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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1927

Page

6

Miller Claims He Will Oppose External Control Of Mutual Tel

John Z Miller, longtime general manager of the Mutual Telephone Company, issues a statement defending local ownership and pledging to resist outside efforts to gain control. He cites 30 years with the firm, its 9 000 subscribers, and 111 000 in assets while asserting stock is held by Erie residents. A Chicago injunction seeks to restrain Miller from disposing of stock, with a hearing set before Judge Dirt in Erie.

Milles Manual Telephone Company Miller Inside Partney Thompson Chicago John Ze Miller Erie Fulfowis Mutual Telephone Company Mi Ut Stotk Alysis Jewlwaye Muttal Telephone

Thanksgiving party hosted by Baptist Sunday school teachers

The Prismary Department of the Baptist Sunday school entertained children with a Thanksgiving party at the church. Volunteers collected fruit and vegetables for the needy, while Miss Mary Paulson assisted with refreshments and activities.

Baptist Mary Paulson

Deer theft charges trail in Eniontown case

In Eniontown (Novi 21) J. Lines of Ni Chutje filed charges against Scott Wells and J Spl Evans of Pittsburgh alleging deer theft. Alderman William McClelland fined Walls and Byars. costs set at 4200 and 108 dollars respectively, tied to the deer near the opening of the hunting season.

Eniontown Novi Scott Wells J ‘Spl Evans Pitsburgh Tama J. Lines Ni Chutje William McClelland Walls Byars

Rush on new gas station proposed in West Smith Street area

local contractor Ergest Williams begins brickwork on the large station at West Smith Street, with Rogers Structural Steel completing steel work. Masonry to finish in about two weeks weather permitting. site offers space for tourist camping grounds in a growing section.

Ergest Williams Lirge Ile Mealane Brown West Smith 'Streut Rogers Structural Steel Company Williams Severs

Corry Girl to Head Salvation Army at Sharon

Lieut Dorothy Messenger formerly of Corry has been assigned as commander of the Sharon Salvation Army corps. Farewell services in her honor were held at Oil City with Adjutant John Brunner presiding. Messenger will move to Sharon Wednesday as local Salvation Army leaders plan the welcome meeting.

Dorothy Messenger Sharon Corps Oil City Salvation Army Salvation Army Citadel John Brunner Oit City Corps Brunner J. Atkinson Pittsburgh Joh Branner Oi Cite Bane Sharon Weddesddy Wenesday Altir

Funeral for Tiger Blowers Draws Thousands in Atlanta

In Atlanta on November 21 a large crowd gathered as Tiger Blowers a longtime middleweight boxing champion was honored at his funeral. The body lay in state at the Municipal Auditorium by invitation of city officials. The Rutten Street African Methodist Church where Blowers belonged was packed beyond capacity with both white and Black mourners. He died in New York last week after an operation.

Atlanta Tiger Blowers Yeers Rutten Street African Methodist Church Fescon Eet - Plowers New York

Spartansburg Resident Ernest Hart Dies at 49 in Corry

Ernest Hart of Spartansburg died Saturday in Corry hospital at age forty nine. Survived by wife Olive Beddow and children Forest Hart Ralph Jones Mazel and Glenise Hart. Also five grandchildren and sisters Mrs EL Price and Mrs Walter Brailey. Interment in Union City cemetery.

Ernest Hart Spartansburg Corry Hospital Olive Beddow Ralph Jones Porest Hart Union City Mazel Glenise Mra EL. Price Cores Walter Brailey Preweburg Unionity

New Pastor Installed at Advent Christian Church

Rev. C. Wesley Adams was formally installed as pastor of the Advent Christian Church on Ass Street after a large gathering of church members and friends attended Sunday afternoon ceremonies. The service featured formal installation and信remarks from church leaders and attendees.

C. Wesley Adams P. J. Cleveland Advent Christian Church Essex Street Ass Street

Corry Church Names New Pastor Rev Adams Installed

Rev Adams, newly installed pastor of the Corry church, succeeds Rev Philip J. Cleveland who resigned last August. Adams, born in Worster Mass, educated in Worster public schools, studied at New England Seminary of Theology in Boston, graduated June 1926, has filled various pulpits across New England. The sermon at the installation was given by Rev Tarley Hewitt of Boston.

