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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1926

Page

8

Oil City faces new municipal scandal wave

Unruly bid process for a six inch triple pumper triggers inquiry as Mayor Shaffer and safety director Metz face corruption charges. Council votes to remove Metz while awaiting court action and a druggist is bound over on liquor charges. Oil Creek reports flood damage amid severe storm and wreckage on Isle of Pines after the West Indian hurricane pounded the region.

Ginuies Gion Ulte Tseman Ane Douneil Ff Shaffer Ong Joseph Giletz Sii Tlie Wise Metzo Slew Link Ore Leforu Meta Iquor

Meeting of Authors Club Delights Members with Readings

The Authors Club gathered last evening in the Library Building with Miss Glenni Grant presiding. Members heard readings including Homer and His Odyssey by Miss Condra and Odessy by Mrs Robins on, presented by Mrs Dean and Miss Condra. A Halloween party is planned for Monday at Miss Condra’s East Bond street home with a witch costumes theme.

Authors Club Glenni Grant

Two earthquakes reported by Fordham University

United Press reports two quakes in New York area announced by Fordham University. The first began at 10:57 p.m. and lasted until 1:30 a.m. with maximum intensity at 11:50 p.m. The quake was estimated to be 7,400 away.

United Press New York Fordham University

Union City Man Badly Injured in Belting Incident

Leonard Shampoo, an employee of UW. B. Lyons Baseball Bay Company in Union City, suffered severe injuries last Friday after being caught in a belting. His left arm was severely lacerated and damaged before he was extricated and transported to a physician, then moved to St. Vincent's hospital in Erie. Doctors say it will take two to five days to determine if amputation is needed. The community extends its sympathy and wishes for his speedy recovery.

United Press Nueva Gerona Pines Iie Pings Cuba Regio Bermmda Sheridan Talbot M. Leiber Santa Barbara Union City Leonard UW. B. Lyons Baseball Bay Company St. Vincent's Hospital Erie

Heavy Truck Fine Hits Union City Gravel Hauler

State Trooper Roskam spotted W A King hauling gravel from his bank to Par Ade Street for road work. King was fined $100 and costs by Justice Homer Johnson after evidence was heard. Dell paid up and vowed it won’t happen again.

Union City C. P. Roskam W. A. King Par Ade Street Justice of the Peace Homer Johnson King Dell

Thompson's Barosma Tablets Offer Guarantee Amid Kidney Concerns

The advertisement asserts Thompson's Barosma Kidney Tablets can relieve kidney related diseases and urges those with fatigue backache or urinary issues to try them, promising a generous money back offer if relief is not achieved. It targets readers with dull eyes and sallow complexion as signs of weak kidneys.

Thompson Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek Michigan

Still Awake the World May Quit Sleep Says Chemist

A Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman note suggests the public seems to have abandoned sleep long ago while a chemist warns that wakefulness could affect health and productivity.

Oklahoma City Dally Okla Oman

Corry Sees First Real Winter Blizzard Hits City

Corry records its first real winter as a miniature blizzard dumps two to three inches of snow. Traffic hazards and minor accidents follow as frost and flurries sweep through the region. Forecasters warn of further light snow and freezing temperatures from Ohio to Maryland with cold winds and possible rain or snow in parts of New England.

Corry Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Tennessee Maryland New York New

Concord Township Resident Dies at Home

A Concord Township resident died yesterday afternoon at his home. Survived by daughter Mrs. Dan Faulkenburg with whom he resided. Funeral services set for Thursday morning at 11 at the residence. Interment to follow in Elgin Cemetery.

Aloinas Concord Township

Clever work by high pupils in poster contest

Poster contest by Serine and Junior High art classes drew city-wide displays. Principal Sheen promoted voter registration by placing dry clever posters around town. Awards included 10 dollars to top artist George Johnson and minor prizes to Harold Loyd Marietta Se iferlwig for various grade levels.

Louie Ng Fie Bev Nye Oh Corre SV. Stewart Kiwanis Lab George Johnson Tunior High Harold Loyd Marietta Seflerlwig Tunior

Marriage Announced in Corry Garage Couple wed in Coudersport

Dan Brown of the Corry Garage on First Avenue and Mrs Edna Reynolds of the same city were married Saturday at 8:30 PM in the parsonage of First Mr Church in Coudersport with Rev Arthur Gregson officiating. A wedding dinner followed at Jennie Card's home. The couple plan a motor trip to Bradford Olea and other cities before settling on East South Street.

Dan Brown Corry First Avenue Edna Reynolds Coudersport Church Arthur Gregson Jennie Card Inter Bradford Olea East South Streit

American Home Department Club Opens at Hotel Corry

The American Home Department of the Woman's Club held its first meeting at Hotel Corry. Raymond led the program with an engaging demonstration. Miss Knabb, a science teacher, gave a talk on cooking which drew interest. Upcoming meetings will be the second Tuesday monthly at Hotel Corky. The electric hotplate used was loaned by Riley & Riley. Next meeting will cover Children’s Week topics and include a talk by Mr Munsee on interior decorating.

Woman's Club Hotel Corry Raymond Corky Riley & Riley Munsee

Egotistical Husband and a Widow’s Buried Return

A fragment recalls a vengeful motive involving a widow and a sum of £500 ($2,600). The text suggests the money was meant to fund a burial in “style most fitting” for the widow, to gain personal satisfaction from the act.

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Oil City Isle OF Pines Council Metz Nood Tilleville Py Olesen Liberty St. Treal Meeting OF Authors’ Club Citizens National Bank Weather Man Concord Johnson Oil City TruSt Company Oil City, PA Allen Tenuta R. F. Livermore Co the Newhouse “Shoe House The National Bank Federal Reserve Act Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank
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