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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1931
Page
3
A critical view of how education is taught in public schools argues that current methods undermine a solid, wholesome education. The piece questions reliance on scattered smatterings and calls for a deeper approach beyond mere certificates or diplomas.
Commission to distribute funds opposed in Erie County. County Controller Harvey M. Willis said that a special commission is unnecessary to supervise aid to the poor, arguing the county can handle dispersal without state interference. He noted the plan depends on Pinchot emergency relief approval and modifications by the General Assembly.
Old Corry residents recall the Crosby Hose Company minstrel show staged thirty eight years ago. The review lauds Tanmbourinists, solo balladists, grotesque dancers and the Crosby Hose Company drill, praising George Thomas Inez Mecusket and Charles Myers for standout performances and noting the banner proclaiming State Champions of 1893.
Corry relief efforts report organized operation of the fund led by a committee of citizens. One hundred seventy four receive partial relief and ninety four are fully maintained. daily groceries run about 15 dollars, rising to 20 to 25 in winter, with seven to eight hundred cords of fuel prepared for homes.
Dr. R L Lyman of the University of Chicago decries a smattering approach in American education. He notes too many colleges and a lack of synthesized educational experience across the nation, a critique aligned with broader concerns in business religion and politics.
The American Federation of Labor reports unemployment nationwide in November lower than in prosperous years. First part of November shows about 200,000 fewer jobless than expected, though industry unemployment remains high. October to early November marks a slower rise, but the federation warns the crisis will exceed prior depressions.
A text from W J Gordon discusses common word usage and pronunciation guided by examples. It promotes vocabulary growth and explains misused phrases and spelling, including notes on mispronunciations and a sample word subterfuge defined as evading censure or justifying opinions.
Answers list includes California and Georgia as two states for snost peaches. Lew Wallace wrote Ben Hur. The cuckoo never lays eggs in its own nest. Metallurgy is the science and art of preparing metals for use from their ores. Brejae capital is Rio de Janeiro.
Ambition makes men seek the meanest posts as no ascent is shown. they remain in the same creeping posture. The line echoes Swift’s critique of human vanity and social climbing.
Twenty years ago the Journal reports a big Thanksgiving for the Knights of Columbus with over five hundred visitors expected. Past State Deputy John T. Brew will lead the conferring of degrees. Silver Creek High School will oppose Corry High at home Thanksgiving night with last year’s lineup. The Berlow Hardware Company displayed the Everett Six car for demonstration. Funeral services were held for Hermany J. Weber at St Elizabeth's. Drs Purtingtom and Greenfield traveled to Erie on business. Miss Amina McCarthy and Miss Catherine Connors visited Erie. Mr and Mrs Edward Scott of Spartansburg visited local friends.
Determine the area of an equilateral triangle whose side equals 20 units. The problem implies using the formula area = (side squared times square root of three) divided by four, but the given text provides an unclear calculation path. The correct area is 100√3 square units.
Antique jewelry valued in the hundreds of dollars was stolen from the home of E. P. Thebold at 210 Reed Street in Oil City. The burglary occurred between 1:30 and 11 p m Thursday while occupants were away. Three watches, two rings, pearls and other items were taken. thieves pried a rear window and ransacked the house. Police reported no clues or tracks. The case was investigated by Police Captain Vernon W. Nelson.
The article reports Stimson denying remarks quoted by the Associated Press as denouncing Japan over Manchuria. It notes Japan’s expected public response via Ambassador Debuchi and defends Japan’s self defense stance, urging a careful re-reading of the Nine Power Treaty article four.
Anna Kurhar, 18, of Yukon Pennsylvania, lies seriously ill in a South Side hospital after allegedly drinking poison. Five companions chauffered her to the West End station and fled before questioning. A maid employed in a Pittsburgh home reported the incident.
Visitors from Union City Warren and other places joined 57 couples at the Masonic Hall for the annual Thanksgiving party. Shervick's Trowbadeirs provided dancing music from 9:30 to 1:30. Ice cream cake and coffee were served during intermission by a committee led by Harold Brown. Arrangements are in progress for a New Year’s party on January 1.
Fragmentary note traces watermelon origins from At Hea to India and China by the tenth century A D. Mentions ancient Greek and Latin awareness, but names are unclear. The text hints at early cultivation and historical spread without definite details.
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