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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
2
The text reviews Senate debates on government ship purchases for merchant service, the policy aims to expand American commerce, and concerns about private shipowners and wartime control. It notes a proposed allocation around 840 million for merchant ships, potential navy use, and arguments about competition with private shipowners and British practices.
Local notes from Spring Creek recount social visits and neighborhood updates. Readers are told of Memorial Day services on May 88th with church events and procession details, plus a lure for women to apply for factory work at International Mitli in Norristown, Pa.
Warden Hintley and a board of North visitors toured the area, with Waterford and Wellsboro figures visiting relatives in Parry Sunday. Several locals, including Miss Tavira Alley and the Allen family, hosted relatives, while Clyde Scent and others spent time in nearby Voiop City and Linrowce.
The town reports a tew root replacement at Main Street barber shop. Ralph Hubble purchased property. Graham Hoe installed a new telephone line on Jamon Lane. Presbyterian church service scheduled May 28 at two o clock. Hpworth League planned program this Sunday evening. Mrs Vinnie Jonas recovering from illness. Moyde Damone noted for frequent activities. Weather has turned. a new report on the Grove area.
Carman Hill, the Corry, Pa. youth now with the Rochester club of the International Association, debuted with a strikeout win as Rochester toppled the Newark team 8 to 1 in a two hour game. Umpires Benhart Hart and allies called the action as a large crowd watched Hill’s strong control before yielding to the relief hurler. A Newark-NY delegation will attend the June 28 game in Newark to cheer Hill and invite him to Gotham.
Wanted a young man from Mora to clerk, apply Board of Commerce. 4-totr.
Dunkirk May 26 A fire broke out in the rear of the Wetzel Bomat Bakery on Fourth Street shortly after 10 o'clock at night. Firemen prevented spread to adjacent structures while battling flames for about four hours. Insurance coverage estimated at 40 000 dollars.
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