27 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
1
A brief line item notes a transaction or balance labeled 4654 with amount 85 cash related to Ira heavy or account ARD at 10-4600. Details are minimal in the fragment, with no clear event, date, or full entity context available from the OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a debt claim and payment request near street names and addresses, with references to Smith and Penna. The readable part hints at a debtor being notified to settle claims, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
Western cities report rising influenza deaths and illnesses as outbreaks span San Francisco Los Angeles and nearby towns. Health officials note worsening conditions with hundreds of new cases and several deaths including actors Clara Bow and B J Connelly amid school and church closings and public gathering bans.
Two men, Arthur Walters aged 19 of Titusville and Robert Reese aged 28 of Union City, were arrested in Jamestown on a charge of petit larceny related to chicken thefts in Mina township, Chauningia county. Police seized the suspects after warrants tied to local poultry thefts, and the arrests may provide a lead to solving ongoing farm thefts in the vicinity.
NBC presents Teveready Orchestra with Kath leen Stewart at 8 P M and Music of Great Composers at 10 P M on NBC. WLW airs Perfect Circle Symphony at 8 31 P M. WABC with Columbia Network offers United Light Opera Company at 9 30 P M and Barblaon Recital featuring Herbert Heyner and Katherine Bucon at 9 P M on WOR Newark listings.
Senator Borah predicts near unanimous support for the Kellogg anti war pact in the Senate. He expects no serious opposition as Republicans Democrats and Independents back ratification. Minority leader Swanson and Senator Norris also voice support for early action to ratify and implement the treaty.
Bertha Bixby Elston of Spartansburg shows improvement at Union City hospital after a Sunday accident that killed two women. She suffered a fractured face, broken ribs, and severe cuts but is reported stable. Funeral services for Miss Alice Davus of Titusville will be held Wednesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs Fred W Koeme of Erie also died in the crash. her funeral is set at St Marys Church in Brie on Thursday.
The Stanford Hose Company has arranged its forty second annual firemen's dancing party to be held at the State Armory Wednesday evening. A large crowd is expected despite ticket sales lagging slightly from previous years. Larson orchestra will play, the dance begins at 9 o'clock and lasts until 1 am.
United Press reports a monoplane Albatross landed at Helm 40 miles from Presto after Lee Shosabalr and John Guglislmers failed to establish a new sustained flight record. The crew landed when it became evident they lacked sufficient gasoline to set a record after departing Fresno at 6:45.
Ezra Meeker pioneer of the Northwest and wagon train era drifted toward death in Seattle after slipping into unconsciousness the prior day. A Frye Hotel bulletin said he doubted to live 24 hours. Grandson C J Templeton mentioned the prince Meeker’s rugged health had weakened in recent weeks and he had been confined to a hospital in Meteau for two months.
Snow and high winds forced the Chautauqua County Highway Department to deploy plows for the first time this season. Crews operated from Jamestown to Cherry Creek and along routes including Corry to Talon City, Hare Creek road, and Jamestown to Silver Creek, with additional plows covering lines from Ripley to Pindley Lake and Kennedy Wrensburg area.
Improvement is reported at Union City hospital for Loiis and Edimlind Klinger and Mrs Elsie Mischler of Eyia who were injured when their car was wrecked east of Union City late Sunday night. Mrs Mischler’s four year old daughter Helomenenpoti oniiurt was injured in the accident.
Four Corry service and civic groups will convene next Wednesday at Hotel Corry for a joint Good Roads session. Deputy State Highway Commissioner J W Warren will speak on road improvement plans including Spartansburg road. County commissioners may attend to discuss funding and promises for the Spartanshire road project.
President-elect Hoover arrives off Corinto Nicaragua aboard the Maryland for a goodwill tour stop. He plans to ashore to meet Latin American leaders including President Dias and President Mentadi, while Marines aboard depart as Nicaragua stabilizes after monitored elections.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Capstagen says a code message arrived from London. The message reportedly contains instructions for the Prince of Wales to return to London, according to the Dodoma report dated November 27.
Corry will observe Thanksgiving with business and industry closures. Post office hours follow the usual holiday schedule and carriers are not required to work. The Stanford Hose Company will host the annual Thanksgiving Eve Hall at the State Armory with Larson's Orchestra. If weather improves, football and other city events may entertain, but the Keystones have not organized this season, and no paper will be issued on Thanksgiving.
Members of the High School Girls Sestelte entertained at a Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Carry. The sextet featured Frerich Kampa Merrials Rauscher Pavson and McGrath directed by Eubile Murray with James Fr. Wrent also performing Pilgrim Pathers Neptune. Guest Lee Lloyd of Jamestown attended as attendance contest with Isla-Manca club closing today.
Midland Pa November 27 Howard Stanley twenty four of Liverpool was killed yesterday when he was caught between two freight cars during a coupling in the yard of the Pittsburgh Crucific Steel Co.
United Press reports a severe update on King George VI s illness with daily bulletins noting fever fluctuation slight improvement and limited progress toward recovery. Attending physicians and officials described a fragile condition, while royal visitors stayed at Buckingham Palace amid cautious optimism.
Members of the Congregation of St Thomas church are completing plans for a bazaar at St Edward's Hall during the coming week. The event runs Monday through Saturday with booths for Japanese lunch, country store, candy, homemaking items, and more. A supper and entertainment program is scheduled each evening to boost proceeds for St Thomas church.
A massive storm across Great Britain and Europe leaves 129 dead with millions in property damage. Ships wrecked, dykes breached, floods rise along the Rhine and Trent, and disruptive gales halt rail and air traffic. Crews stranded, ships missing, and rescue efforts ongoing as coastal towns reel from the disaster.
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