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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1926
Page
6
Mount Vesuvius, the world’s famed volcano near Naples, erupted with smoke, flames, and lava belching from inner and outer craters. Residents watched from safe distances as explosions roared, with observers noting possible lava flow and predicting a short-lived eruption.
A Black woman, entering the home of employer R. W. Cohen in Sharon, Pennsylvania, was confronted and gagged by two Black individuals last night and found unconscious a short time later. Her pocketbook was stolen, and police have no leads on the assailants.
The M E Church Men hosted an oyster dinner for mothers and daughters with about 130 guests. The program included vocal and instrumental solos, readings, short talks, and portions of the evening were described as pleasing and well received.
Funeral services for Henry Brooks a Wrightsville resident and father of G E Brooks of this city were held yesterday at 2 pm from his late residence near Wrightsville The United Brethren Church Pittsfield pastor officiated with many relatives neighbors and friends in attendance Interment followed at the Swedish cemetery in Wrightsville bearers included nephews Richard William Harry and William Kingsley Jr Harold Kendall and Claude Brooks A number of people from this city attended the services Also a line stating WANTED work for man with horse Call at 714 Duane street remains part of the readable text.
Harold Schreckengost and Adeline Schreckengost pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and selling narcotics. Judge P L Matvey gave him a sentence between three and six years. Adeline received three years in the Industrial Home for Women at Munele, Pa. Both had prior offenses and were part of a narcotic ring active in Venango and Clarion counties last year.
A brief note states that roughly half of the world sugar supply comes from sugar beets. The text compares beet sugar to refined sugar, hinting at purification as a similar level of purity and energy.
James Carlton, 19, a guest at the hotel, slid down a marble balustrade and fell fifteen feet to the lobby floor. He died later from a fractured spine and head injuries sustained in the incident at the Ridge Carlton hotel in Philadelphia.
Harrisburg November 27 United Press reports Steelton High School was named East champion in the Pennsylvanian scholastic athletic association after a meeting of 16 reps. Johnstown High School and others were discussed as western conference contenders for the title.
Pittsburgh news reports a shift from mild to bitter cold as a low-pressure system approaches. Forecasters warn temperatures may plunge to near 20 degrees tonight, challenging fans at Forbes Field where Carnegie Tech meets Notre Dame.
A fragmented quotation emphasizes fearing idleness while engaging with the words and deeds of officers. The garbled source hints at duty and vigilance but lacks clear context or names.
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