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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal comments on federal air mail appropriation and the plan to build a nationwide air network. It notes the cost, expected returns, and aims to aid aeronautical industry and national security. It also critiques current letter postage where heavier first class mail is split into multiple letters to save cost.
Dwight Morrow warns that support for the Eighteenth Amendment should not replace ongoing temperance education. He says leaders must recognize Prohibition is not the final solution to the world plus problem and cautions against overemphasis on enforcement and politics.
A prominent architect foresees skyscrapers of all metal construction 200 stories high. With light alloys two inch walls could replace heavy masonry, cutting foundation weight in half. Such towers would be architectural curiosities and bold landmarks to evoke civic pride.
After World War II a liberal club born at Oberlin College faced strong opposition from authorities. Despite a visit from Socialist leader Norman Thomas and a proclaimed aim of studying political social and economic issues the movement struggled. Trustees and professors reportedly shifted stance as times changed.
A look back reveals Ray Mallory narrowly escapes death after stopping his horse at Lovell’s Station crossing to let a passing train go by. The horse is killed, Mallory unhurt. Mrs. Sarah Maria Wight dies at Corry Hospital. Bradford public school commencement set for June 1 with John S. Blair Jr among graduates. Teachers’ exam in Elgin today features Helen Morrell Hazel Morrell Hazel Duffy and Katherine Sullivan. Dr and Mrs James Mangan preparing to move to Dunkirk NY. Lee R. Foskett heads to Avon NY to visit his mother before returning to New York City.
W El Gordon presents a page on word usage and pronunciation for readers, including misused terms and the daily word Affluence meaning wealth and abundance. The notice honors Misses Geraldine Otts and Phyllis Lyons for their Temple Minstrels participation. Mrs William Myers hosted seventeen girls on Cord street with games, awards, and refreshments in the afternoon.
Answers to yesterday's problem reveal depths divers can reach about 4 500 to 4 000 feet. Constantine is the only Canadian to hold the world's heavyweight title. The Roman officer's title Centurion is explained. The Constitution sets a minimum age for U S senators and representatives. The state producing the most wheat is Potomac.
A math problem asks for the weight of five cast iron pipes each 207 inches outside diameter 18 inches inside diameter and 12 feet long, using a density of 450 pounds per cubic foot. Solve by direct proportion from given dimensions and length.
Bradford man Barber, said to have had his life threatened, was wounded by shotgun pellets last night near a Bradford hospital. Police report he was in serious condition, six pellets in his body, including the jaw and back. Barber fled into shrubbery then reentered the hospital ward where his wife lay ill. A coupe parked near the hospital is linked to the shooting.
Two Olean women were injured when struck by a car on West State Street near South Fifth. Margaret Sweet, 50, suffered a probable fractured skull and is in critical condition at Olean General Hospital. R. C. Angell, 20, at 228 South Fifth Street, received leg bruises and is in West Side Hospital. Claude F. Ackerman, Belmont lawyer and son of a Supreme Court Justice, said the women crossed with locked arms. he aided them to an ambulance and was allowed to leave after state registration.
Erie May 24 The annual state convention of the Knights of Columbus will open Monday with a solemn high mass at 9 am in St Peter's cathedral celebrated by Rev Bertrand McPayden O S B of St Mary's church Erie as chaplain. The Rt Rev John Mark Gannon will preside. A public reception follows at Hotel Lawrence for visiting members.
May 24 in Sherman. Hazel Marie Cady wed Merle Tewinkle of Clymer in a large lawn ceremony at the Cady home attended by about two hundred. Music by Mrs Hunink and Miss Erma Cady, with Rev Timmer officiating. Guests traveled from Leeds Engires Eng, Foresville, Silver Creek, North East, Corry, Erie and other towns.
In Twyford England seventy year old George En Derby achieved his long cherished goal by saving sixty three years to fund a tombstone for his mother buried in the village churchyard. His mother died when he was seven and he pledged to thank his savings with the memorial once sufficient.
United Press staff writer notes May 19 column on new travel and cultural books. Alec Waugh’s Hot Countries explores tropical wanderings. H V Kaltenborn’s We Look at the World offers radio era analysis of America’s image abroad. Newman Levy’s Saturday to Monday blends verse with Held Jr illustrations. Berndorff’s Espionage profiles German spy Mata Harri et. Also mentions publishing trends with fewer literary teas as publishers report weak business.
The United Press round up of top fiction and general books. Notable titles include Rogue Herron, The Party Dress, The Door, Cimarron, and The Loyal Lover. Also listed are Did Tell You Way and The Strange Death of President Harding among general reads. Appleton notes a trend toward solid reads over sensational fluff. A telegram from Mary Roberts Rinehart accompanies The Door’s run.
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