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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1923
Page
7
Controversy swirls around Shaw and Jani Ardwie Hin facing a one year ban by Commissioner Landis, with word from Landis indicating potential placement in club systems if reinstated. New York Yankee star Moe Showkey visits Sheffield as spring conditioning begins, while Willard and McGraw figures plot comeback strategies. Rumors swirl about forthcoming exhibitions, promotional tours, and roster shifts as teams prepare for the season.
U S will not participate in Wimbledon or continental events next season. Molla Mallory among officials citing USLTA stance. focus shifts away from international play. Reports suggest changes in lineup, with players like Tilden and Johnston under scrutiny amid injury doubts and cautious team strategy.
A garbled memo discusses mileage linked to the CIC and gasoline costs, plus a request to explain hard tiease and various service items. The fragment references IRESMaND and asks why certain actions should be performed, but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes.
Manager Jack Kearns says Jack Dempsey will fight within a month and is ready to meet Tom Gibbons and Harry Greb on the same night to prove his constant readiness. Sandow and Lewis push for a mixed bout, offering large guarantees, with plans to go to England if talks stall.
New York January 24. Promoter talks on a potential Dempsey Wills match in London. Major Arnold Wilson offered 250000 to stage Dempsey in the ring abroad while American promoters have not yet presented terms. Dempsey may choose London or wait two days for an American counter proposal.
The Corry Public Library circulated 23880 volumes in the year just ending. Emma A. Dean, librarian, reports 300 new borrowers and 20617 patrons served in the reference department.
Jan 24 report outlines a plan to pass legislation for government operation of coal mines. Senator Walsh says private operation failed to meet public needs and favors declaring mining a public utility with government control for consumer benefit. He cites inefficiency and profiteering as root causes of coal shortages.
The Ernest Gamble Concert Party drew a packed High School Auditorium with a strong season peak attendance. Renowned bass Ernest Gamble led a balanced program praised by critics, supported by Clara Stadsiman and Verna Leone Page. The next Library course program features Warren W. Colstey Company 46 on February 6.
City director Wolfe issued skating rules to improve safety at the ice rink. Skaters should circle the rink counterclockwise and grade school children must not skate after 5 pm. From 5 pm to 10 pm older skaters have the rink to themselves while running on the tips of skates is barred on the thin ice surface. The rink operates citywide and is open to all.
Eighteen thousand pursue and three thousand private and parochial school teachers, including about half of Corry Public schools, now enrolled in extension classes across the state. Enrollment shows a 6000 public and 2000 private/parochial rise over last year. The movement marks Pennsylvania’s greatest teacher participation in extension work to date. More than half of local teachers study Modern European History with Miss Young of the Erie Branch Edinboro Normal, taught under Penn State College and Edinboro Normal. The class meets Thursday afternoon in the high school building, inviting all interested. The subject’s vital results already enthuse the group, with Miss Young described as a capable instructor.
The Federated Clubs of the city plan a 7:00 PM session at the Parish Hall with a 8:00 PM program featuring four clubs Renders Iuthore Qvaard and Mentor each presenting acts. Vocal selections will include Unite for His Whig and Good Night. Local and visiting members attend from Lavelle Buffalo Spring Creek and other areas.
Honora services conducted Tuesday at West Church Street home with Rev F W Troy officiating. The pastor lauded the life of the deceased and Ma. The notice notes a funeral event for local residents with religious rites and community respect.
Edith Rackéleusy McCormick of Chicago and her household narrowly escaped a blaze at the McCormick home when an overheated electrical port caused a fire in Snider's pantry. The mansion filled with smoke as Mrs McCormick and servants evacuated to the yard. damage was slight.
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