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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1922
Page
3
Publication detail for the Cony Evening Journal lists publisher A G Golegrove, Corry Pa, with post office entry as second class mail matter. Subscriptions at five dollars yearly by mail and three cents per copy by carrier, fifteen cents weekly. advertising rates available on application.
The piece discusses calls for publicity of members in secretive societies like the Ku Klux Klan and argues that openness is essential in a free country. It cites proposed New York legislation requiring publicity, critiques secrecy, and notes immigration and assimilation trends in America as part of broader social changes.
A garbled column centers on Tom Sims and Aiieriti touting a miraculous Christmas savings figure while ragged text references sports figures, holiday scenes, and scattered nouns. The readable fragments mention Christmas themes, meals, and public fascination with savings.
The Illinois identification program aims to track all citizens by fingerprint data held by a central office. Advocates claim no invasion, while opponents warn of mass surveillance and loss of privacy. Existing 15 percent coverage comes from military and institutional records. public debate centers on compulsory finger printing versus voluntary education.
A new complication emerges in the Near East as six wartime leaders convicted of treason face execution over the Asia Minor defeat. Britain signals approval by withdrawing forces from Athens, while observers question future policy toward Constantinople and the wider region. The piece also includes a long, unrelated medical instruction fragment about first aid and antiseptics.
A misspelled lettered rant blames urban noise on car horns and advocating a program to curb sound. It claims growth of motor traffic worsens shrill blasts and calls for a metropolitan approach to reduce noise. The text mentions penalties and public impact but provides no clear actions or dates.
Twenty years ago notes report Shields Jr recovering from pota oles unloading injury while corry contemplates silk mill and other industries. Mendville Iron plans $50,000 stock increase to enlarge plant. Columbus Ladies Basketball plans Breezy Point comedy in Scholten hall. Duffy named grand Knight of Corry Knights of Columbus. A new 2,500 lb fire bell arrives for city building. Inscribed piece named Richard P. Dawson mayor. Fire committee members listed. W Blair named chancellor of MB. Patent granted for four ton auto capable of hill climbs. McKinney Bros Minstrels at Armory. Commercial hotel scare avoided by hose fire. Sackett letter from Pasadena in this issue.
A confused Western exchange fella reportedly collided with a story office building and, after regaining consciousness, weakly murmured I blew my horn. The Boston Transcript notes the peculiar report in a terse, nongraphic framing.
In Erie on December 29 a divorce libel was filed by Hareiet M. Pinckney against Charles P. Pinckney alleging desertion since their wedding on March 1, 1893. The couple, residents of Fairview and East Springfield respectively, had lived apart since the ceremony but no action was started until today. County officials note the case is unusually delayed, with a master likely to be appointed to decide on a final decree.
Erie Deed filings show Thien election expenditures totaling 2200 dollars with contributions offsetting advertising costs. William Morrison spent under 50 dollars for assembly race. J Reed Craig defeated, Frederick Blair reelected, others listed with modest spends. Filing delays noted. about a dozen accounts expected.
Fredonia notes Bishop Joseph F Berry Sr of the Methodist Episcopal church led final meetings in a campaign to raise funds for a new church edifice. The drive aims to secure a total grant of 100000 dollars to complete the project. Local supporters attended the sessions and pledged to continue efforts into the new year.
A public sale of personal property owned by Henry Harrison and Son will be held at Akamfort, one half mile north of Beaverdam, on December 8 at 1:00 p m. Items include 24 cows with 10 tons straw and hay, 300 bushels oats, farm equipment, and various articles. all must be sold with no bid-approval guarantees. A missing keys notice directs finder to Salvation Army. Mark Stults, Trustee, WT Powers Auctioneer.
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