20 Nov 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
1
Reported blazes across Pennsylvania killed seven and caused about 600000 dollars in property losses. The piece also notes Wilson was sentenced to four months in jail for related offenses.
The Lanier society at the Witiwel Tirethres Churchire plans a Friday December event with a chicken dinner and home made goods sale. Mrs Keppel and Mrs Bacon lead the committee with proceeds supporting the church and Sunday School activities.
Radio listings highlight WZ New York and WY Schenectady with programs from Sacre Higflies chief trumpet, and thane. WHE Springfield features an orchestra broadcast from Eustom-Wagnar's and a piano recital by Edwin Arthur Kral from Cleveland. WEHP Zion presents a choral program with soloists and orchestral works as WIAK Cleveland airs a tent organ recital direct from Cleveland.
The government launches a nationwide push against tax dodgers. Warrants target delinquent individuals and their property as collectors prepare cases. Tax inspectors tightened lists with ten day deadlines to pursue payments and boost enforcement.
Alderman Gordon discharged Kraft and Fink after a raid on their South Penter Street premises linked to gambling devices. The court found legal technique errors, ordered the gambling equipment held by the constable until further court order and fully discharged the defendants.
Constable Edward Stingart arrested A. 8 Master of Tu is street on a complaint by Cant Prone Tie amid a feud involving Foster and Franz. Earlier arrests of Woster Werthesdiyg, Fran, Carl Peterson, and John Hogert followed a breaking and entering case. Bond status unclear. hearing set before Alderman Stuart Momeyer for November 25.
Kiwanis and Rotary clubs rally behind a Corry trades school as Dr. Struck of the Harrisburg Department of Public Construction outlines vocational options. He emphasizes part time cooperative training and industry partnerships, citing York as a model and promising manufacturer equipment for the proposed school.
The Christmas Savings Club at Citizens National Bank closes with nearly 700 members, marking the largest and most complete participation to date. Over $80,000 has been deposited, with checks to be issued December 10 and new accounts to open for next year under the same plan.
Government to run the Muscle Shoals fertilizer and nitrate project after a Senate compromise. The plan aims to push bills through the Agriculture Committee within days, with support from Northern and Western lawmakers to secure passage before adjournment.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple railroad lines and oil companies including American Woolen, Chicago and Alton, Northwestern, Union, Transcontinental Oil, Pure Oil, Skelly Oil, Studebaker, Wabash, and others alongside city and location cues, indicating a mixed directory or stock/affiliate page. No coherent event or narrative beyond entity mentions and corporate names.
Federal authorities mix with New York and New Jersey interests over oil and fuel distribution. Star Gas and Light & Leut face action as Consolidated Ship and Radio Ryan supply lines are cited. Creeke firm appears in the 30 New York and 10 New Jersey and 301 Cal listings.
A Corry resident, Charley Hill, was struck and died instantly during a hunting trip in the woods northwest of the city. The body lay on West Praserich street area. his wife and daughter reside at 14 West South street. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Grey's Community Players present the farce Three Live Ghosts at the High School auditorium under Kiwanis Club auspices. Proceeds go toward clearing the stage project deficit with two evening performances featuring a star-studded cast and intensive ticket sales to raise funds.
Concord and Fairview P T A will hold a joint meeting at the Concord School on Friday with all parents invited. Pupils from both buildings will participate, featuring musical solos by Mrs Olin Bracken and select readings by Mrs Edward Kinley Willsing and Mrs Helen Brown, with remarks on educational topics.
Police suspect murder in the death of Mrs. Addi Sheatsley despite a pastor’s claim of possible insanity. Rev. V Sheatsley links a religious fanaticism to her death amid a burning funeral pyre scenario while authorities pursue evidence of homicide. John B.R. King, county prosecutor, questions the victim’s mother in Canton as the case unfolds.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Mason were held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Thursday afternoon at 2. Rev. William Hail led the service. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery with bearers William Soper Henry Bass Charles Dalisteand and Louis Hagerich. Relatives and out of town friends attending included Mrs Robinson Mr and Mrs Schuler Warren Ts Johnson Titusville Mrs Dean Gowanda No 5 Mrs Hente Love Jamestown NY Ars Jean Knapp Miss Anna Laird and Chiton Koford Erie.
Mrs War Sey G Harding slipped into a semicoma in Marion Ohio as doctors assess her condition. Dr Carl W Sawyer reported she was restless through the night and remains in a semicoma with grave doubts about regaining consciousness.
A string of fires across Pennsylvania killed five people and injured others as flames damaged numerous businesses. In Plymouth near Wilkes-Barre the blaze destroyed several shops and a car barn, with extensive property losses reported.
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