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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1929
Page
3
The article describes a community camp institute led by the School of Applied Social Science that trained guides in native lore and nature study. A follow up guide school offers longer training in woodcraft and spring courses like Nature Hikes and Stars and Star Lore, reflecting growing interest as Americans seek wiser leisure use.
A historical discussion notes widespread excuses to dodge jury duty in a community where juror availability is low. It suggests tougher selection, even linking jury duty to a wartime draft-like system, and proposes a special class of eligible citizens to ensure competent service.
Report from a city in 1809 notes Mrs A W Morrie moved to a new home on West Washington Street after illness. Mr Menvidl, a Corry resident for thirty years, moved with his wife from Shamburg Pa. Corry Iron and Steel Co plans a new castor plant under N S Covey. A Meadvill business owner opens a new store at Alex building. A Henders Co rep showcased an 86 sh. p. motorcycle. Rumors rise of a large hotel project north of St James Hotel and a planned WaClark plant opposition.
A puzzle asks how many rods apart telegraph poles are given that 21 minus 4 times the number of spaces passed in a minute equals the train’s speed in miles per hour. The yesterday’s answer cites arithmetic steps using 400 pupils.
The list provides responses: 1 The chameleon, 2 Johann Strauss, 3 Massachusetts, 4 Battle of Brandywine 1777, 5 Amazon. The prompt asks several trivia queries with provided answers for a past quiz.
The body of Patrick Lynch formerly of Gary West Virginia died at Jahson Willis Hospital in Richmond Virginia will be brought to the city Sunday evening for burial. Remains will go to Mrs P T Keefe 138 West Wayne Street and funeral services will be held Monday at 9 am at St Thomas church with interment in St Thomas Cemetery
A house fire in St Marys destroyed a two story structure on Brusseelles street. James Peterson, sleeping in a bedroom, suffered severe burns while escaping as the blaze swept through the home. The fire, fanned by high winds, prompted crowd attention but caused no other fatalities. Meanwhile infant G Clarenca Lindstrom died at 2 pm after pneumonia. Funeral services for the infant will be held at Pine Grove cemetery.
Witchcraft fears resurface as John Rupp files a peace warrant against John Lehman and his wife in York Pennsylvania alleging hexing and possible bodily harm amid renewed witchcraft controversy following murder trials.
Parish hall hosts a Lenten tea Saturday at 2 30 PM under the Emmanuel Guild. Mrs 7 H Wright and other organizers invite many guests to attend this observance.
Mrs. Clyde Wilson and three others form a committee to organize plans and preparations for a guild event. A program will be presented and refreshments served, with proceeds benefiting the guild.
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