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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1936
Page
4
A Hyannisport interview with Joseph P. Kennedy outlines business fear of the Roosevelt administration, warning of chaos from unemployment and lack of cooperation. The piece contrasts British defense mobilization, potential military service issues, and talk of industrial unions and global tensions, including Germany and Mussolini.
A fragmented passage describes a group planning a large member funded venture ecosystem with steamers and vacations to Canary Islands and Scandinavia. It mentions German hamlets, farmer life enrichment, theaters, cottages, road building, education, and sports while critiquing low wages and hinting that the president is a troubled chief executive.
News from El Paya reports Captain Brown promotions Lloyd Marsh corporal in charge of squad Cassius Sears promoted to sergeant Pressly Shiss named sergeant and three new corporals Archie Thompson Paul La Paz and Paul Lines. Park Place pavement from Center to Grace street completed by Love and Son and set for use within four days. A lightning strike burned the farm barn of M J Lawson on Turner Hill. Former Corry boys Lee and Wood and Will J Hines now work in editorial department at the Cleveland Leader. Charles Woodford trains animals on his farm near here for winter show at a carnival. Erie Loving Mo and Mrs Wabb of Spartansburg visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Morris Boasted on East Frederick street. James Melnnes went to Brethin Sherning for a day on business.
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission highlights Scranton and vicinity with Nay Aug Park featuring four pools, Everhart Museum housing diverse natural science exhibits, a model coal mine, and other attractions for tourists. The text notes a five foot coal seam and mentions local sights in a promotional style.
Paris August 4 Heim's summer collection stresses tailoring with bespoke dresses and jackets for day and night. Races at Longchamp mark the season as he showcases long skirred satins and printed textiles in solid tones, including black and white striped taffeta and brocaded sheer gowns. A Peasant inspired dinner dress in velvet and blue birds details garners attention, while hot weather outfits feature organza and embroidered finishes. A fashion tip notes brick chiffon trimmed with black velvet for autumn.
Answers cover a lute as a pear shaped string instrument, state capital Harrisburg, and a named person Bren e Bugher. The page includes etiquette hints, a Seneca quote, a brief horoscope note, and guidelines for a one minute test.
Hollywood film star Adolph Menjou recalls early jobs as a farmhand on the Astor farm at Rheinsbeck New Jersey and a brief hotel business stint before entering cinema. He notes his evolution from vaudeville actor to dress wardrobe and his first talking picture in French “Mon Gosse de Pere” along with other multilingual screen efforts.
State agriculture secretary J Sftansell French said $1460 was deposited to the state treasury for food law violations last month. Fines totaled $693.20. In June 1934 agents made 285 arrests on charges against 39 individuals as part of a drive to clean up the food business, including a Philadelphia bakery closed for unsanitary conditions and a chain store system convicted for feed handling violations.
The Home Place by Dorothy Thomas is praised for natural, sincere writing and honest portrayal of Nebraska farmers and their families. The review also discusses Gone Afield by Geelong Roberts and Under Pressure by George Agnew Chamberlain, noting vivid pastoral charm, period English countryside, and a mix of romance and adventure.
Secretary Harold L. Ickes argues that the U S government in 1933 was representative of money not people and warns there is no dictatorship in Washington though critics claim so. He cites taxes tied to ability to pay and laments the money power opposing President Roosevelt while praising a government run by citizens rather than elites.
Persons born Feb 20 through Mar 20 likely feel today’s vibration and see general effects in morning and evening periods. A cautious day with danger from fire or accident from Aug 27 to Sep 3, 1936. Socially favorable, seek favors in early November, avoid signing papers February 22 to 25, 1936.
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