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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1931
Page
8
Nellie Vaults for wealth while planning Elmer Clarke's rise to power. A probate scheme targets Limor's estate as Nellie schemes to finance Elmer through loans, political ambition, and a sharp eye on town bank assets. The melodrama ties family longing, greed, and public life to a future shaped by Nellie, Elmer, and an audacious financial plan.
Elmer Butterworth Clarke announces a campaign for the county school board stirring opposition among residents who favor electing only proven educators. The uproar centers on provincialism, with rivals arguing a young married candidate lacks the traditional qualifications and public service expected by the community.
Elgin area update from Jan 22 notes residents and families visitings and health, with many names. Mrs. Gilson visits son’s family here. Harold Marsh and children of Cory visit Cars family. Clark McCray and Michiel McMahon improving. Lee McCray’s skating on Lee McCray place east of here. Many illness updates and church attendance. Measles quarantine for Kenneth Wetmore. George Keep visiting Albion. several locals address heating and road conditions. several residents unwell but recovering.
Sparta area notes record Mrs u D Stranahan and Hiram Johnson traveling to Oil City for a sister's illness. The column lists numerous weekend visits, hostings, and social calls among residents in Spartansburg, Titusville, Meadville, Corry, Oil City, and nearby towns, with many entries about family, travel, and gatherings.
George Higbee, 20, of East Randolph, attempted to shoot himself with a shotgun Monday afternoon at his home. His mother wrestled the gun away, dragging him outside where his father helped seize the weapon. He was rushed to Jamestown hospital with a side wound, condition reported good. investigation by Deputy Sheriff Leon Pickup notes a recent nervous breakdown and odd behavior since Sunday. A classified ad seeks general housework.
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