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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
6
Voters not registered in fall can enroll for the November election tomorrow at their registrars from 7 to 1. Registration requires paying state and county taxes, declaring party affiliation, and residence. In Corry, 815 registered on Thursday and a larger turnout is expected. final day is Saturday, October 1.
The hurricane battered the east coast with winds near 100 mph roared inland wrecking roofs and communications across the peninsula. Titusville reported fierce gusts, while Orlando and Tampa faced toppled homes and rising danger. Northward evacuees packed highways as Daytona and Palm Beach areas suffered severe strain and darkness persisted in towns along the storm path.
Word reached here of the death of Henry C. Allen, eighty eight, a former Columbus resident. He died at 6:90 this morning at the home of W. S. Humphrey in West Delphi, New York. Survived by one brother Norman Allen of Firle and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be in Columbus at the Community Church Tuesday at 2 PM, with Missouri order of Columbus conducting grave services at David Curtis cemetery.
Warren Sept 17 George Files 60 an employee of Peerless Garage died after a piece of moulding from another car pierced his face throat and lungs then exited his back in an accident on Roosevelt highway near Rogertown. William Meager intoxicated was jailed after a coroner’s inquest began. Meagher’s car weaving on the highway met Files’ vehicle at a straight road section near a guard rail and millage. Both cars crashed into a guard rail. Meager remained in custody at the county jail.
Erie women prepare to send a large delegation to the fifteenth annual Erie County Federation of Women's Clubs at the Erie Woman's Club 259 West Sixth Street. Program includes registrations, sessions with Dr. Robert Shaw and Miss Anna MacDonald, and luncheons. reservations due by Sept 27 with Mrs. Jane Hay.
The Wy Phillips Jewelry Store hosted a pearl guessing contest with a crowd of hundreds in front of the store on Saturday evening. Forty six genuine pearls were claimed, with winners led by Miss Ruth Franz of 21 Just Bond Street and followed by Mrs Thelma Lite of 112 Center Street and Miss Marion Pill of 335 Dea Ware Street, among others up to eight places listed.
Report notes burglaries east of Obrry with a chain of thefts tied to an antique dealer's store run by Ritter at Gast AulN street. J C Allen’s home was ransacked, valuables valued around 180 dollars recovered, others unrecovered. Police seek suspects amid ongoing investigation into revolving stolen goods.
E Whittaker and Son of Coluasthes sell their meat market in Columbus to Clarence Hyde of North Warren Pit. The transfer includes possession of oxen and Hyde plans to move into Columbus to operate the business with the existing franchise house loan arrangements.
The note contains a jumbled reflection on gender, gallantry, and social conduct, referencing fair treatment of women, bowing and scraping, and a skeptical view of how ladies perceive gallantry. It appears as a stray speech fragment from a 19th or early 20th century dialect.
A local celebration honored Miss Kronias with a ceremonial reception at Aust Smith street venue. Guests including Mimi-Bone Merker and Mrs William Johnson Jr enjoyed a pink and white decor, roses, and corsages while toasts and gifts highlighted the event. Many attendees’ names appear in attendance lists.
The Journal credits Brooks Studio for quick development and delivery of fire scene photos from Wattsburg. Pictures rushed Friday night, printed Saturday morning, with several papers carrying the image of the ruinous concrete block garage. Mrs Guy Saxton of Jamestown attended the Cleveland Phillies game.
A six year old girl, Evelyn Deiat, fell from a third story window at St. Joseph's Orphanage grounds in Erie. She landed on cement and suffered a fractured skull. She died shortly after arrival at the institution hospital ward despite immediate medical attention.
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