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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1950
Page
4
A column reviews the decennial census purpose and reapportionment delays after 1920. It notes Dry support for Prohibition, questions from past censuses, and the 1950 sampling method as a practical approach, while acknowledging limits of complete accuracy in gathering household data.
A reflection on early American census practices and citizen status. The piece notes how people misstate birthplaces and parentage to avoid deportation or fit social expectations, cites that 1790 census listed heads of families and household members, and mentions non citizens avoiding listing due to tax and biblical objections. It discusses a marshal-led enumeration with minimal assistance and tendencies to resist being counted.
A reader quiz on memory and general knowledge. Questions cover Niagara power, Lily Pons, baseball scores, British Parliament delays, Lies Mis抟 erebles, a device nickname, boiling times at Pike's Peak versus Atlantic City, coal mine nationalization in Great Britain, and Charles L Dodgson pen name.
Rail workers reminisce about pre telephone communication as Pennsy lines went down during a recent storm. An EY tower operator halted trains using four decades old Morse methods. Long distance lines and telegraph restored contact to nearby towers. Also coverage of a university English play on campus, railroad refresher courses for conductors, and various local incidents including a car crash near Niagara Falls and a faulty rescue of a stuck train.
A former Corry resident now in Tuunville was elected president of the Binal Birth lodge for the coming year. Reports note a new gas line north of the city may extend to New England by late 1951 with FPC approval expected for next year’s construction.
Frank Buck, famed big game hunter, left an estate valued at about $100,000. The figure was disclosed in private probate proceedings yesterday in San Angelo Texas.
Twenty years ago in Corry, preliminary rehearsals for a new boys band were held at the Junior High with Charles R. Campbell of Erie listed as director. Rehearsals set for Tuesdays through the school year. A small house fire on West Pleasant and Gates streets caused minor roof damage. Rotary Club heard an illustrated Jerusalem lecture by E. H. Manley. M. Sandburg nears completion on a new Wright street home, selling the old one to Clifton Howard. A Teale line repair on North Center street was fixed by Cony Water Supply workers. Maple syrup production to be high this spring, with Harold Carlson and Basil Davis vying for honors.
Mrs Elva Cummings of Lincolnville will have funeral services at 7:45 PM Thursday at the family home with Rev Gordon Abrams of Lincolnville Baptist Church officiating. She was born April 6 1868 in Riceville and lifelong resident. Survived by children Mrs Vernon Edwards Mrs Elmer Obert and Mrs Harry Linn five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Interment in Riteville cemetery. Friends may call at the Lincolnville home.
A column argues older workers face bias from employment managers who doubt their ability to learn new methods. It notes slight motor decline but equal or greater potential, citing lower absenteeism and loyalty. The piece urges unions to revise seniority rules and warns government action may follow.
Palm Sunday at 2 30 pm the intent baptismal service will be held at St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Garry Bowman will perform the rite and invite the public. Children to be baptized include Honey Harrison Keppel Ronald Lee Bimaust Bibert Mau lon Lilley and more. Baptisms may shift to Easter Sunday after worship if needed.
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