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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1931
Page
3
A Moscow newspaper reports a Rostov farming machinery factory, built with American aid, underdelivers after completion. Supervisors claim 433 machines ready, but only 20 exist. May 25 production shows zero mowers or binders though targets were 100 and 110. Experts warn peasants cannot instantly become mechanics. industrialization may take generations.
Colonel James Moss, retired officer and U S Flag Association leader, arranges a summer visitor program for American youths in Europe to foster lasting world friendships. The plan includes letter writing between schoolchildren, international scholarships, and goodwill tours. Some officials in France and England welcome the effort as part of a broader push for peace education.
Answers cover four evangelists of biblical history, with Peter Mark, Guke, and John. The least agricultural state is Massachusetts. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. The smallest country is the Principality of Monnea. Longfellow's masterpiece poem is Hiawatha.
The item outlines English usage notes by W L Gordon focusing on correct phrasing and pronunciation. It discusses relying on judgment, common mispronunciations and misspellings, and encourages expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily with a note on reflection.
Twenty years ago a lively party honored Frank Gilson on his birthday at his home on East Pleasant street. The piece notes several local people traveling to western points, health updates, and a gas well seen near four miles south of the city with drilling into the third sand by A A Williams. About 1,600 fires are winter lease in the vicinity.
A problem in a word puzzle asks how many more men are needed when a boss estimates a 12 day job but the contract requires 9 days. The solution uses fractional work rates, computing the necessary workforce by comparing the ratio of tasks to time and adjusting from a base of five men.
Kenneth A. McGrimmon of South Haven Michigan is the first ranking honor man in West Point’s graduating class which includes 296 future army officers.
Sherman June 6 Richard Vrooman 8 years old eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Floyd Vrooman run down by an unknown driver at 10:30 p.m. Monday near the Dean-Mitchell farm on the Sherman Munguille road. Head and ear injuries and a slight concussion with bruises. He reached home delirious with no memory of the event. Torn clothing and a broken headlight indicated the car went south. Dr G M Hover treated wounds. Recovery expected if no complications arise.
Warren County officials announce a new detour at the Scott overhead crossing east of Tovine. Starting Monday a 1,300 foot cinder road detour will shift traffic in one direction with a watchman at the Pennsylvania crossing and another guard directing vehicles. The detour supports bridge alterations on the overhead structure.
In Erie, officials announced that Graham’s resignation was not accepted by district attorney Herbst. Graham said he offered to resign to prevent embarrassment to Henriot and is willing to remain for the rest of his term as he faces upcoming criminal court matters this September.
Olean man KaNm, alleged top bootlegger, plus John Ross of Olean and Jacob Goodman of Buffalo, were arrested after midnight Friday by State Police Corporal Mayous White and Private Michael Zerbe during traffic duty at Bradford. They stopped a Galanter car and found six cases of liquor. All three were jailed awaiting hearings before Alderman Wred B. Nichols. Galanter posted 3000 dollars bond while Ross and Goodman posted 1000 dollars each.
Erie attorney and his sister in law were questioned at 4 am Friday in the office of Otto Werhst at the courthouse in Crawford county relating to an arson and insurance fraud investigation. Names are withheld pending further inquiry. The questioning included Herbst, his assistant Mortimer Graham, Frank Allen of insurance investigators, and Corp. Joseph Schmitt.
Teng, serving six months in the Allegany work house and a $500 liquor fine, escaped from the MoKean county jail in Smethport Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. He spoke with visitors in the visiting room, opened a nearby window and slipped out. A nationwide alert was issued, but Teng had not been located by late afternoon. He was arrested May 16 in Campbelltown with a liquor raid conducted by state police and county authorities.
Radio guide lists Phillips program slots with networks and times. Gauchos and Orchestra features on CBS, Gloom chasers on NBC, and Moya Gibbona plus Milsler and Wee on various networks, detailing 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. lineups.
Fred Near, a prominent Erie swimmer, was sentenced to one year and one day in a Atlanta Federal prison for using the mails to defraud. He pleaded guilty in Cleveland federal court to running a mail employment racket targeting unemployed men via help wanted ads. His brother Robert Near faces related charges and plans to surrender.
Charles Ward, age one, fell unconscious from gas fumes at 210 East 17th Street. Fire and hospital staff fought to revive him. he briefly recovered enough to go home, but died a day later after being readmitted to St. Vincent's Hospital.
Youngsville residents shut the Brokenstraw Creek after a Thursday morning pollution outbreak. Larney industries suspected dumping, triggering a Fish and Game Club alert and state sanitary water officials to collect water samples for a thorough investigation. The stream is reportedly clearer, but residents are advised to avoid bathing or using the water until cleared.
The text argues that Chinese families give substantial gifts to physicians during feast days or holidays to show appreciation, while not paying large fees for actual medical services. It contends that paying such gifts is traditional and expected rather than a simple gratuity.
Rumpus Ridge invites locals to Finfley Lake offering waffles sandwiches and coffee. The ad promises friendly service and daily hours through June including Sundays and Silurdays with a rustic gleam and cheerful tone.
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