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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1930
Page
8
Erie county plans a county wide readjustment of valuations in a three year triennial assessment year. June 1 start. Local and county assessors map by blocks to equalize values with no general increase. Some owners may see rises or falls as valuations aim for equity.
Willis Eugene Moffatt, 78, a former Corry resident who moved to Freehold township ten years ago, died at his home near Lottsville Pennsylvania after several weeks illness. He is survived by his widow and two daughters Mrs Archie Norton of Lottsville and Mrs Bert Gates of Concord township. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 PM from the home of Mr. and Mrs Norton with Rev McCaskey of Sugar Grove officiating. Interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
Fire on the John Bates farm near Spartansburg last night erased a storage barn valued over 1000 dollars and a large threshing machine. Hundreds from Gary Spartansburg Union City Spring Grove Titusville and nearby areas gathered to view the blaze lighting the sky. Origin unknown. damage estimated around 2500 dollars.
Corry sent a large delegation of Odd Fellows to Ol City for the institution of the master of New York state. Warren Council No 2 initiated 60 candidates as officers were seated in place. The council plans monthly meetings with the next session set for June 24.
A Memorial Day proclamation from Latonia announces a Memorial Day observance by the Odd Fellows. The ceremony, led by Harve Backus and Lloyd Babcock, invites all citizens from Warren to Lakewood to attend in Latonia hall on Saturday May 10 at 9:20 am. City officials urge suspension of business for the special exercises.
Columbus Ohio area notices report Rev McMillan of Pittsburgh to lead services at Community church on June 1 at 3 pm. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev L D Utts of Corry Emanuel Church on June 1 at 8 pm. Commencement exercises Thursday June 5. Senior class includes Ruth Dolan Erma Gordon Anna La Roy Veronica Drobrek Harland Blanchard Emory Messenger. Grange memorials held. road taxes due May 29 and June 3 church meeting. Columbus Picnic Association outlines plans for August 18 reunion and activities. Family visits note Clebert Curtis Gen eva Ohio. 37th wedding anniversary for F D Curtis and wife. Burial for granddaughter in West Lawn cemetery. Flags placed on soldiers graves. notify sexton for missing flags.
Andrew Labowski, a South Jef Carry resident, was hurt in a Saturday afternoon collision on S Center Street when his Ford coupe left the road and overturned in a Roye farm field. He declined ambulance aid with abusive language, later being taken home by friends. he escaped serious injury though the car was badly damaged.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lamona were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Lamona in Corry with Rev Sarver officiating. Interment followed at Spring Creek cemetery as many floral tributes were sent by relatives and friends. Several relatives including Arthur Casperson Dana Little and Charles Amy attended along with others from the community.
A capacity crowd attended a Saturday evening evangelistic service at the Baptist Church featuring Miss Betty Wealdland of Cleveland Ohio daughter of Dr and Mrs J R Wealdland. At thirteen she delivered the sermon and sang solo numbers making the meeting inspiring and enjoyable.
A concise aphorism notes that even from the lowest depths, a path exists to reach great heights. The saying emphasizes perseverance and the belief in upward mobility through effort.
United Press reports Senate Republicans informally agreed to take up the London naval treaty this session as President Hoover desires. They will clear the tariff bill river and banker bill and motorbus regulation first. Hearings on the treaty continue. administration leaders expect ratification despite admiral objections.
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