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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1930
Page
3
An editorial contrasts Cal Coolidge on prosperity with a defense of simple living and family virtue. It argues many people need jobs but warns against luxuries. praises modest homes, libraries, and shared community values as essential. A second piece notes Chicago’s crackdown on gun carriers and calls for broader gun control and disarmament measures.
Briand reviews responses from 26 nations invited to form a United States of Europe and plans to open debate at the League of Nations Assembly in Geneva in September. He faces U S Senate opposition in this effort. Dyed green hair scandal hits Connecticut youths after factory welds in the Naugatuck River.
A mosaic of notes recalls Columbus dust and muddy roads after a heavy shower while Automobiliars and others dwellers faced unsettled conditions. A nine pound baby boy blessed W and Mrs L M Christie in East Smith Street. Contractors race to finish Walter Merrick residence as work on West Washington and West Wayne Street proceeds. Joseph Pulley 77 of Baker Hill found dead early Tuesday morning.
A reflection on urban poverty and rural migration shows farmers and towns unable to hire workers while city dwellers face unemployment. The piece cites farmers abandoning crops, urban foot traffic for jobs, and the lack of affordable travel to the countryside. It mentions Prisoner Heroes and a local accident report in brief.
A compact note from Daily Lessons In English by W L Gordon explains proper usage of the word comport meaning to carry or conduct. It emphasizes correct pronunciation and caution against common misspellings and misuses.
A brief item notes a gathering where young people spoke loudly about issues, with references to older residents and the Atchigon Globe. The fragment suggests community voices and intergenerational discussion, though specifics are unclear.
Mr and Mrs Steve Brooks returned from a two week trip to find a string of mishaps at home. Stolen fur coat seven dresses radio and garage windows damaged by golf balls. Fire had broken out in the house and electricity left running caused lift bill to triple.
The twenty forth annual Burch family reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Martin McGraws home on Spartanabuirg road south of Corty on a Saturday August 16 with many in attendance. Officers elected were President Birdene McGraw vice president Ty Weed and secretary D J Burl. The next reunion is planned for the same location on the same date in August 1931. Mr and Mrs Gleve Mourton and children are spending a week at Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
A rash of automobile wrecks claims several lives this past week near Saggertown Sharon and Warren as reckless driving and speeding are blamed. Prohibition Chief Woodstock expands inquiry into raids while city enforcement improves. A wave of thefts and unemployment threatens regional safety. Schools prep for 1920-21 term with repairs finished and staff ready.
Deermace, a 41 year old father of four, at 1407 Huott Street, Erie, was fined 200 dollars plus costs and sentenced to sixty days in Erie county prison after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor. Arrested August 8 during a raid by state troopers, a small quantity was confiscated. Judge William B. Hirt suspended the jail term if the fine and costs are paid.
In Washington a veteran political writer argues both major parties share core struggles. He critiques infighting and leadership tactics as they contend with party chiefs and key figures like Senator Fess, while analyzing how campaigns shape public perception and unity.
In Bucharest officials confirm King Carol's coronation is postponed to spring 1981 due to unresolved divorce with Princess Helene. Margery Dolg of Danbury Connecticut, entrant in the women's air derby, crashed on landing at Tucson Municipal Airport in a minor accident with injuries and light aircraft damage.
Brin Pa Aug 19 Weulf Raeymae 29 RB D 4 Bangmore Pa died in St Vincent's hospital Sunday afternoon from injuries after a fall from a roof at 6th and Poplar streets Priddy He was an employee of Gust Krack and Son and reportedly fractured skull and internal injuries after losing balance while repairing the roof about 20 feet to the ground
A quiz style item lists questions about smoking nuts in England the isthmus of Panama sponges prayer times Nile flow and other facts. It then provides yesterday's answers naming George Washington Radium and other items with placing examples for eclipses and major cities.
A historical puzzle fragment discusses calculating costs using rod measurements 72.26 rods long 49.25 rods wide and a conversion 62 1-20 rod. The text shows a method subtracting 23 from 3 00 and dividing into 30.
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