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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1927
Page
1
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Old Glory departs from Old Orchard Beach in a planned 4 600 mile non stop Atlantic flight toward Rome. Pilot Hill Bertraud and Payne aboard, carrying letters to Italian dignitaries and Pope Pius XII. Ground crew tests and Guardsmen oversee the launch amid crowds. radio gear installed for shore contact.
A. J. Barton head of the Baptist Board at Nashville Tenn was favored by anti saloon league officers here to succeed Wheeler league leader who died yesterday.
Corry schools opened for the new term showing an overall enrollment of 1271 in public schools. Grade totals reach 43 junior high and 12 senior high enrollments, with a total district enrollment down nine from last year. State and local funding changes noted as the district adjusts per annual appropriation.
A timely Arc discovery by Clark Company employees averted damage to the Clark Plant dry kiln around 1 PM. Firefighters contained the blaze with little damage. Arson suspected, workers detained the area, and motorists were warned as authorities plan further action.
William Brook and filforward Schlew arrived in the Pride of Detroit monoplane at Calcutta after flying westward from Constantinople and leaving behind 8,010 miles of an estimated 20,007 miles remaining. They planned a brief rest and to depart for Rangoon Burma the next morning, reporting good health after demanding days of nonstop flight.
James Q Condra died at his Easton home after months of illness. A former Titusville pharmacist, he moved to the city in 1920 and built a progressive drug business. He was active in fraternal groups and pharmacy associations. Survived by two sisters and several relatives. funeral at St Titus Church with interment at St Catharine’s cemetery.
United Press dispatch from Rami City outlines President Coolidge confronting four major issues with Congress: tax reduction, farm relief, foreign policy, and naval building. The piece notes Republican infighting, potential Democratic leverage in the Senate, and plans to push cooperative marketing, price stabilization for farmers, and foreign debt and defense policy reforms.
K Py Gilson reports the theft of a sow from his son Ruscha Gilson on East Columbut avenues Sunday night. The porker vanished from a group of stock. motive and thief unknown. Police may open a general inquiry as the Mitinity area has seen other larceny cases.
The will of Jo Ogden Armour, decedent head of Armour packing, was filed in probate today. It discloses a state near 1 million dollars with a $100000 bequest to Armour’s daughter Lalita, now Mrs Jol Mitchell Jr, and an annual income of 1200 dollars for her husband. Minor bequests ranged from 1000 to 5000 dollars for the Armour household staff. The estate is placed in trust for the widow and daughter.
Corry marked one of the quietest Labor Days in memory with little celebration. Residents traveled to lake resorts and county fairs in Warren and Chautauquin counties drew crowds. Local shops and industries closed for the holiday as the post office paused and the Journal issued a holiday edition.
Walter L. Peake, local attorney, addressed the Rotary Club at the Hotel Corns St session on Various Kinds of Law. Mrs. Dawson Olmstead and Miss Lilian Barnes entertained guests. Victor M. Sandburg returned after illness. other attendees included Mr. Jensen of Pittsburgh and Stone of Morgantown, W.Va.
Rumors claim John Wasbigder and Paul Jaworsti, two murderers who escaped Allegheny County Jail on August 18, were seen near the Hecla mine of the HSC Frick Goke Go and at the Seward mine of the Rainey Coal Co around Sunday night as the inquiry spreads.
Four Erie boats suspected of rum running on Lake Erie are held at Port Dover after a state police seizure near Mooreheadville. Boats named Bozo Tana Valencia and an unnamed speed boat, reportedly owned by Mike Semple, face Canadian 30 percent duty on cargo value. If duty isn’t paid, the ships may be confiscated.
A major blaze in Rouseville destroyed two homes and damaged a third early this morning. Larry Hutchinson's house was first to catch fire, waking his family as flames spread to George Renninger’s home and a nearby house, causing about 15000 dollars in damage. Firefighters from Oil City arrived late, and the town’s limited equipment hampered efforts to control the blaze.
Continued word of Swyers, a crew member on the Allegheny Division, injured Saturday morning when caught between overstring cars near Mayville. He suffered severe bruises and cuts but is not in serious condition and remains confined at Gor Hospital.
Radio listings show WEAF broadcasts at 8 pm and 9 pm with the Eveready Hour Cavalcade and Continental programs, WIZ airing the Continentals at 8 pm, and KFAB Lincoln listing 9105 pmi eastern time. Includes Stromberg Carlson Hour and Cavalcade with University of Nebraska Baeren as noted.
A string of heavy weekend traffic accidents near the city left several injured and one car split by a pole after a Cadillac and a Willys Knight collided at the Stott’s Crossing road. Victims include Mrs Macleen who suffered a broken collar bone and bruises, and multiple occupants who escaped serious injury. Detroit tourists plus local drivers were involved, with hospitalizations reported for several.
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