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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1934
Page
3
In Louisiana rumors circulate about Huey P Long steering a revolution or economic overhaul. The piece notes limited plausibility of a nationwide movement led by Long despite his temporary dominance in Louisiana. It argues Americans would resist pledging to his cause over the national flag and system.
A Foreign Policy Association report highlights a partial global recovery with Britain, France, Japan, Australia, and Germany showing gains. It cites progress toward removing trade barriers but warns labor’s share remains weak and world revival requires rising consumption alongside production. The piece also explains the International Labour Organization’s autonomy from the League of Nations and the U.S. recent Senate action to join, promising potential benefits without Covenant obligations.
A fragmentary 1214 dated reminiscence discusses John Curbane, a longtime Pennay gateman, and a music industry veteran Kahn reflecting on changing song tastes. It notes shifts from narrative ballads like Baggage Coach Ahead to faster, lighter tunes, with commentary on sales and quality over decades.
OP, Eaton, city assessor, and 7 E. Westley, assistant assessor, started work on the annual task of updating property valuations. A Chautauqua program for next year is promised after over six hundred pledges were reported at the big tent last night, where Sund's Regimental Band gave its first concert.
A fragmented local page mixes star signals with a cautionary note on charity scams. It warns of violent yet accidental acts today, offers dates for favorable periods and dangers, and reports a charity incident where donations were misused, urging care and reliance on trusted community channels. It also mentions Secretary of Agriculture Wallace proposing a National Economic Council to coordinate NRA and AAA, promising quicker democratic governance.
A dubious charity ploy in New York used known names to solicit aid for a children's camp. A citizen telephonist would call and claim to collect funds, exposing a scam promising to help Teshaly camp while seeking contributions for personal gain.
Paris sketch shows wild fashions with exaggerated Roopskirts and bizarre touches such as a funeral neckling and leathered trims. The writer warns against overzealous adoption and urges adapting new gadgets to personal style to avoid looking like a gaudy, otherworldly figure.
Fashion note cautions readers to tailor new styles to individual personality. It warns using gadgets with discretion and opting for simple slits to avoid overstatement while staying current.
In a quirky dispatch from Washington, the piece lampoons a tardy Senor Solum arrival, jokes about a Joby job and a muttered topic on a reciprocity treaty, while noting the Peddval Deposit Insurance Company shipping brass tags. It also reports Secretary Robert Roger’s watermelon anecdotes, a noisy press conference, and a forestry service short wave profanity issue.
The eleventh annual reunion gathered 101 members at Thad Gates grove on Saturday August 13. Officers elected for the year include President Bert Slye Vice President Roy Bewley Secretary and Treasurer Zella Gates with a sport committee organizing games and stunts. The crowd included relatives from Sherman N C Columbus Corry Union City Meadville Vernalis Callt Hatchtown Wattsburg Spartansburg. The next reunion is set for the third Saturday in August at the home of Mr and Mrs Austin Rogers of Hatchtown.
Two Wichita Falls residents vie for the Democratic nomination in Texas governor race. Allred faces Hunter and McDonald, with Ferguson backing McDonald earlier. Hunter targets tax reform and oil exemptions while Ferguson aims at influence over state boards. Republican O Wagoner of Dallas leads contenders in an unsettled field.
Brig, Aug 25. Unofficial guidance suggests Saturday beer purchases may be delivered Sunday if no prohibition from Harrisburg exists. County Treasurer Lawrence A Paylor says no law prohibits or requires such deliveries, awaiting a formal attorney general opinion. Picnic committees may request Sunday transport, but licensed distributors likely cannot. County will renew legal opinion request.
United Press reports Alphonse Capone arrives at the new federal prison on Alcatraz Island to begin a six year term for income tax violations. He joins 66 inmates, with plans to expand to about 200, as guards enforce total isolation from the outside world.
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