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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1928

Page

6

Seventy Fifth Anniversary of Erie Diocese Observed

SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ERIE DIOCESE Observances mark the creation of the Erie Catholic diocese in 1863 serving northwestern Pennsylvania. Early leaders included Bishops Michael O Connor Joshua M Young and John H Pitema urice with Rt Rev John Mark Gannon as auxiliary then bishop from 1940. The diocese says it has grown under see bishops with steady progress.

Coady Toblay Mullen Tacatiae Il Healt John H. Pitemaurice John Mark Gannon Fitzmaurice Tyrone

Tularemia Victim Improves at Warren Bedside

R M Bob Weakley of Warren, a tularemia patient, shows improvement as swelling recedes and fever declines. Harrisburg dispatch notes the Game Commission and Bureau of Animal Industry are testing dozens of cotton tail specimens to locate the dangerous disease, often fatal to rabbits and related rodents.

Warren R. M Bob’ Weakley Harrisburg Bureau of Research and Information of The Game Commission Bureau of Animal Industry Ttng

Youths Held For Tire Thefts In Jamestown Case

Jamestown November 17 Ernest Harrington and Witham Harrington Strambuts youths are jailed on charges of grand larceny in Cattaraugus County. It is alleged they stole four disc wheels with tires from a farmer’s automobile about a year ago. Local police tipped off yesterday that the suspects were attempting to sell the wheels at a local accessories station and were questioned by Lt Bernard Clark. State police Sgt Gibbons later questioned them and they allegedly admitted the theft.

Jamestown Ernest, Harrington Witham Harrington Strambuts Grand Larsceny Cattraugus County Gibbons State Police

Real Personality Cue Perfume Reflections Amid Odd Scraps

Fragmentary chatter notes perfume linked to personality with scattered references to people and places. The garbled text mentions Py gully, Uke, Wong, and a beat Btewk with onions, lacking coherent events or clear names.

Wong

Deer Ruling Talk Draws Corry Sportsmen

William Kelly of DuBois speaks Tuesday at the Grand Theatre in Corry on the State Game Commission deer hunting ruling. An illustrated lecture, eight reels of film, and a regional turnout from Warren and Erie accompany the event hosted by the Corry Chapter of the Trans Walton League to explain the does hunting allowance and state policy.

State Game Commission Corrynd William Kelly DuBois Corry Trans Walton League Kelly Grand ‘Theatre North Warren Titueville Erie Tenak Walton League

Death of Mrs R J Follett in Corry at 63

Mrs Alleen Follett wife of R A Follett longtime Corry resident died Friday night at 10 15 at home 122 First Avenue Born February 1 1852 in Clymer N Y She leaves husband two daughters Mrs Jessie Desmond and Mrs Harriet Clough and one grandson Robert R Desmond of Lockport NY Private funeral will be Monday at 8 pm at home Rev H A Post Emmanuel Episcopal Church officiating Interment Pine Grove Cemetery Friends may call Saturday and Sunday Flowers omitted

Alleen Noueu R. A. Follett Corry First Avenue Follett Clymer Jessie Desmond Harriet Clough Robert R. Desmond

Phototone Music Delights Grand Theatre Audience

A large crowd attended the Grand theatre last night as Phototone music was introduced at the northside movie house. The accompaniment was praised by attendees who endorsed the new music, and Phototone will be played at all evening shows there.

Grand Theatre Northside

Accidents in Pa Industries Show Increase

United Press reports Pennsylvania industries suffered the highest monthly tally of fatal and nonfatal accidents since October 1926. In October there were 470 fatal and 15,001 nonfatal accidents, with coal mining leading in fatalities for the ten months and compensation totaling 1,115,791 approved in September.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Department of Labor and Industry Otter Industries Transportation and Public Utilities

Death of Allen Higley in Harmony Pennsylvania

Friends in this city report the death of Allen Higley aged 59 who passed away November 16 at his Harmony home He is survived by his wife and five children Mrs When Hall John and James Higley of Detroit Mich Mrs Keifer of Zelienople and Bonita Higley at home He was well known in the vicinity where he lived for many years.

Allen Higley Harmony Higley When Hall John James Higley Detroit Mich Keifer Zelienople Bonita Higley Rts

Superintendent Dewey Speaks at Concord P T A

The November Concord Parent Teachers Association met Friday at 2:30 p.m. with many parents in attendance. The program featured a Thanksgiving theme with instrumental and vocal solos by Gladys Palmer and Mrs Frank Lillie. Superintendent Dewey spoke on Levels of Teaching, noting shifts to modern methods, vocational guidance, and costs per pupil from state nonresident pupils and taxpayers. He praised the current schooling and noted truancy is rare. A committee served refreshments.

