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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
3
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The Associated Gas and Electric System held a banquet at Hotel Corry for employees in Corry Mundvilie and Warren who completed Penn State extension courses. Prof Boerin from State College presented certificates. Ralph Dewey spoke on education. About forty attended, with guests from Meadville and Warren. Tennant announced the company would cover course costs for those who finished.
Harrisburg March 7 The Pennsylvania Highways Secretary James Lyall Stuart says motorists arrested under the Motor Vehicle Code for non misdemeanor or felony charges may offer a written promise to appear later rather than attend an immediate hearing. Officers failing to provide this option risk misdemeanor in office charges. A motorist must keep the promise to appear when summons arrives, with penalties of up to 75 dollars or ten days imprisonment for violation.
The article warns that forged documents, including a secret Franco Belgian military pact and alleged illegal exchanges by two U S Senators with the Soviet government, inflame European fears. It cites the Zinoviev letter as spurring the British Labour collapse and urges governments to demand open covenants and honest handling to curb forger plots.
Lawrence Thomas operates the Overland Whippet and Willys Knight agency in the Patterson Garage building at 30 East Main Street. He will display three Overland models in the showroom and run a full service and repair shop in the rear to serve local Overland and Willys Knight owners with prompt, efficient attention.
United Press reports in Miami that in a tower room a winter visitor from New York Thomas Willsh was found dead and his companion Arthur J. Clark lay dying with a bullet wound. Police say the two were shot during a card dispute. others may have been present though no gun or cash remained.
An American missionary returning from India argues indifference, not hostility, blocks Christian work there. He notes Indians view Christianity as a white religion and resist inviting white friends to convert. He observes East and West differences persist, with Buddhism and Hinduism gaining traction in Europe and America through Eastern mysticism adapted for American life.
The Connecticut commissioner of motor vehicles reports that 17 of every 100 automobile operators cause accidents, while 89 are skilled and safe. He proposes periodic tests for the 15 bad drivers to improve road safety, potentially removing licenses if tests reveal deficits, though identifying dangerous drivers remains challenging.
Questions ask which reptile can change color, who composed The Blue Danube Waltz, and other trivia about Whitates Capa Cod, a battle flag bearing the Stars and Stripes, the world’s largest river, and items like Magellan, the ocean perch, and Africa. The prompt shows mixed, broken items including a fire instruction and locations Minneapolis and SL.
A school class problem asks for total pupils given age groups 12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18, and over 18 totaling 130 individuals. The cited answer yesterday was 800 with an unexplained method involving arithmetic steps.
Severe windstorm in Pittsburgh caused broken windows, downed poles and trees, and traffic disruption in downtown. Early today the wind eased, snow began, and temperatures dropped to 80 degrees above zero. Rivers rose to about 20 feet, signaling continuing flood risk. A separate London report notes a violent earthquake recorded near the Aleutian Islands.
An advertisement promises rapid physique improvement for thin individuals with McCoy's Tablets. It touts an ironclad guarantee with a money back offer if the user is not satisfied after trying four sixty cent boxed or two one dollar boxes, and urges purchasing from Nob Ames & Cos.
Renovо records show Mrs. Barbara Stump aged 82 and her daughter Mrs. Jennie Walters aged 50 dying of pneumonia within days of each other. The elder widow of Jona Stump lived at a valute home while the daughter resided with her and attended her will taker. Both deaths occurred after a period of illness.
Promotes MELLO GLO Face Powder as a beauty aid for women. Claims purity and government approval with a French manufacturing process. Says it leaves skin looking natural and rosy, spreads smoothly, and lasts longer than others.
Late yesterday the administration approved a slate of rivers and harbors appropriations. Erie Harbor, Pa receives 29,000 while Conneaut Harbor, Ohio is set for 4,000. Additional authorizations include open channel improvements and dam constructions across multiple waterways totalling over 2.7 million dollars.
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