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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1931
Page
3
The League of Nations demands Japan withdraw troops from Manchuria by November 16, excluding the Malden railroad zone she cites. The move tests League prestige, with possible economic boycott if Japan disobeys, while Russia’s threats loom.
The League of Nations Assembly adopted a September armament truce resolution for a disarmament conference. Copies were sent to all nations with replies due by November 1. Luxembourg and Russia have replied. Moscow would comply if other states accept the plan and a clause covering all armament forms is included, a stance likely to exclude Russia from broader agreement.
Twenty years ago Corry held a grand Hallowe en pageant drawing crowds rivaling Old Home Week. The town planned events include prizes for costumes, lectures by Albert Hubbard, and a masquerade after Halloween night. Local business boosters report bank signs, hunting trips, and residents traveling to Erie and Philadelphia on various business and leisure trips.
Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon reviews common misuses and pronunciation guides emphasizing precise word usage. It clarifies phrases like have an engagement, explains pronunciation rules for alimony, obey, and other tongue twisters, and encourages daily vocabulary mastery.
A problem asks for the estate given fractional bequests totaling 544 to the wife 92 of remainder to the son and 4000 to the daughter, with the remaining. The passage then shifts to commentary on Russia and disarmament, noting skepticism and optimism about the upcoming conference and its potential value. The tone reflects puzzle humor and international affairs commentary.
Lieut. Harry J. Payne and four Pittsburgh police officers narrowly escaped death when Payne lost control of his sedan and the car went into a ditch on the Sandy Lake Poll road beyond Franklin. The men were en route to Canadohta Lake on a hunting trip.
H. Allen Smith notes Gaelery Dennis's Mary Lee revived by Simon & Schuster after years of neglect, praising its Dickensian first person narration. John Galsworthy’s Maid in Walting receives mixed praise. A A Milne’s Two People lauded for charm and sentimentality. Other titles include The Big Bonanza by Jonathan Brooks and No Minor Wives by Edmund Whitman. Pennsylvania Lumber Co. plans to cut over 2,100,000 feet of hardwood near Sheffield.
Chas W Clark announces seeking Corry voters support for county treasurer on the Prohibition ticket. He cites this year’s primary honor from the Prohibition Party and urges backers to sustain the 18th Amendment amid opponents called war advocates. He emphasizes unity of dry forces behind his campaign.
A catechism practice will be held Tuesday evening at 7:80 o'clock for all members and interested adults to prepare for Vesper services on November 19.
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