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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1928

Page

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Fragmented classifieds listing rentals farms and livestock

A garbled page of 19th century classifieds shows rental housing details and farm offerings. It lists rooms for rent, street addresses, and advertisements for sale or lease of land and livestock including a 83 acre tract, a 14 of choice land, Holstein cattle, hens, and two milk Leghorn chickens with terms noted as cash or payment plans.

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Corry Voters Register Strongly Second Day Priorities

Registration on the second day totaled 980 pushing Corry’s two day total to 1795 thus surpassing last year’s full enrollment. The 1927 two day tally reached 1777 while district results show Republican gains in the Second Ward and Democratic increases in other districts as voters prepare for the November election.

Puesday Corry

Florida hurricane toll climbs as relief rush expands

The US flood of disaster reports cites an estimated 500 dead in Okeechobee area with 9,000 fed in refugee camps and 8,000 lacking clothing. Red Cross warns tally may rise as survey covers Belle Glade Panokee Canal Point and nearby towns. West Indies hurricane blamed for 400 dead in Palm Beach County and 20 million in damages with extensive homelessness and damage across the region.

United Pre Sebring Mia Col L. S$. Lowry Florida Nations Guard Worlke Okeechabee Lake J.T. Lurvey Tampa Red Cross Lowry Lake Okeechober Belle ‘Glade Panokee Canal Point Washington Gilmer Red Crags San Juan Porto Rico Navy Department Haseen Charleston West Wesidential Guadeloupe Clay County Kenneth Crawford United Press Spencer Sena Lena Ler Charles Curtis Herbert Hoover Towa Curtis AL Spencer Sioux City Omaha Sevyer United State Agriculture Curtis-Aswell

Puerto Rico governor warns deaths may reach large total

Governor Horace M. Towner reports from San Juan that preliminary figures on Thursday's disaster suggest a possible death toll approaching a large number. He notes vast destruction, with about half of homes destroyed and 700000 people left homeless, stressing the compounded suffering from loss of livelihoods and ensuing privation. In New York, authorities prepare for the West Indies hurricane aftermath with shipping warnings from Cape Hatteras to Southern New England as the storm continues its Atlantic path.

Horace M. Towner Porto Rico San Juan New York West Indies Weber Bureau Cape Hatteras New England Atlantic Gontinibe

Ford crashes into two cars on East Main Street

Police hunt for owner of a Ford brick car after it crashed into the Pontiac sedan owned by Howard Loveland and the Star sedan owned by John Larrier on East Main Street around 7 30 last evening. The driver fled, claimed the vehicle was stolen, and authorities plan to identify him this afternoon.

E. C. Lindsay East Main Street Lindsey U-venue Lumber Pontiac Howard Doveland Star John Larrier Main Street Carrier Ford Loveland K.P. L Liv Brown and Ruppersburge

Four Youths Face Possible Arrests Over Alleged Party

Reported in a case sparked by a wild party at a youth's home during parental absence. Four young men faced potential arrest as two girls' parents warned they may pursue action. No formal steps had been taken by noon today.

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Today’s five best radio features broadcast schedule

WOR Network at 8 P.M. features Senator William Borah, WOR at 9 P.M. hosts Vincent Lopes Orchestra, WAX Network and 9 P.M. Philco Holly, WHAN Network at 90 FM presents Palmolive Hour, WEAR Network at 7 P.M. carries the American Magazine Hour.

WOR William Borah Vincent Lopes WAX Philco Holly WHAN WEAR

Sharon Bank Cashier Is Short in Funds

United Press reports Sharon First National Bank discovered a cash shortage. Assistant cashier R. G. Dearment confessed to malintended use of bank funds in stock market speculation. Officials say $53,240 was lost through unwise investments.

Sharon Bank United Press Sharon First National Bank of Sharon R. G. Dearment Malitnal Afforals Dearment

Corry Woman's Club Delegation to State Conference

Members of the Corry Woman's Club will join delegates from the Northwestern District for the seventeenth annual Pennsylvania Women conference in Warren on Thursday and Friday. The Warren Women's Club hosts at the Warren Club home with a lunch at 12300 Thursday. State president Mrs John A Prick and other officers will attend along with speakers Miss Ruth Pennyacker Mrs Adrian McCoy and Dr Mitchell from Warren State Hospital. Last night the local club voted to continue meetings at the Hotel Garry during winter. fifty members attended.

Corry Woman's Club State Federation of Pennsylvania Warren Warren Women's Clut Warren Club John A. Prick Ruth Pennyaacker Adrian McCoy Mitchell State Hospital Garry

McVicar Named to Western Pa Federal Bench

Nelson McVicar, former Allegheny County common pleas judge, named federal judge for the Western Pennsylvania district to succeed W H S Thompson. The appointment by President Coolidge was relayed by John Marshall to RM Gibson. McVicar is expected to be sworn in after certificate arrival in a few days.

