Memorial Day Observed as Corry Man Killed in Accident
Corry police report a fatal accident near Stuartan farm in Warren County. Henry Weise, driving a 1928 car, struck a boy near the highway causing fatal injuries. Weise was questioned by Coroner Lowrey and Erie troopers took the vehicle into custody. the driver claimed the boy darted into the road.
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Corry Evening Journal
Warren
Amy Corry
Aitte Edward Stoften
Colmbns Township
Lowrey
Warren County
Lowlaye
Henry Wiewe
Misa Anna Ebngewall
Len
Rileway
Erie
Stortan Farm
Mij
Corry
Staffan
Soen
Stale Highway Patrol
McJunkin
War- Fen
Blair Brothers to Discontinue After Fifty Five Years
The Blair Brothers grocery business in the city will close as the stock is sold off. Walter I Blair, who has managed the firm since his father’s death, will retire, ending more than five decades of operation from multiple locations including South Center street, First Avenue, West Main Street, and Main Street. The liquidation marks the end of a long family operation started by W. W. Blair.
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Blair Brothers
Ity
W. W. Blair
Walter I. Blair
Wy W. Blair
South Center Street
Natal
Cameron
Blair
First Avenue
Boston House
Wisten
Harris
W Blair
Niet
Entute
Waitbr
J. Blair
Businss
Tse
Ure Family
Two Planes Grounded on Maine Beach Delays Flyover
Five airmen awaiting favorable weather for transAtlantic hops rest on May's last day at Oad Orchard Maine as renewed conditions over the North Atlantic keep the Green Mash and the Yellow Bird grounded. Dr James H Kimball's forecasts offer little hope for a rainless window tomorrow as crews repair wheel damage from a sand talon mishap and await the long delayed attempt to Rome.
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Frank Murphy
United Press
Oad Orchard
Trans Atlantic
Europe
North Atlantic
James H. Kimball
New York
Roger Q. Williama
Lewis A. ‘Yancey
Rome
Renewed Demands for Rails Boosts Stock Rally
In New York trading May, rails led gains amid a grain price plunge. Names like New Haven, Atchison, Cheaupeate and Ohio were absorbed at strong levels, with some reaching new highs. Speculative carrier issues Masur, Kansas Texas and Erle saw firmer activity as demand shifted.
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New York
Lst
New Haven
Atchison
Cheaupeate
Ohio
Union Paola
Masur
Kansas-Texas
Erle
Meyer Resigns as U S District Attorney in Pittsburgh
John Meyer has resigned as United States district attorney for the Pittsburgh district. He will depart for a month’s vacation and expectedly his resignation will take effect upon return to Washington. Mr and Mrs G assexton of Tamastown returned to their home in Jamestown after a visit over Memorial Day with relatives.
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Uniker
Pittsburgh
John Meyer
United States Dormey
Meyer
Washington
Mre
G. Assexton
Tamastown
Thole Homie
Jamestown
Here s a Tip When Wife Declares War
United Press reports in Milwaukee on May 31 that Hietcher Williams fled his home chased by his wife with kitchen utensils. He triggered an alarm after five fighting devices arrived and was arrested for false alarm while his wife faced a charge of disorderly conduct.
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United Press Milwackee
Hietcher Williams
New State Motor Code Takes Effect Tonight
Pennsylvania enacts a new motor code prohibiting arrest on view except for felonies or fatal incidents. Police must file information within days. magistrates notify within seven days. Speed limits reduce to 40 mph in main areas, 10 mph at intersections, 15 mph near schools, 20 mph in residential districts. Licenses require 50 percent normal vision. fees for trucks and motor vehicles rise 25 percent.
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Pennsylvania
Senate Vote on Tariff Delayed Nov 9 Proposed Recess
Senate leaders privately urged a plan to delay voting on the tariff measure until November as a compromise amid a dispute among the White House, the House, and the Senate over a three month summer recess. The insurgents resist, needing Democratic support, while Democrats favor delaying action to align with the recess plan and Hoover administration aims.
