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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

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Early Morning Fire Delays Road Building and Cyclone Losses

An early morning fire draws hundreds as Corry plans honor for war dead and a state road building program faces possible delays. Secretary of Highways Wright sees no delay, while Auditor General warns of postponements. funding gaps threaten hundreds of miles of road work across the state.

Corry Okla Secretary of Highways Wright Auditor General Tly Tharrisbitege Ann Titap-Crener al Sainviel Lewis Welles Gererater Dilay Aidiion Generl Lewin Contacu Wright Gil Department of Property Primi Ferest Vis Menthe Janine J Clyde Eisai

World War Veteran Dies Wednesday at Home

World War veteran Stanley Meu naigen died Wednesday at his Wiscon paren t’s home 128 Franklin Street, of pulmonary tuberculosis. He was a widower and survived by one son, his wife, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements listed with viewing at home Wednesday evening and burial Sunday in Ores, PA.

Stanley Pratt Juli Franklin Etrret Ne Witt Gad Gindeo Pinyes Howe Ores

Major Olmstead to go to Honolulu for service term

Major Olmstead, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, leaves in the next month for a six week course in the general services. He and his daughter are visiting the hometown as they prepare to join him later for sailing to Honolulu aboard transport for the field.

Dawsay Whiatead Fort Leavenworth Penaral Honolulu Gervicw Olmsteut Thin Ottye Olmetend Sai Hinticlsen Scofield Darrick Tmonstaly

Bomb Blasts Kill Many as Bucharest Hit by Shells

United Press reports a catastrophic munitions explosion in Bucharest on May 2. The capital suffers widespread damage as shells burst across the city, killing and injuring many residents while the royal ministries escape the worst. Parliament adjourns amid the blasts and schools are disrupted, with civilians seeking safety.

United Pres Bucharest Raiaiania Greoen Tiirely Netiflery Wiriow

Bids Opened For Parochial School Here

Chaphian and Graham of Jamestown, now engaged in constructing a new hotel, were low bidders for the erection of St Edward's parochial school. Bids were opened by Rev ME Tricey on Wednesday afternoon, with proposals ranging from 2540 to 433,0120 percent. Ground breaking is planned for June just north of the parochial residence. GH Ramos, who spent two weeks in Chicago, is expected home tonight.

Chaphian and Graham Jamestown Conve St. Edward ME. Tricey Allérnoon Jamestown First Oy Fagan Stig UN Shelby Company Wikt Janey Town Fr Wee

Market Close and Listed Companies Across Oil and Rail

The page lists numerous companies across energy and transportation sectors including American Smelters, Canadian Pacific, Chicago and Northwestern, Packard Motors, Studebaker, Sinclair Oil, Westinghouse, and New York Central. It notes market close items and percentages, with references to oil, steel, and utilities firms and regional firms such as Oil City and Gil.

Loman && Bryan Oil City T&t Ian American Woolen Anncana Bethichnim Stes Canadian Pacification Matar Chicago & Aftonagaa Phicago Gt. Weatarn Cihicago Novahwesta Chile Brie Motors Great Northern Maxivell Bes Mickle Missouri Pacifie Teecee New York Central Northern Pacific Aide Packard Motors Amerie NH Penn Averisners Reputii Simms Pet Sinclair Oil Studebaker Routhern Pi Texag Co Gil Stell Union Bit Union Natural Gav UES Steel Wabi Westinghouse Willys Overdue

Pinchot Urges Moment Of Memorial Day Reverence

Governor Pinchot proposes a five minute pause from 12 to 12:05 noon on Memorial Day as a nationwide and commonwealth tribute to veterans both living and dead. He urges all people to honor those who died and to remember living veterans from Lincoln era fighters to World War I wounded.

Tiarrisburg Pinchot Lincoln

Kiwanis Club Aims 3200 for Hospital Fund Drive

Kiwanis members led a campaign to raise 3200 to aid Corry Hospital Association by clearing indebtedness or funding needs. At a regular meeting at a local restaurant, progress reports and campaign plans were shared. Wallace Harmon and others outlined a club orchestra project while ongoing organization efforts were discussed for future weeks.

Kiwanis Club Jaye Satie Corey Buiulig Wid Loan Association Mts

Track Meet Scheduled Tomorrow at Fair Grounds

Corsy's Tigh squad faces Youngville Tigh in a dual meet at the fair grounds tomorrow afternoon. Events start promptly at 2 o'clock with a large crowd expected. A plan to build a club bowl at the grounds includes showers and dressing rooms for the Teal squad.

Corsy Fair Grounds

Colored Bantam to Meet Lundberg Tonight in Semifinal

Peewee Smith a Buffalo colored bantam meets Hint Lundberg of Javndstown in the six round semifinal tonight. Smith has defeated rivals Kid Vic Bobby Hamilton William Gunningham George Kenosky and Tony Moore hesitated to pit his man against the colored bantam but says it should be a great fight.

Peewee Smith Buffalo Hint Lamdberg Javndstown Kong Smith Kid Vic Bobby Hamilton Willia Gunningham George Kenosky Tony Moore Iy Man Agaist Barton

Powers Livery Burns and Nearby Garage Destroyed

Fire of unknown origin gutted Powers Livery and damaged a nearby garage on Winst South Street early this morning. Flames leaped across the rear section, threatening the Trill plant and nearby properties. Powers reported rescuing horses and taxis, with insured claims totaling thousands as investigators probe the blaze.

