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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1926
Page
8
In October harvest notes from Huntgre reveal a bumper grape crop with prices cooling. Growers report cash buyers offering around nine dollars a ton, while concerns rise over shipping costs and market dynamics. Largest raisers, including Walkers, anticipate continued oversupply.
The Historical Circle met at the library building in Testo afternoon with fourteen members in attendance. Mrs. Young presided over the meeting. The discussion continued on South America, with members each contributing five lending points.
An advertisement claims a simple product can darken gray hair at home. It markets a sulfur based preparation sold for seven pence, describing how to apply with a sponge brush and leave in to cover gray strands, promising a uniform darkening and a more attractive appearance.
Leo Trambley of 336 East Eleventh Street filed a civil action in Ere County Court alleging negligence by F C Bemus after a Sept mock crash on a main highway between Union City and County. He says Bemus parked a truck without lights, causing his car to collide.
Opening meeting of the nineteenth anniversary session of the Pennsylvania General Baptist convention was held in Erie on Tuesday morning at the First Baptist church Times Square. Welcome addresses were given by Rev. O. Cl Horsman and Mayor Joseph Williams Arthur L Bates of Meadville. Burton C Barrett of Oil City elected president of the Baptist Ministers Union of Pennsylvania at the closing session. Officers named include vice president Rev George Bodilis second vice president Rev Max Wiani secretary treasurer Rev Henry Stringer. Ballots and nominating committee report led to acclamations and a large vote.
In Union City, W. a local shop offers a permanent wave system using a finger mineral treatment. The service target appears to be aiding hair styling with chemical processing. No further details on provider or pricing are given.
Quaero Club met Tuesday afternoon at Frank Rabbitt’s home for a varied program. Kate Douglas Wiggam’s Paper on Childhood and Youth, readings from A Journey with Dicke, An English Country Home, Letters to Mother, and a poem by Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Geiger contributed readings.
A worker’s wife refused Maya’s medicine at first then took it, claiming her stomach liver and intestinal ailments cleared. The ad touts the product as simple and harmless, removing tarrhal mucus and inflammation. One dose proves its value with a money back guarantee from J D Condra, a local druggist.
County Clerk Annette Young released printed lists of grand and traverse jurors for the November term of criminal court. A full trial list will be ready soon as cases to be tried include many for liquor law violations. A warning by Presiding Judge Uriah P. Rossiter against forced medical examinations was aimed at preventing flagrant arrests in intoxicated driver cases.
The Mentor Club will meet Friday evening with Mrs F toward North Center Street hosting. All members are urged to attend and note the changed meeting time and location for a special gathering.
Columbus October 20 report notes a serious fire narrowly stopped. The Children’s Aid Society of Warren requests countywide donations of vegetables fruit dried goods and misc home items. Local residents aid efforts with library drop offs. Columbus Grange plans a flag meeting and autumn fair while residents report wildlife activity nearby.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Rickerson of Bradford called in town Sunday after a two week vacation in Cleveland and other places. They credited community help for stopping a chimney fire at Frank Dodd home from spreading, and Ali and Mrs Dodd thanked all who assisted.
Letters testamentary granted by Erie County Register of Wills to Leslie Smith as executor for the estate of Armenta M Burvi of Curry City Erie County Pennsylvania. Debts and claims should be paid or filed with Kincaid & Kincaid in Corry PA by the deadlines stated, with date October 2027 and November 30 172.
Harrisburg Oct. The young convict Joe Novis aged 28 pleaded guilty to membership in a gang that robbed whiskey warehouses in Pittsburgh during a hearing before the State Pardon Board. A petition for clemency was signed by residents of Schweyersville Lehigh county, and Andrew Hourigan of Wilkes-Barre represented him. Novis is serving a sentence from 12 to 19 years.
An excerpt notes cribbage origins in Kenfiwn with the claim of English roots and its former name noddy. It cites Sir John Harrington's 1618 epilogue as the earliest reference and references Complete Gamester 1074 for the first game, though places and times remain unrecorded.
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