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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1928
Page
6
With nearly 1800 already signed up, election officials expect a large Saturday enrollment. Registrars will be at their posts from 7 to 11 A.M and 1 to 4 P.M, urging residents to bring tax receipts for registration. Officials anticipate continued gains and urge unregistered residents to enroll before the final day.
Relatives received word that Fred Mulderick, a former well known Corry resident, died today in Cleveland Ohio. He resided with his niece Mrs Frank Osberg and left six sisters and one brother as survivors. Funeral arrangements are expected to be made locally.
Miss Gladys Lund daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Lund Garang and Charles Laycock son of Mr and Mrs William Laycock Tamestiymn N V will wed in an elaborate ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev Roger F Cressey officiating. A reception at Hotel Corey will follow with Larson's Orchestra providing music.
In the tropics a fruit called Pinatula Musa paradisima is described as a staple crop. It is larger than another variety, greenish yellow, and used in cooking in several ways. The text outlines its role as a staple and mentions its preparation.
Investigation into the Pleasantville panic sale robbery deepened over the weekend with new embezzlement and misapplication charges against E. Le Plielt, 25, cashier at Citizens Bank, filed by state examiner John P. Stewart. Notes recovered from Greece reveal informants, while suspects Wick and Flick face burglary, arson, and related counts as bank records and funds are accounted for.
The article notes the birth of Robert Howard at Corry hospital on Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Howard celebrate a baby boy born the same day as his father’s birthday. Both mother and child are reported doing well.
A reception honoring Rev and Mrs Frank Wimer and family will be held in the parlors of the First M church on Wednesday at 7 20 o clock. Rev Wimer is the newly appointed pastor from Falconer NY. The Golden Sins class is arranging a program for the occasion, all church members and friends and ministers of Lie city invited. Light refreshments will be served by Toreas Sunday School class after the reception.
United Press reports William R. Phillips and Jess Parker were executed in the Rock View Penitentiary electric chair. Phillips died at 7:00 a.m. and Parker at 7:18 a.m. They were put to death for the murder of Norman Gibson, 21, of Media, son of Delaware County's Deputy Prothonotary.
William Edmonds Sr son of William Edmonds North Center street has been named president of the Allegheny College freshman class in Meadville He was elected along with Dorothy Sterling Eric Burr Dorothy Ballantino Wick Verano and others Edmonds a Corry resident formerly attended high school in Los Angeles and Hollywood California before joining Allegheny this fall in a pre engineering course
A large group attended the funeral for D J Smith at his daughter Ms. W D Mitchell's home in Spring Creek Rt D 3. He was 86 and died September 27 after a short illness. Rev H Reagle of the U B Church led services. Hymns were sung by Essie Pierce and Lou Walkey. C F Smith W D Mitchell Ora Lou Howard and Bilton Mitchell served as bearers. Interment followed at East Branch Cemetery.
A coal train derailed on a south main track after coal spilled between tracks near Red Bank. Engine truck wheels derailed and overturned, injuring engineman W Dotterer and fireman C O Lallaile, while other crew and passengers escaped unharmed. Investigators led by J J Rhoads will continue the inquiry today to determine how coal opened onto the tracks and caused the wreck on a busy interchange area.
A two night vaudeville program at Rex Whyte features the Castle Walettainess and performers such as Rune Promibeoweer violin novelty acts, Davie Sn and Ellie Momibeneye, plus juvenile acts. The Rex Severiy hosts a prize filled show continuing tonight and tomorrow.
Funeral services for Mrs A J Scott were held at her home on Marion Street conducted by Rev Roger Cressey. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives from out of town and many attendees paid final respects. several individuals assisted with the rites.
The municipal council plans to open bids for a new police patrol truck at tonight's regular meeting. The police department seeks a replacement for an aging vehicle that has outlived its usefulness, with the bid opening the sole major item on the agenda.
The item describes a seven foot house and barn on 21 acres near Wheelocke school, with a rural setting off a paved road. Names such as Mrs. Sturdevant and Corry Parr appear, indicating a local notice or classified ad about sale or rent of property and related details from a county area.
Fire destroyed the Iriquoia Bowting and Fishing club house at Conneaut Lake last night. Hebert Maus of Goumwiill Lake suffered injuries when a chimney fell. The wooden structure built in 1888 burned within minutes. insurance claimed about $10,000, with many prominent local members present.
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