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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1937
Page
8
Police on traffic duty in Bombay face extreme heat with officers protected by a portable sunshade and safety island. Nearby observers note the sunshield aids officers and boosts visibility while maintaining discipline under scorching conditions.
An article notes Prom blossoms to peaches at the South Haven festival August 28 29 featuring a peach queen and local growers. It mentions Viscount Hindamaro Konoye brother of Japan's premier serving as a guest conductor in the United States and a Hollywood rehearsal for a Japanese ballet. It also states stammering and stuttering are not contagious but are psychological disorders.
The Oklahoma Geological Survey reports a study on reclaiming Dust Bowl wastelands and evaluating underground water supplies to support irrigation. Robert Z. Dott says water may lie 100 to 150 feet deep, usable for sustenance farms, guiding a broad irrigation project across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. Two geologists will compare southern Kansas and northern Texas for regional feasibility.
Plans complete for the Northwestern Pennsylvania district Republican Women regional conference to be held Friday September 24 at the Lawrence Hotel Erie. Mrs J Orin Waite presides. Mrs B W McCline leads arrangements. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Delegates from Warren Venango Clarion and nearby counties are expected.
John Marshall, later Chief Justice of the United States, had limited formal schooling with only a few glimpses of law and natural philosophy. The passage places his training at Willigin and Mary in 1770 or 1810, though the text is garbled and uncertain.
A call to request a booklet on feminine hygiene from Giyves, noted as pioneer products. Information is centered on science laboratories, with an address at B36 Ni Center SL and a phone or write request for details on this important subject.
A state highway safety council faces a push to reform traffic policy. The committee plans an extensive educational program and stricter regulations, citing rising crashes despite tougher laws and better vehicles. Officials, including department heads, aim to curb fatalities and improve road safety through coordinated action.
In Franklin Aug 28 Trobert Eaki 18 near Van was seriously injured when a homebuilt plane crashed in a field by his home He was taken to City hospital with chest injuries a broken jaw fractures and shock Doctors expected recovery The plane built from factory parts was modified to a Taylor Cub style and had been tested by Pole Heckathorne of Ou City who noted flight at 2 000 feet The owners Balin and Jake Kahle from Penna faced questions about the aircraft and its unusual rebuild The WPA staged a fashion show in San Jose featuring period costumes drawn from garrets and spanning from Spanish to Civil War eras
Eleven men and a girl were discovered in a freight car near Arid, Anz, on December 23. Police detain one man claiming to be Phillip Bowman, 23, who says he is her husband. the girl identifies as Alberta Hownan. The couple claim to be with a traveling troupe aiming to reach Allen Town, Pennsylvania, while the others come from various parts of the country.
A confused report from Haveretel describes Meiber and Ray Jones in custody after Jones was found lying in an alley with a broken jug of liquor at his feet and a red lantern shining on his head. Local witnesses say Jones feared living outdoors and uttered incoherent statements.
Firemen rushed to cool a diesel generating plant after overheating cut power. Pie Chief Razy steered a pumper to the scene, dousing motors with water from fire apparatus. In other news, 1,290,000 United States service members saw active duty in the Warsaw war.
The article notes WPA labor could be used in harvest fields, potentially reducing WPA rolls temporarily. It mentions current WPA workers may shift to private employment with new regulations, while farmers ask for more WPA help and discuss implications for Nye and Erle counties.
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