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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1938
Page
4
The G A R memorial honoring Civil War veterans in Pine Grove Cemetery is expanded with a horizontal base inscription listing 321 names from Pine Grove and nearby cemeteries. Donor Mrs. Smith, widow of Jason C. Smith, also funded a town clock for the Senior High School tower as part of the tribute.
A jumble of short items from Corry scenes covers police chatter about a boastful roadworker, Roy Fields switching to Montgomery Ward, weddings planned at Crum Bennett and Dahlstrand Thomas, charity pleas for a hospital elevator, dancing with Vincent Lopez and Cab Calloway, a meteor sighting, and car remodeling news from Chrysler ahead of 1939. Local reads mention a stray bird incident on a train, a Samaritan urge, and political planning by ex-sheriff Dell Darling while town chatter moves through notices, society calendar, and miscellaneous curios.
Wildlife note explains cougars once appeared in groups of seven as infants with spotted coats. The observation notes the presence of young cubs and their distinctive markings, highlighting a rare pattern in the species’ early life.
In Wilmington Delaware the United Corporation won broad approval for a record 484 million dollar write down on its 581 million dollar capitalization. The move reflects a shift from over optimistic stock values to a sobering appraisal of assets amid past high hopes.
Washington dispatch notes how Harry Hopkins’ pep talk at Pensacola redirected FDR’s focus toward purging New Dealers. It links federal-state clashes over authority to responses during Memphis and Des Moines episodes and cites Hopkins guiding Roosevelt’s anti George and anti Holm attacks while Browning Kraschel tensions simmer.
A compact historic sketch of Jan Hus, born to Bavarian parents, teaching at Prague University, translating Wycliffe into Czech, and in 1405 publishing a critique of miracles and clerical greed. Excommunicated, he continued preaching, faced interdict, refused recantation, and was executed by fire. His death helped pass the torch to Luther and the Protestant Reformation.
The Panama Canal project began in France around 1860 with Guilaine and company, but failed financially and halted. In 1890 work resumed briefly, and in 1902 the United States provided 40 million dollars for the company’s rights and已 completed work. No full canal had been built up to that point.
Paris fashion notes salute the black tailored suit as a enduring essential for the modern girl. Variations include velvet trims, satin lapels, and a range of accents from hat bands to herringbone detailing, with alternatives such as beige edged tailleurs and metallic blouses for contrast.
Moira derives from Celtic roots meaning great and appears in Ireland as a form of Mary. In Greek legend Moira refers to fate, linked to the three Fates. The term also appears in discussions of myth and naming traditions across cultures.
A historic note claims Italians cured the sting of a targmula spider by music. The insect would gasp bleed and rage when stung, but exposure to suitable melodies allegedly eased pain restored breathing and halted frenzy, allowing a recovery.
Corry Phalanx Alpha Chapter held a reorganization meeting led by John Strigier with twelve members. They planned the annual leaders’ meeting in September and a Halloween parade in October, naming leaders for younger city groups and sponsoring HI-Y and UN-HEY activities in Corry Findley Lake. A social gathering followed at the Hengert cottage. Human engineering urged Pasadena biologist Nobel winner Dr Morgan proposed engineering concepts in science writing.
The report outlines promotions and movements from wartime. Colonel Dawson Olmstead returns home and receives a full colonel rank to head a new artillery regiment aimed overseas. John Plain heads to Greene County. Corry plans a move toward a sugar ration system and restrains tailors to half-pound limits per family. Arthur Buffy cables in news of safe arrival overseas. Viola Sullivan joins Brownell Shoe Co. and begins duties. Harvey Haenel, former Company A member, trains at an army candidate school in France to become an officer. W Eugene Rhodes travels to Cleveland on business.
London dispatch reports girls in a cracker factory always work to music with the tune Always Water You as a favorite. Paris notes new color trends while Merman is named honorary train signaler. A fairy tale about a man celebrating his 1001st birthday ends with luck and longevity.
A Coliller s Weekly styled assertion contrasts civilized races using simple languages with primitive peoples whose tongues are said to be extraordinarily complex. The clipping frames philological debate as a measure of civilization and intelligence.
Local priests conduct yearly rites for the broken dolls in Sugano to honor the children of Japan. The ceremonies emphasize healing and community remembrance, reflecting traditional beliefs and local devotion.
Ethel Meximan, rising star formerly commuting from New York, signs a two-film deal with 20th Century Fox and relocates to Southern California. She reveals she will remain a permanent California resident, work six months at a stretch, and treat Hollywood as home while visiting New York only on occasion. She humorously notes California living has her sun tanning while friends endure winter.
From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania excerpt outlines Sir Walter Scott as a childhood victim of infantile paralysis or acute anterior poliomyelitis. It describes viral infection affecting the nervous system, typical onset with fever irritability and paralysis, higher summer incidence, and age patterns with many cases under five years old.
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