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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
3
I P Jordan argues at a American Management Association meeting that employment is possible up to age 60 with care and up to date skills. He says middle aged workers fail mainly if they peaked before 40 and urges employers not to set hard age limits, noting experienced over 40 or 50 can be more valuable than youths.
The O Rourke diving bell, weighing seven and a half tons and ten feet in diameter, completed a 68 foot test where two divers exited to surface and two entered from the bell. Further tests will occur in deeper water and various weather, with the aim of saving lives in accidents involving submarines.
An Iron Age issue notes surprise at swift steel recovery with bookings rising as buyers demand prompt delivery. Major mills show 5 percent weekly production gains and 80 percent capacity use, signaling expansion and potential above normal activity.
A man spends 1.10 dollars on a cork and bottle. The bottle costs 1 dollar more than the cork. Determine cork and bottle prices using the given approach and numbers.
A reflection on wage policy arguing higher pay sustains buying power and improves labor quality. Cites Henry Ford as a model who benefits from paying above standard wages, attracting top workers and maintaining efficiency. Notes Ford’s success stems from market demand for skilled labor and selective employment practices.
At the Junior-Senior reception decorations caught fire from candles. Mrs R G Linds ley and Misses MacInnes pulled down drapings and smothered the flames, though they burned their hands. Lyle Knepp has recovered from scarlet fever. Rev Frederick A Heisley accepted the rectorship of St Mathias church East Aurora New York over Trinity Findlay Ohio.
Mrs Jane Herbert widow of Joan Herbert died today at the home of her daughter Mrs Eleanor Smith 110 East Congress street after a year of ill health. Born in London in 1848 she came to the United States in 1876 and lived in Corry for many years. Surviving children include Mrs Jennie Weir of Rixford Mrs James F Campbell of Glendenen and Mrs Smith plus a son C D Herbert of New City Pa. Burial will be in Bradford with time to be announced.
A compact note presenting today word Bovine defined as of or relating to oxen and resembling ox characteristics. The entry includes pronunciation hints and usage examples such as bovine laughter.
Yesterday’s answers include James Madison as president during the War of 1812 and Danes as the people of Denmark. The baker’s dozen equals thirteen units. French terms for Miss and Mrs in English are Mlle and Mme. Liberia is in Africa.
Eugene Allen Gilmore, vice governor general of the Philippine Islands, outlined an economic development plan to President Hoover in Washington. A Harvard law graduate of 1899, he has taught or practiced law since 1902 and lectures at the University of the Philippines.
An old ad claims a seven year old boy gained weight after Vinol, praising its effects and tasting. The copy emphasizes rapid results and urges readers to try the product, attributed to Ames & Co druggists.
John N Willys of Toledo told President Hoover that the effects of the stock market crash would vanish within 30 to 60 days and that automobile manufacturers would produce more cars than last year. The statement was delivered in Washington on February 5.
A fragmented letter notes chain mail superstitions and predicts bad luck if not forwarded. The report cites 1928 millionaire counts and tax figures, listing incomes above one million and totals, while Erie politics show Commissioner Rogan backing Westley for county tax collector amid contest with Gordon and others.
Paris fashion debate ends with compromise on skirt lengths for daywear sportswear and evening attire. American influence seen as: afternoon 15 inches above floor, sports 17 inches, evening to the ground. Patou emphasizes blue and green. bathing suits modest. designers rely on wearer's type and size for length.
The article notes that the current administration will stage its usual pyrotechnics and that March 17 St Patrick’s Day may bring further fretwork, signaling notable public proceedings ahead.
Somerset county prothonotary Fitiapunun Werner said the dismissal of Claude A. M. Welsh did not stem from his testimony against Judge John A. Berkey and 19 others on liquor conspiracy. Welsh admitted to conspiring to violate the 18th Amendment and was arrested on similar charges last year, prompting action only after his full admission.
Sister Mary Trizelinda of the Order of Divine Providence died at St. John’s hospital Bellevue Pa last evening at age 19. Formerly Margaret Heideger she lived on East Church Street and later Rochester N Y. Survived by father Edward and sisters Ruth Josephine brothers Paul Rochester and Lawrence Heidegen Corry. Funeral services set for ten tomorrow morning at Perville.
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