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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1930
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal comments on Rabbi Stephen Wise's view that prohibition has failed to liberate the spirit needed for social reconstruction. The piece criticizes the national fixation on liquor, arguing it diverts thinking from more pressing issues despite calls for sober, thoughtful public discourse.
A Baltimore resident urges federal action to set aside 2,000,000 acres of the reclaimed Hierglades as a national park. He warns that without government care the area could be damaged by tree cutting and fires for trivial purposes like chasing rabbits. The region’s unique vegetation and wildlife might be lost, and he argues Uncle Sam could always use another park, noting past acquisitions proved valuable and appealing to motor tourists.
An international labor meeting in Geneva voted for an eight hour day for industrial workers and extended the standard to white collar workers at 48 hours weekly. The writer imagines America applying the rule would curb golf, and affect motor and movie industries.
Reports reach the city of Frank Clingensmith killed in a run over by a Corry switch engine near Union City. Last night's showers bring relief to parched lawns crops. Harry Paulson takes possession of a Columbus barber shop he bought yesterday. Miss Lota Akam and Miss Jennie Berry visit Erie to see Perry Akam in the hospital. Reverend Campbell fills the Methodist pulpit at New Castle as Pastor Highly resigns for Denver. Dick Lawrence ships his horses to Rockport Ohio. Zella Young travels to Dayton to visit friends at the National Military Home.
W I Gordon introduces daily English guidance focusing on usage and pronunciation. This issue highlights intercede as a bridge between parties to reconcile differences, with example sentence and tips on expanding vocabulary and avoiding common misspellings.
The body of Olive Mandeville, a former Corry resident who died in Los Angeles in January, will arrive Wednesday morning for burial. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 20 p m at Alexander & Company’s parlors with Rev. Roger F Cressey officiating and interment in Pine Grove cemetery. Miss Belle Mandeville will accompany the remains.
S B Fitch, Chautauqua county highway superintendent, announced substantial highway work this year. Nine roads are being graded and paved, two others see drainage work, with three or four more possible this summer if right of way is secured. Paving completed on the Clymer Sherman road, ready to trim up, and bituminous macadam, sixteen feet wide. Gravel maintenance ongoing on Sherman-Stedman Chautauqua Lake road and Sinclairville-Phorton, plus gravel oiling totaling 40.1 miles for the season.
George Hugene Bogart a well known Columbus Pa resident died at Corry hospital after a three weeks illness. He is survived by his wife two sons George and Douglas his mother Mrs Elizabeth Bogart three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be held from the late home in Columbus Wednesday at 2 PM burial in Columbus cemetery.
Sylvester M. Butler, 418 Concord Street, died Sunday morning at six. A former well known Wattsburg resident born in Erie County, 188. He lived in Corry seven years. Survived by wife, three sons J. M. Butler of Boston, R. W. Butler of Brie, Orlo Butler of North Hastings, and two daughters Mrs Gee Halloran of North East and Mrs Eugene Ellis of Akron. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the late home with interment in Wattsburg.
A collage of accidents, disappearances and deaths dominates the weekend pages. Names include Charles Tino of Linden Street, James McMullin of Mendville, and Frances Helsel of Rocky Grove as searches and inquiries unfold. A heavy storm, hail and flooding threaten crops, while a string of auto crashes, drownings, and a barrel plunge at Niagara Falls highlights a perilous period across Erie and surrounding towns.
Albert H Purdy a 3 year old boy died Friday after a weeklong pneumonia. He was from Corry Pa and had lived in the city 25 years working as a carpenter. Survived by Mabsl Baxter daughter Clifford Purdy son Arcble Purdy son and his wife. Funeral Monday at Edward Hanley funeral home 94 am and interment Pine Grove cemetery Corry Pa. Mary Sullivan visited North Rom Wanda relatives for a week.
FACING LIFE TEAM, MAN BLAMES IQUOR continues describes a man who, after accepting drinks from two strangers, loses control and hops a freight, ending up in Corry. Police, including Chief Ruppersburg and Erie detective Mooney, detain him and return him to Jamestown for charges.
Mary V. Phelps reports from Chautauqua New York on the Institute of Problems in Cooperation with the Chautauqua Woman's Club. Lecturers include Dr Paul Harvey on Egypt China Japan and India and Dr Hardington of England. Mrs GN Whitman and son George Jr leave for Culitoon until September 1 for relatives.
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