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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1926
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal published daily except Sunday. Located in Corry Pa with second class mail matter. By mail five dollars per year by carrier three cents per copy fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates available on application.
The article discusses a projected government surplus of about 10 million for the next fiscal year and debates how to allocate it. Proposals include handing the surplus to income taxpayers or applying it to reduce the national debt, with President signaling possible tax relief. A Congressional compromise is anticipated to balance public interests without increasing new expenses.
New York aldermen pass a broad curfew amid protests and clergy support. The measure aims to curb late night revelry on Broadway, with officials arguing it protects the public while critics warn it harms visitors and entertainment venues.
A ten year old from Minneapolis pedals solo to Miami Florida none the wiser to miles ahead, traveling on a long trek with no car. He aims to shout the winter south as paved roads and hardy adventure mark a quieter era of travel. The piece reflects on endurance and rising mobility in a changing United States, mentioning a grand wartime frigate plan and a prize steer from an Oklahoma agricultural college fair.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a praying plant behaving in a ritual way each evening near a temple context. The legible phrases mention a Hinan pint specialist and a mis temple scene with people at prayer. Details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
Fred Johnson returns home from Salanana as the town notes a shift to winter weather. Chautauqua Lake freezes but skating is rough. McInnes Steel Works run night shifts to meet orders. Local rumor and sports talk mix with a carnival at the Armory.
Mercer county to erect nine small type bridges next year at a total cost of $18,000 as part of ongoing modernization begun a decade ago. County Engineer Frank P. Graham outlines plants and specifications while replacing structures damaged by last fall’s heavy rains.
Franklin, December 1 Major Edson L Small inspected Co L National Guard at the armory and voiced disappointment over low attendance. He said he would recommend a court martial to Major Means of Kane for members absent without leave. The charge carries a $25 fine or 25 days imprisonment or both. Six prior courts martial have been issued.
Dee Ou Ofey, Mrs. Bnew Smiths, awarded 1750 damages against George W. Posten of Franklin after a jury found she was knocked down during a quarrel over a tree limb that overhung property lines. Verdict returned at 1:55 p.m. after two hours and 25 minutes of deliberation. Defense attorneys Breene Jolson and NW and AR, Qmer represented the defendant.
The incident near Penneran farm in Palmando area involves a woman suspected in firing multiple barns. Prints left at the scene point to a female suspect, with sheriff and Under Sheriff Tinger coordinating the investigation. This marks the third barn destroyed by a mysterious fire in the Cattaraugus County region within ten months.
Funeral services for the late John McFarland were conducted at St Thomas Church this morning with Rev Father M E Tracy presiding. Ver mass was sung by a choir as neighbors and friends gathered, followed by interment in St Vhones Cemetery. Several relatives and associates attended from Corry and nearby communities.
A noisy debate at Warren High centered on the Volstead Act. Speakers Mantes Bar Fateea and William McAll, LeRay Machaws, and Charles Selly took turns arguing the act’s impact. An Academy group led by Eric Acanemb’s choir performed as the audience weighed the issue before a vote of the school and community.
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