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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1927

Page

6

Spirited Contests For Constable In First Ward

Multiple wards held lively contests for constable with Paulson facing Miller and Kelsey. Paulson secured Republican and Democratic nominations amid recount talk and accusations of irregular ballots. In the Fourth Ward Jamie Poley and others contended while Nixon won the party nomination over Holmes in another ward.

Bailmek Jun Paulson Paulson Miller Paul Fou Ile Poley Hull Kelver Nixon Lynn Holmes

Corry Nomination Contest Details and Coroner Race

The report outlines nomination results with Corry Democrats led by Hage’s renomination at 233 votes, John O Rourke 121, and James Lavery 117. Republican coroner race shows Goodwin leading Hanley with 502 votes amid a quiet, steady showing. Reg Vowel performs strongly in Corry eld with 347 votes while Dr Mook trails with 301 votes.

Hage Corry John OlRourke James Lavery Altfrouch Dr Mook

Gar Morri Family Visit Noted in Erie Trip

Betty Gar and her companion visited Erie for a day and spent time with friends. The trip appears casual with local social activity among acquaintances in the area.

Betty Garamorrison Erie

Alcorn Easy Winner in Wayne Township

Wayne Township voters chose Hat A. Wealcom to win the Republican nomination for Supervisor over William Bensink. In other races, Algee won in the west district, Rensink led in the south, Moore captured 74 to 30, Burrows and a candidate split votes in other contests. Roscoe Muses and Olin Moore tied for Constable in the east district. Rett Watrous and Arthur Merrick were named for the township school board. Charles R. Davis led a field with 74 votes. James Hall had 49, Mrs. Plate 78, Herbst 45 for District Attorney, and Moore gained 2 votes.

Wayne Moore T. E. Burrows Roscoe Muses Olin Moore Constable Rit Mosés Rett Watrous Arthur Merrick Charles R. Davis Igh James Hall Plate Herbst Jed Itt Moore

Bitter Fights Mark Election in Warren Co

Heated Republican primary in Warren County produces near ties and clear wins for Harry Jeffer, sheriff. Ward, county treasurer. Stewart and M Brady for county commissions. James H Berger for county auditor. school board and council races saw close contests with W M Robertson and others securing nominations. The ward contest against Dr C J Frants poueian drew the largest turnout per registration, signaling a sharp police-oversight clash.

Warren County Harry Jeffermm ED. Stewart M. Brady James H. Berger Board of Education and Council W.M. Robertson Clarke Cling’ Ér Wire Jay Blain A. Anderson Frank W. Chaffee J. M. Miller Sherman W. L. Gettings George Wells W.L. McClure Gus Borg C- J Frants Poueian Eighth Ward Conntilmanie Horouchty

Sharman Leads Berks County Political Field

Reading Pa September 21 United Press reports Berks County once called the Gibraltar of Democracy shows Mayor William E Sharman leading the county organization drive for renomination. A Safe Jaud over his two opponents indicates a strong position for Sharman in the race.

Reading Sepp Berksounty Presiant County Organization William E Sharman

Steward Leads at Carlisle in Republican Primary Sweep

Carlisle Pennsylvania September 2. The slate led by W. S. Stewart appears to have swept all Republican nominations in yesterday's primary, with returns showing a dominant result as most ballots counted. The report notes Gov. John S. Fisher's primary camps and hints at strong support amid early returns.

United Press Carlisle W.5. Stewart John S. Fisher Mimberland

Hart Renominated for Wilkes Barre Mayor in Primary

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on September 21 Mayor J L Hart was renominated on both Republican and Democratic tickets for a third term, with Republican opponent J G Schuler conceding. F P Kelley won both Democratic and Republican nominations for city treasurer. Also a note of thanks from A W Alcorn for Wayne Township supervisor election support.

Wilkes Barr J. L. Hart Wilkes Barre J. G. Schuler F. P. Kelley

Independents win nominations in Allegheny County race

In Pittsburgh on September 21 Independents broke through the regular slate in Allegheny County. Independent candidates for common pleas judgeships won nominations for nine seats with Judges R W Martin James I Gray and Frank P Patterson secured. Nominees Ward Chatfont and W Heber Dithrich failed. In the county controller contest Robert Woodside defeated war veteran McGovern by 1907 to 67,621 with only 81 of 419 districts reporting.

United Press Pittsburgh Allegheny Comemon Pleas R W. Martin James I.gray Pinchot Frank P. Patterson Thomas J Ward Edward ©. Chatfant W Heber Dithrich McGovern Robert Woodside

Beidleman ticket sweeps Harrisburg county and city

Harrisburg returns indicate a substantial victory for the Beidleman group led by former lieutenant governor E. E. Beidleman in the Harrisburg civic elections. The Stroup administration ticket, aligned with Governor John S. Fisher’s campaign, trailed as Beidleman’s machine won every county and city office.

