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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1931

Page

3

A Lowered Standard in Hard Times Oppose Wage Cuts

Corry Evening Journal notes public outcry against lowering living standards as wages stay high yet job goals shift. It argues a high wage scale benefits but must balance with regular work and budget adjustments as industry contracts. It warns of a looming winter of tight finances and stresses disciplined spending, while discussing disarmament and civilization risks amid rising weapons.

Someling Satday Jose Isbor

A Wise Mayor Sets Personal Salary Cut in Tough Year

Charleston mayor R P Devan said he would impose a 10 percent salary cut from his $9000 yearly pay starting August to align with budget cuts during the depression. Department heads will face about 5 percent cuts as the administration trims expenses.

R. P. Devan Charleston W. Vai

Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon

Column fragment shows guidance on correct usage and pronunciation. Highlights misused words and common errors with examples such as wish vs Were after wish and Munich pronunciation. Encourages vocabulary growth with a daily word and notes on personification and embodiment.

W. L. Gordon Munich Germany

Twenty Years Ago Journal Snippets and Local Notes

A collection from the Journal Files recalls a near-miss as train No 40 on the B. and B. line stopped abruptly to avert a wreck when a horse-drawn rig blocked the tracks. Engineer Latchford likely saved two children and a woman. Other items note Pyre and Agent Pelton visiting, a legal line of twenty-five dollars plus costs, J M Peek’s Pittsburgh trip, and Ray Powers of Warren attending races.

the & B Latchford

Look and Learn trivia answers from a newspaper page

The excerpt poses quiz questions about a U S city at the attic industry center Paterson. It cites Tecumseh as the brigadier general associated with a famous Tucan and recalls the war cry Remember the Maine. It identifies the largest American rodent as the beaver and Liberia as the African country founded and modeled after the United States.

U. S Tucan Africa

Warren Airport to remain open with Benny Bowers returning

Benny Bowers, Warren Airport manager for ten months, will leave for Greenville but Warren Airways plans no shutdown. The airport will stay active with competent pilots for commercial and passenger flights and occasional special programs. Bil Kennedy and Lawrence Clarke will continue their activities at the field, with Bowers planning frequent Warren visits and possible special trips.

Warren Abg Benny Bowers Haseen Louis Greenville Times-Mirror Warren Airways Aimort Nime Bowers Bil Kennedy Lawrence Clarke

Two Die In Nickel Plate Crossing Crash

Erie Aug 5 coroner's jury finds reckless accident caused two deaths when Sheridan 58 of North East and Mooney 71 of East Lake road were struck by a Nickel Plate passenger tram at Phillips crossing. Engineer Morgan and conductor Campbell gave their versions, witnesses said smoke obscured Sheridan's view as his car crossed the tracks. both occupants died instantly.

Erie Sheridan North Fast J. P. Mooney East Lake Road Philips Crossing North East W. ©. Wilson Arthur Morgan Charles Campbell Conneaut Phillips Crossing Sherman Mooney New York Central Crening Intie Kelling

Woman in Bradford Faces Personal Crisis at Home

Ruth Irvine, 26, mother of three, was found hanging in her cottage at Foster Brooks. Her husband Frank, worried by a prior self-destructive threat, wrested a revolver from her before she killed herself with a noose. The incident followed alleged recent estrangement and threats.

Bradford Ruth Irvine Foster Brooks Frank Trvnne

A Problem a Day: Solve for a number

A problem asks for a number given that a proportion involving nine thirds of that number equals 50. The solution process hints at steps like subtraction and division with familiar ages and ratios, but the text is fragmented and inconsistent, leaving the exact equation unclear.

Tumble From Porch Fatal to Erie Man

Erie man Stanley Wascak aged 44 died after falling from the front porch of his Hess avenue home Monday night. He suffered a broken neck and was taken to Hackett Hospital where he died Tuesday morning. Coroner reports death from residential causes. He lived with his niece Antonia Przezor at 970 Hess avenue. funeral arrangements pending.

Erie Stanley Wascak Hamet Byspitel Hess Avenue Hantot Hostal Wascak Antonia Przezor Twanowski Mortuary

Nursing Training at Buffalo City Hospital Ad in 4 Year Program

Buffalo City Hospital at 462 Grider St Buffalo New York advertises a three year Nursing Bachelor of Science program with year credits from the University of Buffalo for graduates. It notes 63 beds and six dispensaries, 1150 hours of instruction, and options to extend to a BSN in 18 more months. It invites applications for fall class formation with emphasis on duty structure and career opportunities.

Buffalo City Hospital Grider St Buffalo N.Y University of Buffalo Medical Schoo College of Arts and Sciences Red Cross New York State Arts and Sciences Gallege Nursing Association Ye State High School

State teachers anxious to better rating

State officials report that about 18,267 teachers are enrolled in summer courses at colleges and state training institutions across Pennsylvania. The trend signals stronger preparation as beginning teachers after September 1 1982 must hold four years of post high school study, with many current teachers pursuing upgrades to meet the new standard.

Harrisburg Department of Public Instruction Commonwealth James N. Rule Pennsylvania Ifield

Pioneer actor Wiegel dies in Wheeling street incident

Fred P Doe Wiegel, 65, a pioneer actor and veteran stock company performer, collapsed and died of a heart attack in the street at Wheeling. He had run a bale here for ten years and served as a county constable.

Wheeling W. Va Fred P (Doe) Wiegel Wiezel

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