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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1922
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal lists Mishaps of the day with publisher A D Colegrove and mailing details. It states entry as second class mail matter at Corry Pennsylvania and provides long running rates by mail and carrier as one cent per copy and weekly price as fifteen cents.
A discussion of possible Mexican court actions seizing American funds and the response of Mexico to declare lack of jurisdiction. It notes American sympathy, possible closing of the consulate, and strain in consular relations with the Mexican district where the outrage occurred. The piece compares a New York case and warns the situation is awkward for the United States.
A fragmentary report notes alleged discussions on whether women would trade virtue for money, recounting letters sent to various women across cities proposing travel with a sweetheart for three thousand dollars. Most rejected, one disclosed to her father, drawing police attention. Also reported: J. P. Mackres, 90, uncle of Franklin residentJames H. Mackres, died in Elizabethtown, Pa, with funeral plans in Corry. An advertisement offers to waterproof old coats for 200 at the Army Store.
Fragmentary notes recount overheard remarks by TOM SIMS and others on politics, marriage, and comfort. The piece references Haleimare Luteners, Drveyo NY, a Ford swap, and distant figures, weaving social critique with disjointed anecdotes.
A group calling itself The Forty Nimurs announces aim to inject brain matter into modern musical comedy. They fault current shows for overrelying on visual appeal and audience eye appeal, preferring wit and thematic individuality. Members pledge clean humor and high literary humor as their standard for future light opera.
A fragmentary recap notes a mayor pressuring a power company about street lights, a hearing postponed, a court verdict on a Greek American refrigerator proprietor, then local social notices. Names and places appear in truncated form, with entertainment plans and a Pittsburgh visit mentioned.
An Ausinus woman vanishes prompting radio paging across the country to locate her husband and discover his fate. The wife trusts his absence stems from events beyond control and clings to a chance summons that could restore home once more as distant voices tempt a hopeful return.
Public notice requires all persons selling milk in Corry or delivering there to cows tested for tuberculosis under the June 1, 1922 ordinance. Violations carry a $25 fine. enforcement by police chief G. W. Dunket and county officials.
A fragment from a local theater notice promotes The Gypsy Trail as part of a Little Theater program at Lyceum stage. It mentions Albert Thompson, a carpenter on a dam project, who reportedly killed Clyde McKaughlin with a hammer, fled, and later surrendered to Greenville police. authorities say eyewitnesses saw no intent to murder when the blow was struck.
The All Star cast including Margaret Mexander Francis Hendricks Warren Colston Al V Ploud and Monroe B Odornnell, all seasoned on Lyceum and professional stages, push The Gypsy Trail as a New York production. It is a comical romance full of laughs and vivid emotion. The play explores wanderlust and romance through a colorful, spirited portrayal rather than gypsy life.
A Corry Baseball Club meeting is set for Thursday evening November 6 at 8 o'clock in the Municipal Building. The agenda includes the treasurer report and other important business. Notes mention an attachment for stitching and picoting tools and a sewing machine adjustment service with payment details.
An advertising card for Andrew McKelvey a chiropractor and spine specialist located at Olive Horn Block N Osnter Street with a bell phone contact and related services. The snippet presents professional branding and telephone details for patient outreach.
A notice offers a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who damaged Maplewood Farm on Halloween night. The reward is published by G. G. Durham of Corry Pennsylvania.
Classified note advertises light housekeeping rooms at East Street Hell SER and a 82 cal rifle for sale. Mentions power and auditorium size guitar in perfect condition. Contact V1. Cottrell, 126 South Main St Union City Pa.
Police scour Erie for owner of license 65-625 after a two-vehicle crash on State and Sixth Streets. Driver identified as Kinsella sustained a broken collarbone and other injuries, with hospital transport to St. Vincent’s. Action pending by police and relatives to reveal the car owner’s name.
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