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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1931
Page
3
A Corry newspaper note on Canada buying two million bushels of wheat for western areas to grind into flour for relief, with comment on American views of socialism. It contrasts Canadian aid with local attitudes and ponders solidarity versus political labels.
Col. Leonard P. Ayres argues in a business bulletin that the moratorium is not a cure for global business troubles. He contends it merely delays repayment and masks irrational lending, urging a return to sound economic principles and recognizing that international payments flow in goods and services. The piece discusses how past private lending and speculative credit shaped prices and urged rejection of artificial financial arrangements.
A puzzle asks if 16 cows are in a field how many horses can be kept given that 15 horses or 28 cows fit in the same space. The supplied text then digresses with a garbled explanation referencing times, days, and arithmetic steps without a clear solution.
Twenty years ago an Taken from the Journal Film notes the Corry W U unites with the Columbus W U for a basket picnic in Columbus Testy. The Grandin Hotel dining room is briefly redecorated. Miss Anna Burdick of Friendship drowned in Chautauqua Lake in front of the Men’s Athletic Club. Attorneys Bleine and Gerry T. Aincard travel to Erie for lawyers meeting. H L Spielman attends board meeting in Wrie.
The reader lists disjointed prompts about a spring song composer, the largest obelisk, bone material, nearest star, and mountain heights. Answers appear garbled with references to Mendelson and Washington Monument, sun, and Fuwlayan Mountains.
The annual U B Churenana Sunday School picnic will be held Saturday near Warters Grave west of Warners corners on the Corry Inton City highway. All members and friends invited. Cars meet church at 10 o clock with transport by calling Rev H I Reagle or C L Henton. A program of sports is planned for the outing. If rain, the plans will be postponed for a week.
A community Chest official advocates reforms to reduce poverty through self help such as home gardens, noting a potato patch effort yielded 100 sacks of produce. He cites laziness, ignorance, and liquor spending as poverty sources and calls for closing bootleg joints run by foreign and local residents to cut funds diverted from relief.
Rev. Gilbert L. Boyd will be formally installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in a 7:30 pm service Thursday with Rev. Te Didksohfi of Warren delivering the sermon. Charges to the pastor and congregation will be given by Rev. W. J. Ulon and Rev. Dr Edwin Melivyaine, followed by a reception in the church parlors. Public invited to attend.
Emblem Oil Company and United Renting announce the purchase of 180 feet on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue east of Water Street in Warren for a Spanish style service station. The property includes brick blocks and a double frame dwelling, with tenants moving out and renovations beginning. The station is to resemble a Union City design, with a Spanish courtyard, and is expected to be ready by mid October.
County Commissioner Willis blocked a $16,000 appropriation for a tuberculosis hospital site after opposing the plan. Executive secretary Kenneth Winter said he favored the hospital if affordable, but Willis warned it would betray overburdened taxpayers and jeopardize this year’s solvency.
Clyde Wilson of 311 Concord Street circulates petitions for constable of the First Ward seeking nomination on all three tickets. He has a large following in the ward and is expected to mount a strong bid.
Word came of the death of Mrs. Joanna Kennedy on July 7 at her daughter’s home in Holland Michigan. She was eighty seven and survived by five children, nineteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and a host of relatives. Her former Corry ties included daughter Mrs. A H Beebe and son Jerry Kennedy. Two other children Mrs J Parker and Bernard Kennedy also listed among survivors. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Research notes claim Dratht Avi is the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States. The village lies north of Winslow and has records dating to 11 11. The report cites longstanding habitation and ties to the region's early settlement.
Beekeepers from Pennsylvania plan a Friday outing at Canadohta Lake with activities starting at 10 in the morning. The program includes a demonstration on beekeeping, a question box, and an informal gathering. Afternoon talks feature H J Anderson of State College on beekeeping practices and a local beekeeper. A representative from Ohio’s A J Tech Co may attend. The event includes games and social time, ending with a basket picnic. All beekeepers urged to attend for a pleasant and profitable day.
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