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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1931
Page
3
The British editor of the Weekly argues Victorian fathers were brutal and religiously zealous, citing letters about corporal punishment and fear. The piece compares Victorian and modern America and suggests current ages show more humanity in family life and industry, despite religious decline.
Carl Williams, acting chairman of the Federal Farm Board, said the stabilization corporations would not buy more commodities. He warned continued purchases amid over production do not solve the problem, noting cotton and wheat stocks have accumulated for years and that a production reduction is the proper remedy. The board views stabilization as temporary and costly in a prolonged surplus period.
Lightning struck the home of Mrs Ankle Gary at 672 Mast South Street during a severe storm. The dwelling burned before help arrived, with only partial furniture saved. A large barn burned on the B J Hall farm five miles south of the city. Charles Comstock, Eric R trainman, known in Corry, was killed by a train at Miller's Station yesterday. A road viewers board was ordered for Spring Creek by Warren courts. Mayor Alexander's ballot status and possible candidates stirred political maneuvering. Mrs D M Jerkson died at East Irving Street after years of invalidism. An unknown man was killed by a Pennsy passenger train near Centreville. The Corry Brick and Tile Co. secured paving brick contracts for New York state projects near Rochester. W J Kipwin reports city population 6644, up 214 in two years.
A discussion of land movement and rural return as economic and social tides shift with work scarcity in cities. The piece links agricultural life to resilience, noting families turn to country life for steadier, if modest, sustenance and moral comfort during hardship.
A compact English lesson from W L Gordon teaches word use and pronunciation. It warns against misused words and mispronunciations and urges expanding vocabulary through daily word study and memorable examples.
Narcissus is the mythic figure who loved his reflection. Chicago is the intended metropolis. The malleability of metal is its ability to be hammered or drawn into sheets. Sev is not a number. The Mediterranean has recorded freezing in 1234.
A school error misdividing by seven rather than multiplying yields a two result. The Saturday problem answer is 53.6 square feet Meplanktion adds eight factorials and nineteen and eighteen then halves. Subtracting fourteen and eighteen from twenty then multiplying by twelve six two twenty and square root. Miss Rachel Beers returns to Franklin home after city visit as Groh Hossler’s guest.
Arthur B. O'Brien of Corry died Sunday morning at Corry hospital after a stroke. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM at St. Thomas Church with interment in St. Thomas Cemetery. He was born February 2, 187? in Corry and was survived by three sisters, Anna, Margaret, and Elizabeth O'Brien of Cleveland.
An advertisement touts MELLOGLO Faca Powder with a new French process for longer wear and pore-minimizing effect. It claims the powder never dries the skin or looks pasty and is approved by the United States government. Keister's Drug Store carries it.
The Jewish New Year begins Friday evening September 11 and runs to sundown on the faltering day. It is a ten day period of repentance leading to Yom Kippur with observances including the shofar and a focus on self examination, forgiveness, and renewed resolve.
Early Saturday around 2 30 am a gasoline service station near Youngsville burned to the ground. The Pleasant Valley Inn, run by G L Graton, was two miles west of town on Roosevelt Highway. The Grahams escaped with only the clothes they wore as water was unavailable and the Youngsville fire department could not save the structure or its stock. Insurance covered building and contents partly. only a few items were salvaged from the windows after the blaze.
A series of vanishing bridge parties is planned for Friday September 11 at 2 80 o clock at the homes of Mrs N Troy Gillette on East Smith street. Proceeds will aid the club’s current expenses.
The Banai reunion was held Saturday September Sth at Canadohta Lake with about seventy five attendees. A bountiful picnic wine was served and the afternoon featured games and a general good time. Officers elected for the year were President N. Robinson Vice President J Steamge Secretary Miss Irvin Yen Treasurer TL A Consider Relatives attended from Buffalo Jamestown Erie Corry Cambridge Springs Randolph Mercy Warren and Youngstown Ohio.
Raymond family relatives and friends gathered Monday in Canadohta Lake for the annual reunion. The event honored Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Raymond who will depart in October for Los Angeles. A dinner was served and attendees enjoyed visits and diversions.
Announcement of the marriage of Dr. Lyle Pitt, son of Mr and Mrs J Pitt, to Miss Helen Welsent of Columbus. Both graduates of Ohio State University and at home in Pittsburgh, Texas. Dr Pitt is a former Corry boy.
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Bixby wife of Perry Bixby were held at her home on East Columbus avenue then at 2 o clock from M Huchuvett in Spartansburg. Interment followed at Rose Hill cemetery. Members of the Lady Franklin Rebekah lodge assisted with committal services. Survived by husband two brothers William and George Morgan and sister Mrs Ash all of Corry. A sales notice for delphiniums and perennials follows.
After months of smooth operation many slot machines were ordered removed by Chief Stevens and the equipment disappeared from stores. Erie reports Capt Rose and other detectives have identified and located the gang that held Maine teams and arrests are expected hourly.
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