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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1929

Page

3

Corry Evening Journal Ad Rates and Address Snippet

A fragmented Corry Evening Journal text notes advertising rates by application and lists the tower building in Pittsburgh as the National Advertising Representative. The snippet mentions West South Street Corry Pa and publisher A. Colegrove with address details and a post office entry.

West South Street Cotes Pa A. D. Colegrove Arthur Colegrove National Advertising Fred A Ore Ibune ‘Tower Cage Chamber of Com Pittsburgh Pittabaire Corry

Edison Scholarship Offers Four Year Tech School Tuition

A new Edison scholarship offers four years of tuition to a high school boy chosen for leadership and scientific promise. Selection will be based on 1928-29 school work and a Watson test. The offer, from Thomas A. Edison, aims to discover a young genius for future scientific contribution.

Byrd Thomas ‘A. Patinon Win Heemy Mr. Edison Teehalal Watson Scigon Hinself Rose Louis America

May Day around the world and America’s view

A reader notes May Day is celebrated as Labor Day abroad with large protests and clashes in Berlin Paris Vienna Moscow and London while American radicals stage a small parade in New York, provoking laughter and dismissal as the world witnesses a global political festival.

Berlin Paris Vienma Moscow London America New York Chern Tn Eign

Open Forum Move Marks Shift In U S Chamber Convention

An observer reports the 17th annual convention of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States shifts from steamroller meeting methods to open forum discussions. Delegates may speak, pose questions, and resolutions may arise spontaneously, aiming for cross section of business opinion and constructive suggestions though effectiveness depends on delegates’ willingness to engage.

Washington, D. C Chamber of Commerce of United States

A Problem A Day An Area Question From A Book

A trapezola with parallel sides of 6 rows and 14 rods and width 16 rods is analyzed for its area in acres. The problem uses old measure terms and a whimsical explanation involving percentages and arithmetic tricks, concluding with a calculation tied to the given units.

Game of Correct English by W L Gordon

A fragment from a book feature by W L Gordon listing questions on grammar spelling and pronunciation. It includes misused phrases such as “quite asf isfactory” and tasks on correct pronunciation designations and completing synonyms. The piece presents yesterday’s answers and puzzle prompts for readers.

W. L. Gordon

Answers to Yesterday's Questions and Rising Interest Rates

Answers cover avit in lemons, Napoleon's birthplace on Saint Helena, Earth's satellite, a tiger on the Brooklyn Bridge, another name for the groundhog, plus a note on 1927 population estimates. The piece then discusses rising interest rates in New York and US government borrowing costs, attributing high rates to Wall Street stock speculation and urging credit reform to lower borrowing costs.

Whit Island Napoleon Brooklyn Bridge Secretariei League of Nationa Thomas Jefferson Massachusetts Wirgin Islands Denmark New York United States Wall Street

Twenty Years Ago Ay Taken from the Journal Files

May 7 1909 notes from Corry including the Corry Castors cheese factory progress hiring shifts at $1.50 per day and local business changes. News covers flooding jamestown and celoron car tracks, new sewer work, wind damage near North Center street, a new song selection, and local visits for alumni events and family travel to Spartansburg.

Second Avenue Alvely Pinul Corry Manufacturers’ Association

Concert by Negro Spiritunists at Washington church

On May 17 the Negro Spiritunists of Washington DC present a program in the parlors of the Methodist Episcopal Church under the auspices of the Alabama Society. The society is making arrangements for a large gathering and a very successful event.

Negro Spiritunists Washington,dc Methodist Piscopal Church Alabian Society

Man Escapes Police After Bail Posted in Union City

Union City May 7 After arrest for checks without funds a local man released on bail posted by County Commissioner Charles R. Davis failed to appear at the hearing. He surrendered briefly then asked fifteen minutes to raise funds but vanished after an hour. Authorities report he was seen on Maire street then left with no address.

Union City Glvirge Charles R. Davis Loral Parker Maire

FLICK FOUND GUILTY IN COURT AT FRANKLIN

Franklin May 7 Jury in the forgery case of Edmond L. Flick found him guilty as indicted for forging a $1,200 note in the name Forest B. Kuhns against Citizens Bank of Pleasantville. The jury, two women and ten men, had deliberated long after 1:30 Sunday morning, with no disclosure of ballots. Judge Parker discharged them, allowing polling of the verdict. The trial also linked the case to three other notes introduced to shape the legal strategy.

Franklin Edmond L. Filck Citizens Bank of Pleasantville Forest B. Kuhns Parker G. G. Martin Dudge Parker Commonwealth

Dorcas Class Rummage Sale Announcement

Dorcas Sunday School class plans a rummage sale in the Realty Building on Saturday May 1. Members are urged to donate Friday evening 7:30 to 9. Proceeds will benefit the church. Former publisher Benjamin Wells 61 of Philadelphia found dead in a Philadelphia apartment. coronary artery disease cited.

Tee Dorcas Pittsburgh Benjamin Wells Philadelphis Philadephida Press

Perkins Sentenced At Quarter Session Court

May 7 at Quarter Session court the following sentences were pronounced Peter Beers of Cochranton pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with costs and 60 days in jail Harold Preeley of Cherry Tree same offense with costs and 30 days in jail Dick Jones of Franklin found guilty of liquor selling and possessing with £100 fine and one year in workhouse Mrs Pessie Jones of Franklin found guilty of liquor selling and possessing with a $100 fine and eight months in jail John Perkins of Oil City pleaded to breaking and entering and larceny with costs and commitment to reformatory at Huntington conditionally. the court doubted if he would be taken again. Mrs O A Stennett went to Erie today.

Peter Beers Cochranton Jal Harold Preeley Cherrytree Dick Jones Framlin Pessie Jones Franklin John Perkins Oil City AL Koay Korner OW Gily Huntsington

Kane Man Run Over by Truck Near Miles-Kane Building

Raymiond Coelia, 24, of Dangon atrees, wis, injured when run over by a truck near the Miles-Kane company building on the Commons Sunday. He is hospitalized with a fractured skull and internal injuries. in operating room for an hour Monday, condition listed as critical. Cochran and Mark Burr moved a truck. Burr drove, Cochran opened garage door and was missed when truck arrived, ambulance called. Pittsburg incident: Mustin Suby Jr, 23, driving skidder crashed into telegraph pole on East Ohio Street near Fourth Street bridge. Albert Lavatt 21 and Lawrence Schwartz 28 suffered minor injuries.

Ranis Raymiond Coelia Dangon Atrees Wis Ger I Tyes Fon Miles-Kane Capa~ Pany Aione Kane Sumi Lis Cochran Miles~ Kans Company Mark Burr Shaymut Telomeres Boul Afly Barr Tim Pittsburgh Mustin Suby Duto Monlie East Oho Street Furthreet Bridge Albert Lavatt Lawrence Schwart2

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