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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1931
Page
3
The column satirizes Congress near the end of its session noting a small committee cost and a large war veteran payout. It argues that war costs and pensions will continue for generations and suggests high bonuses may push taxpayers toward pacifism. It reflects Coolidge's wry take on fiscal policy and war penalties.
Dr. Albert Einstein addressed a few hundred students at the California Institute of Technology. He questioned why advanced applied science brings little happiness and warned that war and peacetime hurried lives show science can enslave people. He urged concern for humanity in all technical work.
A financier argues wages should rise with efficiency and that high wages can meet low costs with good management. He favors labor staying secure, allowing full employment at moderated wages, while acknowledging it is easier to cut wages in downturns than raise them later. He warns labor may hold gains to protect prosperity.
Journal notes Vincent Powers sails for Germany from Corry with $15000 eight month salary and his father to join in July. Also mentions Allegheny Prep vs Corry High basketball 25 12, Alton V Hoyer executed remains shipped, Mrs Dawson trip report, Nordica concert party, and Lon Jourdet spotlight.
By stellar observations from about 160 selected stars, time is determined at the U S Naval Observatory. The church founded is Methodist. The camel nickname is Ship of the Desert. The city famous for fogs is London.
A compact note from Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon defines laudable as praiseworthy and commendable. It prompts readers to recognize laudable motives and expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
An average of 4 tables were sold daily at 30 dollars with profit one fifth of cost. During a sale the price dropped to 25 and daily profit doubled. Find daily tables sold during the sale.
Ibrie, Feb. 25. C. B. Barnes and Clifford Sproul, both held in Meadville city jail on open charges, allegedly posed as federal prohibition agents and state troopers to obtain gasoline on false pretense. Arrested by Patrolmen Schneider and Kingshafer in a car at 24th and Peach streets.
Wil Hem Wesmiller of Bradford escaped from jail by climbing a chimney the night before his trial. He fled the Smethport jail, stole a car on King Street, was found near the state line, and arraigned Monday. He received a fine and a sentence of four to eight years in the Western penitentiary. Authorities said he had prior offenses.
Kramer of Holensturg near New Castle pleaded guilty before Justice L Hunting ton to killing a doe deer last hunting season. He was fined $100 and $24 costs. Two Franklin witnesses and one Bradford witness attended. illness delayed proceedings. District Game Supervisor John B. Ross and Warden C EB Logue attended.
A coroner's jury in Warren found the Pennsylvania Railroad negligent for not supplying shelter and gate handles at the Pennsylvan ia Avenue crossing where watchman Timothy Galjiban was fatally struck by Cecil Fitzgerald's auto. It also found Fitzgerald failed to drive with proper care. The inquest, led by Coroner Ed Lowrey, included District Attorney Le Roy Eddy and railroad representatives. The DA planned to decide on any further action.
Quaero Chibet members met at Miss Sarah Powell on Wright street for a religious program. Roll call featured a religion verse. Bruce Barton article read by Mrs. C. Baton sparked discussion. Club adjourned after social time with plans to meet next week.
Friday dance in Columbus Grange hall features a good floor and supper by P T A. Ross orchestra plays for the event with a 2125 bill noted.
A gaswell near Johnsonburg on the Hanley and Bird Company lease struck in the Cooper sand. Field Superintendent Holquist reported 10 000 000 cubic feet per day and said production remained high the next morning.
A large fire near Union destroyed a well built farm barn with stock removed but machine hay and other produce lost. Union City fire department confined flames to the structure with an pumper though nearby buildings were threatened. The barn featured hardwood floors slate roof and modern construction. insurance coverage is partial.
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