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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1928
Page
3
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The Corry Evening Journal expresses strong support for the new municipal traffic code and urges careful enforcement, especially toward visiting motorists. It argues the ordinance is wise but warns against harsh, indiscriminate fines, proposing better signage and possible traffic lights at Smith street and Columbus avenue intersections to protect through traffic and local business.
A math puzzle asks how many horizontal boards of maximal length enclose a field 1807 by 747 feet with a straight fence. It notes equals 8 bounds high and uses the longest boards possible without waste. The answer yesterday was 4000 dollars with an explanation involving profits of 1200 and 4200.
Washington correspondent Charles P. Stewart surveys Democratic and Republican prospects for the presidential race. He notes key figures Cordell Hull and James M. Cox among Democrats and speculates on Houston and Smith conventions, with references to Houston’s labor stance and Republican calm before the storm.
A half hour after school at Hatch school a large section of brickwork and cornice fell on the steps and walk near the side entrance. A Columbian dance drew many local youths last evening. Rev N J Melnyre is the Republican candidate for congress in the district. Citizens National Bank directors increase certificate deposit rate from two to three percent. No. 1 the deluxe tramp departs tomorrow on a trip. He has been elected as delegate to the national convention to be held in July. Three aspirants received the Ale rites. Dan Koster of the Erie club visited to discuss joining the state league. Dan Nast circulates bills for the Nast Clothing imperium. Chaperoned by Scott mawards Fred Among and John Moreland stage stunts at Columbus.
Mrs. Seymour Hood, wife of a local hotel owner, reported several diamond rings valued at V$1,000 lost in a rubbish pile burned Monday. The rings had been taken from a drawer and dumped into the fire, and were believed destroyed in the blaze.
Old resident Pi uhelli Green, 96, died at home in Ridgway after 53 years in the county. Her passing ends a long life noted by local ties and years of residency.
The plan promises to continue comforts for her and provide continued care should the unexpected occur or personal care be withdrawn, ensuring security for her wellbeing.
At a crowded Titusville meeting the school board declined to publish reasons for not renewing 12 teachers for the 1924 29 year. Citizens had pressed for disclosure as a protest in the regular monthly session attended by many locals.
A summary from the Know Your Stiuals committee analyzes Corry Public Schools costs for 1926-27, showing $115.26 per pupil based on 1,931 students and a $115,000 budget, rising to $124.54 per pupil with a $104,904.45 appropriation and 1,300 enrollees. Corry's per pupil and per capita costs are higher than Greenville and several nearby towns, raising questions about future budgets amid enrollment declines.
A trimmed Q and A style page presents spelling and pronunciation questions. It asks which option is misspelled among Palorizo polttee poytmin teau and tests correct pronunciation of potentale and pray. It includes yesterday's exercise answers: say I will and see you, pronounce pray, lieutenant, and a set of synonyms and related terms.
Jack Rich twelve year old son of Mrs Eya B Rich of 2021 2 East South Street died this morning at 2 oclock after an acute bowel trouble and failed operation He was a student at Concord Street School Survived by his mother and a sister Wilma Rich Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 oclock at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Roger P Cressey officiating Interment will be made in Pine Grove Cemetery
John Ward, 30, father of four, drowned in the Schuylkill Canal after attempting a hip by the gangs while intoxicated. Two witnesses saw his fatal plunge but could not rescue him. the body was recovered later.
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