Fitsburgh Nelson McVicar Common Pleas Allegheny County Pennsylvania W. H. S. Thompson McVicar President Coolidge RM. Gibson John Marshall United States Tia Thomson

Smith Outlines Proposals to Aid Farmer

Governor Alfred H Smith campaigns through the western farm belt after a sensational opening speech in Omaha. He endorses the McNary-Haugen principle in principle, defends prohibition views, plans stops in Lincoln and Kansas travel with Gov. McMullen, and signals continued farm focus on his campaign trail. Continued on Pagan Seven.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Omaha Neb Alfred H Smith Oldatoma City Lincoln Adam McMullen Kansas Smith New York Ormshe Gnd Smith New York

Coolidges to Spend Few Days in New England

President Coolidge leaves Washington for a two day trip to New England with most time in Vermont to inspect flood rehabilitation progress. Mrs Coolidge accompanies to Northampton where her mother is ill. He will spend tomorrow night at his boyhood home in Plymouth Vermont and greet neighbors. Attorney General Sargent joins at White River Junction and returns to Washington early Saturday.

Vermont United Press Washington Coolidge New England Last Ruail Northampton Mass Lemirs Goodhue Wis Plymouth Conlidge Sargent Ates White River Junction

Kansas Publisher Shared In Payments At Utilities Hearing

Washington reports at the Tradé Commission Utilities hearing payments by the National the Light Association to Kansas publisher Van Allen White Brice Barton advertising man HM Aytes Worth radio executive W J B Ain ey chairmen of the Pennsylvania Serv pe Commission and others were introduced. The hearing also showed Harvard and Northwestern Universities received payments for research work.

Washington Cireci Nationalenthe Light Association van Allen White Kansas Brice Barton HM. Aytes- Worth W. J. B. Ainey Pennsylvania Serv Pe Commission Tradé Commission Harvard Northwestern N. Mita

Corry Hospital Superintendent Resigns

A special hospital board meeting in the Corry library basement discussed communications and the September 5th chest contribution totaling 2781 since October 1, 1987. Miss Anni Kerns resigned as superintendent effective November 1, retiring from nursing. Miss Charlotte Brockmann was hired as clerk.

Hospital Board of Directors Ute Bracken Elston Larson McTnnes Sweet Waller Carry Community Chest Anni Kerns Kerns Charlotte Brockmann Corry Hospital

Cutting of Weeds Ordered in City Properties

City officials issued notices to about twenty property owners who failed to keep grass and weeds cut. If owners do not comply, the city will proceed with removal and assess the costs to the properties.

Fire destroys six buildings in Gothranton blaze

On Sept 19 a $125,000 fire in Gothranton destroyed six buildings along Main Street. Residents fled in night clothing as the flames reached the Donn livery stable and spread to nearby properties. Franklin and Meadville fire departments, along with the Cochranton Times Printing office and several businesses, reported losses including Myers Bakery Boyd Cooper Restaurant Curtis Gormery and Snyder's Meat Market.

Franklin Gothranton Donn Conhran Hames Franklin and Meadville Cochranton ‘Times George Myers Boyd Cooper Curtis Gromery Snyder's Meat Market

Spartansburg Men Convicted At Meadville

In Crawford County, a jury convicted Herman and Raymond Vanderhoof of assault and battery after a trial tied to a June 18 altercation with Ernest Kightlinger. Orla Vanderhoof was found not guilty. Clyde Curtess faced separate charges, with trial proceeding as court adjourned. William Lee pled guilty to passing bad checks. Li Blystone was found guilty of assault and battery after a brief deliberation.

Herman Vanderhoof Crawford County Sparta Township Herman Vanderhoof Sndiig Haymond Oslow Vanderhoof Ernest Kight- Inger Vander Albert L. Thomas Stuart A. Culbertson Herman Raymond Vanderhoof Orla Curtess Tfla Garless Mintor Edward Vap Flan Titusville Ney W Benedict Vainanen William Joseph Lee Li, Blystone

Smith Visits Lincoln in Nebraska Campaign Rally

Governor Al Smith arrived in Lincoln with Mrs. Smith amid thousands of cheering supporters. He was escorted to Nebraska's new capitol building and received by Guy, Adam McMullen, and Mr. Mullen. The Democratic nominee breezed through the crowd before relaxing in McMullen's office.

Lincoln Neb al Suillly Smith Nebraska Capitol Guy Adam McMullen Mom Mullen

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