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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal announces Arthur Colegrove as publisher printed on West South Street Corry. It lists mail and carrier rates 500 dollars per year and fifteen cents per copy, with weekly and advertising rate notices and publication at the post office.
A fragmented description of a school event debating animals and humans with references to Africa and exotic exhibits. The piece narrates a preparation for an exhibition, noting health certificates for each participant and trophies for top performers, amid a broader discussion of curiosity about human and animal displays. Names and places are scattered, with unclear dates and several garbled phrases.
Savoie, a French liner with many Americans aboard, collided with cargo steamship. No injuries were reported aboard the Savoie, which sustained damage on the port side at the waterline. The vessel had sailed from Havre on September 11 for New York and continued its voyage.
In a detailed address City Solicitor Walter Greenwood of Conte s ville argues on the merits and drawbacks of the third class city form versus the borough form. He cites cost, administration, and expert staff as key factors, contending the city system offers centralized governance, professional appointed officials, and clearer accountability, while noting the borough can be cheaper but less efficient. The discussion references constitutional questions and the influence of Pennsylvania law on municipal structure.
Fragmentary text offers a philosophical line about life’s reward coming from engagement in one’s highest employment and the awareness that one has fully used talents. The readable words invoke purposeful work and personal fulfillment.
ERIP Sept 10 Plans are under way to arrange a visit by the 28th Division Pennsylvania National Guard to Philadelphia for Armistice Day. Major David B. Simpson reports Philadelphia and Pennsylvania will finance the project. A parade on November 10 is planned with the division marching and an entertaining feature at the Studie. Transportation home after the events will be provided if needed.
On September 16 voters in Fammington township approved the school improvement plan by 192 to 26. The project funds a four room addition to the high school, a laboratory, and a gymnasium, enabling the district to accommodate growing enrollment. Lander High School will remain a first class school. James Wright traveled to Meadville to enroll at Allegheny College and was a member of the 180 graduates at Cort High School.
Sept 16 Kane A Bradford police unit confiscated a truck with 12 barrels of 44 percent beer hidden behind egg crates at Larabee. Occupants Normany C. Bowersox and Chas Shoemaker, both of Olean, are jailed under $15,000 bail for transporting liquor. Shoemaker claimed no role. DA Potter advised keeping both charged.
Youngsville council on September 10 announced a bequest from Mrs Rhodes for a memorial drinking fountain. The fund, held for the town, will finance the fountain to be placed in front of Jones Pharmacy, historically linked to John Agrelius. Charles Ray was named to select the exact location and complete arrangements.
Reports indicate a caterpillar sting incident at a lodge where a nestling named Wynirs was blown through a doorway. No contact with caterpillars had occurred previously, and officials note a rush of people offering assistance and precautions.
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