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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1934
Page
3
The second part of the report by the Banking Committee on its investigations recaps known abuses in American banking during the 1920s. It notes no new scandals, praises disclosure in Washington, and urges renewed vigilance to prevent a later repeat by bankers, officials, and investors.
The piece portrays Adolf Hitler as autocrat and state authority, with the parliament, army, and media forced to echo his will. It argues no free press or discussion exists, predicting a manufactured plebiscite and a staged show of popular support before the powers tighten their grip on Germany.
A 1914 look back reports Brie electric current use extending to Union City, the Findley Lake Assembly opening, and a street clock installation. Local industry notes include Crippen and Son's lumber, U S Radiator plant shutdown, and Pettit greenhouse expansion. Various community movements, travel plans, and notable deaths are mentioned alongside a dime found in an egg in Chambersburg.
The Pan American Union signals willingness to intervene in the Paraguay Bolivia conflict with its neutral governments urged to state stance on united action. Observers note depleted treasuries, rising debt, and casualties as belligerents tire, urging renewed life for the union and its potential world role.
A fragmentary Washington report describes commerce secretary Daniel Roper and other officials, noting his plain dress and public recognition, the reception room arrangements in the State Department, and a rumor about a dangerous roof derrick during the Hoover era. It sketches scenes of staff bemused by hierarchy and a ceremonial cache of Pan American Union volumes.
Hollywood reports the Will Hays censorship extends to publicity stills, with studios submitting every shot for review. Only a tiny fraction are rejected, while newspapers store and recycle sensational images, and some syndicates release vintage photos to satisfy editors. News photographers gain access to sets, subject to censorship.
The governor outlines the cost of maintaining schools and shifting funding away from property taxes. A state income tax is proposed to raise about 10 million dollars and ease real estate burdens. Also urged are uniform statewide real estate assessment and consolidation of school districts to cut costs. Mrs A G Postlethwaite and son Timmy return from a Gulf of St Lawrence cruise and visits to Maine and Syracuse.
The fashion wave nicknamed model wave hits Paris style as low necklines and frilly gowns rise, with Worth's modest petticoats, day shoes covering insteps, and a new chestnut reddish tone set to dominate fall wardrobes. Dress makers favor woolens broadcloths and weeds for smart ensembles and grandmothers boots may reappear in style.
Thomas E. Ganoe of Warren faces manslaughter charges in Kane County for a May 19 head on collision west of Kane that killed Mrs. W. J. Shaw. Ganoe was jailed at the McKean County jail awaiting arraignment before the October grand jury after relatives appealed to local authorities. The coroner’s inquest found the crash caused by Ganoe's careless driving. he had earlier paid a fine for reckless driving and was released.
Octavine essay advises artistic mornings for fashion work and luncheon planning while noting impractical desires may outstrip receipts. Early afternoon brings thoughtful focus on literary tasks, with evening described as doubtful. Cautions include reacting to loud noises and potential overspending December 18 to 28.
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Blanchard, who died Tuesday, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at her home, 339 Spring Street, with Rev Wagner of St Paul’s Church officiating. The body will be shipped to Alsten, HL for burial after services.
United Press reports Michigan set new state oil and gas records in the first half of 1934 despite federal restrictions. Six month totals show 222 wells completed including 154 oil wells and 68.5 million feet of gas, with oil output near 5.2 million barrels and a May high of 985,624 barrels. notable figures include the Davis Neitzke oil well and Taggart Fish gas well in the Austin field.
Alden Joseph Lewis formerly of Corry died suddenly at 35 from a heart attack and was found in a field in Erie. Relatives in Corry include sister Mrs Mary Whittlesey of West Church Street. The body will be brought to Corry today with funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow. He leaves a wife and three children, Mary, Joseph, and Jack.
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