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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
7
Erie May 20 youths assisted by a girl’s mother reported that a suitor removed her ring after persisting for inspection. The ring valued at 980 sat on her finger before disappearing into a caller’s pocket as police pursue descriptions of the suspects. Also listed: rental rooms and a sewing course announcement inviting women.
An old fashioned advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil provides instant relief from rheumatism neuralgia lumbago backache and stiff joints without harming the skin. The copy urges readers to buy a bottle at any store for quick comfort.
Catholics observed the Feast of the Ascension with special services at St Thomas and St Elizabeth churches. Attendance at both parishes was largely noted, marking a solemn day in the faith calendar.
Rev L Jo Eightey led 11 am service on Christian Love with 12 m Sunday school led by Schramling. Ruth Woodsing spoke at 7:30 pm on The Man of Faith. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 pm and trustees meeting at 8 pm. Children's Day exercises planned for June 8. Temperance prayer service noted and a nominating committee appointed for the June WCTU meeting. Resolution adopted praising temperance efforts.
The item lists enforcement on Sundays for unnecessary business and amusements, a Community Aid meeting on Thursday June 5 with Mrs. N. R. McGuire, and the Columbus Cemetery Association board’s regular library meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 at 2 pm. It also mentions local residents traveling to Jamestown New York and changes in housing and visits among neighbors.
A note from the Doll Lady via the Dispatch Herald promises replies to reader letters. The brief item suggests a feature or advice column where readers send questions and receive responses.
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