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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1932
Page
3
British chambers of commerce press for a conference of Empire representatives to adopt a new Empire Currency after the gold standard suspension. Proposals include dividing the pound into mills or raising the penny to ten to align with metric weights and measures for Britain’s foreign trade.
The report notes Joseph Clark Grew has been named ambassador to Japan succeeding W. Cameron Forbes who resigned. Described as a virile, colorful diplomat, Grew will assume duties in Tokyo during a critical wartime period. It recalls Commodore Peery opening Japan to western trade and hints at a family history cycle with Mrs Grew accompanying him.
A jumble of small-town notes from 1912 covers incidents at Oneida Market on North Gunter Street, a nurse’s accident at Corry hospital, a local death, renovations on the George Barlow building, a Bell Telephone accident, a campus party at Maple Lawn, a creamery purchase, gas shortages delaying streetcars, and jury duty calls. Also noted are diplomatic sketches of Grew and Lindly, a Turkish ambassador in Tokyo, and a monkey with spectacles in London.
Erie County Democrats face a potential rift as James F. Lavery leads a faction with 16 county leaders endorsing his candidacy for Congress against opponents like May Gill and Charles Crosby. John B. Collins argues Lavery threatens unity, urging an outstanding candidate to unite the party for a win. The Warren meeting endorsed Lavery despite pressure to step aside.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a Turmer named Jy in Tothaville South Africa facing misfortune amid a thunderstorm. The scene mentions a couch struck by heat and a fuse of distress, with references to quills and a troubled health outcome. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or names.
Irie Fen reports that the nine mill county tax will be fixed Monday at 10, raising the rate by two mills. The revised budget includes the two mill increase and a $600,000 bond rate. Commissioners debate the rise, with some noting it may be necessary to meet obligations despite public concerns.
A large crowd attended a lively performance featuring dance, songs, and a chorus with numerous named participants. The show included acts by Dorothy Morow and Miss Dean and raised funds for the Corry Relief Fund, with a repeated evening performance and strong advance reservations.
A scrambled OCR page shows trivia prompts asking about early settlers Ming Perip's War and other historical queries. The readable items include misread phrases like The ace of fapin and pages referencing county tests.
Fragmentary notes describe old hymn tunes and tones, mentioning hidiy and neunis influenced by derays and supe nee amen. The text hints at historical connections among composers and melodic lines.
Honor roll from Neunigh school lists 48 students with high marks for mid year. Names include Wielowine Gilbertie Bay, Provence Hoyled, Anna Matskd, Natilie Dodd, Lloydlan Sager, Howard Rows, Svedlie Trade. Community Aid Society meets February 18. Grange members asked to bring supplies and sandwiches. books donated to Columbus library prompt need for new cases. Blanche Bundell hosts the Grange club. Boy Scouts Troop 19 to attend Warren meeting Friday. Mrs Hageltine recovering from recent illness.
Thieves robbed Foss & Roms warehouse at First and Wayne early Thursday, stealing 42 cases of cigarettes and four boxes of high priced cigars. Entry was through a door and window. police traced the escape to a shipping room door as suspects fled with a heavy haul.
The W C T U met at Mrs Harriett Wilkinson s home for a semi monthly session. Frances Willard Memorial was featured and scriptures were recited. Reports from the county institute were shared with anti cigarette advertising notes. Young People s Branch organized with nine new members and ten more joined at the first regular meeting. The union funded necessary literature and supplies and planned a new book donation to the public library. Mrs Agnes Johnson read an Union Signal article on Willard. Two new members enrolled. citizenship efforts were affected by citizen ship director illness. Benediction followed. refreshments were served. A birthday cake was presented to Mrs Wilkinson by the president.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses copyright terms and penalties, mentioning a 24 year span and seats. Meaning obscured. cannot determine concrete entities, dates, or events from the provided fragment.
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