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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1932
Page
3
Pennsylvania county courts set a precedent by sentencing two habitual offenders to life imprisonment. The case discusses whether a four offender rule is appropriate, the dangers of repeat crime, and argues for stronger penalties to deter serial offenses across counties.
Hundreds of Corry motorists enjoy autumn splendor as hillsides glow with rainbow foliage. John W. Keller, deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters, says leaf color comes from ripening dye not frost. Frost can hasten browning. a late heavy freeze darkens leaves and prevents bright hues. Dry sunny spells and gentle frosts produce the finest color, driven by mineral changes in the tiny veins and iron transported within the tree.
The passage explains how green leaves fade at autumn onset, revealing red, yellow, and orange tones across species such as maples oaks and ashes. It notes color shifts from green to red purple and yellow, the shedding of leaves as growth slows with cooler weather, and the tree’s natural pulp depletion.
Twenty years ago in the Journal Files October 12, 1912 notes a cash prize for best decorated building on the Halloween parade route and five dollar prizes for top floats. It mentions a missing Seagrave tire truck, a World Series result, a tea gathering, janitor salary change, and a typhoid fever outbreak in Union City with hospital transfers.
A rapid, wide ranging Hollywood feature highlights stars, directors, and studio twists. It mentions Janet GaynSh, George Orsi Nomibalion, Harold Lloyd, Clark Gable, and Mary Ella Dunlay among others, with glimpses of equipment, studio life, and early industry gossip.
Instructions show cleaning steps for a rusted thermos bottle. It mentions using hot water to scrub and rinse, with emphasis on sealing and repeating as needed. The text includes cultural interjections and names, noting a colloquial tone and practical advice.
Detectives Louis Scalise and Paul Luthringer traced jewelry stolen in Ripley to Erie pawnbrokers after four men sold items to a local shop. Burglaries targeted homes of B A Porter Miss Viola Jones tax collector F Woodruff and E L Averitt.
ERM Oct. 12 Bishop John M Gannon returns to America after four months abroad beginning with the Eucharistic congress in Dublin. He sailed on the Rex from Genoa to New York, endured repairs on the Vulcania after a three day delay, and praised the Rex as a beauty of the Fascist era while noting the adventure of an overseas voyage.
The regular Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Quawro Club was held with four members present Mrs A D Splezvaye presiding. Two members were absent due to illness and travel. A toll call offered discussion on fate in Pennsylvania. President Mrs Anna Wilcox appointed a new lower committee and Mrs Eaton spoke.
Inquiries cover Fairview borough incorporation date, West Virginia chief industry, the year Pennsylvania workmen’s compensation act passed, the cobbler’s son who authored fairy tales, the county seat of Elk, and the author of The Sweetest Type of Heaven is Home.
Music lovers are invited to hear the Jubilee Singers at Mist Baptist Church next Sunday evening at 7:30. The group, known for appearances in large churches nationwide, will bring a compelling spiritual program to a capacity audience in the city.
Miss Sarah Powell gave an entertaining and ably presented afternoon program featuring a reading of Head Tide by Joseph Lincoln. Members lingered for social time after adjournment and Mrs Maton is set to host next week with readings on relatives political issues and presidential candidates.
United Press reports a truck crash left Trend Meyers of Forty Fort and Willan Tompkins of Wyoming trapped in the cab. Both victims died from injuries sustained in the overturned vehicle.
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