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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1935
Page
10
Registration drive starts May 6 as the county enrolls thousands of voters. Democrats push for additions while Republicans prepare forms to influence unaffiliated and rural voters. County Solicitor S A Sisson says the enrollment form must reflect the voter’s party preference.
Dr Samuel McClintock Tait of the Philadelphia Child Health Society warns that malnutrition and poor health safeguards threaten a generation of weaklings. Citing World War recruitment notes, he says inadequate physical standards could lead to stunted growth and lower vitality among children, urging immediate action to avert a health crisis. He notes 800,000 needy Pennsylvania children faced with hardship over two years.
The Penn State College of Agriculture highlights spring greens such as dandelion and watercress, nutrition from greens, and proper cooking. It advises feeding bees, growing strong plants, eradicating dandelions, preparing the lamb crop, preserving eggs, and avoiding poor potato stands with proper tools and storage.
Legislation to cut local government costs moves through Harrisburg as theAndrew's and Mallory bills advance. Open records bills would require public offices to keep and reveal all official records, aimed at reducing waste and ensuring taxpayers see how funds are spent. The Mallory bill would create a commission to study consolidation and potential mergers of overlapping units, reporting to the 1937 session.
In Indianapolis on April 26 the National Progressive Party says it cannot back Huey P. Long after he declined their bid for presidential nomination in 1935. Party chairman Jo Zahad condemns Long in a sharp letter accusing him of deceit and politicking, while Long’s reply is described as a bland form letter.
Harrisburg April 22 warning motorists about hitchhikers as warm weather nears the Pennsylvania Motor Federation urges caution. solicitation of rides by pedestrians on highways is illegal under 1931 law with a 2 dollar fine and potential imprisonment. officials warn criminals may use rides to approach drivers and urge drivers to avoid giving rides to strangers to reduce danger.
The complete program for the first Oil Institute to be held at Titusville May 1 and 2 was announced by Norman Maxwell, chairman of the program committee. The institute includes three sessions on lease worker problems with authorities, opening session May 4 evening, forenoon tours of Titusville plants, and a final auditorium meeting with dinner at Colestock High School.
An institute program lists general session topics and speakers from Pennzoil, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, and state colleges. Sessions cover profitable reduction methods, deep well possibilities, refinery core testing, pumping powers, and oil property appraisal with presiding officials and a welcome by Mayor Stegner.
City schools reopen Tuesday April 30 after an extended Easter recess from April 18 to 27. Extra days were added for interior work. five period Baboot work concludes May 1 with one six weeks remaining before the 1934 35 term ends. Memorial Day May 6 suspends classes. Baccalaureate June 1 and graduation June 13. final reports May 14. Corry High Alumni reunion that evening.
Corry Gob describes a Panama Canal transit with stopovers in Colon and Panama City. He notes hot weather, shipboard life aboard American submarines, and a future transfer to the aircraft carrier Saratoga. He mentions plans from San Diego to Seattle and beyond and asks for letters from friends.
Juli Burton dies in Henderson at 110 years old leaving one daughter nine grandchildren thirty six great grandchildren and great great grandchildren materially noted as survivors in local obituary.
A terse note states the speaker aims to return home for furlough as soon as possible after securing the necessary documentation from a she who handles records.
Harrisburg reports spring seeding and transplanting have started at four State Forest nurseries run by the Department of Forests and Waters. Seed production aims at eight to ten million seedlings, with red pine comprising about half and extensive sowing of conifers and hardwoods including white pine, hemlock, Norway spruce, larch, black walnuts, red oak acorns, and yellow poplar. The nurseries are Mont Alto in Franklin County, Clearfield, Greenwood Furnace in Huntingdon County, and Potters Mills in Centre County. Mont Alto is the oldest, dating to 1802.
An advertisement cites a customer testimonial from R L Hurd of Detroit praising Thompson's Barosma Tablets as the best remedy for bladder weakness after years of suffering. The spot touts kidney cleansing to remove poisons and claims relief from back and side pain as poisons are filtered. It urges readers to buy Barosman Tablets at drug stores.
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