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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal notes a stock market shift with small investors sidelined while big players moved to cash, and highlights a city workhouse adult education program where 100 to 150 inmates engage in night classes to learn reading writing and spelling under the Board of Education. The piece argues illiteracy hampers civic opportunity and urges ongoing literacy efforts.
In JHanetth Pennsylvania on October 16 a blast wrecked the home of Sam Laverdale, 21, injuring him severely and sending him to Greensburg Hospital. State police opened an investigation into the cause of the explosion.
The ad promotes MELLOGLO face powder claiming it is Government approved for purity and color. It promises a smoother spread through a new French process and less pores visibility with longer-lasting wear. Keister's Drug Store carries the product.
A compact page offers language tips and word guidance. It highlights misused terms and pronunciation tricks, urging readers to expand vocabulary by using new words actively. The piece discusses mispronunciations such as real due and due with emphasis on first syllable and notes about spelling pitfalls.
Yesterday's Q and A reveal John Philip Sousa as the first to feature on four U S postage stamps. Other items include 182 miles from Albany to Boston, the Phoenicians as the earliest seafaring power, four as a platoon, Mauna Loa in Hawaii as the highest volcano, and lunar life remains unsettled.
X has 3036 dollars which is fifteen percent more than Y and twelve percent less than 4s. Determine amounts for X and Y and 1 percent per square foot in an 80 square inch area. The explanation mixes arithmetic steps including multiplying 8.5 by 4 and adjusting by portions of results, then adding squares.
Federal agents raided a Dal y saloon at 19 East Front Street seizing three half barrels of beer. The proprietors were charged with possession of alcoholic beverages. Dailey was arraigned before U S Commissioner Francis Stez ciske in Dunkirk and set for a hearing.
CorryPublic Schools musical groups join about 1600 high school musicians from six counties for the Northwestern Pennsylvania Interscholastic Music Association contest to be held in Oil City on April 24, 1921. Prof. Harland G. Mitchell directs music, with J A Dax France Lincoln tutor High school principal aiding. Officers include H M B Lehn president and J A DeVrance secretary. Meadville meeting set rule changes and contest dates.
Mrs Jennie Bowell announces the marriage of her daughter Mrs Mam ton Marsh to Raleigh Wagner at North Hast Toledo Ohio by Rev Arthur Uphoff on Tuesday October 14. Miss Hilda Neeb of Detroit attended the ceremony.
James Connelly a self described gem thief and bigamist sits in jail in default of a $26,000 bond as prosecutors in Columbus delay his trial. Detective Sergeants Applebee and Honorius captured him at his hideout with authorities linking him to robbery and diamond thefts in Mounds and from John Rasko's diamond clasp. Prosecutor John J. Chester says Connelly may face further charges and notes difficulty locating the owner of a $15,000 necklace. Lifton M. Howard returns from Johnstown after a business visit.
An inquest found Dr Hain of 687 East 19th Street died in an automobile crash classified as accidental. The collision occurred Saturday night near 23rd and State streets in Baie, with Lowell of 841 East 23rd Street and others present. Hain, a new driver, tried to pull over on the left, the car jammed, and a streetcar was involved as it went north.
Sebastian Rosetta aged 48 is held by state troopers on arson charges in Randolph. A fire at the Battaglia Building on Main Street spread to the adjacent Harry Bayher Building, causing extensive damage to two wooden structures. Estimated loss to both buildings and contents runs around $5,000.
An interesting session of the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. Papers on Medical Missions in India by Mrs. J. W. Carriles and India’s Political Striation by Mrs. F. S. Austin, plus Alaska by Mrs. Clary Osborne, were presented. A question box followed, with duets by Mrs. Ban ton Smith and Mrs. W. D. Miller. The refreshment committee, including several members, served a nice lunch. Twenty members attended.
Warren Exalted Ruler Earl MacDonald D D plans to attend the session as members are urged to arrive early. The lodge notes a growing membership and calls for prompt attendance.
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