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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1929
Page
3
A Corry Evening Journal page reprints a national prosperity discussion noting living standards rising and wage gains, while criticizing low radio ownership and home appliances. It cites J. M. Place and others visiting Washington and Titusville, with local figures A E Johnson and R Skim mentioned in light entertainment notes.
Abe Goldstein mayor of Spaytang burg attends city events. Archy Goldfinsh hosts a birthday surprise for about fifteen friends at Climax shops. Chicago capital firms eye city real estate deals. Juries in the Young murder case referenced. Mayors and businessmen engage in local contracts and business transfers.
The article notes President Hoover will skip a regular summer vacation, opting for brief weekend trips in Maryland and Virginia. Congress remains in session likely through fall or October, a situation viewed as a burden for both branches but potentially justified if real farm relief is enacted.
The American Library Association notes a shift toward better reading as librarians report broad public interest. Murder mysteries remain popular, but biographies travelogues philosophy science and poetry also draw serious readers amid wider access and education.
Publication presents a quiz on grammar spelling and pronunciation with questions about sentence structure pronun ciation and word usage. It includes items asking for correct forms of words and phrases and provides a set of sample answers from Saturday exercises.
William H. Zuhn announces two Pennsylvania branch committees for the National Association of Postal Supervisors. Eastern chair Robert J. Light Lebanon leads the drive with 10 members. Western chair James G. Lease New Castle leads the western group. The membership campaign runs to September 1 ahead of the Balt convention.
The Traction company with commendable public spirit is making repairs on the North Center Street pavement today.
Inquiries list a boundary problem between two nations with no fortifications, asks the number of planets, the Tilted States vice president, the poisonous love apple vegetable, and the longest ship. Provided answers indicate Greek, Minailan Islands, Thomas Jefferson, a ten dollar gold piece, and Vienna as responses.
A Corry driver faces charges after a Saturday night crash near Warren involving Swanson and Blick of the Postoffice Garage. Swanson sustained a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture, but improved. the incident occurred as a wrecker attempted to assist another car in the ditch. State Patrol investigated and named the driver.
Mrs John B McGrath died at home Sunday afternoon after a long illness. She would have turned sixty on September 15. She was a devoted wife and mother and a parishioner of St Thomas church. She was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a longtime member of the Woman's Benefit Association. Survived by husband two daughters six sons three sisters and four brothers.
Leonard A Hyde, 62, died at his sister Mrs Irene Blakeslee's home in Concord Pa after a lingering illness. He is survived by his sister and Mrs Nellie Reynolds of Rochester NY, nine grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Alexander's Funeral Parlors followed by interment in Wrightsville Pa.
If a body falls from rest with distance 16 t squared feet, thrown object reaches ground in 4 seconds so height equals 16 times 4 squared. The answer given is 4 perches, with an explanation involving conversion between feet and perches.
Four members of the Erie County Motor Club board will attend the Pennsylvania Motor Federation annual meeting in Washington Pa on May 28 and 24. Delegates include J Lee Munger and Grand J Smith with Matt Frank C Richardson and Col Thomas E Durban serving on the executive committee. James H Wright cannot attend. S. Eile ward Gaule is expected to be re elected president of the state federation for a notably successful administration.
Reverend Roger an creseey, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated at the funeral held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Alexander and Company's Funeral parlors. Relatives, neighbors and friends attended. Interment followed in Pine Grove cemetery with Mason fraternity members conducting the committal services.
Frank G Harris, 74, former state treasurer, died at his Clearfield home today after a lingering illness. He had served as a public official and was resided in the area for many years. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the Harris family.
An advertisement extols Golden Lax Tablets as a night time tonic for internal cleanliness. It claims the tablets stimulate the stomach liver and intestines to natural action and help remove poisons, delivering a healthy feeling, energy, and cheer.
Local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary was organized Saturday afternoon in the Municipal Building Warren Pa The event included installation of officers led by State Director Mra Wo Sniltt and listed officers: President Alta Orn First Vice President Steven Hinoks Second Vice President Frank Schrader Secretary Winifred Smith Treasurer J Neylon Chaplain Anna Orn Historian William Schrader and Sergeant at Arms Frank Hury The next meeting is set for May 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Van Smith Lovell Pa
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