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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1928
Page
6
A devastating fire at Madrid's Novedades Theatre during a Sunday performance trapped spectators on upper floors. The blaze spread rapidly, a stair collapse trapped crowds, and many were killed or injured. Officials estimated 37 dead and 242 injured with numerous unidentified bodies.
A towering oak, famed in Sherwood, endures as a colossal relic of the forest. Its massive trunk and spreading limbs sheltering a swarm of wildlife amid warm summer days.
United Press reports Ambassador Dwight Morrow and Mrs. Mor row escaped injury when their car was caught between federal troops and bandits on the Cuernavaca road near Huitznarhey. Eyewitnesses say the Morrows fled with Wells Fargo reps as bullets pinged around their vehicle.
Allegheny county coroner reports three people killed and a dozen injured in Sunday auto accidents. Webster Creer eight of McKeesport died after being struck by Albert Miller's car. John Tomko forty two of Mullhall fatally injured by Paull Hauser's vehicle. William G Wolf of Penn township died after being hit by a motorist. Miller and Hauser to post bond. driver of Wolf's killer sought. Five girls survived a plunge of over 20 feet in Edgewood as their car rolled. Driver An Scanlon twenty one of North Braddock faces investigation.
A brief note notes wild roses in abundant varieties across temperate regions and in many earths texts, highlighting rich growth and widespread presence.
A fragmented note references Noah Fmmicis, David Anderson, and a chaotic scene at Ashland with playful wordplay about banana peels and a nightfall event. Names and phrases appear jumbled, suggesting a humor column or letters page.
Rev Frank Wimner named pastor of the First Church in the city took up his duties Sunday in morning and evening services. His sermon Preparedness drew praise from the congregation as the church choir offered two musical anthems. Reverend Witney and family will relocate here early this week.
Guy Gordon, waterman at Pennsylvania Railroad crossing First Avenue, collapsed at work Sunday afternoon. Found semi conscious, transported to Corry Hospital where condition later improved this afternoon. An ambulance from Alexander & Company responded.
An old advertisement urges thin men and women to use McCoy's Tablets saying the product is the best weight builder. It guarantees a minimum five pound gain after four boxes of sixty cents or two one dollar boxes if customers are not satisfied with health improvements, with refund by the druggist. It notes availability at N. F. Ames & Co and other drug stores.
Spartansburg notes a Woman's Club meeting set for Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Edward Scott's home, with the program focusing on budgets and consumer topics. The column also lists multiple local social notices, travel mentions, and obituaries details including James Wright's death from a motorcycle accident in Westfield and various visits and gatherings around town.
Residents report the season’s first snow flurries this morning with light snowfall in the First Ward around 0:20 PM. The event prompts residents to remark on the quickly changing weather as crews and local figures comment on shifts in work and community activities.
Hilda A Hoenig, who was to begin duties as primary teacher at the Washington seminary, fell four stories down an unused elevator shaft at the Leavhers' dormitory Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Charli Spiemman of Corry celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary September 28 at the home of Mrs Mary Duke sister of Mrs Spiesman. Guests enjoyed a silk and white color theme dinner for thirty four followed by a reception with gifts presented to the couple.
Corry residents attend the home talent play Rebellion of Youth at the Federated Church Spring Creek on Wednesday Sept 26 at 8 o clock The Elgin Pa cast will present the offering with proceeds for the Spring Creek church Musical numbers enhance the evening ticket prices listed for adults and children
Neva Hicks daughter of Mr and Mrs W Hicks of 112 East Church street married William R Muller of this city in Sherman New York. Rev Henry Polen officiated. They planned a wedding trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls New York and to reside at 18 North Center Street with Mr Tullerign an employee of the Coramestown Manufacturing Corporation.
Lege J sel and Miss Ayn A Mackres, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jahies Mackrex of Brankin Street Whix City, were married Saturday evening by Rev Roger I Cressey. Only members of the Methodist form Wes attended. A wedding trip to Montreal and other places in Canada and New York followed. They will reside at 822 East South Street.
Rev. ae delivered a nine sermon at the Salvation Army citadel on The Tou hie Cavs thy Cure and the Double Cure of Sint The audience was large and appreciative. Rev and Mrs Gleason plan further religious services at the Second Wes tyan church in Akron. Rev W H Marvin of Sandy Lake will preach next Sunday at 3 00 PM at the Advent Church on Essex Street. ACQUIRE the habit of reading eras.
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