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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1934
Page
3
Widespread indicators show wages, sales, and profits lifting as employment rises. Government support and private efforts bolster a national recovery, with heavy industry benefiting from new money and credit, while fears of past surges fade.
The Vinson-Trammell measure merely authorizes 102 warships and 1140 aircraft over five years, not orders construction. Funds must be appropriated, and future budgets will reflect broader international conditions. The president stresses the bill is a navy strength statement, not a shipbuilding mandate.
A Columbia University survey ranks 68 books printed over the past 68 years, excluding the Bible, by sales. In His Steps led with a big post publication surge in 1899, followed by Freckles by Cane Port Porter with vast sales, totaling millions for later titles. Other top sellers include Ben Hur Tom Sawyer The Virginian David Harum and Looking Backward among many.
Hollywood notes list Wallace Beery and Jackie Cowper joining Lionel Barrymore Otto Kruger and Dudley Digges in a new remake of Stevenson's buccaneer tale at Metro Goldwyn Mayer with Dorothy Peterson William V Mong Victor Fleming directing Jean Harlow Stuart Erwin and others signing long term contracts The Old Doll's House production continues Gordon Westcatt replaced in The Old Dolls House cast and Gordon Ivans will not appear in The Circus Clown A tax settlement in Ferndale includes shoes donated to the poor plus a water charge payment.
Washington on April 4 reports say a quiet, fanfare-free series of pow wow meetings across Oklahoma, South Dakota, Arizona and Oregon captured tribal voices on the Wheeler-Howard bill. Commissioner John Collier led emissaries in 16 days of travel, with 450000 words of testimony across 80 languages. The proceedings aim to present a magna carta for Native Americans before Congress. Falconry interest and archival footage revived through Moviemaking. An era of symbolic eagle displays accompanied the events.
Paris fashion notes reveal Joseph Paquin presenting aprons and frock combos in playful styles. From silk to calico and even straw, outfits may feature reversible layers and removable aprons, blending practicality with chic party ready looks and a witty title The Washer.
Twenty years ago notes report Gifford Pinchot, the U S Senate candidate, slated to visit Corry on April 10. The same item notes 200 motion employees to be laid off on the Erie Rimova division of the Pennsylvania Railroad and a fire attempt at Crippen Pall factory lumber yards under police investigation. Corry officers were installed with Theodore Pain becoming exalted ruler.
A national conference planned for April in Columbus aims to spotlight a widening education crisis. Advocates argue funding cuts and shorter terms threaten millions of children, with Ohio State University hosting and prominent figures like Mrs. Roosevelt and Newton Baker backing the effort. The organizers urge parental involvement to pressure restoration of support and prevent deeper national destabilization.
Meadville Pa April 3 Frank Cole seventy committed death by own action early Monday by inhaling carbon monoxide fumes in the garage adjoining his home 122 Race street. He was the uncle of Stephen Flaugh Erie. His body found at 615 am by the chauffeur Matto Puro twenty one. Cole was partially clad and wore carpet slippers. Deputy Coroner Arthur E Byham returned a verdict of death by own action due to despondency. He had not been employed for years and was crippled unable to drive. Authorities believe he arose during the night and entered the garage to start the car exhaust. Mr Cole was formerly employed at the Erie railroad shops. He is survived by a brother Thomas former Meadville councilman. Funeral arrangements are inconcrete.
A white leghorn pullet in the Alfalfa district near Kesetheben owned by Mrs L B Breed en lays double yolked eggs. The ten month old bird reportedly follows a routine of laying two large eggs in two days, rests a day, then returns to production for two more days.
L C Bradfield a longtime breeder of pure bred horses in southeastern Oregon enjoyed his first trip to Portland the state’s largest city noting the new skyline and urban surroundings after decades in rural horse raising.
Frankl in police began rounding up youths suspected in a sequel to an attempted assault on a 16 year old girl waiting near the Thirteenth street bridge Sunday night at about 9 30. The victim cried out from a Grant street porch as three or four youths grabbed her and threatened to take her. Officers have descriptions and are checking leads to arrest the assailants.
An advertising notice promotes Bukets as a 25 cent bladder laxative to stop waking at night. It claims the product cleanses impurities and acids, works like castor oil, and promises better sleep. If unsatisfied after four days, a return or refund is implied through retailer Kelster's Drug Store guarantee.
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