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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal lists advertising rates and service terms, noting Associated Press credit and regional and national distribution. It cites mailing details, subscription pricing, office locations in multiple cities, and advertising rate information upon request.
The document critiques U S leaders, citing Rockefeller’s influence, Havana Act, and hemispheric strategy. It warns of war games and economic links, urging unity, constitutional allegiance, and readiness. Torn reports mention storms causing damage from the Carolinas to Tennessee and relief efforts by the Red Cross.
A reflective note references James Nichols Vern Hamilton and Charles Nichols of East Matssveen. It mentions their homes being watered and well supplied with canned goods. The fragment hints at a domestic scene or local weather or conditions Twenty years ago.
The AP Feature Service notes the strategic importance of the Suez Canal for Britain and Italy to access colonies. It describes the canal as a wartime lifeline, linking Asia, Africa, and Europe, and outlines its dimensions, lack of locks, and typical transit times.
Min Helen Westley returns to frame gum Denny Cole and greets familiar faces. Mig. HA. Graves spent two days with relatives in Alcon. Elva Mecray accepts teaching post at Care ter ELM school and will start September first. Annie Lawrie, recently from New York pursuing Hugo tuning, arrives home to visit family and friends.
A garbled daily quiz lists items on American history and civics, asking who wrote the American Creed, identifying capitals and cities, and noting wartime questions. It includes references to Virginia, St Croix and American age requirements, plus scattered notes on vaccines and European battles.
Article discusses preventing diseases and vitamin D synthesis from sun exposure. It explains skin chemistry from cholesterol to vitamin D and how consumption and sunlight affect health. Mentions vitamins and digestion, with fragmented, old-time medical tone.
A lively portrait of Harry Carey likened to Will Rogers, detailing his worldliness and roguish charm. The piece recounts Carey’s background as a New York lawyer and NYU football alum, his Maine stage work, and a Hollywood safari anecdote about filming Tender Horn in Africa where a sound man’s quinine fatigue caused a miscue that amused the cast.
Central Press column reviews Indiana Democrat Sam Pettengill who opposes Roosevelt’s re election yet stays within the Democratic Party. He critiques third term bolting, promotes his book Smoke Seven, and notes his leadership in the National Committee to Uphold Constitutional Government.
Kyser and his College of Musical Knowledge crew live under constant fear of the stop watch. Kyser never knows what he will say next as each contestant begins with ten points and the timer resets. Ad libbing and music fund appointments require five minutes of leeway for hy gery implosive ure.
Pennsylvania is rapidly rising as a tomato state. Agriculture Secretary John L Light notes a 13-year acre growth from 3400 to 19000, a 450 percent rise driven by tomato juice canning demand. Sullivan County soil remains five feet deep in mid July, affecting soil temperatures and crop prospects.
A collection of fragmented facts covers hanging thermometers, Verkhoyansk’s record lows, proper pedestrian safety, car part estimates, medieval church seating, chapel pews, silk web strands in instruments, Finnish stereotypes, raindrop speed, and a radio trivia anecdote about House Jameson.
Political notes discuss Democrats and Republicans aiming to split the opposition to win the election. The piece cites Willkie as dividing the GOP at Philadelphia and notes Roosevelt’s third term bid and internal party factions. It mentions Flynn and Farley as dual Democratic chairmen and references several prominent figures signaling a mounting, vicious campaign atmosphere.
Robbin Coons reports on Shirley Temple's schooling and parental sentiment about her NY stage future. Nat Karsen muses on not pressuring her, while film needs for old Europe backgrounds grow. Notes on Cagney Litvak clash, Capra Quixote plans, Groucho tale of his wife and the burden of constant humor.
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