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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1927
Page
2
November 27, 1907 journal notes promise a grand Knights of Columbus event with 500 visitors expected and elaborate ceremonies planned here. The Mozart Club hosted a concert last night at the UN. several couples wed or traveled, including Ray Wolford and Lena Tiskett in Jamestown and Erma Guignon with Aliss Eval Lowe heading to DuBois for Thanksgiving with the Lowes.
United Press reports jury selection for the trial of Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Bevel in the murder of Mrs Lilliandahl's husband. Two Quakers refused oath, each citing inability to verdict in a capital punishment case. they were excused after brief hesitation. Foreman will be Mrs Currie Calkins, the first woman sworn.
Washington November 28 Democratic leaders plan to force a Senate resolution against extending a White House term beyond eight years as the six month session opens. They expect to press for a Coolidge statement to gauge nominating plans, potentially affecting Governor Al Smith of New York. some Democrats see Smith as the likely nominee if Coolidge runs.
The note outlines publication details for the Corry Post including postal class, annual, and per-copy rates. It lists mail and carrier charges and states that advertising rates are available upon request.
A blurred column from Columbus lists Thanksgiving visitors and community notices. Names include Mrs Lorenzo, Brikes of Corry, Miss Perry of Piney Lake, Glenn Perry, Thurston Anderson, Leon Mul, George Schramling family, Lola Schramling, David Dunham, Olive Scholion, Mildred Schramiling, Wynting Pratt, Seward Clark family, Lynn Colvjiy, and local households. Church events, meetings, and pledges frame the year’s work in the Community church with a note on fundraising. Visitors travel to Fredonia, Bear Lake, Meadville, Stockton, and Warren for holiday visits and camp plans near Kinua.
The War Department allows ceremonial wear of historically significant uniforms. One regiment outfits drum major and color sergeant in post revolutionary war attire while others shift from plain olive to longer trousers and brighter shoes with color emblems and chevrons. The changes reflect no current war and aim for style over function.
Princess Victoria Schaumberg-Lipps, sister of former Kaiser Wilhelm, wed a penniless Russian former sailor Alexander Subkof, aged 61 and 27. Wilhelm's reaction was to send a wedding gift, highlighting changing royal fortunes as a humorously biting note in a shifting European royal scene.
The puzzle yields: 1. Two motives found on U.S. coins are patriotism and freedom. 2. The first teavies than air plane is unclear. no firm answer. 3. The Panama canal length is twenty hours of travel by sea and land in historic reckoning. 4. The superstition of thirteen is attributed to various origins. the text remains uncertain. 5. The city suffrage earned an American citizen likely in Mesopotamian context. the source cites Mesopotam.
Instructional item reviews English correctness with sample questions on grammar spelling and pronunciation. Readers test usage, identify errors, supply proper terms, and practice daily language improvement through exercises and answers.
Two ships depart from the same harbor. One travels 150 miles east and the other 400 miles south. The distance between them forms a right triangle with legs 150 and 400, so the separation is the square root of 150 squared plus 400 squared, yielding approximately 422 miles.
John Isbell, wealthy banker, lies dying in hospital with two bullet wounds to the back after his wife Mayme Isbell 40 admits shooting him following police raid on their home. Mayme Isbell is jailed on attempted murder charges. She told reporters she acted after her husband fed police to the home. Police found Chas Davis a real estate man present at the scene.
Pittsburgh Nov. 25 The grand jury this week will hear more than 200 primary election officials in Allegheny County amid allegations of conspiracy and false communications connected to the September primary.
United Press dispatch from Allentown recounts a fatal accident as a team of horses pulling a wagon dragged Heaty Pidkart, 68, to death. He was thrown from the wagon and his legs became entangled in the harness, trapping him as the animals bolted toward the barn.
Washington Lodge 67 AB and Ac Mu members and their guests gathered at Hotel Corry Saturday for a dinner at eight, with a featured menu and Grand Lodge officers in attendance. George Phillips of Harrisburg and Mr. Sweigart spoke, followed by a program led by G. T. Bergman and Mrs Viegel Burrows. Arrangements were by Hayward Freed and Floyd Burrows.
In Cleveland on Sunday the Bulldogs rallied to a 827 victory over the Chicago Cardinals as Be ny Triedman, formerly of Michigan, sparked four of five Cleveland touchdowns. Crowds of about 5,000 watched on the same field used by Notre Dame and Southern California during the weekend event. Passes were converted into touchdowns, highlighting a decisive home win.
A well dressed man was found near the Lancaster Pike at Middle Steelton by a patrolman on duty. Authorities believe he was attacked and robbed by thugs while driving his car. Only one dollar was found on him as police and hospital staff seek to identify him.
The General Electric refrigerator line, exclusive agency at Franz Furniture Store on First Avenue, draws growing orders in Corey as dealers report strong demand. The new models feature hermetically sealed, oil-filled mechanisms, no belts or plumbing, and easy cleaning. The latest G E models are on display for inspection.
Funeral rites for Mrs. E A Kelsey were held at her home 601 South Center Street on Saturday at 2 pm with Rev. W E Bartlett officiating. The Carry resident had lived in the area over sixty years. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Attendants included James Burnett Sam Wales Ray Fowers Coon C Stedman and Clyde Jones. Relatives from out of town attended including Mrs Stel in Kelkey Kane Mrs J H Brown Meadville Mrs Forest Mr and Mrs John Fleming and Mrs Pop Deitch Eric.
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