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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
3
Published daily except Sunday Corry Pa address details for Colegrove publishing and advertising representatives. Rates listed for mail and carrier delivery with prices and request to inquire for advertising rates.
An editorial criticizes rising taxes and public debt, arguing politicians overspend funded by the public purse. It cites California spending growth from 1911 to 1929, warns of courtly vanity projects, and urges prudent budget limits, urging earners to sustain public goods through affordable means.
Dr Karl Kellerman from the Bureau of Plant Industry explains when to plant window boxes based on maple leafing, advises 12 inch deep boxes with eight inch depth, drainage holes, and a neutral color box. Recommends soil rich in manure or commercial potting mix, frequent watering, and lists suitable plants for sun and shade including petunias alyssum and ferns with trailing vines for edges.
The speaker argues that taxes touch every item involved and warns that even summed charges miss invisible items. He says taxation is not a scholarly matter and warns against excessive levies by legislators. He contrasts with England Germany and Russia and urges more Tea Parties of Boston, fewer cocktail gatherings.
Language guide lists misused phrases and pronunciation notes. It highlights common errors like inviting with myself and the need for correct pronoun use. It defines terms and provides daily word study prompts to build vocabulary, focusing on composure and precise speech.
A fragment describes the historic table upon which the Declaration of Independence or related founding documents were signed. The brief notes the table’s preservation at Independence Hall in Philadelphia and its enduring significance to American history.
Twenty years ago Corry High School was set to be the feature at Carterfield on Saturday weather permitting The Corry boys have had a good year and aim to uphold the Corry spirit The Pennsy gate keeper John Carbone at Washington Street is noted for fancy gardening Corry Water Company began work on Esse Street The Trout fishing near sunrise yielded an 18 inch hybrid weighing 2 14 pounds The Corry Metal Furniture plant presented a fine appearance Three new Ford autos arrived for Messrs Shusa Heath and a Union City gentleman Augustus Jones of Jones Brothers Show was in town War Reuters Harry Swann fished near Glyndon
The Chase house at Annapolis Maryland, built in 1770 by Edward Linyd, features Flemish Bond Flem ish exterior and a monumental Palladian interior. Elaborate carved details and lavish workmanship mark the home, noted for its beauty and historic charm despite transcription errors in places.
Answers include the twelve apostles Andrew James John Peter Philip Simon Thomas and Matthias replacing Judas Iscariot Bartolomeo and Thaddeus listed. Arizona as the top copper state. the Battle of New Orleans after peace treaty. an anemometer as wind measuring instrument. Petrograd renamed to Leningrad.
Russell J. Serie of 1110 Holland Street was indicted for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Belie Hill, 84, of 2108 Parade Street, who died in a November 15 auto accident on the Waltsburg road south of Erie. He faces trial May 19 in Erie County Court after arrest by State Highway Patrolman Leo Doodlen. He had been discharged on a separate driving while under the influence charge after an alderman hearing.
Commissioner of Fisheries O M Deibler urges fishermen to visit at least one of the Board of Fisheries hatcheries to gain first hand knowledge of operations. He toured the Corry hatchery and outlined hatchery locations in Pennsylvania, detailing species propagated and hours of operation for courteous staff to guide visitors.
Nestor Perry pleaded guilty to extortion in Erie County Court before Judge William E. Hirt and was sentenced to 18 months in the Allegheny Workhouse. Perry, nabbed by detective Harry Russell, attempted to extort $10 from Dr. Debloyd Parker posing as a court fixer.
The report describes an incident in Edinboro where a man assaulted his wife and then faced a reported personal crisis. Warnings note NBC and CBS network mentions and travelogue references from 1931 press material.
On Edimore road Stop 14 Erie area, Riley T Pagan shot and killed himself after attacking his wife during a quarrel. Police say a hired man and neighbors moved the two Pagan children to safety as Mrs Pagan, wounded, received medical care. Coroner to investigate self-inflicted death.
Robert Konkle a 62 year old resident of Sir Petersburg ended his life with a 16 gauge shotgun Thursday night. He had been ill and out of work for years, and his despondency over poor health is believed to have led to the self inflicted death. The shooting occurred at about 8:30 pm while his wife and other family members were away at church. His daughter found him on the kitchen floor.
Pittsburgh May 9 Louis Zemler 22 captured last night may use a habeas from Greensburg jail but was turned over to the district attorney for murder prosecution. Assistant DA Roy T Clunk said Zemler, already indicted here in the killing of a McKeesport barbecue proprietor, would not be returned to Greensburg. District Attorney Victor Bouton said he would not seek custody until trial here. Allegheny authorities had been after Zemler since his first arrest in New Kensington last February.
A bookkeeping teaser shows a man withdrawing 20 percent then 20 percent of the balance before dying, leaving 420 dollars. Determine the original amount. The page also presents a numeric puzzle about 24 feet and 22 feet with sequence steps: add 3 and 4, divide 448 by 7, take the square root of 62, multiply by 3, then by 4.
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