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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1925
Page
3
Corry Pa publisher Arthur Colegrove announces the Corry Evening Journal with second class mail matter status. Rates are five dollars per year by mail, three cents per copy and fifteen cents per week by carrier, advertising rates provided upon application.
A Corry interview with Senator Morris Sheppard marks the fifth anniversary of national prohibition. He argues the nation’s prosperity rests on enforcing the ban while noting benefits such as fewer industrial accidents and lower alcohol consumption, though some criticize enforcement as insufficient.
Alex Moester, longtime manager and lessee of Waldameer Beach park, signed an agreement with owner Jacal Roth to take over the park’s Central area for one year. The plan includes a $100,000 dance hall replacing the burned-down structure, with 30,400 square feet of dancing space to be completed by spring next year and a new east-end entrance and paved road to the Peninsula Park. A heating system will be installed to reduce spring dampness.
A garbled reminiscence recalls events from twenty years ago with references to places and persons. Names and locations are partially obscured, mentioning Meath Steplen and Warnes, a trip toward California, a judge appointment, and a dramatic explosion rumor. The excerpt preserves a sense of historical gossip and vague incidents.
An 18 year old, detained by Ridgway police while traveling from his home, was identified by relatives and returned to his parents after a tense train arrival. The youth had fled June 6 to escape a youthful prank that led to an arrest risk, with his father reportedly spending $2000 in efforts to locate him.
Jas Ridgway manager of Ridgway Garage suffered a near fatal exposure to chemical fumes Thursday afternoon while managing a repair area. He retreated outside then to the office for help and was taken home where he is recovering from the inhalation effects on his lungs.
The board of education approved four class system for auditorium use in the high and junior high schools. Classes determine priority and rental: free for pupil use. Class two charges 5.100 per hour unless used for equipment. Class three for clubs and community groups charges 15 dollars per evening with free rental if receipts fund equipment for schools. Class four charges 5.00 per hour for nonadmission use. Applications must be approved in advance, bonds required, and damages charged to applicants.
Large audiences attended weekend camp meetings led by Rev Harte of the Methodist Church and Rev Gf M as speakers urged faith choices. Prominent services at La am and Bomms Ettign Brunner drew many from the community, with nightly gatherings continuing through the week as tempers and tongues warmed the congregation.
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