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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1927
Page
3
Copyright notice and mailing details appear for the Cony Evening Journal of Cory Pa. Rates show by mail five dollars per year by carrier three cents per copy and fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates are available upon application.
A reflective piece argues that every newborn has an intrinsic right to belong within its family. It emphasizes the deep bonds formed through resemblance, behavior, and affection, and notes that parental certainty of belonging is built on natural affinity rather than legal proof.
The Paris scene shows tourists often misled by chauffeurs who know little French and demand large tips. Locals suggest French classes and tours to improve visits, but returning travelers still face lingering complaints about language barriers and high costs.
Answers to Yesterday's Questions cover a mix of trivia including titles for royal offspring, the rising of men, obscure terms, and animal respiration. The text presents a quiz format with references to New York, Washington, Pavia, and historical figures, but some items are garbled or unclear.
Rodney Dutcher profiles Rev Arthur Barton and the anti-Smith forces within the anti-Saloon League. Barton, a churchman with strong ties to Southern Baptists, is described as a formidable organizer and lobbyist for the eighteenth amendment. The piece notes Barton’s move to succeed Wheeler as superintendent, his influence across states, and the potential succession plan involving F. Scott McBride.
Selections note George Thomas Sr dies in Nome at 79 with Corry ties. Reports of an Italian worker's tragedy near Columbus station. A fire at Bracken house destroys property, insurance around. Corry High School opens term with large enrollment. Local wartime reminiscences and a revolting dog incident prompt police action. Survivors and local residents reflect on age and community.
A grocer bought 20 bushels at 5 cents each plus $2 cartage. One bushel yielded 2 spoiled necks and he sold the rest for 30 cents per peak. Compute profit. answer given as 38 18 square yards with explanation using conversion.
A fragmented page from W L Gordon presents word games and pronunciation puzzles. It asks about proper usage in sentences and fills missing regions of synonyms while testing daily conversation usage. The text shows garbled OCR with malformed questions and answers.
Dr James A Taggert of Broadstreet received a telegram Thursday informing him of nomination for the hard Masonic degree, an honor for stateworthy services. The message came from George A Keller, commander in Chief of the Buffalo Consistory, while he attends the Supreme Council of 88rd Degree Scottish Rite Bodies meeting in Boston.
Arrangements are underway for the Graduate Nurses association of Pennsylvania annual conven tion to be held in Erie at the Matel Lawrence the week of October 24 to 20. More than 500 delegates are expected with Miss Helen F. Greaney of Philadelphia leading the program. The event will include business sessions and multiple social functions such as a Red Grass luncheon and a banquet. Local districts and nursing groups will participate as hostess organizations.
Shriners of Crawford County will dine tonight at Hotel Conneaut Lake Park hosted by Walter Ix Blossom Zem Zem temple Potentate. Purpose is to thank Prawwford County Shrine club and Zem Zem members for the Crawford county ceremonial at Monheart Lake Park on July 27. Zem Zem Chanter is featured in an elaborate entertainment program as the star.
State road department opened bids for two projects in Erie County with low bidders named for concrete work on routes 85 and 295 including Albion and Union Township areas. Fry Construction and Kramer Guilford firms submitted bids. totals listed as 45,054 and 120,024 dollars.
General Brett a retired officer died in Walter Reed Hospital Washington after returning from Pitts Turak for the Eightieth Division reunion. William J. Flemming reported the death from the Fifteenth Division headquarters. Funeral plans in Washington underway as veterans prepare to arrange services.
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