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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1930
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal lists publisher Arthur Colegrove and advertising representation Fred Kimball Inc. Includes postal and mail rates for subscriptions, carriers, and weekly pricing. Notes printing and distribution details and placement of advertising rates upon request.
In a retrospective by the Corry Journal the year 1929 is reviewed as a time of prosperity for some and downturn for others due to stock market reversals. The city earned a stronger finish from holiday trade, industry enjoyed a good year despite retrenchment, and the paper wishes readers a happy and prosperous new year with optimism for community growth and relief from national pessimism.
Commander Byrd's Antarctic flight photos reportedly cover nearly two million square miles and may form a vast mosaic of the polar region. The piece notes potential US claims could clash with British and Norwegian positions, but doubts exist about practical exploitation. The author views Byrd's discoveries as chiefly scientific rather than economic.
Henry Ford argues that higher wages stimulate more overall employment. He contends paying $8 daily to fewer workers and $2 daily to more may not suffice. The idea supports broader production growth, suggesting society prospers when wages are steady and output expands, while recognizing uncertainty about ultimate balance.
Twenty years ago notes from the Journal Files describe Corry's annual Charity Ball as the dress event of the year. Last night’s Armory function surpassed prior occasions in attendance and elegance, with morning trains returning on time as the blizzard seems to pass.
Answers recap McKinley on yesterday's questions, findings include carbonized wood and Venice, while the German ski crowd seeks remote peaks. A lighthouse searchlight atop a mountain shelterhouse in Germany flashes every two seconds to guide skiers in darkness and fog, aiding navigation for winter enthusiasts.
A 25 ft ladder rests against a wall with its foot Tf from the base. It slides as the base is drawn out, causing the top to descend. The problem asks how far the top slides down and presents an arithmetic explanation involving daily earnings and previous problem references.
Supt. W. G. Curtis returned home from Chicago yesterday afternoon after spending the holidays with his daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Orr and family of Cashmere Washington are visiting the east and called on Mrs. Orr’s sister Mrs. George Allen in West Wayne Street. John Goring and Henry Weaver left for Oil City to spend New Year’s with friends.
A damaged column on English usage with garbled questions and answers. It critiques misplaced punctuation and pronunciation, then notes that industrial age progress relies on intelligence and good management, suggesting effort will yield bearing.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a slow medical advance from a physician in Moimin to an English assistant, tracing the idea that arteries carry blood and the discovery of how blood circulates. The garbled text suggests chronological delay in recognizing circulation.
Jamestown inaugurates Samuel A. Carlson as mayor in City Hall. Lars A Larson’s term ends at midnight. Five old council members retire and five new ones take seats. Carlson to present his message and council to elect a president. Carlson announces appointments including Corporation Counsel Samuel Fowler and Fire Chief Clifton Beatty. Board of Public Welfare nominees named.
City council tentatively approves a one mill special tax to create an interest-bearing fund for a 1935 sewage disposal plant. A five year financial plan will shape the program, with a future bond issue to augment the fund. A special council meeting tonight may endorse the proposal.
Howard McAllister, 39, living at 1008 Charles Street Baltimore, is held at police headquarters after Baltimore detectives recognized him from a Warren circular. He allegedly confessed yesterday to forgery and grand larceny, saying he would repay the money when able. Chief Warren says McAllister is charged with forgery in the second degree and grand larceny.
Erie yesterday reporter Cos Eressin in W. W. Sifreve said a bill drafts a survey and appropriation to connect Erie to the Allegheny River via French Creek. The plan routes waterway development toward canalizing French Creek to join the Allegheny near Wattsburg or Waterford, with a 16 to 17 mile canal segment if built.
Sparta township farmer Steve Conte was held on $1,001 bond for the Pebbly term of quarter sessions court on liquor law violation charges. Bail posted by his son Bert Cook. Conte to waive further examination and bond for February term. County Detective McIntosh testified of liquor containers found at Conte’s place. The article also notes a New Year’s party hosted by the Corry Loge, with over 150 couples attending and dancing to Cooper’s orchestra.
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