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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

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Open bids for lumber works and machinery near Lum Village

Fragmentary OCR notes describe bids for lumber works at a site near Lum Village with references to engines, saws, friction tools, and equipment. Mentions ownership lines, possible dates, and bids to be opened, including costs and mill machinery parts. The text references Patchen and various equipment lists, but details are incomplete.

Goon Miles Peter Gorree Ar Lum Oyan Dis Bros. Co Weenie

Four Murders Attributed To Desperadoes In Bank Robbery

Airplanes, machine guns, and hundreds of armed volunteers joined a vast manhunt for four bandits implicated in a $44,000 bank holdup at Lamar Colorado. Two bank officials were killed, and Dr. W W Wineinger and A B Kessigner were missing or dead after the bank riot and chase across Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas. Authorities closed bridges and tracked suspects toward Oakley and Scott City as reports spread of a gunfight and abduction during the robbery.

United Press Denver Colo Wear Dante Lamar Oakley Kan Leo Okalatoma Colorado Nebraska A. M. Purria 1St National Hank Luma John Rashler W. W. Wineinger Dighton BA. Kessigner Hin Alain Dr. Wineinger Tim Scott City Kangas Smoky Hut Doulge City Colorido State Line

Erie schedule changes announce three timetable adjustments

Three changes effective at midnight Sunday affect Erie trains here. Eastbound Train 8 to New York departs 8 04, earlier by one hour. No. 26 morning departure moves to 9 15. Westbound No. 5 leaves later at 4 68. Other arrivals and departures unchanged. Two special train excursions to Cleveland planned this summer, with details to come.

Erie Baw Wonk Penn OsiMinten Tran Rualioad Cleveland Dunn Parl

Six Hurt in Erie Auto Wreck Two Possibly Fatally Injured

Six people were injured in two car crashes in Erie last night with four treated at Erie Hospital and three listed as unconscious. The injured include Maynard Hansen 23 and Hubert Samhony with Cleveland addresses, Hurl Fry 34 Raymond Charlotte 28 a Jamestown Pa man and Ernest Mitchell 24. Hansen and Charlotte were in serious condition.

United Press Erie Maynard Han

Johnson Fights Against Adjournment Over Boulder Canyon Bill

Senator Hiram Johnson warned Senate leaders he would oppose adjournment next Tuesday as the Boulder Canyon dam measure moved through. He signaled a potential continuous session to press for a vote on his bill, arguing the quorum could fail and seeking a delay until Saturday.

California Boulder Canyon Dam Johnson Kenneth Grawford United Press Washington Hiram Johnson Senate Congress House Beale

Inn Opening Announced for Findley Lake Season

Preparations are nearly complete by Mr and Mrs George N Roberta for the Charlotte Inn opening at Findley Lake for the 1828 season on Decoration Day next Wednesday. Reservations are already flowing for holiday dinners and guests from Pittsburgh Cleveland and other cities are expected as the lake season formally opens.

George N. Roberta Charlotte Inn Findley Lake Pittsburgh Cleveland

Corry Man Edward Farrell Dies in Youngstown

Edward Farrell a well known Corry resident about fifty died suddenly in Youngstown Ohio and was brought home to Corry this afternoon. He had worked in Youngstown for eight years and was found dead in the city yesterday afternoon. Funeral services are set for Monday at nine at St. Thomas church. Survived by three brothers and two sisters Mrs Fred Lidt of Corry Afra Wiltor Brennemas of Jamestown and Thomas Farrell of New York City.

Edward Farrell Corry Realdécot Youngstown Mr. Farrell Paneras Thomas Church Firrellin Thomas Farrel New York City John Micheael Farrell Fred Liltd Corry Afra Wiltor Brennemas Jamestown

Junior Class Play Kempy Delights City Audience

The Junior Class of Senior High School presented the comedy Kempy to a large crowd at the High School Auditorium last night. Directed by Miss Rebecca Hess, the cast including Tabine Reed, George Surtis, Louise Mount, Katherine Florence Desmond, Mary Paulson, Kenneth Perkins, Alfred Van Dresar, and Miller Shoop delivered a flawless performance with ample humor and steady applause. A second 8:15 PM showing is planned for those seeking wholesome entertainment.

Rebecca Hess Kempy Tnabelle Reed Ruth Bence George, Surtis Dad Bence Louise Mount Ma' Bence Katherine Florence Desmond Katherine Wade Mary Paulson Jane Wade Kenneth Perkins Bert Wade Alfred van Dresar Miller Shoop Duke Merrill

Death Claims Elvis Baker in Columbus Township

Elvis Baker, longtime Columbus township resident, died at Corry hospital after several days with pneumonia. Born November 23, 1860 on the Baker farm north of Columbus, he was a farmer and music lover, known as a cornetist and leader in local musical groups. Funeral services will be held one afternoon at 2:30 at the home of his nephew, Mibsrt BH Bush, on Fourth Center Street, with burial at Went Lawn Cemetery in Columbus. G B Kamps traveled to Cambridge Springs for a visit.

