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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1927
Page
3
Weary Evening Journal discusses music tastes and character notes with commentary on listeners preferences. Avanasie tether comments on children and music aims, exploring how different genres appeal to varied personalities while praising balanced taste.
A noted traveler argues in England that savages in Africa live more harmoniously under natural laws. He cites the ravaged state of existence and contends that their communities show greater happiness and civility than Europeans by certain definitions tied to culture and material progress.
A quirky society-page note argues September leads in weddings, with October and November close behind. It cites statistics from marriage-license records and suggests autumn nuptials trend from resort courtships, though some doubt the poetry of such explanations.
A fragmentary note describes a spider stretching webs across a station doorway and using light to lure insects. It suggests the creature could jump to electrical fixtures, reflecting on changes in human observation and behavior over time.
Fragmentary report describes alterations to hospital wards with white yellow and mauve color schemes to cover wear. A patient reportedly rests under old conditions as staff face uncertain timelines.
A fragment from the Rye Methodist conference notes shows a busy day with town events and local incidents. Groomed with scattered names and place hints, the report mentions a train mishap, a chair factory accident, a Gerry fair, and various city movements.
Navy aviation officials outline plans for safer oceanic flight with new air cooled engines and all metal flying boats. Admiral Moffett says advances include more powerful engines, extending range to Hawaii and Panama to San Diego routes. Policy also curbs civilian stunt flying over water and limits airship tests.
The report notes Majloski, backer of the Dola air race from San Francisco to Hawaii, returning to Los Angeles after a tragedy involving Miss Mildred Doran and her fortune. It mentions his ties to Colonial Contraction Company of Pittsburgh and speculation on a Spartansburg road contract, with Wellsburg shipment readiness pending award.
The first meeting of the season of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society was held in the church parlors Friday afternoon. Reports from various organizations were heard led by A T Bracken who noted twenty two garments pledged and completed for distribution. Mrs A Strucken Mrs Mary Shuss and Mrs S R Paulson organized cutting and setup of garments. The group planned observing a dime Sabbath on each of twelve Fridays during preparation. Treasurer Mrs No 2 Dickson reported over sixty five dollars received with many pledges still outstanding. Entertainment featured a quartet including Mrs Harry B Smith Mrs R S Dewey A G Postlethwait and Miss Sarsh Macy Innes with Mrs Olmstead at the piano, plus Irish songs by Mrs Olmstead. Refreshments were prepared by a committee and a pleasant social gathering followed. Mrs Simner Bentley attended as secretary, with Merle Cowles visiting from Cleveland. Mr F O Howard visited Jamestown today on business.
United Press reports Pennsylvania shows a marked decline in crop conditions while the nation overall had mixed results. The federal crop reporting service notes deterioration in several key crops with some states managing slight gains.
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