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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
3
A survey of 100 evangelists shows old time evangelism losing appeal in the Middle West and South. They blame sport culture, radio and automobiles, social gospel emphasis, commercialism, modernism, and costly denominational programs. They urge simpler practical religion and a new evangelist type rather than a new faith.
The Liberal Prime Minister Mackenzie King loses amid weak economy and rising unemployment. Conservatives led by R. B. Bennett promise Canada-for-Canadians policy, tariff barriers, and reduced reliance on the United States, though overall US impact remains unclear. The vote reflected domestic economic distress rather than foreign policy shifts.
Senator Capper speaks for shoring up wheat prices by moving 60,000,000 bushels into 10,000,000 barrels for sale to China. He argues it would aid farmers and aid Chinese missions, but questions of payment and practicality linger. He calls it a possible business or philanthropic move, yet unlikely to be enacted.
This item lists outputs for yesterday's quiz covering Dickens period in A Tale of Two Cities. It notes Alexander the Great as answer to Q1 and the Federal Republic as Q2. It explains harvest moon timing with condensation of water drops, and cites Baltimore & Ohio as a central Pacific Ocean related item.
Journal notes from 1910 recounts James G Sloan of Hydetown dying from injuries after a fall, Rev Henry Warnshouse visiting Florida for his wife’s health and later dying, J J Downs from Pittsburgh visiting family, Kapelle band outdoor concert planned in Columbus, Agnes DeLury breaks her instep, and Company A preparing for camp at Gettysburg on August 10. Extra lines mention a VA Chair Co. busy and people traveling to Quebec for a K of G convention.
Daily Lessons In English by W L Gordon teaches usage and pronunciation with examples of common errors. It includes word study hints and a note on expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily. The passage highlights mispronunciations and misspellings and offers guidance on choosing precise language.
The Pythian Sisters hosted a garden party at Mr and Mrs Oscar Andrews East South street yesterday afternoon. Sixteen tables hosted bridge and five hundred with awards to Mrs Leon Brown Mrs Sarah Bowell Mrs Henry Bennett and Mrs Clara Deyo. Mrs Jennie Bowell led arrangements serving sandwiches pickles olives cake and coffee to a large gathering including Edith McDonough Sarah Bowell Mary Dennil Arvilla Reed Alma Rapp Elizabeth Lenhart Victor Briggs and Kathryn Miller of Warren. Proceeds will be added to the Temple treasury.
Ongoing efforts by a Corry County committee and local citizens to land a federal penitentiary failed as Union County was chosen. Despite strong backing, congressional support wavered amid opposition from Shreve and Magrady in the district. The writer notes mixed signals from the local representative and praises the committee for its diligence.
Ridgway Aug 1 The body of L A Hamblen 56 president of Penn Ridge Ice Manufacturing Co was found yesterday on a hillside near the city his hand grasping a revolver with two bullets fired Friends believe he killed himself amid financial worries Hamblen once practiced law and belonged to the Elis County Bar Association He is survived by three cousins Mrs Dyed Hinton and Charles and George Ayers of Warren
A problem states eight carpenters build a house in seven percent days. Twelve carpenters would complete a similar house in about 4.67 days, assuming constant work rate. The text also notes an answer to yesterday's problem of 141.5 with an explanation involving dividing 4777.26 by 0.97 and taking a percent.
Warren county officials express concern over increased stream stocking by Sneale Walton League members, warning farmers and property owners about potential fence and crop damage while stressing the right to fish. Local police also order Tom Thumb golf courses to close at midnight on weekdays and all day Sunday under blue law rulings.
An Anies press report notes the airship R 100’s transatlantic crossing via a new route. It compares R 100’s performance with British and German craft of the era, detailing distances times engines capacities and passenger capacities.
Union City officials and water superintendent inspected the reservoir and pumping station east of the city. They announced the supply is as clean and healthful as any in the state that uses the reservoir storage method, despite lingering chlorine smell. Members of council present included Dr. Hart Pickup, Prdak Hatch, Dr. H. L. Stemred Barlbough, Bert Benson, and Supt. Frank Caster.
Jerry Mello Eriz received 60 days in Erie County Jail after pleading guilty to maintaining a common nuisance on State Street and to sale and possession of liquor. He had been fined $700 in September 1028 for two counts of possession.
Pittsburgh August 1 Attorney Max V Schoonmaker son of Judge F P Schoonmaker sustained a fractured nose cuts and bruises when his auto collided with a truck on the Manchester bridge He was charged with reckless driving and released on bond Three others in his party also suffered bruises at Allegheny General Hospital a driver 49 of a mile truck was badly injured Lost white suede gloves noted by finder at Journal SH
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