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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
3
Professor Ernest A. Hooton argues there are no pure races and that Nordics have mixed ancestry, citing evidence that intermarriage strengthens humanity. He notes migrations, wars, and exploration shaped today’s racial lines and questions why differences in ideals languages and appearance persist amid scientific findings.
The piece reviews the Presbyterian Sabbath movement led by Harry B Smith and notes success of a recent conference on calendar reform. It reports plans for four October conferences, a League of Nations committee examining public and religious views, and broad global testimony. Proposals include a 28 day monthly year or division into four equal parts, with debate over keeping a seventh day Sabbath. The article concludes reform should improve calendar efficiency, with public adoption debated.
Tele gram informs Mrs. D. J. Smith that her eldest son Carl Boutwell was killed Thursday at Coailiga. A silk balloon landed on farm of W. Clark near the coast city with no identifying marks. Court witnesses included J. J. Ressler and others as they testified in a Pullman case. Paul Ricker fractured his arm in an accident. Mayor Alexander and Chief Stagford travel to Erie for a fire wagon sale matter.
A 25 year view from the National Recreation Association notes vast growth in public recreation in the United States and Canada. From 38.5 million dollars spent in 1980, 85 percent came from public taxes, 11 percent from fees, and 4 percent from private contributions, funding parks pools golf courses tennis courts and community centers. The piece argues these facilities educate and strengthen society while correcting critics who call public spending foolish.
Paradise Lost. 2. Oregon. The larynx. The humorous name applied to the English people is John Bull. Twenty islands are included in the Flawailda Islands.
Daily English lessons discuss word usage misuses pronun ciation and misapplied meanings. It highlights common errors such as interpolated infested and guilt versus gill with guidance to expand vocabulary and notice distinctions in synonyms and usage.
In a puzzle style item a parent and child share X0 marbles sold at equal rate 1p and 5c per marble respectively. Determine how many marbles each had. The item also recalls an old arithmetic problem about ages and a 1940 publication.
The annual piano recital by pupils of Mrs. C. P. Walon was held at her North Center Street home. Instead of inviting parents, the students performed solos duets and small numbers for each other, with Mrs. Eaton serving ice cream and treats afterward. Participants ranged from primary to advanced levels, including Mary Graham Ruth Nagel Douglas Mosten Austin Johnson Jimmie Hammond Hubert Mourton Evelyn Barton Lora Alam Mary Hinman Roberta King Charlotte Nagel Norma Neylon Mary Loveland Margaret Jane King Ruth Bennett Norm Bennett Helen Priscuit Hit Belle Rostie Verd Hammond Lucile Levy Rachel Graft Lois Hallast Susie Sekarak Carine Cullen Anna Kenjhpacik George Nagel Myra Schramling LaVonne Bailey Ethel Beckwith Grace Moore and others.
C B Anderson a farmer two miles west of the village narrowly escaped death when his home was struck by lightning at about 7 80 oclock Sound y afternoon He had been lying on the front lawn but moved inside after heat grew intense He had just entered the house when a bolt struck a large chimney and the lawn was strewn with brick fragments nearby
A fragmented note suggests using a Washtub filled with water for cooling in hot weather. It mentions children dressed in bathing attire playing in the water but the text is garbled and lacks concrete details or a clear action.
Erie police report burglars cracked the Winter Piano company storefront safe at 1015 State Street and stole about $800 in money and checks after entering through a rear window. Investigators note yeggs also probed the office at 1115 Peach Street but did not open the safe there. Other burglaries occurred at Austerholtz’s 1105 State Street and three private targets over the weekend. The theft was discovered when the store opened Monday.
Announcements state Carlyle Vandyke Christie son of Dr and Mrs A C Christie of Washington formerly Corry wed Frances Stevens daughter of Mr and Mrs Elgar Stevens of Kenmilivortty Ti on Saturday June 18 They will reside at 1716 Broadview Avenue Highland Park emia 20.
Union Gipy Jime 18 Mrs Anna Armour 1049 Grand Ave Pittsburgh and George Doak Swissville a Pittsburgh suburb were seriously injured in a Sunday automobile accident and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Armour driving a car owned by Dole failed to negotiate a curve at South Main and Titusville paving crossing the road and hitting a tree on Clyde Bower premises. Doak was thrown against the windshield suffering deep facial cuts requiring stitches. Armour showed shock but was not considered seriously injured. Wheel marks indicated high speed and brakes were used to try to avert the crash. Armour admitted lacking a license. State police are investigating with possible charges.
Johnstown, Pa veteran B Kyle, former sergeant of Company K, 26th Infantry, was cited for gallantry in action near the Paris Soissons Road in France on July 10 1918. The citation praises unusual coolness and bravery in removing a mortally wounded comrade from an exposed position to a first aid station before rejoining his unit and continuing the advance.
Sir Hubert Wilkins plans to repair the Nautilus engines and push toward the North Pole as soon as possible, according to Lady Wilkins aboard the Mauretania en route from New York to London. She relayed the update at Southampton after the liner’s arrival.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss training for the future and independence. It mentions readiness, self reliance, and the risk of failing without proper preparation. Emphasis appears on equipping individuals to endure hardship and pursue autonomy.
In Olean on June 16, Frank Silt a 70 year old resident, was recovered from an abandoned oil well behind the Olean Glass Works on Buffalo Street near the Pennsylvania Railroad viaduct. Death appeared Sunday from a fractured skull caused by gas in the well. Fireman Walter Zink and Fireman James Beaton helped extract the body after a rope was placed. Silt lived with daughter Mrs Leo Keating at 88 1/2 North Twelfth Street. surface neighbors identified him. Coroner Dr. Smith ordered post mortem at Kelly Co. undertakers.
Pennsylvania officials report changes to train crews on the Renovo Division of the railroad. The Resorteaay notes new assignments, including Hatgway and Ridgway crews, with Aldwy and two other numbers added for the quarter. Managers indicate moves are immediate and may be permanent, affecting operations at the terminal and plabecet site.
Thirty five members of We Carry Business and Professional Women's Club journeyed to Findley Lake. Miss Mariott Suiilli hosted the event with a delicious tureen dinner followed by cards, visiting, bathing, boating, and roller skating. Agnes Lynch named chairman of arrangements for a July outing.
Judge Warner S. Rexford presided at the Surrogate's Court proceeding admitting James Prendergast as creator and naming Ruth Prendergast of Tipley as a beneficiary. The estate lists real property valued at 20,000 dollars and personal property at 62,500 dollars.
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