Concord Parent-Teachers Association Gladys Palmer Kentucky Frank Lillie Dewey Oscar Johnson R. E. Palmer Charles Firster Howard MacLees

Snow fences being erected along state highways

Snow fences are being erected along state highways in the vicinity. The work began days ago and is well advanced both east and west of the city. A inspection of Warren road shows the highway department busy with fencing between here and Warren, with plowing arrangements also being completed for routes in and out of the city.

Warren Road Highway Department Here Warren

Language of early motoring and transportation terms

The text explains old or Scottish English terms used for vehicles and parts. It notes that a generator is called a dynamo at 40 Boylard and that a wind shield is a windsceen. It also uses saloon for sedan and petrol for gasoline with a British note on road clips.

Boylard

Women discuss multilateral treaty at Mile she talk

Mrs. Copper chaired a radio talk from Dispatch Herald station on international relations and the conference on the cause and cure of war. The organization includes nine affiliated groups led by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The speaker notes the treaty’s global sweep and limited participation by smaller powers.

Department of International Relations Mile Copper Dispatch Herald

Women urging Senate ratification to secure world peace

On November 27 the Dramatic Department schedules no meetings. Mrs. Hooper urges that the United States must ratify the peace treaty by a two thirds Senate vote, arguing that only a majority is needed to declare war yet a treaty requires broad approval for lasting peace. She stresses women’s leadership, cites wartime sacrifices, and calls for restrictive legislation to move world peace forward. The speech frames accountability for future conflicts on those who fail to act and rewards the nation for backing sustained peace efforts.

United States Senate Hooper France

For Sale Sesioned Wood By Milo Walton

Delivered seasoned wood offered for sale at 9.50 per cord. Contact Milo Walton at R. D. 1 Columbus Pa for details and delivery arrangements.

Milo Walton R. D Columbus

Willis Sees No Need For County Tax Boost

Harvey Willis, county treasurer, announced that approximately 1,127,000 dollars is enough to operate the county in 1929 at the present 7 mill tax rate. He said costs for next year support maintaining current taxes, delaying any increase for at least another year. The budget will be finalized next month and presented after the new year.

Novwy Suinie County Twas Harvey Willis Jer. Willis Hitania Hme Munday

Sunday’s Five Best Radio Entertainments

Radio listings for Sunday show a lineup of acts and networks. Reinald Werrenrath appears on NEG and WRAP at 7 PM, Dr Parkes Cadman on WABG at 4 PM, The Black Crows with Moran and Mack on NBC and WEAF at 9 PM, Atwater Kent Hour with tenor Benjamin Gigli on NBC and WJZ at 15:00, and Colier’s Radio Hour at 8:15 PM.

United Press NBC Reinald Werrenrath WRAP Parkes Cadman WABG Columbia The Black Crows Moran and Mack WEAF Atwater Kent Benjamin Gigli WJZ Coltier

Corry Agency Stands Fifth In Studebaker Contest

The Corry Studebaker agency rose from 18th to 5th place in a Tigers versus Wildcats sales contest as W H Merrick the local representative received commendation. The bulletin praises the Corry agency for earning one of four merit certificates awarded by Studebaker Corporation for regular inspection and dependable service.

Sludebaker Tigers Wildcats W. H. Merrick Studebaker Corry Agency Locil Studebaker Studebaker Corporation Buffalo Rochester Bradford

Prohibition Unit Members Recalled to Testify Before Grand Jury

Philadelphia November 17 eight former members of the defunct No 1 police prohibition enforcement squad faced a grand jury. Some invoked constitutional rights to refuse testimony while others conceded. Prosecutors argued police must assist investigations. Descriptions circulated for Charles Schwartz and Samuel Lazar alleged part owners of the Pacadilly Cafe on Broad Street, reportedly last seen in Canada.

United Press Philadelphia Unit No. 1 Police Prohibition Enforcement Squad Ciarriot Charles Schwartz Samiel Lazar Broad Street Canada

Ancient Society of Chellexe Youths Founded in 047 Century

Fragmentary notice reports the Ancient Society of Chellexe Youths founded in 047 with members worldwide. It mentions twelve members granted permission to ring at St Paul’s Cathedral London, referencing an alleged method of cleansing by Fae blunt Sterman of Cambridge, England.

An Sient Society Hells of St. Paul's Cathedral Ondon Sikdwannynes Fae Blunt Sterman Cambridge Rngland Boi

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