Hills Baker Columbus Township Corry Hospital Columbus Corty Hospital Mr. Baker Tilly Phoebe Marbie Baker Baker Ila Nephew Mibsrt Bush Forth Center Street Went Lawn Temetary

McNary Haugen Bill Forces G O B Split In Senate Veto Row

McNary Haugen farm relief bill fell 50 to 41 in the Senate, upholding President Coolidge’s veto. The vote split the Republican ranks, with many eastern senators opposing the bill while administration supporters predicted a pro veto stance at the Kansas City convention. The action injects farm policy into the campaign and signals party tensions ahead of the platform showdown.

Paul H. Mallon United Press Washington Senate Presi Dent Coolidge Kansas City Curtis Ie Bi Borah Tana Mr. Coolidge Goff West Virginia Watson Indiapm Norris Nebraska Dawes Usiuig Indiana Dil Sou

County G O P Forces Meeting At Ease Today

Local Republican county committee members gather for the annual meeting in Hile to choose a chairman. Three candidates vie for the post: James B. Yard county treasurer, Dorman Weaver, and Harry Russell deputy sheriff. Yard entered after Reg Howell withdrew. A Weaver bid is rumored, with Russell favoring Yard if Yard’s strength falters. A dinner for the committee follows the meeting. Local residents Mrs. Jesse Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Trunk Patrey traveled to Erie prior to events.

Ull Republican County Committee Hile James B. Yard Dorman Weaver Harry Russell Yard Howell Register of Wills Weaver Chaimanship Russell Ible

Tax Bill Sent To Coolidge In May 20 Action

The 328 485 000 tax bill was sent to President Coolidge after House approval of the conferees report and Senate action. The measure cuts the corporate tax to 4 42 percent, repeals auto tax and cereal beverage tax, raises admissions exemptions to 3 dollars, increases earned income exemptions to 80 000, and lowers the narcotic tax from six to three dollars.

United Press Washington Coolidge Congressional House Senate

Youth Hurt In Auto Accident At Columbus

Eugene Smith 22 of Columbus is a patient at Corry hospital after an amusement on the Columbus bridge led to his being struck by a car driven by Ciana Cooley of Clymer. Both wheels passed over his body but he is not believed seriously injured. Patrolman H R McJunkin investigated the incident.

Eugene Smith Cory Hospital Columbus Corry Hospital H. R. McJunkin Warren Smitthi Columbus Bridge Ciana Cooley Clymer Cooley Smith

Five Best Radio Features Tonight

Radio program listings show WEAF at 6 15 P M with an international oratorical contest finals featuring Secretary Hoover and Reginald Werrenrath. Navy Band performs at WBZ Springfield and Boston Symphony concert on WEAL Baltimore at 8 P M with a choir from WSE Atlanta follows after.

WEAF

Fourth of July Celebration Referred Back To Rotary Kiwanis

Corry city faces uncertainty as the Fourth of July celebration moves to Rotary and Kiwanis for funding after a meeting at the Municipal building. Attendees included Rotary, Woman's Club, Corry Elks, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Company A, and Stanford Hose Company. Project costs are estimated near $1,000 to cover bands fireworks parade awards and events. A follow up meeting will decide if the celebration proceeds under sponsor clubs.

Oliday Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Corry Rotary and Kiwanis Club Rotary and Woman's Club Corry Lodge of Elks Veterans of Foreign Wars Company A Stanford Hose Company Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Stanford Hose

Injured In Falls From Roof In Bradford Building

Walter Brenneman of Jamestown was seriously injured in Bradford after falling thirty five feet from a building while doing sheet metal construction work. He suffered a concussion and multiple rib fractures and was taken to Salamanca hospital as relatives were informed of the accident. Nearby, Mrs. Fred Laird learned of her brother Edward Farrell’s death in Youngstown, Ohio.

Walter Brenneman Bradford Edward Farrell Youngstown Fred Laird Jamestown Bredford Brennaman Salamanca

Country Club Stockholders to Meet Wednesday

The Corry Country Club annual meeting is set for Wednesday at 4 pm at the club home. A board of directors will be elected and other important business will be acted upon. Members are urged to attend due to the stakes involved.

Corry

Amundsen to Lead North Pole Relief Expedition

Norway May 28 Amundsen veteran Arctic explorer and partner of Nobile on the 1926 North Pole flight is summoned by the Norwegian government to organize a relief expedition for the Italia dirigible. Deputy plans involve Capt. Riser Larsen, Otto Sverdrup, and polar experts to reach the Italia. The War Department convened to coordinate urgent assistance.

Norway Réild Armundsen Umberto Nobile North Pole Amundsen Lie South Pole James Cook Nobile Lincoln Ellsworth Way War Department Riser Larsen Amenisen North Polan Otto Sverdrup Arti Fr Polar Lars Hansen United Press Kings Bay Arctic Sea Italia Abn Euston Citta di Milano North Spitebergen Searcy Talia Wadsoe

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