doctors called the condition entirely satisfactory. Dick Loeb also in the hospital with a mild measles attack. Bobby Franks death noted as the 1924 crime in the past.

United Prose Dick Loeb Leopold Bobby Franks

Frost and Frost-Scarred Harvest Darkens Midwest Crops

Frost and drought reduced corn and wheat yields across Nebraska Iowa Kansas Missouri Minnesota South Dakota Kentucky and Oklahoma with estimates of 25 to 50 percent losses. Fruit crops fared worse in many areas prompting reports of possible replanting and delayed maturity across the region.

United Prose M20 Nebraska Tuwa Kawaie Missouri Wingit Indian Oklahonth Minnesota Lodi Minnis Chicago Board of Trade Erie Erie County Ie Nuelie Hyile Valley

Washington Street School Lawn Social Tonight

Final arrangements completed for the lawn social at the Washington Street School grounds this evening. A musical program is set and cream and cake will be served. Proceeds benefit the Washington Party Teachers Association and the school. Charles Haas of Cleveland arrived for a visit with Rev. and Mrs. Bast Jett and family on West Pleasant Street.

Washington Street Washington Party Teachers Association Charles Haas Cleveland City WW. E. Bast Jett and West Pleasant Siren

Today’s Five Best Radio Features

Radio listings show WIP in Philadelphia and WGAS in Philadelphia with feature segments. Stations across Detroit Cleveland St Paul Davenport New York Cincinnati Buffalo and Pittsburgh present Evening and Daylight broadcasts featuring opera and Norwegian music programs.

WIP Philadelphia Rae Fiotiy Per WGAS Verdi Ida WORX Detroit Bastia New Yersey WCCO Mingtenpolis St. Paul WOO Davenportas Wear Cleveland Cincinnati WEEI Bay WGR Buffaloy Wiar Provislens WPI WOAR Pit Juir

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