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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
3
A compilation of figures shows rising stock ownership and savings with total bank savings over 29.0 billion dollars and stockholders increasing from 5.5 million to 7.7 million. Americans hold vast gold reserves, high currency in circulation, growing insurance, and widespread consumer ownership from automobiles to refrigerators.
The piece notes deflation but rising domestic comforts as electrification grows to 700000 farms, productivity boosts, and a shift to an eight hour day and five and a half day week. It argues America is rich in resources and capability, urging confidence and less hysteria while warning freight rates hinder recovery and may need drastic cuts to widen markets.
Hollywood gossip notes Guy Kibbee as the most photographed actor in town under Warners. In months since signing, he appeared in 18 films with widespread campaign-style publicity for a gubernatorial vibe. Vast material shows him in bull ribbons, Native American imagery, and baby kissing, with banners and badges galore.
Aug. 4 The eyes of police and penal authorities turn to September when three men are tried as habitual criminals. Larry Wand ward George Poster and George Helseh face possible life sentences if convicted under the new law. Helseh has been served twice and withdrew a prior guilty plea. Prater with 12 aliases and 56 prior convictions is in a state penitentiary. Ward ward is in Allegheny county workhouse. All three to stand trial, says District Attorney Mortimer E. Graham.
Youngsville School opening postponed from August 29 to September 6 after a School Board meeting. The expected county Institute was canceled this year, shortening the term by two weeks.
Franklin August 3 A farmer near Sunville died from internal injuries after a harness bolt released while unloading hay on Tuesday afternoon. He was 4 years old, survived by sister Anna Davison Hutchinson and niece Esther Hutchinson. he belonged to the Odd Fellows lodge at Cooperstown.
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