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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1928

Page

3

Nighttime incident shocks Cambridge Springs town

In a late evening disturbance on Mair Street, local youths allegedly commandeered a man’s rig and drove around town. A shot shattered a rear window at J. Gross’s home, narrowly missing Mrs Gray and her daughter. Police and community members, including Rev Stewart, prepared for ongoing meetings at the Baptist church.

J. Gross Pearttreet Indie Mrs. Grays Stewart Baptist Fureh Cambridge Springs

Kane taxi driver killed in auto crash

Willis Wescott a Kane taxi driver was fatally injured in a crash near Durant City when his car touched high tension wires. He died at the scene after the wreck occurred between 12:40 and 12:46 pm. The accident disrupted power and damaged lines, with a Durant City substation outage reported. The body was removed by ambulance.

Kane Willis Wescott Holwie Ton Bugin Brothers Wenfolt Davis Brawn Kane Switel Durant City West Power Corporation Wescatt Lighta Erploek

New Theatre Plan for Erie City Site

Warner Brothers Tac owners and partners took an option on 40th street property east of the Lawrence Garage for a new 2,000 seat theater. The Sheldon property nearby is part of the deal, with alley rights and a four year history as a prime theatrical site. Gerald Quinn, a salvage party, is involved in the sale as a wrecker.

Erie Warner Brothers Tac Mim 40Th Street Lawrence Garage Wiljoluing Nbs C. Boyd Hayes Sailure Foward Nick Boyd Hayes RB Way Jerry Quinn Aevin Feet

International Health and Indian birth rates discussed

A Rotary Club talk on international health notes India's birth rate in 1926 was about double England and Wales and triple New Zealand, with high infant mortality and plague reservoirs. It cites leprosy in China, Asia as a major disease reservoir, and calls for Western aid and League of Nations involvement. The article also poses English grammar exercises and trivia.

Indian Health Service Rotary Club India England Wales New Zealand Asie Anya Lhe Ste Minthi Trdin China European America Asia League of Nations Mahoney

New Swindle Pulled in Wrapping Currency

Police hunt after a man about 40 swindled moving picture theatres and State Street stores by trading currency for 1 cent rolls of quarters that turned out to be slugs. The coins matched real quarters in size and were placed in folders from a local bank. Investigators expect more victims as the coin scam unfolds.

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Roosevelt era vice president quiz clues

The fragment lists questions about U S history and geography. It mentions Roosevelt, a vice president, skunks diet, mountain barrier between Switzerland and Italy, and Romulus twins. The lines include names Heston Payne and S Buckeye State as possible answers or sources.

Roosevelt Switzerland Thaly Romulus

Out of Health for 15 Years Now Well and Younger

Edward Happ of Tuunville Pa suffered back pain and dizziness for 15 years. A medicine named Thompson's Barosma claimed to cure backache rheumatism and related ailments by cleansing kidneys. The ad promotes Barosma at $1.00 with a druggist refund and adds Golden Laxi Tablets at 25 cents for constipation.

Edward Happ Tuunville Hays Thompson Gale

A Problem a Day Solve Operations Puzzle

Determine the missing operation to transform given fractions to target values. The puzzle asks by what q you multiply 4 1-2 to get 16 1-4, then divide by 1 1/4 to get 8 1/8, and finally add what to 3 1/8 to reach 7 1/122. The posted answer hints panels must be 14 feet long and lists steps: Add 56, 4, 93, 112. divide by 14. multiply by 4.

Cory Baptist Church Announces Five Year Pastor Anniversary

On Sunday November 11 Rev A 1 will serve as pastor marking five years at Cory Baptist. Church plans include special services for morning and evening with baptismal rites and arranged programs. Boy Scouts will distribute programs to members on Saturday.

Cory Baptist Cinch Boy Scouts Edo

Jiggs Dinner Enjoyed by Catholic Daughters Group

A Jiggs dinner served by a Knights of Columbus venue drew about fifty members and friends of the Catholic Daughters of America. Mrs A L Miller led the event with help from Mrs Harry Paulson Mrs James Sullivan Mrs Albert Carburg Mrs Frank Nash and Miss Florence Lynth among others. Tables matched purple and gold with centerpieces of poppies and bridges followed the meal for a pleasant evening. Guests included Mrs Dan O Day of Meadville and Mrs Van Horn of Erie. B O Spencer visited with his daughter Mrs Miller in Spartansburg during the day.

Knights of Columbus Catholic Daughters of America A. L. Miller Harry Paulson James Sullivan Albert Carburg Frank B. O. Spencer Mr. Miller Spartansburg

Boast Brings Arrest Over 1927 Cleveland Murder

Cleveland police hold a suspect who boasted of killing Elizabeth Reagan in her furnished apartment on May 14 1927. He faced no charge until four witnesses are found. Police link him to killings in Akron and Birmingham as the case remains unsolved. Reagan was stabbed fifteen times in a brutal crime.

Cleveland Elizabeth Reagan Colientug Columbus Akron Birmingham Emmet Polis Elisbeth Heagon

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