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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal notes a forthcoming home radio with push-button tuning, praising modern convenience but joking at a need for further understanding from psychologists. It highlights Col Charles A. Lindbergh earning the Congressional Medal of Honor and reflects on rarity and prestige of the decoration.
The excerpt lists questions and answers from a quiz page. It covers glue composition, Great Lakes states, February’s thirty-day months, Shakespeare’s epithet, and a riddle about a hill of mirrors. It also includes yesterday’s answers referencing a TNT note, Benjamin Franklin, a 1924 figure, Minnesota, and a vague arts achievement.
Rodney Dutcher surveys Capitol politics as Democrats grow more optimistic about November while Republicans grow more cautious. He notes the eyes of voters on corruption scandals tied to Harding Coolidge era officials, the likely nomination of Governor Al Smith, and how party integrity and past exposures shape the race.
A problem asks for the net amount after an attorney takes 80 percent of a 1250 dollar claim and a 1 percent commission on the total collected. It then briefly explains a geometry note about a circle where diameter is derived from 8x8 terms and area calculation references radius and pi.
Advertisements tout Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound promising to darken gray hair to a natural lustrous shade after one or two applications. The copy claims quick results, disguising gray hair and restoring a youthful appearance at a low price of 75 cents per bottle.
The Corry school buildings have been examined and sold in salvage condition. Rogers buys a residence on Weivalethcie street from Frank Buurmans. Dunham enlarges the college at WoT. DalwsoWr erects a grandy at the Chideter cor. The Corry Flash Mutchery reports no spring business. Brooke iphuttry company travels by road to the state. A spelling contest in Washington street highlights 7th and 8th grades with Gertrude Nelson and Frank ODay among top spellers. Ford M Lewis leaves JTL Wright to join Parkhurst on Genler street. Obryan visits Warren for Sunday. Beaver Dam Tatty visits the city.
A man cracked a window at William M. Gannon’s residence 213 East 9th Street during Monday night’s thefts. A rosary and small items were taken while the Gannon family were home and awaiting police. Anthony Phillips reported a prowler near his 314 Bilh Street property Monday night.
The Weil McLean Manufacturing Co of Chicago plans a Erie plant opening on April 14 to meet radiators demand. Located on a acre plot, it will initially employ about 400 workers with gradual growth. Charles W Good to manage, Harry G Naylor to oversee production.
Vice President I. Whiter of the Pennsylvania Railroad spoke to the Rotary Club about a proposed $1 million project to replace the present bridge and backtracking system at Old City. Plans before the War Department would authorize a modern span capable of supporting the heaviest locomotives. Whiter noted improving industrial conditions and a growing wave of confidence and activity.
North Dakota sends 42 Republican delegates pledged to Lowden while 10 Democratic delegates back Governor Alfred Smith. No opposition to Smith and Lowden in the primary. Senator Reed plans to enter the Democratic presidential primary in Florida and West Virginia. New York Hoover committee notes favorable poll for Hoover. Mrs. Gerald Bagley travels to Wesleyville to visit her mother Irene Hummes.
Plans for the annual Easter Monday ball set for April nine at the State Armory with decorations and a fine program. Mrs Mary Patterson Shooworkers oversee final arrangements while the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association will host supper at St Edwards hall. Larson’s orchestra will provide music for the event, expected to attract a large turnout. this serves as an anniversary party.
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