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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
3
A clipped discussion notes refrigerators gain May sales of about seven percent as American families spend on cooling gear. It suggests clever product presentation to appeal to present buyers and maintain credit confidence while suggesting practical features over luxury appeal.
United Press reports at Carnegie Institute of Technology that Germany faces deep financial and economic strains affecting postwar recovery. Debtor nations’ payments and possible U.S. cancellation policy are debated, with emphasis on whether relief would aid or hinder global conditions, and if Germany’s current weaknesses threaten recovery.
Nashville reports Gov Henry Harton cleared of impeachment charges after Whe long battle in the General Assembly. Final articles alleged a conspiracy with Col Luke Lea and Rogers Caldwell to influence the slate and keep Harton in office, but the effort failed.
In Gay Indiana on June 9 a temporary grandstand collapsed at a lakefront park during a 25th anniversary celebration drawing more than 25 000 spectators. About 14 to 18 people were injured severely and many others suffered cuts and bruises as panicked crowds fled. Police firemen and National Guardsmen aided in control while ambulances were delayed. the pageant with over 2 000 participants continued after the wreck.
Inspector James J. Powers testified that Ritchie faced a deadly pattern of gangland threats linking to Bradford Olean and Salamanca, with Tony Lorenzi's name surfacing in alleged outlaw lists. Witnesses described revolver violence and Ritchie’s awareness of risks, as the investigation tied to a mountain-area pursuit and prior gunfire incidents.
A letter urges school authorities to discipline students to stop annual rowdyism and tree rushes that endanger public safety. It condemns brutal assaults and warns sight loss may occur, calling for permanent suppression of such clashes to protect pupils and property.
A Midwest Psychological Association study shows how opinion shifts under persuasive information. Nine hundred people answered, then 300 saw questions unchanged, 300 with consensus data, and 800 with expert opinions. Shifts ranged from 61 to 84 percent, with group changes of 64 and 40 percent.
The Chicago metropolitan district edges toward bankruptcy as bond issues falter in Gook County and Illinois amid widespread public and private financial strain. An economist cites two remedies repudiation or inflation, with repudiation deemed improper and inflation risky after recent woes.
The state senate rejected a tobacco tax that would have added about 20 million dollars annually to the treasury. Proponents argued it would boost state income while opponents warned of rising costs on everyday essentials.
Seventeen graduates list for the high school Class of 1911 includes Bula Appel Abe Cohen Hazel Dufy Ora Hasbrouck Ross Hinman Vivian Johnson Webb McCray Grace Murray Mildred Steeley Magna Otson. Eureka Lodge 21 members attend Corry Lodge No 165 third degree in Corry. Union City Dimes report new boats, Col umbs streetcars and Driving Park track draw crowds. Airdrome theatre opens with Ned Bennett and Will Ward. Dr John Wibler treats an injured hand. A D Granger moves to western New York to farm poultry and fruit. Miss Vellah Miggan returns for summer vacation. Mr Johnson of Summit returns to his home.
A historical weekly note introduces vocabulary and usage. It discusses misused words like wortia and whas gone, misspellings such as frinchig and tradg, and the concept of annotation as a marginal note or explanation. The piece urges readers to grow their vocabulary by mastering a new word each day.
A man gave five fourths of his money to his son and seven twelfths of the remainder to his daughter. Determine who received more and by how much. The rest of the text contains garbled notes about yesterday’s answer, times, and a Buffalo visitor with unclear details.
Clean city records show Henry Caner, 35, arrested Monday on an open charge in a hit and run that injured Ernest Peters, 28 year old resident of Avenue A, at First and Wayne streets. Peters remains hospitalized with a fractured skull while Munie Tanner and Pernice Jackson face related charges. witness details and vehicle operation permissions are under police review.
The six most useful metals are gold silver iron copper tin and lead. The largest inlet on the U.S. coast is Chesapeake Bay. The first great English poet is Geoffrey Chaucer. Affinity means a relationship through marriage. The capital city of Ireland is Dublin.
An advertorial touts San Cura Ointment as a quick heal for burns and wounds with testimonials from Hattie S. Pills of Wallington and numerous unnamed users. It claims antiseptic protection, poison draw, and a money back guarantee through druggists.
Watertown New York June 9 Donald Tremont age 30 of Rives was killed after a four mile pursuit by U S inspectors who saw his car contain liquor. Tremont fled on foot but was shot as he ran 500 yards across a field. Police say Tremont had recent arrest records for an attempted wine theft at Redwood but was freed.
The 29th annual American Institute of Banking convention in Pittsburgh features remarks by J A Avary of First National Bank of Atlanta on the essential role of newspaper advertising in banking. He warns ads alone cannot sell without solid bank performance and a clear, dividend-driven story conveyed through mass media and mail campaigns.
In Harrisburg, a state official announced the dismissal of Harry S. Helms of Philadelphia as wire lof publications in the department of property and supplies. The secretary said the position pays $6,000 a year. Bids for printing work were received, and the state awarded contracts to the low bidder at $180,000, effective immediately.
Mrs Humiston of Cregeen Park Warren plans a June departure to New York then sail on the President Handing to visit the grave of her son Merman Hlorad who died in World War I. He lies at the Aisin- Mins American Military Cemetery near Belleau Wood.
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