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Senate
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
White House
House
Hoover
Democrata
Receas
I Pub
Furwyer
Memorial Day Observance In Park After Parade
The Memorial Day observance under Veterans of Foreign Wars held yesterday featured fair weather, a well-executed parade along West Washington to the City Park, and a creditable program. Spartan Band led the march, followed by the Wi B.A. drill team in uniforms. Army units including Company A under Captain Houghton and Lieuts. Brown and Fehrman, Archle Thompson Post veterans, and numerous auxiliary groups joined the procession and ceremony.Dignitaries and veterans in the park heard invocations and roll calls, with Mayor Bracken presiding. Speeches commemorated the Grand Army of the Republic and Civil War veterans, tracing Decoration Day to 1868 and noting the evolution of Memorial Day.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
West Washington
Marshell Charles Keating
First Avenue
Concord
Main
Center Street
Wi B.A
Vine
Houghton
Liebs
Brown
Fehrman
Archle Thompson Post
Lepson
G. A
Alexander
Women’s Relief Corps
W. E.W. Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Father Graves
St. Thomas Lchurch
Olin W Bracken
Olver Casler
ALR. Post
Oler
Tollowa
Amercan Legion
Women's Relief Corps
Ladies Auxiliary
Y. F. W. Daughters of the American Revolution
Troop 2
Boy Scouts
Knights of Columbus
Womans Christien Temperance Union
Corry Lodge
A.M. Corry
Western Star
Stanford Hose Go
Business and Professional Women's Club
BP. C.E
Woman's Benevolent Association
Jonathan Lodge
Catholic Daughters of Amneties
Corry Rotary Club
Pythian Sisters
Servants Club
Woman's Club
the LO B. al
W. O
McDonald
Grand Army
John A. Logan
Memorial Day Holiday Death Toll Passes Hundred
United Press reports Memorial Day accidents across the nation claimed over 100 lives. Heat waves in the East caused many deaths, drownings rose, and auto crashes contributed. New York led with 30 fatalities including drownings and auto accidents at the Metropolitan fairgrounds.
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Corry
Vieway
United Press Today
United Press
New York
Metropolitan Fairgrounds
New York City
Rai
Hoover A waits reaction on his holiday speech
President Hoover awaited world and government reaction to a second bold move for limited armament talks. From Arlington National Cemetery he urged action to back the Kellogg pact toward disarmament, warning that naval arms buildup by major powers threatens peace and the pact’s credibility.
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Lawrence Sullivan
United Press Star
Washington
Hoover
America
Allington National Cemetery
Triple Slayer Dies in Electric Chair in Lincoln Neb
United Press reports Henry Sherman, 22, convicted triple murderer, was executed in the electric chair at 6 33 p m He pleaded for forgiveness from Joseph Dieriex brother of Mrs Ponchon one victim Sherman killed May 18 1928 after a dispute over a girl named Nellie 14 Sherman reportedly claimed madness at the time of the killings.
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Unites Press
Lincoln
Neb
Maych
Henry Sherman
Sherman
Joseph Dieriex
Roger Ponchon
Dieriex
Nellie
Shermatt
Ponchon
Police seize car over untagged vehicle in Joliet Tl
Police seized a car here yesterday after it was found without license plates. The owner, claiming a special permit granted in Illinois, argued the vehicle was legally driven while awaiting plates. the car remains held until plates are procured.
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Tnois
Gordon Named Collector of School Taxes
Gordon was re elected by the Board of Education at a special meeting to continue as collector of school taxes. The vote followed Westley withdrawing his application, leaving Gordon as the sole applicant. The board approved a salary of 2000 for the coming year and noted that exonerations largely stemmed from assessment errors, with calls to city assessors to improve accuracy. Present: President Love, Directors Winstrom Smith and Lewis.
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F. E. Westley
G. H. Gordon
City Treasures
Westley
Gordon
Geiger
Lnstear
Hillstrom
Finance Comimittes
Love
Winstrom, Smith
Lewis
Fifty Couples Attend Country Club Dance Night
The Corry Country Club hosted its 1928 season opening dance with about fifty couples attending. Harvey's six-piece orchestra provided a lively program lasting until 2 o'clock, and the club home was well decorated. Refreshments were served at midnight.
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Ue Corry Country Club
Ext Harvey
Chain of Theatres Sold to Blatt Brothers in Corry
The Rex and Grand theatres in Corry will pass to Blatt Brothers owners of Somerset venues. Blatt will manage via John A Blatt as resident manager. Deal includes real estate and equipment with sound and talking equipment to be installed. The sale marks expansion to seven cinemas for Blatt’s chain.
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Corey
Rex Apd
Carry Amusement Company
Blatt Brothers
Gfchestres
Somerset
Viclnity
Incal Theatres
Nee
Jobin A
Lome
Blair Brothers
Pennsylvania
Rex
Grad Theatres
East Brady
Patton
Hastngs
Itlom Pictures
Corry
Rex Theatre
Corry Amusement Company
DR. Rogers
Grand Theatre
North Center Street
Joseph Shamburgais
Rogers
Journal
Rogers Structural Steel Company
Man crashes Ford engine. Kenneth Gates injures wrist
Kenneth Gates, son of Mr and Mrs Grant Gates of Corry Route 2, sustained a fracture of the right wrist while cranking a Ford at home about 8 am. Two bones in the forearm were broken. Dr Johan Kibler set the fracture after x ray confirmation.
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Outh
Kenneth Gates
Une
Grant Gates
Corry R. D
Johan Kibler
Business Women Will Name Officers Monday
On Monday evening June 3 the Business and Professional Women's Club will elect new officers in the club room at Hotel Corry. After the meeting refreshments will be served and members are urged to attend the annual business meeting of the year.
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Hotel Corry
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Socialist-Labor Party
J. Ramsay MacDonald
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London
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Stanley Baldwin
England
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Donald
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Labor
House of Commons
MacDonald
Maine Beach
U.S
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Earl MacDonald
Arlington
Triple Slayer
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