United Press Harrisburg E. E. Beidleman Habisburg Michael Stroup John S. Fisher Stroup Bridleman

Close Race in Clearfield County Election

In Clearfield Pennsylvania on September 21 after 41 of 112 precincts reported, Republican contenders trailed and led in tight races for prothonotary G W Ralston 2762 and Carl Anderson 2755, controller A G Woodward 2284 against J L Harmon 1574, commissioners top vote getters Frank Kran 1108 and George Minns 1050, with John Boyce 915 and W T Phorpe 802. Democratic ticket shows Connally 48 for controller and Allen Tobias for county commissioner alongside Fred Reed for prothonotary.

United Press Clearfield G. W. Ralston Carl Anderson A. G. Woodward J. L. Harmon Waller Robb Frank Kran George Minns J. C. Gatghouse John Boyce W. T. Phorpe James Connally Yeading Cornelius Allen W. E. Tobias Fred Reed Tary

Chambers Triumph in New Castle Judge Race

Early returns show Attorney James Chambers defeating Samuel McCricken for the newly created judgeship by the Legislature. Louis Genkinger leads for mayor with Charle Maye R T Withers and A C Sheal also in the race for the post.

New Castle James Chambers Samuel McCricken Louis Genkinger Charle Maye R. T. Withers A.C. Sheal

Kent Defeats Judge Prather in Crawford Co

Clare Keng a Meadville attorney defeated Judge Thomas J Prather of Meadville for the Republican nomination for Crawford county courts in yesterday's primary election. Early returns indicate Kent will win by a large majority, with Prather carrying only a few areas. Kent led in Meadville and rural precincts, while Prather faces Democratic and Prohibition nominations in November.

Clare Keng Meadville Thomas J. Prather Crawford County Titusville Heald Hs O. Clare Kent Rawchord Colnty Kent Judge Prather Pickett Judge Prather Prohibition Nomber

Regular Republicans win most Payette county contests

Uniontown Pa September 21 Regular Republicans won all the places except one in Payette county. J. W Dawson present judge of the Orphans court seems to have defeated W. W Parsall. Sixty three of 115 precincts give Dawson and Parsall 44278. N. W. Rosenberg nominated district attorney over Wade Newell. Tom Aubrey of Brownsville selected sheriff and coroner. A Baltz of Uniontown easily renominated. R. I. Warman the Democratic choice for mayor of Uniontown and Luther Crawford the Republican nominee.

Uniontown Payette County J. W Dawson Orphans Court W. W Parsall Lixty Dawson Parshall N. W. Rosenberg Wade Newell Tom Aubrey Brownsville Oroner A. Baltz

Vare Slates Easy Winner in Philadelphia

Philadelphia voters backed Republicans in a municipal primary with Mackey and Monaghan leading. Mackey’s margin over Moore was projected around 50,000, while Monaghan won the district attorney race over Fox. Complete returns from 38 of 48 wards showed Mackey 203,087 to Moore 121,761. Monaghan 201,891 to Fox 108,162.

United Press Philadelphia Republicans Harry Ab Mackes J Tmampton Moore Candiile John Monaghan Mackey Charles Edwin Moore Butte Varipuss Monaghans Fox Mickey

Gilbert Again Wins in Sharon in mayoral race

Returns from almost all precincts in Sharon, Pennsylvania, show Attorney Frank Gilbert securing the Republican nomination for mayor, a post he has held since the town’s early days. He led over Councilman Fred Thomas, with John Lewis renominated as city treasurer, and Matt Robertson and Frank Clair as nominees for City Council.

Umma Eros Sharon Frank Gilbert Sinc Sharon Lass Sity Councilmai Fred] Thomas John Lewis Matt Robeerton Frank Clair

Mrs Plate Thanks Voters Of Corry In Primary Edition

Mrs Odensie Plate called the Journal by phone to express appreciation to Corry voters for the support shown in yesterday's primary. She said regardless of the outcome she wished to thank Corry for the remarkable demonstration in her behalf.

Odensie Plate Unar Corry Plate Willie Cory P. J. Lilie

MISS LYNCH WINS IN VENANGO AND FRANKLIN RACES

General Geo Rickards led in Venango for the Republican nomination for recorder of deeds by about 2000 votes over Miss Anna Myers with partial precincts counted. Katherine Crain won sprothonotary, Nan Lynch topped EM Voorhies for treasurer aide. In Franklin, Miss Elizabeth Swyers nominated. council seats, city treasurer E J Cribbs, and school director Chas Brown and Harriet McDonald chosen.

Teasurer EM. Voorhies Franklin City Thomas W Thompson Arthur Wilson E. J. Cribbs Chas Brown Harriet McDonald

Ton Wins For Supervisor In Clymer Fight

Ton wins the Clymer supervisor contest in a bitter race. He garners 100 votes while rival candidates post uneven totals. The report lists numerous local officials and election roles, including John Wiggers and others, amid a crowded slate and disputed results.

Ton Clymer

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