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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1922
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal indicates publication daily except Sunday from West South Street Corry Pennsylvania. Rates listed include by mail 500 dollars per year by currier three cents per copy and fifteen cents per week with advertising rates available on application.
The article outlines five payment options proposed for veterans under the bonus bill. Cash payments range from 1.00 daily for home service to 1.25 daily for overseas service, with a $625 maximum. Other options include insurance, vocational training, farm or home aid, and special preference for ex-service men on public and reclamation projects. It notes debate in Congress, amendments under study, and the Republican platform’s elusive promises.
Former Senator William S. Kenyon urges constitutional change to allow ten year terms for Senators and six year terms for Representatives with no reelection. He argues this would curb politics and reliance on re election, though warns against electing unsuitable lawmakers. The piece notes the Harding administration is one year old and ends with a for sale listing for a dining set at 137 Maple Ave.
Alleging violation of U S copyright laws Tom Caney owner of the Tom Casey Players with headquarters in New Hills and companies in this city and New Gastin have been arrested. The U S Marshals Sullivan Pittaburgh Rafferty New York served warrants and cash bonds were posted for appearance in Federal Court in Pittsburgh on May 1. The case does not affect local plans as the company will continue producing the best plays available with weekly program changes.
A jumbled, humorous fragment cites various topics from dentists and dollars to weather, fashion, teachers, jazz, and a harebrained line of musings about women and a New York school boss marrying his teacher. It ends with an odd rental ad for 125 acres near town in Pittsburgh postal area.
Mareh GA youth Thornton, a student at Sergent School, allegedly assaulted teacher Miss Thomas after dismissal. The boy reportedly struck her multiple times, causing facial discoloration, a cut nose, and a dislocated finger. The incident and details were to be reviewed at the township school board meeting tonight.
March 7 Lieutenant of Police O A Cildwell of Kane visited to assist the Pennsylvania Railroad. An iron obstruction between two mills near Ooorlels road crushed, traced to a six year old Polish boy who caused the incident. A teacher and Prof FS Heinaman helped report it. the boy was spanked by his mother per an elder brother.
Erie reports hundreds of dollars in whiskey stolen from clubs over several days. An organized gang is suspected, with raids targeting venues believed to hold large liquor stocks. A Polish East Side club was burglarized last week, police noting few cigarettes were taken. For sale ad of U S Penna stock appears in the same notice.
Milton W. Shreve announces candidacy for Representative in Congress subject to Republican voters division in the 25th Congressional district of Pennsylvania at the Spring Primary on May 16, 1922. He signs as sincerely yours and requests support from party members.
Jamestown March 7 The mid winter trustees meeting of the Chautauqua Institution at Lake Placid discussed the year end results and plans for 1923. Key projects include extending the golf course to 18 holes, Higgins Memorial Hall seating and motion picture booth, a choir room at the Amphitheater, and about 35000 for Amphitheater expansion plus other improvements.
Blue Eye March notes list residents and visitors in Columbus Warren Corry and Youngeville. People mentioned include Glen Dan Jaysith Florence Mead Jennie Goss Ray Griswold Will Durham C. F. Higgins Albert Sandburg and A Sandburg. Rev I M Redinger preached here and will return March 15.
Ridgway and Kane high schools, tied for league championship, will contest a deciding game on March 7 or 8, 1922. Location undecided between Bradford or Sheffield, Kane preferring Sheffield while Ridgway favors Bradford. Local discussion cites Bradford Act as more favorable and cost considerations favor McKean County venue to avoid overnight stay.
An ad promotes ordering fruit trees and berry bushes for spring planting through special agent F. J. Slitlie at 836 East Pleasant St. Call 228-R Bell. Also mentions clothing line "all woo" with tailored fits and time-limited March 15 deadline.
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