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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1926
Page
3
Publication details for the Corry Pennsylvania paper with daily except Sundays on West South Street. Publisher Arthur Colegrove listed. Periodical entered at Corry Post Office as second class mail matter. Subscription rates: by mail 500 per year, by courier three cents per copy, fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates unavailable.
The piece critiques modern theater and writers with hostile satire. It argues societal decay and political corruption justify harsh scrutiny while condemning censorship and urging a return to traditional values and public virtue.
A scrambled narration discusses global gambling expansion, noting licit and illicit venues from Constantinople to America. It claims governments may profit from gambling while cautioning a moral stand, comparing Turkey to other nations and urging restraint.
A distorted report describes gas causing a body to rise to the surface from underwater depths. It notes rising time varies with individual and water conditions, from days to weeks, depending on content and temperature.
Twenty years ago dated Aust 2 1906 reports on local life. Names include Papt Austin TeMame Mies Wit jai Berfiner Sheela Wankins Bernice Brucker Bessie Johnson Ruth Knobles Wallie Cogswell and J C Willan. Mentions Chart taniqui Findley Lake assembly and Chautauqua events with arrivals, opens, and travels.
Survey documents discuss a new road over a roof garden area in Pennsylvania. The piece touts a woodland drive at the eastern end of Passaic and hints at future developments to create a playgroundlike site for visitors.
Police report a fatal pedestrian collision in Pittsburgh after a motor vehicle struck Miss Hilla McDonald as she walked at night near East Lane. Investigators say speed and poor visibility contributed to the tragedy and are reviewing the motorist’s statements and road conditions.
State engineers pledge financial help for paving Warren Streets and North Market in Warren borough. Plan covers Penns Avenue from current pavement end to Gladerun bridge with brick pavement, 18 feet laid by state and borough to maintain. Work expected in 1997 with bids soon and September start hoped.
A Warren boy died from lockjaw after an accident at Mt Gretna where Everett Whipp, a company member, sustained injuries during wrestling. Captain Hoursih and rescuers arranged burial and medical steps as the family of Lyle Tanpp learns of the tragedy. The incident follows a prior wrist injury and the boy’s age and survivors are noted.
Philadelphia audience awaits the Byrd and Bennett Arctic plane arriving from New York for exhibition at the Wanamaker store. The ship, famed for the historic north pole flight, will be displayed for several days after arrival.
Advocates push splitting Erie city First Ward into two precincts amid overcrowded polling stations. Reports cite 454 votes in the ward last fall versus 457 across Fourth Ward precints, showing strain on election officials and delays on election days. A Second Ward split has been suggested as well to ease labor and speed results.
The twentieth annual Birchard Pierce reunion was held at Brokenstraw Park Columbus Saturday July 31 with over one hundred members attending from Erie Oil City North East Gar Youngsville Jamestown Buffalo and El Segundo. A business meeting was held at three with Mr Brooks Corry hired to photograph the group. The next gathering is planned for Canachata Lake.
Spartansburg, July 2 reports many residents plagued by a worm in gardens and ears. Observers classify it as ear worm linked to Mossi infestation. scientists note it as tan brown cutworm-like pest. Local residents include John Thomson undergoing a serious operation for a growth. the community also updates on weddings, travel, and social visits.
Aug 2 Fredonia sixteen year old Joseph Ross of Green Street suffered serious injuries when a lumber laden truck collided with another vehicle near Ripley Tate. A board pierced the windshield striking Ross in the stomach and possibly causing internal injuries. He was transported to Fredonia by Ripley ambulance and placed under Dr Frank A Ogmbene care.
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