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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
1
Locally rapid interest grows as a board moves toward education plans and the Fair Grounds parcel. The board may pursue a yearly mortgage, with discussion of tax impacts, and possible early payoff using new state funds.
Word reached here of the death of Mrs Robert Carnick of Youngstown Ohio who died yesterday afternoon after a week long pneumonia. She was formerly Miss Fannie Cohen of Corry and taught in Corry schools for many years. Survived by husband five sons and her parents Mr and Mrs N Cohen of Corry. Funeral arrangements not yet received.
In Washington the Shenandoah inquiry resumes as Captain Paul Foley seeks permission to testify his version of events. The court martial of Colonel Billy Mitchell continues, focusing on testimony by Mrs Margaret Lansdowne and gas evacuation estimates. Brig. Gen Hugh Denny and Col J Edward Cassidy provide key technical input in the ongoing proceedings.
Harold E Blazer, an Colorado country doctor, is cleared of killing his mentally impaired daughter Frances Bishop in Arapahoe County court. He plans to leave for Chama New Mexico to become a mill foreman for a friend with interests there.
Distant reports claim Corry residents suffered serious injuries in an Erie area automobile crash, but Erie hospital and police could not verify details. Meanwhile, a separate Erie dispatch notes General Motors facility orders 125 two–hundred horsepower motors from Mayma Hectic of Havana to upgrade its street railway equipment.
Nov 1 report from Baird describes explorations in the Valley of the Kings where the 15 year old boy king Towankly Ainwiy lay mummified. His hands crossed on his breast rested a gold crown, with a musk, two gold hilted swords, two gold handles, and a large gold feast nearby.
Education Week will be observed in Corry public schools next week with special exercises and programs. Superintendent Milo Brown says a progress of activities aligned with the state movement is being drafted and should be available for publication soon. Governor Pinchot urges communities to observe the week to deepen understanding of public school needs in Pennsylvania.
Washington reports the American debt commission opened talks with Romania’s debt panel over Romania’s 46.6 million obligation. Italy’s war debt settlement is highlighted as a lenient model with 340 million adjusted principal and structured payments starting immediately for five years, then step increases and caps through a 60 year period.
A Pennsylvania Railroad and Mercantile Express collision near Monmouth Junction New Jersey today left ten dead and six injured. Engineer Timothy Carrall and 13 passengers were in the rear train as fog shrouded the line and signals were reportedly not observed.
Authorities plan an inquest Tuesday evening at the Pordner office into the death of Glen Kimball found near a track in Irvineton. The coroner and District Attorney Eddy will hear evidence. funeral services were held today in West Springfield with interment to follow. Agnes Lynch returned from a visit in Tayetown.
Radio guide lists programs including Billy Jones and Ernest Hare on WGY Schenectady at 10 PM Easton WGY Players doover road on WAG Richmond Hill and organist Gig Filkins, KGW Portland 10 20 PM Pacific Hoot Owls on WOS Jefferson City 6 PM Central Missouri University homecoming festivities noted.
Readers note the calendar marks Friday the thirteenth in 1925. Some fear the omen as February and March pass, while others stay calm and continue work as usual.
Mrs Amy McCray wife of Walter Be McCray a well known Elgin grocer died in her sleep after heart trouble during the night. The body was found by her husband this morning and she was 43. Survived by husband two sons a daughter mother and five sisters. Funeral services will be held in Elgin Sunday afternoon with burial in Moray cemetery.
Washington officials report proposed rules limit sacramental wine issuance to under one million gallons annually. An investigation shows over three million two hundred thousand gallons withdrawn last year with less than a quarter used sacramentally. Fraud themes included impersonating rabbis and false congregations as enforcement officers prepare the new rules. Emma Hamilton Jet travels to Youngsville this afternoon as guest of Mrs Aburg. Chifton Webber to Cleveland this afternoon visiting Mr and Mrs Sunden and family.
The British submarine Ald, reported missing since October 4, lies 12 miles south of Portsmouth near the Isle of Wight in deep water beyond diving reach. Four officers and 64 men are feared lost, with a possible float of hidden wreckage and scant air remaining for up to four days as rescuers probe the submerged craft.
A town meeting discusses forming a centralized Community Chest to coordinate relief work. Agencies like the Salvation Army and Red Cross are expected to join, with turnout encouraged tonight at the municipal building.
The Corry committee invites residents to a public reception and speech by Senator Pepper in Erie next Tuesday. A private reception at Hotel Laurane runs 5 to 6:30 p.m. before the public event at the Lawrence. Elizabeth Martin travels to Sunbury for grandmother Susan May William Eliott's memory service. Eliott visits May morning.
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