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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1930
Page
3
Readable OCR fragment hints at a boxing match with a heavyweight fighter Tutti involved. The text implies a recovering or post bout situation and a possible record attempt. No clear outcome or full names are readable from the fragment. The item remains a damaged notice style summary awaiting full details.
The liquor question dominates national politics, but leaders say it is not a campaign issue. Both major parties try to appease wets and drys, with local divisions visible in some areas. The nation heads toward a climactic decision, with leaders urged to clarify the issue for a possible national vote.
Erie investigators thwarted a daring attempt to steal 16000 from First National Bank via a Griffin Manufacturing Co. mail scheme. A forged note and check appeared signed by treasurer William A Crayford, aiming to lure employees to collect the bogus funds. An assistant cashier confirmed the fraud. the suspect, or suspects, failed to show at the delivery time.
News from Westfield and Erie report grape crop projections, labor issues, and a court delay. Grape marketing starts earlier due to dry weather with Erie region yields at about 70 percent of last year. sugar content highest on record. Two men, Eugene Zappitelli and Terdone Bartone, charged with murder, will not be tried until November as trials are postponed to accommodate pending cases.
Edwin L. James highlights postwar naval and army totals for Britain, the United States, and France. He notes Britain's 50 percent fleet decline versus the US rise, and France's reductions, with the US maintaining the largest military budget among the three and questions of disarmament and peace.
A wave of losses in state primaries leaves at least five U S Senators and more than twenty Representatives out of contention for re election. Some nominees may still lose on election day, while others cling to office for 13 more months. The Norris amendment to end lame duck sessions is debated, with past Senate support but House inaction. The piece laments public apathy and urges decisive reform before new representatives take seats.
A trapezoid with parallel sides 48 ft and 52 ft costs 3760 at 60 cents per square foot. Find its length. The solution notes a ratio method using height, converting the price to area and applying proportional reasoning.
A 1910 column notes a shooting accident involving 14 year old Don Conway at Union City pond during a hunting trip. It also records anniversaries, a death, birthdays, a post card shower, and local updates including a well being drilled, park wall excavation, and residents moving or traveling for studies and work.
Education note on word usage and pronunciation models with examples. Includes guidance on misused words, common misspellings, and synonym suggestions. Mentions a mysterious case in New York involving a judge and a suggestion to consult someone named Aimee McPherson.
Answers to yesterday's questions include: the first U S census was taken in 1790. General John J Pershing's nickname was Black Jack. roller skating is faster than ice skating. the U S President does receive a pension after leaving office. the island body of water with the greatest salt percentage is the Dead Sea. related items note the French and Indian War, the Mikado, and Yellowstone National Park.
Stock weakness and a damp mood hit business recovery efforts. Signs include tire industry settlements easing unsatisfactory conditions and hopes for similar agreements in other cities. Lenders' confidence sank as rising prices failed to draw anticipated public participation while brokerage loans rose with limited buying. Rumors of disturbances affected German base prices and grains push stock towers.
About 1,700 voting machines valued at 1.8 million dollars will be used in the upcoming general election across Pennsylvania. Philadelphia gets 500 machines, Luzerne 165, Lackawanna 380, Mercer 41, Erie 40, with the rest in other cities, towns, and townships. Delaware County contracts cover 310 machines for fall use and manufacturing by July 1, 1931. Griffen, McCormack, and Bachorn of Automatic Voting Machine Co. attended the contract meeting.
The will of Mrs. Mattie Clark widow of Timot h y G. Clare a Williamsport lumber magnate was filed for probate in Ridgway court. The estate valued around 70000 directs residuary bequest to Williamsport Foundation or Community Trust and 50000 to Home for the Friendless along with 10000 to Presbyterian Ministerial Relief and 50000 for Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown. Mary Root of Coudersport receives the homestead at 907 West Church Street though deceased, while Lawrence Smith of Lockwood is left 50000 in trust for his lifetime with the balance to his children.
Mrs Helen B Paterson will become matron of the Detention Home at 134 West 5th Street on September 20, replacing Mrs Mayme Feister who resigned amid criticism of management. County commissioners announced her appointment after a Friday briefing and instructed adherence to their plans. Salary is 69 per month plus room and board. she receives 60 for her table and the same for inmate meals.
United Press reports that Fidac the interallied veterans association awarded medals for distinguished accomplishments in the cause of peace to Columbia University University of California and University of Chicago. Princeton and Georgetown received honorable mention. Lt Col Fred W Abbot of Great Britain presented the medals in Washington with veterans from ten nations present at the congress.
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