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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1935
Page
4
Western Kansas and Nebraska dust moisten air across the Middle West and toward the Atlantic. Mud rains stain homes and wash costs rise while streets become slick creating broad national concern and urging unified action to address soil erosion.
The Board of Education will meet soon to discuss building a Concerd street school. A new ordinance for a thirty two foot pavement on West Washington street from the Pennsylvania tracks to West Wayne street will be introduced at tonight's City Commission meeting. A break in occurred at Bye Railroad depot in Columbus with seven express packages stolen. Rev Patboy M W Tracy fell ill during mass at St Thomas church but is improving. Nellie Beardsley and son Fred hosted a farewell party on Third avenue. The local grange met in Eastern Star Hall. Mrs Frank Crowell elected secretary, installed by G D Heath. Chief of Police Davis reported slam who was wanted for assault and had been hiding in a cellar on East South street. Easter Monday ball of the L B A will be held at the State Armory.
The piece argues for a plain common sense view of the NRA. It notes the program came amid calls for order but overreached and disappointed many. It suggests Congress should retain useful features while removing the bad, aiming for a minimal, fair system.
A writer notes that future conflict could strain regions already hampered by electricity shortages and may not require full war to affect power. Reports show rising electric production while industrial output lags. toasters and home appliances surge on lines as households gain power. Concerns persist over capacity and federal regulation, but essential industry machinery is unlikely to be destroyed.
An interviewer observes a group billed as a traveling league of artists from England, Germany, and Poland performing in this country. The piece contrasts rich and poor, noting how factory workers and small merchants face hardship while employers maintain smiles, and includes remarks from a Russian tumbler and others about life here.
April 5 report notes jig-saw puzzle prints as popular gifts in Paris stylish scenes. Aileen Rice among designers changing color and line to satisfy demand. photographers adapt to quirky wire-cut pictures. Color schemes feature canary yellow with navy and lavender accents, plus jigsaws as decorative wearable items.
The piece warns readers to watch their step avoid anger and dangerous tools while noting financial caution and travel potential. It mentions fortune through agriculture and birthdays through a wide date range. It gives danger periods June 27 to July 3 and social upswings in late June but misdates persistently.
Washington notes a curious echo of Admiral Byrd using post office equipment to cancel letters during a delay. The piece recalls Little America store of stamps, delayed mail, and a later return to sender with a rubber stamp explaining Antarctic transportation issues. The Civilian Conservation Corps marks its second anniversary with unsure plans for celebrations and a hunt for the first CCC recruit.
Virginia cedar slates and moth proof household chests are shipped to European markets. The red cedar used comes from the Great Dismal Swamp, noted for its finest growth and quality.
A garbled ad touts Dr Pierce Preservation Tonic for periodic pains and female complaints. It mentions a long history of 69 years, with dubious claims and prices, directing readers to Dr. Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo New York.
Hollywood star Tan Keith says he can inhabit any period in history by mental re creation of costume details. He explains that gestures and manners adapt to the clothes, from Saladin’s robes to Hamlet’s tights, and notes his own adjustments when switching back to modern attire after performances.
April 6 county commissioners rejected a borrowing request by the Poor Board for 30000 to cover expenses tied to Franklin Park homes purchase and retire outstanding obligations. They urged the board to enact the law themselves while a financial statement showed the general fund balance at 29352.81. A later treasury discrepancy involving 811,590.50 in school board funds was noted as accumulated over months.
Castor Oil four dollars two cents per unit. Mineral Oil sixteen dollars seven cents. Mercurychrome priced at thirty nine cents. Cascara Tablets in 100s. Glycerin Suppositories for Infant and Adult. Ice Soda Mints Tabs 100 count twelve cents. Epsom Salts five pounds for twenty nine cents. Epsotabs listed with price twenty five cents.
Mayville April 5 Two Pennsylvania freight cars derailed near Lie Sherman station at 7 30 am from a broken drawbag. One car carried vinegar the other merchandise. The main line was blocked for hours but trains moved via the siding. No injuries. The slow speed likely prevented a more serious crash.
Plans for a diamond jubilee celebrate the 76th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church in Your City, founded December 25, 1861. A jubilee event is set for December 29, 1935 with committee members to draft final plans. Pastor Rev. Thomas G. Koontz spoke of a possible new chapel and noted a substantial building fund.
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