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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
3
Publication notice for Corry Pennsylvania notes the paper is published daily except Sunday on West South Street. It lists Circulation details, mail and carrier rates, and advertising rate information available upon request.
The Journal extends New Year greetings to readers and friends with wishes for peace and prosperity in 1928. It notes a general mood lift as the country recovers from a downturn, optimism rising for all business and industry, and confidence that the coming year will bring achievement of hopes and improvements for the community.
The article extols radio as the premier public amusements medium surpassing pic houses and theaters. It highlights radio bringing culture and instruction to families everywhere with day and night programming from concerts to lectures and religious services, expanding nationwide access and improving service as stations widen range.
A Newark chemist reports that US oil reserves can support 16 million automobiles for hundreds of years. He argues gasoline restrictions could hit autos first but essential chemical and industrial sectors may continue. synthetic chemistry offers alternatives and the chemical industry remains essential.
Erie reports a burglary at a garage behind Joseph Radov’s property with losses estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars including lace curtains blankets rugs and coats. David Reichbaum backs police efforts to identify and arrest the suspects Charles Jarper William Heberle James Py Ernest Stafford.
A garbled 1924 NEA Service text fragment discusses ancient origins of objects, a Hawaiian proverb, notes on a Minnesotan Monitor reference, dominos, prunes, and a Dutch botanist finding purple in covenants. It mentions bananas and cocoa, a warning about removing a telephone shock, and holiday visits to Clymer with family mentions and prices, ending with a note about Robert Patterson’s sales.
County officials meet with state lawmakers in the court house to discuss proposed legislation aiding road maintenance. Senator Griswold and legislators promise support for executive committee measures, aiming to secure more funds for upkeep of rural roads. A Harrisburg trip is planned with lawmakers. revival by William E. Biederwolf scheduled for Warren March 30 to April 8 in a 3000-seat tabernacle.
Auditor General Lewis announced plans to offer correcting sections to the Administrative Code. The measures would reappropriate funds halted by court action, releasing money for state activities including the Western Penitentiary, Meade and Morris monuments, canal and drainage projects, and water supply work. H W Roberts of Erie marked 42 years with Renovo Railroad, honored at retirement ceremony with local officials and carpenters.
Erie Jan 1 one of the largest 1924 building expenditures in the city was authorized by Eugene McManus building inspector a permit granted for Mercyhurst group of structures costing about 560000 including a power house a three story dormitory gymnasium and classroom building with a completed foundation already in place the contractor J Conrad will supervise the project which starts immediately and will launch the principal structures in short order
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