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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1937
Page
4
A fragmented notice from Corry Pennsylvania outlines second class mailing rates for mail matter, with annual and mall terms, carrier and penny copy charges, and mentions advertising rates and territory restrictions. The readable text lists prices: 5.00 per year, 2.50 per year by mall, three cents per copy by carrier, and fifteen cents per week.
Three papers report early 1997 fatal auto deaths rising. Life insurers show 43 percent more motor deaths among industrial policy holders for January and February. Census Bureau notes a 43 percent rise across 121 cities in nine weeks. National Safety Council cites 24 percent countrywide increase by February end. Critics argue per mile death rate drop is not enough.
An era of cautious progress on age discrimination emerges as 18 of 41 companies survey show definite hiring age limits, mostly around 47, with some extending to 50 or 60. Yet 99.6 percent deny official bias while fears persist of bias against older applicants. Industry demand may offer chances for skilled, healthy older workers, while youth are generally favored when choices arise.
The Brussels poll on April 11 saw Premier Paul van Zeeland win a strong majority seat, defeating Leon Degrelle of the Rexist movement. Degrelle and Flemish Nationalists failed to match the premier’s vote total, signaling a stable democratic outcome amid European turmoil. King Leopold III is praised for steady leadership as Belgium navigates perilous diplomacy and economic challenges.
In a sweeping analysis Jay Franklin Washington argues the High Court decisions on the Wagner Act entrench the Roosevelt administration but do not end the struggle between labor and capital. He warns of delayed operation, intensified business pressure, and a push to recapture federal power through public relations and political influence.
Oakland, California hosts one of only three U.S. groups with two bands composed entirely of physicians and dentists. The ensemble features a mix of medical professionals and amateur players performing for local audiences.
Hollywood reports on Nelson Foldy’s touring antics as fans cause brief disturbances. A proposed lead role in Rowalie produced by William Anthony Maguire features Foldy with 18 top beauties. Telegraph telegrams, including a 2900 word note, illustrate fan romances and expenses. A TS-mullimeter camera tests audience reactions to previews for editing.
John L. Lewis heads the Committee for Industrial Organization. Nicholas Murray Butler serves as president of Columbia University. The phrase The Light That Failed is attributed to Rivard Sipting.
Twenty years ago from the Journal Pres: Erie proposes a temporary depot while the board of commerce debates a new passenger station. An officer from the Biraira reformatory is expected to take charge of Peter Hasne, found near McInnes Steel for parole breach and concealing a weapon. A traveling play titled A Wishing Ring is set for April 18 at the Rex theatre. Regional officials plan a joint workhouse meeting for Warren Crawford and Venango counties. Dr James W. Chase will practice in New Castle with Mrs Chase joining him. Mrs Huth Young returns to Geneseo to resume studies at the Normal school after vacation with her parents.
Sumneytown near Green Lane on Route 29 boasts Revolutionary era powder munitions, a long lived post office, one of Montgomery County’s oldest hotels, and a notable academy funded by state aid. The town produced Grandfather clocks, the oddest smoke pipe, and copper lined bowls. it now centers six large summer camps.
Washington April 16 Charles P Stewart Central Press columnist reports concerns on the post office service. Federation leader Luther Steward criticizes subsidies masking as support for mail transport. He cites efficiency cuts harming carriers and misaligned political involvement with postal operations.
Adele McCray, seven months old and twin to another infant who died shortly after birth, died at home on West Smith Street. Survived by her parents Lawrence and Mrs McCray, sister Mary Lou, and brothers Howard and Charles. Funeral set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at The Dome with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Paris StYles Fairis April 16 reports coronation impact on fashion. Victor Stiebel notes American and French women buying new clothes, with crowns unicorns lions stars and York rose emblems as stress clips. Red white and blue dominate, prints popular, scarlet lion motif shown. White gold and silver lame favored for evening, no pastels in London. Bright colors and lavish jewelry drive styling. tiaras rings and coronets are redesigned to suit modern hairdressing. The greatest influence of spring styles is the coronation era.
Farmer Frank Tilfian reports pheasants raided his Colusa County barley crop. He says over 200 birds baled up his field and the jai prevented him from shooting them.
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