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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1934
Page
5
Monday at the home of Mrs. A. O. Sandbury in Wrightstreet the Readers Club met to discuss Modern Art with exhibits from the Pittsburgh Art Exhibition and the New Art Exposition at Rockefeller Center. Mrs. C. F. Cronin to host next Monday afternoon.
In Dallas a truck with an oil pressure spray outfit floods breeding sites, using waste oil from Alling stations to coat standing water. In Everett, Mass, Sam Boyoski was held up by police but released after an emergency burglar alarm misdial led to a riot squad response and quick identification.
In a letter from Washington, Hattian Pitts describes saf-cura ointment healing a winter burn without a scar after applying it to a coal oil fire burn on the face. The testimonial claims rapid healing and versatility for bruises, cuts, frost bite, insect stings. It notes a 60 cent jar price at drug stores.
Mrs Frances Andrews and Mrs Mary Even hosted guests, while others travel and visit relatives across Erie Cleveland Titusville and Detroit. Notables include Mr. and Mrs John Hallett of Chicago heading to South America later in December. Happenings cover trips to Boston Schenectady and Upland Indiana. church events and university ties appear amid a flurry of arrivals departures and reunions from local families.
Mrs Minnie Jenkins, 29, of Little Rock faces murder charges after admitting she bought strychnine with which her husband Charles Jenkins killed three of their four children on November 23. Charles Jenkins claims the poison was used by mistake, believing it to be quinine, and says his wife had no intent to kill.
Funeral services for James Stapleton 204 E Mein Street who died Saturday morning after a lingering illness were held at St. Thomas Church at 9 20. Rev Francis Graves officiated with soloists Mrs Veronica Dempsey and James Sullivan. Interment was at St Thomas cemetery with bearers and honorary veterans from the Spanish American War. Many relatives and local residents attended the service.
Washington December 4 Gasoline tax and motor vehicle license fees should go to state road building funds not emergency relief and other uses the American Road Builders Association will advocate at its 32nd annual convention and highway exhibit December 22 to 25. Highway officials say states divert about 200 million dollars yearly from these sources risking road improvements and federal aid. Lead topics include a maintained highway program exclusive highway revenue use and federal highway appropriations. About 9,000 highway officials engineers contractors and manufacturers are expected. An exhibit will show new equipment and materials Captain H C Waitehurst president says the meeting reinforces future highway policy for national recovery.
Hito Mlesagt of Chinafowh says controversies arise but urges quicker vigilance by solving issues one by one rather than tackling AML questions all at once. The quote emphasizes a staged approach to dispute management and governance challenges.
United Press reports a late trading rally with aviation shares leading gains and several major names moving in varied directions. Notable highlights include American Can, American Locomotive, Atlantic Refining, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, International Paper, Montgomery Ward, New York Central, Northern Pacific, Radio, Studebaker, United Aircraft, Westinghouse, Woolworth, and Lone Star Gas among others.
William Bogue Wundt, age sixty one, of Union City Idaho, died at Corry hospital after an operation Sunday. He is survived by his wife and several sons and daughters. Undertaker Crowe is handling the body. Weather bureau notes the chance of clear skies for the next 24 hours in the area.
Kay Owen a Daytona Beach performer catches the eye of New York producer Earl Harrow who offers a secretarial post in Florida. Id a Campbell a socialite vies with Kay while Spike Winch the producer’s agent schemes to keep Harrow away from rivals as the trio navigate late night parties, shifting loyalties, and Harrow’s looming show. Kay awakens to dreams of love and power and faces questions of trust as Spike plans a break from Harrow.
In a tense morning scene Kay discusses a possible job offer from Mr Harrow with her mother and brother. They warn of his influence and the risk to her integrity while urging her to refuse. Kay insists on pursuing a stage career despite their misgivings.
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