30 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
1
Reports from United Press describe Villista forces marching south from Visita toward Parral and Jiminez with plans to attack while disrupting rail lines. A British liner reportedly sank after an attempted escape, with British and American crews involved and ongoing combat in northern Mexico amid shifting control of towns and transport hubs.
A garbled report details a Company A boys banquet with pork chops sweet potatoes olives pickles and apples. Corporal Holdie Wooke led celebrations with toasts from Sgt Nebll Major Smuthers and Lt Jouriot. The piece notes good health and spirits and mentions an upcoming event in Corry likely at the Armory.
A kitchen shower honoring Miss Bracken was held Saturday evening at Mrs. Lowell Mounts residence in Raynordsblogke. Twenty four guests attended as cards paused for a surprise appearance by Miss Tout, daughter of the hostess, who wheeled a cart of gifts to Miss Bracken and the event continued with bridge games and light refreshments.
Chronicle of a rugged frontier battle with Falkenhayn's forces fighting near the Teumian border. German and Austrian reinforcements are reported repelling advances as Romanians press along a contested line, with shifting gains and heavy combats described amid the ongoing conflict.
The Waller Orchestra abrir season under Milon Waller with preparations for a full lineup of instruments. Officials aim to perform various events including winter concerts and social gatherings, signaling a busy schedule ahead despite fragmented notes and OCR errors.
Sunday school of the church held annual rally day exercises with a fine program and marked by class graduations. The event featured a subdued, orderly program and drew a large turnout of relatives and friends in breezy spring weather.
United reg. Chukd reports wheat futures advancing after the opening bell. Prices show gains to around $1.90 and $1.86 as grain traders predict export demand will lift values toward $2.00 this week. Buying remains strong with no evident slowdown in movement.
The funeral services for the late H C Carney were held this morning at nine o'clock at St Elizabeth's Church. Father Numke officiated. A large number of relatives and friends attended from this and other cities to pay their respects. Interment followed at St Elizabeth Cemetery with pallbearers and floral tributes listed for the deceased.
A fragmentary report describes a city Halloween event with a committee planning a large display at First Avenue and the Fhowals hotel. Merchants promise store window entries and a prize for best window display, with bands and a dance planned at the Armary. Tickets are twenty five cents and many local organizations back the effort, aiming for a strong turnout and a festive history in the city.
October 30 dispatches state French troops north of the Somme captured German soldiers northwest of Sailly and repelled German counterattacks south of the river. In the Massonot area French defenders were forced back by German penetration, while Verdun and nearby fronts reported artillery action with limited ground gains.
The final month’s work reports for public schools show total enrollment 1171 across Concord 272 Melon 268 Washington 169 Fairview 299 East Main Street 250 and High School 250. Attendance averaged 84 percent citywide with 60 percent in Wish schools. There were 109 tardiness records, 33 in High School. Monthly cards go to parents. music will be taught in all grades by Miss Anna May Pope, with Mrs Hosworth directing instruction at the High School. All departments operate. Mrs Griswold’s room closed for Sanitary 1st Day by Mrs Barton. A new night school course shows promising results.
Corry residents awaited Victor Carlstrom as news spread of a mishap during takeoff earlier today. A help crew reported the accident to a plant near Brig railroad, leaving observers anxious about the progress of the New York Times aviator on his planned Chicago to New York route.
Birwin Vale of Mc Henry Film Corporation and Rex Theatre manager Parker arrived to begin location scouting and cast selection for a new film titled Twas School Days. Dale, Vale, and Parker plan to announce the full cast soon as production starts this week.
The funeral for Nathan Steadman was held Saturday afternoon at three from his daughter Mrs G M Ream's home with Rev I G Shaw officiating. Mrt Whipple and Miss Austin sang. Pallbearers were Re H Palmer P J Rawh W We Mase brovisk and GP Knowian Mollow ag. The service at the home drew many friends and relatives of the pioneer resident, with interment at Piedrove Cemetery. Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs FL Ry Breadman of McKeesport Mr and Mrs William Steadman of Waterford Mr and Mrs Oscar Steadman of Tatom City and several others.
Reported severe coal shortages threaten heating and industry as rail service disruptions limit supplies. Prices soar from about $1.00 to as high as $6 a ton while factories and households brace for harsher winter conditions. Officials warn the situation could worsen with continued cold spells and fuel transport bottlenecks.
Mendville will replace Ferguson in the toeut division with Herma Clue as superintendent. Manguaan moves from Youngstown to become assistant to the General Manager, part of a broad reorganization affecting Erie’s division and leadership roles.
Pittsburgh, Oct. 51 formay Coroner McCleary, age sixty, died by self inflicted gunshot at his home on the north side. He served in the Prothonotary’s office and had long been connected with the city coroner’s work, with despondency noted as a likely cause. The other item notes a railroad sale for twelve million dollars with Holders of fourteen million dollars in year notes, handled by W. R. Boas for the Kutiloeh company, and purchasers identified as holders of nearly fourteen million in notes of the Witpoling art Laken Bela Corporation.
Local authorities plan voter registration outreach at the Ele Phoenda Hotel and related venues on Wednesday. The effort targets residents who previously registered and seeks to ensure all eligible voters are notified and document their eligibility.
A damaged OCR piece describes a welcome for Hindenburg in Berlin with mentions of crowds, shopkeepers displaying flags, and a paraded arrival. It notes General von Hindenburg arriving with his wife and daughter at a city event, amid cheers and ceremonial scenes.
Miss Gracia Dickson hosted the Presbyterian Sunday School class at her Whit Pleasant Street home Saturday evening. The gathering featured a game between teams led by Mrs Munr and the teacher, with One WeHdenn scoring 15 and Hinderd 14. Eight members attended Mildred Sandburg, Anna Lapas Woith, and others were listed as present.
The body of Mr Ce Bywater, who led at fi hate in Gamestowwn, was brought to this city marking a large number of friends accompanying the remains. Interment was made in Pine-Grave Cemetery. Mr Frasier was a former resident who moved to another state before returning for the funeral.
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