27 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented text shows scattered references to streets, rooms, dates, and names amid garbled phrases. It mentions inquiries, center, letters, and a mix of personal names and locations, but the readable facts are sparse and unclear.
United Press report from New York and Lakehurst details Alfred E Smith’s Pennsylvania campaign swing and a planned Graf Zeppelin return flight. The zeppelin was readied for a possible Monday departure back to Germany while Smith tours Pennsylvania and Maryland, seeking key electoral votes amid last minute campaigning notes. The article also covers preparations for the zeppelin’s midwestern flight cancellation and the hopes for future Atlantic crossings.
Voters are warned to attend the special registration day on Tuesday at the Municipal building. Ralph C. Benedict, clerk to the county commissioners, will oversee the registration for residents who were absent from the city or unable to register on regular days.
London dispatch reports sixty dead in the Recea Romania train wreck with 47 seriously injured. Identification of 27 victims as Romanians noted. In Bucharest, Revea station staff were arrested in connection with the crash as relief workers aided recovery.
The Pennsylvania Good Roads Association urged township supervisors to support Amendment No. 9 on the November ballot. It argues that defeating the $50,000,000 road bond would delay township road relief and the state’s highway program. The letter notes vast road mileage, aging surfaces, and a planned five year replacement drive that proceeds regardless of bond approval.
Col J J Grady and a companion aviator from Brokenstraw Airport at Youngsville arrive this afternoon for a two day display with passenger flights and aerial circus stunts. The pair will land on a farm head of South Center street near the city line, stay overnight, and offer trips later today and all day tomorrow barring bad weather.
Considerable competition marked the Chest campaign with T P Williams leading after day one while Dr George Peck’s team posted the largest daily gain on day two. The final day kept Peck and Williams neck and neck as Horton Davis and Worth Hammond trailed, though their groups reported strong collections. Peck’s team led by $16 for the three days. House to house canvass reports are unavailable. volunteers donated Friday morning.
The text discusses how approval of a bond issue would allow the township to fund road replacement from current revenue and bond proceeds, enabling more mileage. It warns that defeat of the bond issue would push back the start of a substantial road program even further, delaying improvements.
Rumors persist that the city may change police policy rather than personnel in handling liquor law enforcement. Mayor Bracken has not commented beyond dismissive remarks about newspaper reports, while calls grow for action after months of inaction and recent increases in bootlegging activities across sixteen locations.
Members of the city council concluded their regular session with the board of tax revision. The recent triennial assessment drew few appeals and Cornell silt will review and approve Assessor McCray’s work for the first meeting on November 5th. council members from Bracken attended and discussed building changes and police affairs. A. Hillstrom leaves tomorrow for Rock Island to join Augustana Lutheran College board duties.
An attempt to fly from Fort Washington to Bermuda will be made tomorrow morning by Lieut. Harry W. Lynn Captain W. A. Lancaster and Mr Keith Miller. They will pilot a Wright Whirlwind monoplane loaded with 259 gallons of gasoline. The aircraft has been tuned here and is reported ready for a 300 mile flight.
The Corry Woman's Club met in Parish Hall for its first 2024 session. Secretary Mrs Glbum read minutes and executive board notes. Mrs H C Barnes summarized the State Convention on Federated Clubs of Pennsylvania held at Lanenstes.
The club calendar lists a Tuesday meeting of the Executive Board at Mrs. Gerry Kincaid home at 7 30 PM and a Saturday November 3 art department session at Mrs A Pain Barrow residence Maple Ave at 8 10 PM. Mrs Barnes outlined Lancaster’s history and club aims. She noted federation points: vote 100 percent in November, accessible clubs, aid to students, library extension, and bond restriction. Corry Club’s Mrs E Barnes elected to Nominating Board with Mrs Barnes and Mrs William Supplee chosen to represent Enis district on the Nominpipe Board, Fe Mnewae Executive Board.
WEAF and WOR present address spots for Gov Alfred E Smith and Sen W Norris. Philco hour on Wiz and Philadelphia address segments listed. WEAF carries Symphony in Brass at 9.00 and Wor schedule notes Lucky Sitike Oreh at 19:00.
Washington October Hoover pledged to call a special session of Congress if early action on agricultural relief is not achieved in the upcoming short session. He said postponing relief would worsen the economy and that if necessary he would convene an extra session after March 41st to obtain prompt measures.
The Liberian government commends William D Hines a former Corry boy and Firestone representative in Liberia for his services in public works and technical aid. President King lauded American government support and Firestone in Liberia during a Liberian legislature address, noting cordial relations fostered by Dr Brine PamreciPstone Us. Extra bleachers at Tunior High field were lent by KP L plant personnel John B Patterson and Perry Collier for today’s game.
Bulletin reports the death of Brigadier General John R. McQuige, former national commander of the American Legion. Other notes mention Freddie Wooten and Mike Kavant escaping Madison County jail, a Chicago homicide involving Peter Rizzutto, and political chatter about Cuba and prices in New York.
Rumors circulated nationwide that Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon died in his office or committed suicide, then were denied. Officials stated Mellon worked throughout the day and received no support for the reports, which caused concern but proved unfounded.
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