Powers Winst South Street Art Howe Michael ‘Carrall Waid Lilfie Carrells Tome Tis Powges Dolief Trill Power Lehi Clanvert Mit RM

Lawn Social Fine Success At Parish Event

A lawn social at St Edward's Parish Hall drew about forty attendees for a well attended program. Speakers included Jumner Sullivan, Mig Margarit, Kirler, Leonard Burkstadt, Miss Maris Banks, Ethel Kimger, and Miss Mary Moray. Tea, cake, and a rolfred were served to guests.

Toseph Hurkbart Jumner Sullivayy Mig Margarit Kirler Leonard Burkasdt Maris Banks Misa Ethel

Memorial Day Arrangements in Corry for Observance Parade

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 204 and related groups plan a Memorial Day parade and ceremonies in Corry. A procession will form at West Pleasant Street and Center, proceeding to Mill and Main, ending at the park for speeches, choral performances, and floral tributes. Citizens are urged to join, display the flag, and observe the nationwide remembrance.

Bory Wwe A. W Thompson Sunfork Pleasant Street Penter Mill Main Erie Veterans of Foreign Ware Odd Fellowes Salvation Army Fire Department Boy Scout Yark Corry Band Amer Sisters AM Sing Invention Martin Corry Choral Society Y—.Seyer Choral Society Addrore Jove Pronerick B. Sehoonsmakeer Esscees Samael Atak Joves Post Tae Corry Corry Veterans Inf Foreign Wars Tomorrane Tonel Evie V. Alberti

Journal to Cover Carpentier Gibbons Fight Tonight

Journal staff complete preparations to print live blow by blow details of the Carpentier Gibbons bout at Michigan City on Saturday. Details will be released via the Journal telegraph machine and a rapid bulletin if the crowd warrants. The fight is scheduled for 6 o clock Central time.

Journal Marpentier Gibbons Michigan Qsy

U S Party Captives in China Reported

A U S party including Americans was captured near Ti-Wane in Kwangtung while en route to Kweilin. Rex P. Ray of Richmond Virginia and LaHer New York led efforts from Canton to aid their release. Two unnamed British nationals were also captured in the incident.

Unites Xver PEKIN Kweilin Missaidiiavien Ai AM Mausulus Manton Aner Ean Tesarion Rex P. Ray Richmond Her New Yorke Vonmul Chamberlain Canton Ti-Wane

Hatch Named Receiver of Clark Company

Jule A P Rossiter named Charles Match 10 acting permanent receiver for Hanler Clark and Son, a large iron works and manufacturing firm in temporary receivership with Security Savings and Trust Company of Brief in charge. The court ordered follow committee recommendations to wind up affairs and seek sale within six months. Clark interests face substantial financial stake.

Jule A.P. Rossiter Charles Match Hanler Clark and Son Iweaker Vicinity Security, Savings and Trust Company’ of Brie Hatch Squidutin Tod New Conseih Pre-Organian Finan Clark Opera Havander Tie Hatet Informationrom Re Thi

Junior Choir of M E Church Entertained

An evening gathering in the dining room of the M E Church featured the Junior Choir. Mrs Thelma King welcomed guests, with replies from Miss Gorton and remarks by Lyle Raster and others. The program included music, readings, and a piano piece, highlighting years of work under GA Biston and Mrs Shea.

Ue Darensuss Thelma King Dorens Chass Miss Gorton Rey Red Iinger Lyle Raster Teader G. W. Pasterson Ralph Ward

Oklahoma tornado devastates southeastern area killing and injuring many

A devastating tornado ripped through southeastern Oklahoma near Wetemka and surrounding towns. Dozens died or were injured and communications lines were disrupted. Hospitals rushed casualties as volunteers and National Guard units assisted in rescue, while doctors warned of continuing danger and scarce supplies.

Wetemka Okla Atay Oklahoma Menivertar Rania Armattinge Woodall Persis Quijneéch Warnes William Wirhelpede Macys Ward Amuyghont Ameriaut Leyiort

Seek Flowers to Decorate Graves of All War Veterans

City war veterans appeal to the public for floral offerings to decorate graves in the cemeteries. Any kind of rose will be appreciated by the veterans. the roses should be fresh. The state notes plans for a service at the park Friday morning, hoping every organization in the city will provide a floral offering.

Lutheran Women Met Wednesday at Parlor Meeting

A Lutheran Women’s gathering convened Wednesday at the parlor of the Bethesew orphanage. Plans were laid for a community event at the president Mrs. ALA Willan’s home Tuesday afternoon for Bethesew orphanage supporters. Mrs. Tiiletron will lead an instructional program, guests invited, followed by refreshments.

Ala. Willan Bethesew Tiiletron Albert Merkee Bnere Hawhels

Hunting Licenses Available July 15

County Treasurer announces hunting licenses go on sale July 15. A warning notes that only permits for legal game hunting will be issued, and licenses for protected birds are not eligible.

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Five Best Radio Features Across Stations

A roundup of radio features on stations including KSD St Louis and WIP Philadelphia, highlighting a joint recital with Ern Kom and Hedy Spielter, and a Pacific Coast radio drama My Heart with WGY Schenectady.

KSD St Louis Schubert Clit East St Louis WEAP New York Ern Kom Centralis Anta Fried Hedy Spielter WIP Philadelphia Enuten Koo Oalland WGY Schenectady Dunterr Mendeesohie Mary

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Major Olmstead King Ward Uip Chapman and Graham GH Ramos Uhicago Tran Mea Sprague York Curb Arkuisayny Hestera Oil Glenmark Building and Loan Association Lundberg Powers Livery City Park Schoonmaker Carpentier-Gibbons Fight U. S. Party China Clark Company Rossiter Charles M. Hatch Haniel Clark and Son, Inc M. E. Church Dorcas Southeastern United Press
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