Corry Tarley Hewitt Boston Mass Mn Adamis Worster New England Adams Philip J. Cleveland Advent Christian Church of Plainville, Conn

Sudden heart attack claims local citizen Arch ie D Wiens

Arch ie D Wiens a 58 year old Toc at resident died of a sudden heart attack at his home 18 East Irving Street Saturday afternoon He had been ill with heart trouble and his death shocked friends He was a painter and decorator by trade and worked for Frank A Wilcox He is survived by wife son and daughter a brother and other relatives Funeral services will be held at his home with local Odd Fellows serving as pallbearers at Pine Grove cemetery

Archie D. Wiens Tocat Dla East Irving Street Miho Heare Trou Wilcox Wilcos Corry Tristee Jonathan Iodge Lyle Inez Wilcox Johnson S.J. Wylcox Tomahawk Wis Trying Street Hlf. Beagle Eighty Cambrige Springs Pine Grove Cemetery

High Graduate honored at Cornell University

David Ketner son of Mr and Mrs TH Ketner of West Smith Street, Corr High School class ab W25 president, won first honors at Cornell University. He joined the Cornell Daily Sun editorial staff and was selected to the paper's board of editors and managers. Corry Bay was among twenty four students to compete with Ketner among three winning staff positions.

David Ketner Mrr Ketner West Smith Street Corr High School Cornell University Cornell L Daily Sun

Family tours Quebec guide traduces memory of Frontenac

A family of American tourists follows a Quebec guide through narrow streets. He points to a monument claiming it honors Frontenac, the first governor of Quebec, prompting the daughter to remark in puzzled fashion about the inscription.

Quebec Canada Frontenac

Education Week Observed With Classroom Activities and PTA Plans

Education Week activities included evening sessions at the Senior and Junior High Schools with exhibits, refreshments by the Homemaking Department, and a large student turnout. The City Council PTA initiative aims to complete organization in all elementary buildings, while the Superintendent reported full staff certification and a 100 percent membership for a teachers association.

PTA

Execution of Jerry Weeks at Rockview Penitentiary

Jerry Weeks Negro-slayer of a Negress and her three children was executed in the electric chair at Rockview Penitentiary Bellefonte at 7 07 AM The execution followed a February conviction for stabbing to death his sister in law Mrs Marie Williams in her home Weeks had previously faced life imprisonment after a recommendation by a jury for life Weeks was also charged with fire setting that caused the suffocation deaths of two children

United Press Rockview Bellefonte Jerry Weeks The Commonwealth Today Weeks Pennsylvania Sind Marie Williams State Boards of Pardons Its Lambert

John H. Tross Leaves Rogers Steel Company

John H. Tross resigns after seven years as general manager at Rogers Structural Steel Co and accepts a post with Structural Gypsum Co. He will relocate to Pittsburgh and will be succeeded by L. Edin Roelofs as chief engineer. The Tross family plans to move after the current school term.

To Concern Johny H.debss Rogers Stuctural Steel Company Trowi Structural Gypsum Company Pittsburg New York City Heshalt Whiiett Due Pittshvent Tross Rogers Company Pittsburgh Trass

Origin of Albion name tied to roses and cliffs

The London Times notes the term Albion may derive from the white roses or the white cliffs of England. Historians debate whether the country’s name arose from wild white roses common in the realm or from the white cliffs associated with the land.

Albion Celle England Whiteland London

New Wonderful MELLO GLO Face Powder Ad

Advertising copy touts MELLO GLO French Process face powder to prevent pores and give a peachy complexion. Claims long wear, purity, and a youthful look. Boarders sought at 208 Franklin Street. Ambas and Co. listed as contact.

No. Ambas& Co Avi

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Z. Miller Hirt RUSH Sharon Rev Archie D. Wilcox Daily V. E. Phillips Robins Hampton Court Walt Slayer OF Fort LE Bouef Ayy CO Fort LeRoent Woman's Olub Margaret Hamilton Wave Perkins F,.c. Howard JB. Patterson G. B. Cronin John H. Tross Rogers Steel Company Strucctural Steel Company Cotton Charlies Ste R. S. Johnson W. Main St Corry, Pa Franklin Street Nee the Jeweler
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