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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1930
Page
3
A business writer argues that more workers invest in corporations to feel ownership, noting GM executives with stock view ownership as preferable to self employment. He concedes unity of big business benefits but says personal initiative fades as firms industrialize. He suggests most must accept the new corporate era.
Questions mix with local notes as C F McCray is sworn in as comptroller on Monday morning. The piece lists various queries about history, sports, and local events including preparations at the Corry Metal Furniture plant and the McCray Sunday School opening supervised by Glenn McCray.
A notarized ownership and management statement for the Corry Evening Journal dated April 1, 1930, lists publisher Arthur Colegrove and editor and managing editor at 30 West South Street Corry Pennsylvania with Kathryn McMahon as business manager. It names Mrs A D Colegrove and Arthur Colegrove as owners, with no bondholders or security holders. The document includes sworn affirmation by Arthur Colegrove and notes circulation figure for six months prior.
In Jefferson City 750 inmates riot amid complaints the prison menu offered Irish stew with undercooked potatoes and fried meat. Warden promises menu improvement after investigation finds food likely not up to standard. Critics say prison meals often drive unrest and punishments should not involve unsafe ballast.
A New York World poll of 200 speak-easies reveals operators favor modification of liquor laws. Primary complaints include graft and extortion, danger from raids, hold-up wear, police nonresponse, potential loss from padlocks, rising rents, weak demand, and social stigma. Prohibition viewed as flawed yet preferable to harsher outcomes.
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The note highlights New York mayor James J. Walker, praising his sartorial polish and public persona. It describes him gathering crowds, singing Will You Love Me in December, As You Do in May, and cooking in a kitchen. A line mentions Mrs. O R McIntyre and Miss Wiss Sheldon from Jamestown visiting New York and being former Corryites.
Local enumerators report fair early progress as they begin collecting data for the federal census. Census Director William M. Steuart urges public cooperation, notes penalties for data disclosure, and offers tips to ensure accurate counts and proper enumeration.
Mrs Mildred Hilliard 18 wife of Roland Hilliard of 104 Dobson Avenue suffered fatal burns when gasoline exploded in her home shortly after noon Friday. Her nine month old son Roland Jr was rescued by 14 year old Robert Larson and is staying with neighbors. Investigators cite a gasoline soaked dress and a hot plate as possible causes though details remain unsettled.
Fourteen year old Robert Larson heard Mrs. Hilliard scream as flames and smoke erupted from her dwelling. He pulled her to safety with help from Russell Looker, moved the baby to safety, and directed aid to an ambulance call. Mrs. Hilliard was admitted to the hospital at 12 25.
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren church served more than a hundred guests last evening. At 5 30 oclock a pork menu was enjoyed, tables decorated with cut flowers and plants. Mrs Dan Culver chaired the kitchen committee and Mrs I B Bust oversaw the dining room. a goodly sum was raised for church benefit.
Erie report states Hilda Mumbuly a 14 year old girl died after a fire set by self or accident on March 22 at Pittsburgh apartment building GLH and Lighthouse street. Ralph and Edna Mumbuly her father and stepmother were questioned by county detectives Harry Russell and Mortmer Graham in New Berlin New York. They were not jailed but questioned further.
Private funeral conducted by R. H. W. Reagle at Alexander Company parlor for Merritt Sheeley who died in Oleia New York and was brought here. Interment at Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers named Henry Bliveh Leo Ruppersburg Orv Ressler Gil Rourke Herman Auer and Ghottly Alexander. Relatives from out of town included Kennel Sheeley Rochester N Y and Mrs Butch Custer Cleveland. A conference with Olly Herbst eyed action. father and step mother may receive at least 6041 from death.
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