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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1931
Page
6
Farmers say this May offers the best growing weather in years. Heavy rains slowed potato and corn planting in low areas, but other crops advance rapidly. If frosts stay away, the outlook is unusually favorable. A new potato acreage record is likely as widespread planting continues. Vegetation, gardens, and lawns respond with rapid growth under warm showers and summer-like temperatures.
A chaotic Erie area bulletin reports a severe electrical storm near midsummer heat. It notes Wyonk S. Glegel of Oil City, a well known PRR engineer, obituary services, a city council fireworks ordinance vote, and various local events including concerts, a motor federation delegation, organist William Toner, and a Pennsylvania fishing incident. It also mentions a measles outbreak, a preschool dental clinic delay, and ongoing legal cases, plus a planned PRR railcar modernization program beginning May 23rd with 650 boxcar updates and facility work in Erie.
A fragmented OCR note circulates with jumbled words and names, hinting at a mystery around Elephest Drivice An Meo Weer and a slick idlh 1S. It mentions spies and a remembrance of WoehorAAnded, leaving readers puzzled by the garbled signals and possible hidden meaning.
Erie May 19 Dana Bitcher an auto wash employee admitted faking a report that two thieves abducted him and stole a car. Police say he stole the vehicle alone then claimed attackers and abduction to cover the crime. He is hospitalized awaiting arraignment before Alderman Charles Barber.
A rear third floor repair shop at Wade Brothers Shoe Store 212 North Main Jamestown suffered a nearly $5,000 fire last night. Spontaneous combustion in a dust filled blower system is blamed. Fire department response at 7:20 aided quick containment and minimal further damage. The shop is expected to reopen and footwear sections remained dry.
In a Madison interview a young Governor Philip F. La Follette explains why Wisconsin is seen as progressive. He credits his father and a circle of capable reformers, notes the Australia ballot, and argues progressivism arose from unique local leadership rather than a universal pattern.
A mock trial performance is planned at Harding School in the 1st ward next Friday. Local families and Min of the Harding community have prepared for weeks to stage the event as a key first class entertainment. A small charity will raise funds for the Harding Home and School Association and invites public support. Expect a large crowd for the evening program at East End school.
Many students named on honor roll and credit lists as school year highlights close. Family event notes a fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Hyde with relatives from Cory Cory and surrounding towns attending a noon dinner and angel food cake centerpiece.
Harrisburg May 11 A warning notes violations of the fishing laws have risen as wardens patrol statewide since the open season. Commissioner O M Deibler says the board seeks to educate citizens about lawful sport, size limits, daily catch quotas, and gear restrictions. Written summaries are available from the Board of Fish Commissioners Harrisburg Pa.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Hank, Snocketd, Boston, and Bull with phrases about hindering, thieves, cont inion, and usual actions. Limited readable names suggest a short sports or incident reference with no clear event, date, or outcome.
The Columbus village school reports eighth, seventh, sixth, fifth, fourth, third, second and first grade honor rolls with names such as Ann Jeanatin Matsko, Florence Howles, Ernest Burlek, Wilbur Hansen, Virgitit Spencer, Alta Maye Faulkner, and many others. Community events include a church cleanup by the Community Aid Society, Pine Valley cemetery meeting on May 20, Junior Christian Endeavor, a preschool clinic on May Bist, and local visits by Dr. Harry Nyvall and others. Notices for care of cemetery lots and church prayer meetings are also listed with dates and attendees.
Ay unten re Find former leader of Red Sox personal crisis reports. Jamex Ry McMesr, ex president of Beaton Red Sox and major league manager, reportedly died by his own action. Coroner’s notes cite an operation and unclear cause. no certificate yet signed.
Members of the Baigey Club enjoyed a fine concert by the Burgh school band at today's Club meeting in the Hotel Covty. Youthful organization played several numbers with instruments purchased by the service club. Charles H. Campbell of Brie directed the band, showing good progress. Guests Malcolm Clack of Ilgin and Lee Smith of Philadelphia attended.
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