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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1931
Page
3
Twenty years ago notes review Canadian liquor policy and U S enforcement, noting Ottawa's stance and export revenue fears. The piece also discusses headlight rules for canoes, injury from a discharged revolver and calls for improved nighttime lighting for watercraft and swimmers.
H L Bowles of this city and H W Bayle of Dunkirk have leased the Corry mattress factory and are overhauling the plant for reopening if Bickford and Promnechit pitch for Cory in the two games on Desolation Day. Warren has been broken instead of Butler, manager Waters says.
Reports claim Russia can rapidly build modern factories but cannot supply skilled workers from peasant origins. Analysts note imported machinery struggles without engineering know-how and a backward industrial system. Whether the human handicap can be overcome in a generation remains unresolved as industrialization lags behind appearances.
Answers list notes an emerald as the rare gem, Samuel Colt as inventor, Colorado as sugar production leader, Joshua commanding the sun to stand still, and Brazil as an emperor ruled South American country.
Linguistic guide notes misused phrases and pronunciations. Highlights correlative terms as mother and daughter and urges daily vocabulary growth through mastering one word.
A problem states TL lies between five and six with the ten hour hand midway between the ten minute hand and the figure four. Determine the time accordingly.
Invitations go to Corry Nurses Alumnae Association members for an anniversary banquet at Pittsfield Inn on Tuesday evening June 2 at eight o clock Miss Edith Davis RN assists with arrangements and programs while Mrs Tsabell Ruppersberg RN leads the planning efforts
George Winbush a 41 year old colored resident of Detroit died at St Vincent's hospital from injuries suffered May 8 when he fell beneath a Nickel Plate Freight train at Erie between Chestnut and Walnut streets. His left leg was mangled and later amputated. gangrene caused death. Coroner D S Hanley took charge as relatives in Detroit were sought.
Oil City post officials announced a permanent star route from Oil City to Union City via Titusville after favorable pilot service. Thomas W. Pringle, the temporary carrier, will transfer duties to Wilson T. Sweet, with Sweet starting Monday morning under a two year bid. The route operates six days weekly and was praised for improved service over prior PRR transport.
Samuel D. Lyttle of Pittsburg files a 90000 damage suit in Erie County against Erie Railroad alleging he fell through a broken water drain at Cambridge Springs depot on July 26 1929. Lyttle a shoe salesman for Crawford Hotel Cambridge Springs suffered multiple injuries claiming permanent damage and loss of earnings due to negligent repair of the drain cover. Attorney W Louis Stblensinge represents the plaintiff.
W C Morrow acting as trustee announced the Novelty Wood Works property sold at public auction for 3000. Attorney A W Mitchell of the Maine National Bank at Erie bid 2000 for stacks buildings machinery and fixtures. The company had recently entered bankruptcy with liabilities around 55000. The buyer’s identity and capacity remain unclear. Irish poet Yeats awarded honorary Doctor of Literature by Oxford University.
Oil City reports a homing pigeon race from Cincinnati over 30 miles. Thomas Anderson’s Little Ken wins by 173 yards ahead of rivals Edward Khelin Sonny Boy posts 1 38185 yd per min. Others include Al Barnes Bingtall 1 08408 yards, Andrew Schmerkay Rusty 1 872 1p, Jarences Miller County Seat 101879, Irwin Brummond Happy Jack 1 20 Ad, Elmer Baldwin Shooting Bill 129545.
A Hawthorne reader praises San Cura Ointment noting rapid relief for burns and cuts. The ad claims antiseptic action prevents infection and promotes healing for burns sores rashes and related ailments with a price of 35 cents or 60 cents.
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