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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1927
Page
3
A provincial warning from Ontario cautions that Americans traveling for liquor may be refused permits if they cause disturbances. The piece notes rail and steamship lines may gain cross border business, while Canadians expect a record trek this year. It mentions temporary domicile proof and limits on purchases, urging decent conduct to preserve cross border hospitality.
John D. Rockefeller Jr argues that rising college costs could curb student laxity and grafting by those who attend for leisure or social status. He says better funding by wealthier donors or higher tuition could sharpen appreciation and use of college facilities, especially for worthy poor students.
A friend recalls how composer John Prindle Scott used the pen name Reginald Vivian Darrow after publishers asked for the author’s name. Scott chose the elegant alias to reflect his secret longing for a more ornate name amid a humorous tale of identity and art.
Twenty years ago notes from the Journal: Lake Erie circuit meet second day in the city. Mrs Kate Gould exhibits an oil painting in Palm Restaurant window. HT Wolfe fills railway mail transfer clerk role at Corny station during NS Falconer absence. Miss Esther Cambridge returns from Europe. rain postpones driving park events. Charles Monroe narrowly escapes death when his bicycle collides with a train at Maple avenue crossing. J Rey and Sam Gilettes the cowboy preacher visit town for meetings.
At a meeting of the Knights of Columbus building committee on Friday evening the contract for a new addition to the K OF C home was signed with L C Bouquin Co the low bidder. Although figures were not given, the project is expected to cost about $100000. Workmen have been excavating and actual construction will start soon with completion anticipated by December.
Sheffield plans to reopen the auditorium skating rink this fall after renovations to meet fire codes. The building will add wider doors and more exits, and an outside manager has been hired to run the rink. The steering of the project will be handled by the management team with oversight by the bused manager.
In Washington today the Federal Children's Bureau faced unfounded charges of Bolshevism. Grace Abbott defended the bureau which promotes maternity care and child welfare. The 1921 Sheppard-Towner Act funds state programs, with 45 states accepting its provisions and nurses deployed nationwide.
Evangelist HM Harpersona A M, who held gospel tent meetings in Cutting, N Y last summer and in fall, has returned. Due to conditions in Cutting the tent is pitched at Van Er long Corners on the Concrete road between Cutting and Clymer. The gospel will be preached nightly except Saturday, with singing and speeches. All are invited to hear and learn the way of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Johnsonburg is placarded for smallpox after a case linked to Roy Patton of Bradford, visiting Joseph McAfee’s home on St. The state health officer J Campbell Moore from Harrisburg is en route. The outbreak began with a June placard during the Fourth period and officials warn residents to stay away from the area.
In New Castle on July 11 Syn Laye a truck driver will face charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Lorraine Marcelloy according to Chief of Police Henry Dyeart.
A report notes that the use of molasges ox furtulear has increased sugar cane production by nine tons on the Inland of Stausitine, highlighting agricultural innovation and its local impact on plantetone supplies.
Stefanie Woznarowski, 45, mother of four, was choked to death at her home on East Eighteenth Street during a quarrel. Her husband Jobin Woznarowski was found in a nearby field after a failed suicide attempt and is believed to have confessed to the murder. Authorities note prior suspicions in a separate case involving Mrs. Mary Okonowicz.
Funeral services for S Lee Crosby were held at his Columbus home on July 8 at 2 30 p m Rev Eigh tey of the Community Chiurety presiding. A large circle of friends attended from out of town including H C Ladd Sebing Ohio Enoch Shreve Arthur Shreve Alliance Ohio James Eds wards and A P Smart Oil City Pa Lambert Bush Ashville Ohio James Giles Oscar Linquest Mrs Franklin and daughters Merrill Mrs John Anderson Mrs Hattie Chamberlain, Jamestown New York.
Pittsburgh July 1 Two men died in the Ohio River yesterday as one man escaped narrowly. Louis Brissetts 21 waded beyond his depth near Davis Island and Cecil Nutter 22 drowned when his canoe capsized in midstream. Charles Humphreys 21 reached shore barely.
The Indianapolis Times, citing Stephenson’s handwriting, reports a cancelled September 12, 1928 check for 2500 payable to Ed Jackson, noting it was one of ten thousand dollars given to the governor for 1924 primary expenses. The piece links Stephenson to Klan leadership and to later corruption investigations, including his murder conviction and prison sentence.
The historic city of Venice sits on a network of timber piles driven into the lagoon, supporting its buildings and bridges. Experts note centuries of underwater timber preservation and ongoing restoration needs for the fragile foundations.
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