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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1923
Page
3
An editorial argues against converting Niagara Falls into a power source, stating tourism and local revenue from visitors surpass potential energy profits. It contrasts community wealth from power production with money already earned by visitors and railroads, urging consideration of broader economic impact.
A garbled, OCR style piece reflects on communication errors during Christmas post season and the impact of undelivered cards on lives. It mixes observations about soldiers, civic duties, and the ease of patriotism with stray notes on dentistry and German and French mail.
The Modern Dames Club hosts a dancing party at the Maccabee Hall this evening with Rathbun's Orchestra providing music. The club members have prepared a lively program and will introduce several special features. The event is described as an enjoyable social gathering.
The page recalls events from twenty years past including Rev Fe Hopkins and Will Bluth returning from New Jersey after a witch visit, a birth in January, and a garden party for GC Hy Sab Maccabee. It notes vaccination plans from a Mint Village report and announces junior and senior class activities with prize winners Miss Bessie Davidson and Joule Howara Amy.
A midweek market report lists dairy, eggs, poultry, flour, cornmeal, rye, oats, beans, and lard with prices and steady to firm conditions, along with a brief notice: United Brethren Church midweek prayer service will be held at the homes of Wm. Hudson on West Smith Street and Mrs. White on West Columbus Avenue. attendees are invited.
Dr Zigler outlined the vast work of UB missionaries at the WI Church. He cited 117 native churches and 9000 members abroad, plus training schools and dispensaries. He urged more doctors, noted extreme shortages, and called for funds and prayer to uplift humanity. He cited Africa and Asia facing dire needs and called for youth to invest and pray.
Post office at Mill Village Fa was broken into during the night and several hundred dollars in money orders and other postal supplies were stolen. An alarm was sent out and police in towns throughout the region are pursuing the thieves.
Members of the Historical Circle gathered at the Provident home in New Orleans yesterday for a productive meeting. Mrs Tooke and Mrs Kincaid sent letters from California and Florida respectively, while the State Federation of Women’s Clubs offered informative notes. The lesson on England opened the session, followed by two papers on Perfume by Mrs Hattie Bonstee and on Cathedrals by Mr Kale Mount, both praised for careful prep. Mrs Burlingam and Jackson provided a thoughtful critique, and members were urged to pay 85 cents state dues at the next gathering.
In Corry many fall ill with flu and pneumonia. The ad urges foot care for health, offering waterproof footwear repairs and new footwear, promising low prices and full family selections. It promotes repairs to keep feet dry and comfortable, plus a range of shoes and skating shoes. Local store Ahog Store & Shoe Repairing at Center St invites customers.
Erie city council and mayor faced a contentious vote as a grand jury probe was discussed. Finance Director Mehaffay noted ministers sought governor referral while Kitts Kinney and others opposed, introducing rival resolutions and seeking county judge action.
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