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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1927
Page
7
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a court or judge naming Pilat in a national or political context. The text references a Sunday event and possible lines or statements by a national figure, with mentions of York and De Vp. The exact details remain uncertain due to degraded source text.
Thousands jammed Soldier Field and nearby areas as Gene Tunney was crowned champion after defeating Jack Dempsey in a highly discussed match. Fans debated if the count on Tunney was fair while others lingered for hotel rooms and trains. The crowd, estimated around 145,000, left broken seats and scattered merchandise amid a non sold out arena and rail delays.
In Warren county a typographical error in the primary nomination named Jamées Berger as county auditor candidate. The real issue involved the grandfather James Hirger, with a misread middle initial causing the wrong surname to appear. Berger would run in November unless resignation leads to a judge appointing a successor.
Warren officials announce a large Hallowe'en parade with nearly a hundred town residents representing the borough. About 55 organizations have been asked to participate, and officials say responses are encouraging. A planning meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 o'clock on the America stage.
A visiting speaker will occupy the local pulpit at Advent Church for two services this Sunday. Morning service at 11 o’clock and evening service at 7:24. The sermon at night will reference China and international affairs. Memphians and friends are invited to attend both services.
John Gilbert Dears Dearborn 28 of Silver Creek faces life imprisonment after a county court trial for holding up a filling station with accomplice Freddie Snyder Indian youth. The pair, captured days later in Jamestown, faced previous convictions including receiving stolen goods. The case hinges on a March 7 incident at Alipilat station where $10 was taken from the cash register.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania a 15 month old infant was killed as a mother and father were fatally attacked. Oliva Gronlund a Finland native slashed his wife Mrs Gronlund then killed himself. Police investigated shifting from initial murder suicide theory to a troubled marital history and dementia as a motive. Mrs Gronlund died from the throat wounds and the husband died later in hospital.
The page outlines classified ad rules and categories including announcements automotive employment financial instruction stock merchandise and real estate. It notes ad restriction to proper classes standard type style editor rights and 1 cent per word pricing with options for longer runs and yearly rates.
The wedding planned for a coupell Mout la couple was thwarted as the bride Ella Wiklighag, aged 63, withdrew at the final moment. A decree bars women from certain card clubs, per local ministerial authority, while other notices list numerous real estate rental and sale opportunities and an upcoming auction with varied farm and household items.
A garbled advert for a loan service promises quick loans from 25 to 300 with a set schedule of payments and high rates. It lists furniture and other goods as collateral and urges contact by mail or phone, noting the lender is bound by a dealing department and uses a care of address at a Santee location.
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