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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1930
Page
3
Publisher notes advertising rates while Ralph Budd cites a six percent annual drop in passenger business across railroads. He says fare reductions boost patronage but not enough to offset declines. Some lines gain from transcontinental and north south traffic, yet local demand remains weak.
The article portrays Sandino as a rebel and patriot, reporting his return to Nicaragua's eastern coast after evacuations by American marines. It notes plans to dispatch a U S cruiser from Panama and land hundreds of marines again, amid speculation on possible renewed hostilities and the potential for Sandino to be offered policing roles by the Nicaraguan government.
A critical opinion argues that uniform punishment fails to reduce crime and overcrowded prisons. It claims reform schools often foster crime, first offenders acquire hardened habits in penitentiaries, and parole discretion is too lax or too harsh. The author urges society to focus more on rehabilitation and targeted discretion.
A Presbyterian pastor criticizes extreme pro and anti amendment rhetoric, arguing that intense emotions over the Eighteenth Amendment hinder temperance efforts and complicate the fight against alcohol. He warns against overstatement that could undermine enforcement and urges balanced reform with practical control. The piece notes the tension between amendment supporters and temperance advocates and offers a warning about rash rhetoric.
A memorial day report recalls a fatal train plant accident in Rogersville Wisconsin where John Donahue died. The Armory ceremony featured Prof E L Monroe of Columbus and Halley’s comet was noted by C D Hinckley of Clymer among observers. Spencer Myers returned from Brazil where he worked for Frederick J West Inc of New York City. Jail Warden James Turner and his wife traveled from Erie. Harold Hines of Cleveland visited for Memorial Day and is in a fine position. The Kurtz Brass Bed Co party including W C Murray A Panison and P Hand left for Buffalo and New York.
A compact reading notes common usage tips and vocabulary practice from a 19th century style English lesson. It highlights misused phrases mispronunciations and misspellings. The entry introduces the word ental meaning to impose as a necessary accompaniment or result with an example about expense.
The Lion of the North was David Livingstone. Freckles are caused by sun exposure. The Panic Wars were fought between the Romans and Carthaginians. John Alden and Priscilla are in The Courtship of Miles Standish. Mammoth Cage is in Washington state.
Betty Planka Erie girl testified at a second Meadville hearing that Sam Sugar threatened to shoot her if convicted and paid her to leave town. Sugar was bound over to the September term of court on charges of pandering, with $2,000 bail. In Erie, Steve Ciesielski, 16, admitted breaking into stores and stealing goods and was held for the September grand jury, with another juvenile implicated and held for juvenile court.
Guy Swezey was convicted Monday of maintaining a nuisance by selling liquor at his Little Valley roadside stand and lunch room. County Judge Orla E. Black sentenced him to seven months in the penitentiary and a $200 fine. Attorney J Leo Sullivan filed notice of appeal to the Appellate Division while awaiting possible certificates for stay.
Premo Isadore, 23, of Warren Pennsylvania, jailed on a charge after allegedly beating George Ghle of Reading near Watkins Glen and robbing him of 9.96 dollars in cash and a 15 dollar check. Ghle hospitalised with head injuries while Cole survived a bludgeoning and two fires set in his home. Isadore, a farmhand, was arrested at his employer’s farm.
John Armstrong longtime Corry resident dies at 4 am in Corry hospital after a week with acidosis. Born in 1876 in Corey, he worked 20 years at Mac Innes Steel Plant and is survived by two daughters, a son, a brother, and five grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from Alexander and Company. interment Pine Grove cemetery.
A merchant sold handkerchiefs at $1.20 a dozen. Due to increased operating costs he raised the price by 25 percent. How many dozen could be bought for $1002. The solution suggests dividing and multiplying steps to reach the result.
Erie County officials announced a proposed 21 mile state funded highway at a cost near 1.2 million dollars. Major W T Supplee said the route would run from Union City through Edinboro to Wellsburg linking with Route 84 and provide a direct path to Pittsburgh. The project depends on the governor’s stance on the 1931 road program.
Funeral services for John H. Green, who died Wednesday evening at St. Vincent's hospital Erie, were held at 9:29 in St. Thomas church with Rev. Francis Graves officiating. The Mass was aided by the St. Thomas church choir and interment followed in St. Thomas cemetery. Bearers included Thomas Wate, Thomas Courteen, Peter Hand, James Maloney, Fred Taylor, and John Stil. Relatives from out of town attended, including Mrs. L. R. Monroe, Miss Anna Green of Cambridge Springs, and others from Union City, Meadville, Briv.
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