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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1927
Page
2
The question of convicting large sums in criminal courts dominates discussion after a string of failures tied to jury tampering. In Washington, defendants cited for contempt face a judge who alone controls the process, with the burden on them to prove innocence as the December 1 contempt case looms, a rare public-interest angle.
A reflection on golf shifting from elite to popular sport. It notes municipal courses in cities, school programs, and increasing leisure and prosperity enabling wider participation. The piece argues golf fosters public health by encouraging active participation over spectator culture.
A misread puzzle asks the weight of a stone block about three feet six inches long one foot two inches high and weighing 180 pounds. The answer hints at arithmetic steps like squaring a number, multiplying, and converting to gallons and cubic feet, suggesting a puzzle-style calculation rather than a straightforward measurement.
Twenty years ago the Erie Herald reported Sheriff Cogswell served a Thanksgiving dinner to fifty six county jail prisoners. Other items mention a birth to Mr and Mrs Charles Cester on State Avenue, family reunions near Columbus Street, and visits from Mrs Mayite Glasy Robinson of Bradford to her mother on West Pleasant Street.
Reader questions on spelling pronunciation and correct word forms from a column titled Game of Correct English. Includes items about prematurity pronunciation misspellings and choosing proper words, with brief provided answers and examples.
Answers reveal a playful quiz with odd spellings and cryptic hints. It lists Electoral College Wall King river name meaning Yinuddy wulfer and garbled items about choats and Belgian bears.
Warren, Nov. 10. Members of the Amurridgi Legion of Walrrett vote to form a committee to secure a permanent home. The group considers BESOUR on Pennsylvania avenue west of the Roosevelt highway as a potential site and plans to invite patriotic organizations to join. Names of possible committee members were proposed for approaching today.
Springfield notes an old fashioned spanking bee reduces fines for four fathers after their sons aged about ten faced charges for hitting a playmate with water. Magistrate C. C. Tiermann and Judge Biermann preside. the event spares the families from payment and endorses a stern, traditional remedy.
United Press Star report from Cincinnati describes William Mutter the caretaker at the Remus mansion on Price Street being recalled as a witness in a murder trial. Judge Chester R. Shook enforces strict juror sequestration and limits discussion among jurors and family members.
Funeral services for Leland Scrambling were held yesterday at a North Center street home with Rev A Martin and Rev Roger G Cressty officiating. A floral tribute from relatives and friends surrounded the casket, with many attendees from Jamestown, Findley Lake, Oil City, Cleveland, and Forestville.
A grim rural murder scene unfolds as a Sutton couple is found slain in their yard near the mountains. Hunters locate the bodies as investigators suspect a single attacker exploited a shed hideout and a possible motive tied to a large money sum. The sheriff notes the couple had lived for years on their farm and reports point to foul play.
The Quaero Club held a Tuesday meeting at Miss Sah Powells home with nine members responding to roll. The program topic was Are there Great Men Today with Mrs Wright sharing Edison and Einstein articles and Mrs Wight discussing Masaryk and Bernard Slaw.
News items from Carter Hill recount Thanksgiving visits and dinners. Local families and guests are listed including Mr. and Mrs. Hayén Pollott and others who attended meals, social events, and a wedding anniversary. Opera and hospital updates are noted for local residents.
Gettysburg men William Shearer and his wife William Sr. suffer dangerous injuries after a collision near the town. Both are reported to have brain concussions and are being treated at Ely hospital.
May night patrolman Hagerty attempted to halt two motorcycles after they copied shots from a revolver and fled. He pursued through city streets and stopped the chase after a field at eighth and Cranberry. The two suspects disappeared into darkness.
A benefit bridge party held at St Edward's ball, hosted by the Bayonet and Professional Women's UK, drew about five hundred attendees. Prizes went to Mrs Paul Lins, Mrs BE Hollohaugh, and Mrs Jobo Mooney for bridge. Mrs C1 Wile uns dorn collected a 300% prize. After the event, sandwiches and coffee were served. a sizable sum was raised, to aid the club. Mrs. Marion Smith chaired the event with strong committee support.
An old ad touts "O Joy" corn wafers as a painless remedy to remove corns. Describes six wafers per dime to apply on the corn, peeling off calloused tissue after use. Claims no bulky doughnut poultices, matches a promotion by Thomas Downey.
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