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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1938
Page
9
A Journal reader complains about daylight saving time adoption plans dated May 29 and asks for a local canvass of Corry merchants and residents. The writer notes no employee vote at Raymond Manufacturing Co and contrasts petition vs vote, praising Ajax Teen Works for a direct employee vote.
The Pennsylvania Agricultural Conservation Committee announced changes to the 1948 agricultural conservation program, aligned with recent federal amendments. In Pennsylvania the sole adjustment affects potato payments, raising the rate per bushel from 3 to 3.6 cents based on farm yield and allotment within the late producing area.
In a letter Superintendent D Lester Ade urged superintendents to note the Nathan C Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship awarded by the State Council of Education for the next college year. The $600 scholarship goes to a Pennsylvania citizen employed in the state’s schools with at least ten years of teaching and a bachelor’s degree from a state-approved college.
The Arie Kennel Club hosts its annual all breed dog show at the Erie Armory on May 7 and 8. Prominent judges led by Dr. Henry Jarrett of Philadelphia will award ribbons and trophies with cash prizes in many classes. The club expects record entries for its 92nd anniversary, after mailing 4509 entry blanks nationwide.
The bi weekly talks sponsored by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Conservation Committee on WHIP Harrisburg have a new time. They air alternating Wednesdays at 1 45 pm with the next broadcast on May 4. The program explains the Farm Act and soil fertility for steady crop production and fair prices. Farmers are urged to contact county offices to learn seed lime and fertilizer needs. New Labels on Old Statues Because regional heroes change fashion our ancestors built statues to heroes to be easily labeled with new names to save expenses.
Travelers explain the etymology of two common terms. Meander traces to a river in Asia Minor with a winding course while saunter derives from medieval French for pilgrim meaning holy lander. The piece links carefree travel language to ancient and medieval roots.
Street improvements on Route 6 widen the west segment from Corry city line to mile east of Union City. Baldwin Brothers Construction handles surfacing west to Rangey Dormers, with culverts lengthened and headwalls rebuilt. A temporary traffic plan redirects through Spartansburg and Meadville. drivers urged to use caution during excavation and edge drops.
Delegates to the 17th annual Hospital Association of Pennsylvania meeting will view the original incubator used by the Dionne quintuplets soon after birth Mrs Olivia Dionne will welcome the artifact to Pittsburgh in remarks at the April 27 opening Harold T Prentzel and Richard Dupres arranged the exhibit Attendees include Robert Neff of the American Hospital Association and Dr Malcolm T McEachett of Chicago president of the International Hospital Congress
Walter M H Scott Corry attorney unopposed for the Democratic nomination for Assembly in the Third District of Hine County will speak at the big rally planned by local Democrats on Friday evening May 5th.
Carlton Chaffee directs a varied program at Corry High and Senior High auditorium Friday evening. Charles Purthhey assists as cello soloist. Selections include Overtures Sincerity and Royal Highway, Silver Threads Among the Gold, Star Dust, and Bells of St Marys with encores and popular marches. The concert aims to be among the finest yet offered by the Corry High band and attracts a full house of music lovers.
In Harrisburg in April, the Pennsylvania motor police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation move to coordinate their resources in the war on crime. Commissioner Foote states a joint board will be formed to work out details. The aim is to prevent duplication and ensure rapid, coordinated action across state and federal lines.
A health note states that a normal adult carries under one tenth of an ounce of iron, with most of it concentrated in the blood, outlining its distribution in the body.
Grasshoppers five inches long with a nine inch wingspan are common in South American jungles, per Professor Trost at Pennsylvania State College after a six month sabbatical. The insects are not a serious pest, but their hind legs carry sharp spines and can deliver a painful bite. Coral red under-wings make them striking, and they must be handled with care.
Columbus is believed to have discovered the Bahamas on his first voyage to the New World. Spain and England fought over the islands for more than 300 years. Pirates repeatedly plundered them. Three forts named Charlotte, Montagu and Fincastle protected Nassau. A tower nicknamed Blackbeard’s Tower was built there by pirates.
An old advertisement promotes Thompson's Baroama Tablets claiming kidney cleansing benefits and improved digestion. It urges daily use to relieve backache dizziness and fatigue and notes the product is available at all drug stores.
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