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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
3
In this column the author muses on Memorial Day customs suggesting burying guns with veterans’ graves as a symbolic act, and comments on Wisconsin’s referendum repealing the dry law while preserving Volstead safeguards. The piece notes federal enforcement remains required and cites alcohol rules still in place for minors trains and vehicle operation.
A column reflects on a British offer to rename diplomatic signs, debating its implications for American prohibition and diplomatic norms. The item notes Ambassa dor Howard and the broader diplomatic corps, while contrasting likely reactions among peers and possible shifts in policy.
An editor argues that excess broadcasting power causes heavy interference across regions, reducing the number of stations listeners can hear. He notes many stations now sound locally limited despite higher power, and calls for reverting to lower powers to restore reception and popularity.
A reconstructed report indicates that about ninety percent of residents in the Northumberland area of England show a marked inclination toward brown hair and fluted features, with the note suggesting a social or cultural pattern among the Cresswell vicinity inhabitants.
Warren May 29 26th class of the Warren General Hospital Training School for Nurses held last evening at eight at the First Methodist Church. Nine young ladies received diplomas including Viola Gevelld Curpun Sigrid Marie Johnsom Arvaid Louann Watson Mablon Tanet Kushner Bertha Estella Engel Chua Marie Ogren Catharine Isnell Sullivan Eleanor Vietupis Strand and Butta Marie Hounius. John Pope sentenced to term of years in Western Penitentiary after pleading guilty to assault and attempted criminally assault. judge Parker imposed a $1 fine. Popelich, a 26 year old native of Australia, requested transfer pending mental condition review.
A Franklin nine year old boy, Richard Kendrick, was hit by a car driven by Luther C. Heasley near 715 Elk Street. He was taken to Franklin Hospital for x rays after suffering head cuts and possible knee injury.
New York May 29 Unrta Press reports Gallagher famed for Mr Shean dies Tuesday in a sanitarium His divorced wife Helen mirrored public loyalty to him Their pairing reportedly earned over 100000 before dissolving Their marriage to Ann Lutes ended after five months Gallagher entered the sanitarium in 1926 with health failing Mrs Wesley Pearce plans a trip to Ol City for a few days
United Gas Improvement Company president John B. Zimmerman announced the purchase of a majority of Erie County Electric Company stock. Charles H. Strong, owner of Frye County Electric, will remain president as no policy changes are planned. The exchange offer is two Erie shares for each ten par Erie stock and requires Public Service Commission approval.
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