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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal Corry Pa details the newspaper’s publishing info and advertising rates. Includes address for national advertising reps Fred Kimball Inc New York Chicago and Pittsburgh offices. Lists postal registration Second Class Mail Matter and subscription and carrier rates.
Gasoline taxes rose gradually as states adopted per gallon rates from one to eight cents. Florida lawmakers recently approved an eight cent tax raising concerns that motorists will feel the burden less as base fuel costs fall. Critics warn rising taxes may curb demand, hurt oil and motor industries, and endanger overall state revenues.
University of Wisconsin President Glenn Frank urges a focus on leadership, not technical business or government reports, warning the Western world suffers a famine of leadership. He says we must seek bold, uncompromising figures who inspire true followers, not muddle through. A returning traveler notes local mood remains low despite booming car traffic, illustrating a curious national contrast between optimism and gloom.
A problem asks how much water to add to 160 gallons of 80 percent alcohol to reach 50 percent. The solution uses arithmetic steps with mixed numbers and references earlier problems about acreage and land measurements, presenting a sequence of fractional calculations and subtractions.
The set lists answers: 1) Andrew Johnson as the impeached president, 2) Mexico City as the capital of Mexico, 3) Bronze as the metal used for bells, 4) Aristotle as the proponent of a spherical earth, and 5) The Volga as Europe’s longest river.
Twenty years ago item reports the marriage Saturday evening June 24 at the bride Mrs Jenfle Titus home on Mott Street. Margaret Titus wed Fran Wise. The article notes a 4 4 tie in a local Union City game halted for a tram chase. 12 000 visitors expected for Fourth of July. Findley fishing opening with few catches. Gerald Harvey returned from New York City. Ida Fuildteen earns a degree at Cornell University. Jas Week receives a degree at Rast Aurora.
Erin, June 26. Lloyd Cole, 42, a farmer living on Route 79 three miles west of Edinboro, shot himself in the breast in the grainery behind his home. He died instantly, found by neighbors after a shotgun report. Coroner Hanley said he had been melancholy for weeks, with mental illness noted prior to the tragedy. Verdict: death by his own action.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a canal lock system on the Canadian side of the Bip River at Swalt Ste. Marie with references to a 1797 opening and later federal enlargements. Mentions several locks such as Weitzel and Davis with dates around the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Westfield based Rev J A Martin former Corry pastor accepts resident call to Memorial church in Osford Ohio serving Miami University and Western College for Women. He will begin in September remaining in Westfield through summer. Also notes death of Harry O Voskett in Texas and hiring of fifty railroad workers in New Castle as Erie shop operations decline.
The four family Baker Webb Bates and Grey reunion was held June 24 in Grange hall with about 125 attendees. Out-of-town guests included P J Bates Los Angeles Calif Mrs George Matthews Baltimore Md Mrs P Watson Philadelphia Pa Mrs O R Davis Buffalo N Y, and George Thompson Wellsboro Pa. Oldest member Emma Baker age 88. A picnic dinner, Harold Webb’s thanks, and a brief musical program followed. Officers were elected for the coming years. Several local residents were noted for visits and health updates.
Erie authorities probe incendiary blazes linked to an alleged arson and insurance ring. Fire Chief Scully testified to the district attorney and said further details are under seal. Investigators including state official Joseph Schmidt and Frank Allen of the National Insurance Underwriters plan to assist. Justice hearings for Frank Girardi and Louie Kauman set to proceed next week.
A June 1 1894 court decision directs removal of trolley rails from a city street area between New York Central crossing and Warren Street. The judge also orders the right of way paved promptly. Mentioned are Sam Coleman Morris Olgbr vs Levick and Republic Iron Metal Co Mayo Levick. Community notices note a church food sale and local visits.
Fragmentary report from Collior's Weekly mentions a gala in New Mestow with references to persons Maud and Suid and a possible special event dated early FW. Details are weak and uncertain due to garbled OCR.
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