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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
2
A meeting at Bajnboro on March 15 will address the country school issue, tracing farm population migration and its impact on rural life. The Edinboro Normal School event features researchers on school inadequacies, funding, and the need to rehabilitate village schools to sustain rural communities.
The piece notes the state should act to raise standards and improve the rural child’s environment. It highlights rising educator interest, meetings on the issue, and cites Vice President Marshall claiming he cannot afford to live in Washington on a $12,000 salary, planning to sleep in tents at a hotel during his term, suggesting wealth limits access to public office per the Bradford Era.
Nathan of the Union News Company received a traveling man’s exchange for a double cent coin on an afternoon train. The new twe-cent piece features Duffato on one side and an Indian head on the other, prompting mixed reactions from local observers. Banks anticipate arriving supplies later in the week.
George Matthew Adams argues that a person’s point of view shapes life and success. He urges readers to set their rudder before sailing, adopting a purposeful and useful aim to improve work, environment, and achievements today.
The Corry High School Junior Day program titled A Day at Happy Hollow School is postponed a week due to illness among Wallace Wellman and others who had major roles. Rehearsals continue, Miss Amidon assists with vocal work, and the program aims for an excellent debut next Friday.
The Methodist Church begins a two week revival with nightly services except Saturdays. Evangelistic sermons, a special music program, and unusual features are planned to awaken interest among members and friends of the congregation. The events are scheduled for evenings at 7245.
Tomorrow evening one of the most important meetings of the Corry Lodge, B. P. C. E, will be held for the annual election of officers. The current terms expire April 1 and new officers will be chosen this week. A social session will follow the business meeting.
Fragrant almond cream marketed to soothe rough chapped skin amidst cold weather. Advertisement claims quick relief and urges purchases at Lindley’s Drug Store with a noted price approximation.
Miss Loveland hosted a reception fund social for the Junior Class at her East Main Street home. About twenty local students attended the ten cent event, enjoying music and refreshments as they raised money for the class reception.
Work crews and a large force are advancing improvements on a city section near Pebony. The project aims to create a new grade and remove an old passage to unify two routes within the city, with completion expected this spring as favourable weather aids progress. Excavation has begun and the team reports the work progressing smoothly this afternoon.
United Press reports Champ Clark was unanimously nominated by the Democrats to remain Speaker of the House, securing the party’s backing for election in the special session.
Amuse shows present a two part feature titled Boly n Burglar along with other light items in a four reel program. The card describes a playful mix of acts and quick sketches typical of the period entertainment page.
Yesterday afternoon an Erie passenger train No 11 struck a horse belonging to contractors overseeing Erie improvements in Concord. The collision hurled the animal about fifty feet as the train, reportedly moving at high speed, passed the work site. The horse was part of a large number used on the project.
Engineers from the pro trolley interests survey main streets in the business district. They crossed North Center from the depot to Washington and moved west on West Main, completing much of the preliminary work west of town and planning further surveying of West Washington and other entrance avenues to the city through the Third ward.
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