29 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1923
Page
1
Vague notes show a proposal for a fourth senior high school with possible locations on the Lowe property or another site. Officials weigh if the new building should replace or supplement current junior facilities, raising questions about pupil ages and district plans.
March weather records fell as temperatures plunged to ten degrees below zero in parts of the eastern United States. Reports from Philadelphia to Toronto noted the coldest March day in years with wind chills and heavy frosts. Cities including Montreal and Wilmington reported subfreezing readings and damage to fruit crops in the midst of a severe cold wave.
A letter from DAA Wileteoy argues that the Corry Evening Journal readers should trust the Board of Education to select the Painier High site. The author says taxpayers elect the board and have confidence in their judgment and faithfulness to taxpayers. The letter expresses support for leaving the site decision to the board and cites past bond issues and tenure of trust.
William J. Hines, personal representative of Firestone, authored an India Rubber Review article on Britain’s rubber tax restrictions. He has spent years abroad and is familiar with England France Italy and Germany.
A vast crowd gathered in Paris for the funeral of Sarah Bernhardt, with dignitaries and foreign representatives attending. The cortege included numerous carriages and floral tributes as the actress was laid to rest in Pere Lachaise, after a church service at Saint Francois de Sales.
Tour graduates spoke to pupils at the High building this morning about choosing a vocation and college life. Speakers included Merril Doolittle Allegheny College Lulu Morton Bainboro Normals Ruth Tilfation Indiana Normal Francis Blair St Lawrence University.
A chimney fire at the house of Frank Blair on West Church Street drew the fire department this morning. Alarm initially labeled box W, corrected to box 13, with damage to the chimney area only and the fire burning out without spreading to other parts of the house. Miah Trene Zapf traveled from Ithaca, New York, for the Easter vacation.
Authorities vow to stop leaving horses exposed to weather as farmers face fines. Chief of Police Durkle said a team was found standing three hours in a storm on Hirst avenue with horses removed from a nearby livery. Forfeit set at 4 dollars plus livery costs. similar cases noted and warnings issued to other farmers.
The article reports a collaborative effort by Belgium and the United States to promote housing through a plan backed by local businessmen in Corry. It offers a premium of up to $85 per new home completed between April 1 and April 30, 1924, with eligibility requiring new structures suitable for a family, inspections, and staged payments as homes are finished.
Fragmentary notice references Corry Home Builders of Jax and a chamber of Namoris with a dated period around April 1904. The readable text hints at a signed statement or declaration and construction activity linked to a yearly cycle.
The national weather forecaster predicted winds would push out to the Atlantic tonight and then fade. A bright and clear spell is expected with rain ending in the next several days as a new high pressure moves in.
Senior class at the high school prepares the annual production titled When the Clock Strikes Twelve. Dorothy Loveland and Charles Lusey are slated to lead the cast in this May presentation.
A chaotic clash erupted in Wishnite when authorities attempted to arrest priest Walher Krakau for a party offense. Villagers, weaponless, confronted around the churel yard, police and soldiers moved in, with women reportedly arrested and many injured.
The Boy and Girl Scout Easter egg hunt is planned for Saturday in the park with rules announced. Contestants must follow directions, avoid rough play, and dress to protect clothing as aim is to teach courtesy and provide a change for Scouts.
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