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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1931

Page

3

Starrs Triumph in City Elections Sparks Victory Parade

The Journal congratulates Councilman Ben F Starr on his double nominating victory in Pubsdays primary, likely securing the mayoral unexpired term. Sammuel Scott and John B Love trailed as Republican and Democratic candidates. Franke Emglind and a slate led by Westley pursued city offices with varied support. Judge William T Hirt ran unopposed for the Court of Common Pleas, while J Orin Waite led the Orphans Court race and Rollo McCray drew strong county commissioner support.

Ben F. Starr Mrr Love Franke T. Emglind Stanley H. Nichols Tomvite Arles M. Sessle Gland Municipial Commission City Estrer Westley C. F. Bennett J. B. Patterson Charles Monroe Dr. Bennett Republcan Corry William T. Hirt Court of Common Pleas Hirk Elle J. Orin Waite Waite Orphans’ Court Rollo McCray

Gold at Work and Idle Gold Across World Finance

The piece argues about global gold reserves and the roles of the United States and Britain in international finance. It notes Bank of England reserves near 700 billion and the US and France combined wield large gold influence while America is not fully leveraging its position. It laments idle gold and urges putting gold to work at home to support the economy.

National City Bank of New York Bank of England United States France América John Bull

Cleveland Store Opening Attends 359000 Guests

A grand new department store opening in Cleveland drew 359,070 attendees, about one third of the metropolis. Shabby and well-dressed shoppers moved through elevators and departments, praising goods worth millions while avoiding incidents or disorder. The piece imagines a future national celebration by Uncle Sam.

Cleveland Sem

Paying Small Bills First A Guide To Budgeting

A column urging readers to tackle many small debts before big charges. It advises paying ten when owing fifty, spreading payments to cover florist, dry goods, newspaper ads, and dental bills. Encourages steady, small payments to show responsibility and reduce overall debt load.

Twenty Years Ago Ag Taken from the Journal Files

A collage of brief items from 1911: Orrin Bates killed near Erie when his rig was struck by a Lake Shore train. Jack Henry loses a $200 diamond at the Corry fair. Sherman J. Miller writes on Modern Fools and Ancient. Mrs. Washington notified of husband’s hospital injury in Youngstown. Bishop Rogers Israel to lead service at Emmanuel. Crowds thinning at fair amid rain. Capt. M.B. Webbers taken to Cory Hospital. M.M. Franz heads to Dunkirk to repair on Stile Line road.

Qrrin Bates Spring Creek Erie Lake Shore

First man to sail around the world identified

The text lists question prompts and answers: Magenti Lavistana mM. The ficker. France. It asks who was first to sail world, state home of creole, Roman numeral for 4000, bird with over thirty names, country that built the bazaar (sez Banal).

Three workers speed up task by joint effort

A problem states one man does part of the work in 8 days another in 12 days and a third in 11 days. Calculate the combined time for all three to complete the whole work. The text includes unrelated calculations about pressure and comfort, but the main query concerns teamwork and work rates.

India

Frank Ingland Wins City Council Nominations

Mayor Frank T. Ingland secured both nominations in Tuesday's primary election. The result positions him for the City Council race as he celebrated strong support across factions.

Frank T. Ingland

Deferral of Site Decision for New Veterans Hospital

The selection of a Western New York site for the proposed veterans hospital is postponed until the Federal Board of Hospitalization meets, likely after October 1, as Brigadier General Frank J. Hines attends conventions and tours. A committee visit to Western New York remains undecided, depending on the board’s October discussions and the New York situation.

Washington Veterans Gener New American Legion Hines New York

Jamestown W R C Coming Here Thursday

The Woman's Relief Corps of Jamestown will entertain the local corps Thursday with fifteen guests expected for a dinner meeting. Luncheon will be served at the VFW home, followed by a program in the W O W hall. Mrs. Stella Turner chaired the session and a class of candidates was initiated.

Woman's Relie Janitsown V. F W. O. W. Hall Stella Turners

Today’s Word Tolerate In English Lesson Column

Daily lessons in English by W L Gordon explain common word misuses and pronunciations. Today's word is tolerate meaning to endure what is contrary to one's will or desire, as in She could barely tolerate his presence.

Manufacturer Slain in Garage in Park Ridge NJ

Police sought a man after Dito Ziegler a 28 year old manufacturer was shot dead from ambush as he returned from parking his automobile in the garage Mrs Ziegler who watched the killing said she knew of no enemies and his business partner Harry Gould denied labor disputes in Ubkellville area

Py Ynneucrus Park Ridge N. J Dito Ziegler

George E. Keep Retired by P.R.R. After 45 Years’ Work

George H. Keep, longtime Pennsyl vania Railroad telegraph operator and agent from Elgin and surrounding towns, retires after 45 years with the railroad. Born April 27, 1866, Keep’s career spanned Spring Creek, Warren and Erie regions with postings at multiple stations. He married Mary C. Joseph in 1887. they had several children and enjoyed gardening, reading, and staying informed. he plans rest and travel in retirement.

George H. Keep Tlgin Mr. Keep Erie Warren GE. Keep Migin Spring Creek Pittsfield Hris Cunty Keepville Stephen M Caton Pacite Ord Valley County Neb Pennsylvania Springs Creek Madern Elgin Mary C. Joseph Alexander Jane E H. Joseph Garland Keep Guy S Bessemer Albion Tresaie Wiitney Mare la Wetmore Higin Ruth Tome Concord Township Times Union City Carson G. T. Leiper Pitlsburgh F.10. Davis Buffalo N. Y BB. John G. J. Hill Hele

Corn Roast Planned by Corry BPW Club

Legislation Public Relations and interrelations committee of the Corry Business and Professional Women's Club plans a corn roast for members Monday evening at Gates' grave. Attendees meet at the Hotel Corry at 1 o'clock. transportation will be provided. Bring dishes for self. a pleasing program is set and all members are urged to attend.

Lillian Murray Ethel McCray Agnes Lynch Marion Wagner Margaret Hows Corry

Carburetion Explained in Ancient OCR Note

An unclear OCR passage describes air entering a carburetor mixing with hydrogen forming water in exhaust. The text notes oxygen in air and the resulting water sometimes condenses into droplets. It reads as a fragmented explanation of combustion and exhaust water formation.

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