School Budget Debate Budgets For Corry District
The Journal urges Corry taxpayers to scrutinize the 1939 40 budget for the Lorry School District item by item as published on page 3. The piece notes historical expenditures for comparison and describes board efforts to trim proposals while facing state requirements and rising tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Lorry
Lie Board of Education
Ferminale Amtit Jong Agtew
Ursmeen
Tires
Jong
Bylake
Cary Tittle
Dred Severin
Bolted
Inas
Briard
Howard d. Sheen
Herald G. Wolfe
Junloy High
H. L Wissinger
Hatch Vocational School
Axis as Human Alliance Dictating Europe
The piece denies the Axis as a superhuman force, describing it as a partnership of two ambitious leaders Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini seeking to dominate Europe for their own glory. It urges avoiding superstition and metaphysical framing of the war threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Adolf Hitler
Benito
Mussolini
Germany
Thaly
Dole
Radio Voices Highlight White House and Red Cross Programs
The article lists upcoming radio broadcasts featuring President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull speaking at White House and Mayflower Hotel events. It notes NBC and CBS networks airing openings, academic discussions, cultural programs, and diverse guests, with schedules from 9:30 p.m. to midnight on various days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
American Red Cross
Maystower Hotel
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Fracces Perkins
Pennsylvania mental hospitals face high inmate numbers
The article notes that last year 5 440 persons entered mental institutions in Pennsylvania and there are 42 001 daily inmates. It argues worry and fear drive mental illness and urges overcoming fear alongside personal hygiene.
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Pennsylvania
Mny
Lasser Defends WPA Policy in Washington Discussion
David Lasser testifies before a House committee probing WPA amid criticism from congressional foes. He argues that cutting WPA rolls harms recovery and cites a fluctuating business index tied to public works programs. Lasser outlines a National Right-in-Work Congress plan to restore funds and expand relief jobs, costing about 2.7 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David Lasser
WPA
Gil Tal
WIPA
Workers Alliance
Lasser
Congressional Committee
Moscow
Alliance
Herbert Benjamin
Abe
Allance
WIA
Congress
WPA Ln
My. Lasser
Mr. Lasse
Hollywood film star B J Clive remains typecast by studios
Hollywood veteran B J Clive discusses being repeatedly cast in the same kinds of roles by studios. At M G M he often plays nobility while at RKO and Fox he is a cockney or a butler, and Warner Bros assigns him as London detectives or village constables. He jokes about Shakespearean ambitions and notes his personal life includes a dislike for giving his own butler lessons.
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Hollywood
B. J. Clive
Clive
Butler
Fiat
RKO
Ginger Rogers
MGHM
Chive
20Th Century-Fox
Sus
Rose of Washington Square
Fox
Warner Bros
London
Paramount
Bull Drummond
Duke
Tim
Fry
Shylock
Clive Tikes
Diversion Becomes Hobby for Esther Robinson
Mass to while away convalescence four years ago Mrs Esther Robinson began making bathrobes from Turkish towels. Since then she has made thousands of robes including one for President Roosevelt and five for the Dionne quintuplets.
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Lawrence
Esther Robinson
Roosevelt
June dealer vows reopening after jail term
Frankie Kmokuk, a dealer from Towa, says a 60 day county jail sentence did not deter him. He announces intent to reopen his business after release, noting resolve to restart operations despite past imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kmokuk
Towa
Correct Constipation with All-Bran Cereal
Promote Belloge's All-Bran breakfast cereal as a natural remedy for constipation. Claims daily intake provides bulk to improve regularity and prevent discomfort, advising plenty of water and daily consumption. Sold through grocers at Bath Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Valllgne
Board Studies 168000 Budget Mill Increase
The school board reviews a 168000 budget increase to raise the millage for 1939 46. Increased spending touches instruction and property divisions with a larger Senior High enrollment, hiring a new teacher, remodeling, and state-mandated pay raises. Tax receipts include current tax, delinquent tax, state aid, tuition, misc, temporary loans.
Twenty Years Ago As Token from the Journal Files
The Corry Mowzr Club lays out a broad program for district road matters at Basdera meeting. Police avert a possible accident with spikes found in ties of the Pennsylvania railroad near Fibre Furniture factory. Twins born to Mrs J H Waters are hospitalized in Warren as inquiry continues. Whodemen of the World delegate attends state convention. Odd Fellows Hall hosts a 100th anniversary program tonight with local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Mowzr Club
Hundred Strare
Basdera
Pennsylvania
Fibre Furniture
Investigal- Loon
Shout & Meath
Hele
Warren Hospital
Cat Rides Fire Truck in Wilkes-Barre Incident
A cat named Bouts rides Engine Company No. 8 fire truck in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. The feline travels on the vehicle to each response and even sits near the brass panel when the alarm sounds, described as one of the clever cats seen with a fire crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Engine Company No. 8
Directors Propose Budget Changes Amid School Costs
Fragmented notes indicate directors discussing budget cuts and suggested additions to curb expenditures. They mention a teacher’s yearly figure and potential adjustments to spending while weighing impact on the Senior High plan.
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Corry Evening Journal
D. Colegrove
William P. Lombard
National Advertising
Fred Kimball, Inc
W. 44Th St
New York
Bartlett
Milwaukee
Michigan Square
Chicago
Stormfeltz-Lovely
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Real Estate Trust
Philadelphia
NEC
Jack Fears
Jey Hodges
George Jessel
Sol Lesser
Rita Horn
Sidney Summenfield
Fred Sullivan
Arthur Krock
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
John Tieran
Frankin P. Adams
Paul King
Tex O'Rourke
Jim McWilliams
Norman Rockwell
Taylor Holmes
Hedda Hopper
Bob Hope
Draing
Red
Mary and
Bob
Noble Sissle
Ray Kinney
Gene Kmuph
Artie Shaw
Sen
Zurich Band and Boys’ Choir
Zurich
Switzerland
NBC Blue
Willam Hiram Foulkes
CBS
Rey W. Miner
William Couttas
Margaret, Mead
George H. Tate
Carl [Bridenbaugh
G. G. Mowltons
Join
Frederick
Paul Whiteman
Amelia Umnitz
Erie Gic
NBC Fasts
the Medical Society of the Fate of Pennsylvania
Sos i
By William Ferguson
ST. Augustine Florida
AOA
Nape
Bruce Catton
Hollywood Film Shop
Frank
Erie Railroad
New York City
Eric
von Jay Sarwecu
Erie
GSA
Board Studies
J. H. Waters
The
Floes
Order of the Whodmen of the World
Odd Fellows Hal
Odd
National Bank OF Cork O
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D. GC
Tod
Model Dairy Company
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