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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1924
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal published daily except Sunday on West South Street Corry Pennsylvania lists Arthur Colegrove as publisher and notes post office entry as second class mail matter. It states mail and carrier rates nine five hundred dollars yearly advertising rates available on request.
Rail and city police jointly cracked recent car robberies and disrupted a growing wave of store holdups and house break ins across the region. Dispatches from surrounding cities reported similar crimes, but authorities moved swiftly. The arrests mark a notable success in restoring safety and disrupting the crime network.
A Bryn Mawr professor warns that east and midwest surveys show a deterioration in human quality as youth move to cities. He urges better statistics and an economic plan to raise farming compensation to fair levels to curb depopulation and preserve farming prosperity.
City leaders ready their desks to welcome the year 1025 as the town braces for tonight's transition. Officials set plans and schedules, signaling a formal start to the new era with ceremonial acts and public notices.
A state report shows November wages averaging $27.00 weekly with men earning more than women and a higher overall wage rate than a year ago. Surgeon General Cunningham urges precautions for holiday health, urging moderate eating and regular exercise, with tips on ventilation and staying active to offset overindulgence and sleep disruption.
Unofficial reports say Franklin may appoint a new police chief following Chief N. Sheffer's resignation. Mayor Breakdron and Skelly discussed the matter in conference. no official confirmation or timelines released.
The Journal Filer December 29, 1804 recounts a Presbyterian vote on Rev. E. Woodward of Walcott NY. News notes cover home visits, New York central station plans costing twenty five million dollars, and social events. Warren and Wetmore plans for a major structure are highlighted. Local sales, relocations, and civic appointments appear, including Mr Disbrow’s mercantile appointment and Tyr Brie county office history.
A garbled OCR snippet depicts various news mentions including a theft from a blind woman in St Louis, Chicago crime rumors, housing and bank concerns, Chinese troops in a town, a Los Angeles shop window incident, bar thefts, Tennessee smoking bills, a Alabama robbery, and Paris shows with disparate details.
Erie, Dec. 29 Fred Yochim and John Woermer were held for the February term of criminal court after arraignment by Alderman Alberstadt. Yochim admitted the shooting during a Christmas day fight at his farm. Harry Wilson was shot in the arm and beaten. Wilson remains hospitalized. Yochim faces felonious shooting with intent to kill. Woermer is charged with aggravated assault and battery. Mrs. Julia Woerner was held for three days in connection with the shooting investigation.
Jamestown voters rejected a Pennsylvania Gas Company proposal to supply gas and extend service within city boundaries for a rate increase. The ballot, held in City Hall lobby, saw 2498 voters with 355 opposing the higher price. turnout lagged behind the West Third Steel Viaduct election.
Many relatives and friends from this city attended the funeral of Elmer Walton Crosby held at his home in Columbus Saturday at 2 PM. Rev J J Bighmey officiated with burial at David Curis cemetery. Bearers were Ed Curtis Charles Dodd Frank Schrambling Frank Crosby Henry Rubin and William Schrambling. The Merchants Five lost to Buh Chih ay Shardn 33 to 16.
A Pennsylvania legislative push proposes replacing varied compensation with a fixed salary for county commissioners and related roles. The plan, supported by the State Association of County Commissioners, aims to standardize pay across counties and streamline compensation practices amid broader state reform efforts.
Community records note an interment service held at Beaverdam on Sunday afternoon with attendees and local officials present. The event included homely remarks and a brief ceremonial procession among residents and neighbors.
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