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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1928
Page
8
Baltimore on September 14 police used riot cans tear bombs and Budget masks as 200 rioting prisoners at Misglind Penitentiary refused isolation. Guards were unable to quell the unrest. cells were barricaded doors, missiles thrown, and warden Patrick Tri narrowly escaped injury.
Rolla McGray, treasurer of Erie County, addressed the citizenship class in the Municipal Building Monday evening. Assemblyman John H. King spoke on state government and urged further natization tests as the class, led by Miss Bess Merrick, advances in understanding local county progress.
Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge held a reqular session in the I O O F Hall electing officers led by Noble Grand Mrs Ruth Failing Vice Grand Mrs Hazel Wils Secretary Mrs Bessie Whiteley Recording Secretary Mrs Louisa Sililener Treasurer Mrs Gertunda Bernstein Trustee Mrs Perry Bixby pianist Mrs Esther Cogswell Captain of Degree Team Mrs Rose Deleans A program followed with W E Church orchestra violin solos and readings by Miss Margaret Os and Miss Gertrude Munger A committee served ice cream and cake after the meeting
The Simmons family reunion gathered at Mr and Mrs Fred Lindal home in Tionesta Pennsylvania on September 1 with forty five attending. Guests came from Corry Columbus Clymer Jamestown Wrightsville and nearby areas. A noon dinner followed by a business meeting. Officers elected: president Lee Bull. vice president Charles Akam. secretary and treasurer Florence Merkle. A group of photographs was taken. The next reunion will be in Tionesta on September 17, 1929.
United Press reports a light trading pace on the New York Stock Exchange as selling pressure receded. Call loans rose to 8 percent, time money about 1 percent, banks drew heavier loans as tax checks were dealt with and Treasury drained over 28 million dollars from New York institutions. Declines were broad with few advances, while pivotal shares slipped slightly and many gains concentrated in select issues. All classified ads urged readers to consider their budgets.
In oil Gidy at about 1 45 this morning a Quarry tzer resident reported hearing a prowler near a chicken coop. He fired two shots at a dark silhouette, believing he hit the intruder as four chickens were reported stolen. The dark figure fled and no arrests were made.
The city engineer will advertise for bids on a street improvement project and provide specifications. The lowest responsible bidder selected by the Council must furnish security. the project will be funded by assessments on adjoining properties and city funds for nonassessable parts, with five annual installments and 6 percent interest on bonds issued to cover costs.
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