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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1951
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal discusses the 22nd amendment ratification prospects across the 22 states. It notes predictions show a 50 50 chance in several states and that ratification would take longer than any prior amendment if adopted.
The Republican National Committee backs rapid adoption of a proposed anti third term amendment. Twenty six states have ratified, needing ten more with March 4, 1947 dispatch and a March 26, 1954 deadline. Roosevelt and the Roosevelts are cited amid party debates.
Obituaries report Harriet Arvilla Elston widow of Dr. G A Bilston dies at Park Place home after months of illness. Plans for airport development atop Spring Street begin within two weeks with A Seminal of Brokenstraw Airport pursuing a 1/2 acre tract and deal completion soon. Gerry’s veteran businessman C A Auer dies after months of illness, cerebral hemorrhage. Community group notes at Hotel Corry gathering with local citizens and out of town guests. Frank Baressi injured skating at the ice rink, serious facial injury and broken nose. Refined Follett dies at West Pleasant Street home. longtime hardware businessman and former partner in Barlow Hardware Company.
Erie February grand jury returns indictments against 65 persons. Daniel Pond former Erie store manager indicted for larceny after allegedly absconding with 1200 dollars then surrendering to authorities following his wife’s plea. Wesley Sanderson and Vella Youn discharged in not true bills. Sanderson cleared of lottery accusations and Youn charged with aggravated assault and battery.
Unseasonable warmth spurs rural residents to test tapping in sugar bushes and introduces plastic kettles replacing wood. News covers radio messages from Yokohama, a raid on a chicken fight near Franklin, Monterey easy parking, a veteran benefits bill, local marriages, price controls for barbers, and community updates from Corry and nearby towns.
A reader argues for preserving small country schools citing self reliance and community life. They claim consolidated schools reduce activity at home, strain health and safety, and erode local culture while noting similar study standards. The letter mentions US Reclamation Service irrigation progress in 1950.
A scrambled quiz asks 10 questions on memory and general knowledge. Topics include rubber tea and pepper sources, plant types, corrections, pigeon feather myths, ancient names, jaw anatomy, plant reproduction, and Axis Sally wartime propaganda.
February 3 report from Pittsburgh states the housing examiner died to sue in federal district court yesterday accusing three Butler persons of overcharging for rent.
The complaint seeks damages of 11800 from defendants Myrtle Great Harold McCartney and Vera Anderson of Butler. The case concerns property located at 330 North Main Street in Butler.
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