Corry News Reflects on WPA Strikes and Airport Hopes
In Corry local discussion centers on WPA relief strain and job strikes amid cost overruns for a new Vocational School. Officials suggest trimming and using training to finish construction while WA workers face jeopardy if they strike. Revival of airport talks gains interest as WPA support could unlock funding. Also notes stronger winter business, early Christmas shopping, and reflections on stock market comparisons with 1982. Milan Waller forms a vocal orchestra for memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
WPA
Corry
City
Sutch
Works Progress Administration
Milan Waller
Corry Tolge
Ike Ania We Hany
Local notes mix of politics bowling and weather
A collage of brief items from a 1930s era paper mentions politics, school directors, and local civic posts. It notes Paterson’s order for engines, Dutton as state logistics official visitor, and potential speeches by Congressman Crosby. Also referenced are bowling exhibitions, a new taxi chief, and a debate over deer season timing plus a hint of marijuana concerns in Bittyburgh.
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Paterson
Ehillsboro
Ohio
Charles Dutton
State Department of Duistics
Warren County
Ajax Troy Works
Charles Crosby
Townsend Club
Corry
John Zeeb
Charley Barber
Erie
Spring Creek
Penty Nichols
Jim Pappas
Floretta
D. McCutcheon
Clarence
U.S. Radiator Corporation
Pennsylvania
Cary
J. R. Dearing
Pennsylvania Mleectric Company
National Madness as Mussolini Frays Italy Sees Empire Dream
In a dire assessment the piece argues Mussolini pursues conquest as Italy suffers industry downturn and unemployment. It warns the Duce's imperial ambitions risk national ruin, with Ethiopian resistance stiffening and the League of Nations poised to choke oil supplies and restrict military action. The piece laments loss of constitutional liberty to one man's rule.
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Italy
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Mussolini
World
Mediterranean Lake
Europe
Asia
League
Rome
Billion-dollar Christmas forecast and a portable smithy
The National Retail Dry Goods Association projects 4.5 billion dollars will be spent on Christmas, aligning with a government recovery effort. The piece frames holiday spending as healthy pump priming and notes its potential happiness impact after a period of fear and restraint. Also: Smithy Stauffer in Monticello, Wisconsin, travels with 300 horseshoes to serve patrons, shoing horses on farms.
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National Retail Drygoods Association
Monticello
Wis
Christian M. ‘Stauffer
Jome
Wwe Uver
Twenty Years Ago In Corry Journal December 4 1915
Nearly two hundred attended a farewell reception for Rev Father Kranz at St Elizabeths church. The Corry Grange marked its big anniversary with three charter members present. Confirmation for seventy five parish children was held at St Thomas church with Bishop John Fitzmaurice presiding. Post No 70 Grand Army of the Republic elected officers for 1916. Mrs A B Ragan and her son returned from a visit to Erie.
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Knights of Columbus
Father Kranz
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Frank Baeder
William Duke
Florence Duke
GH. Bosworth
Marguerite Duffy
Myers
Glifton Weber
B. Dempsey
M. Thompson
A. E. Stelle
Steele
Archie Lyons
Roy Larson
Corry Grange
Hammond
Dickinson
Blatchley
St. Thomas Church
John ©. Fitzmaurice
M. E. ‘Tracy
P. Miller
St. Thomas’ Parish
Grand Army of the Republic
Oliver Caster
Wilar Maffitt
Treodore Loveless
Silsby Caldwell A. Nichols
Wheeler Wicks
J. M. Peck
J.B. Page
John L. Bireet
Frank H. Button
Paris styles mid season collection by Selia Parelli
Paris December fashion notes describe Selia Parelli's mid season line for warm southward wear. Silhouette remains slim with a normal waist and mid tall skirts for day use while evening looks emphasize ankle length with straight or flounced hems. Zipper closures appear throughout including bright red accents and versatile one dress designs with zip features.
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Paris
Selia Parelli
Schiaparelli
Fan letters reshape Hollywood films and star power
Hollywood studios report a flood of fan mail from educators, finance officials and clergy urging changes in screen content. Letters after Naughty Marietta prompted a Jeannette MacDonald Nelson Eddy revival, while 20 million readers reportedly weighed Mutiny on the Bounty’s future, and The Good Earth and Philo Vance adaptations followed popular demand.
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Hollywood
Calif
M-G-M
Jeannette MacDonald
Nelson Biddy
Anbiiar
David Copperfield
Two Cities
Estimtes
Garden
Philo Vance
Fashion Notes on Zippers and Novel Silhouettes
Side fastenings zip and shoulder seams are joined by zippers. Schiaparelli unveils a white flannel Shirt Coat that swings from the shoulders. Trame felt forms a long evening cloak. materials remain strikingly beautiful and extraordinary with printed blouses, pastel dresses, and adventurous prints.
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Schiaparelli
Star Signals December 6 Horoscope For Apr to May Born
The forecast flags a favorable outlook for those born Apr through May 1 with an overall intuitive emphasis. It warns of health cautions and possible disappointments near February to March 1936, urging prudence in new ventures and noting a beneficial travel window late 1935 to late January 1936.
Harrisburg Plans 715000 Airport Under WPA Project
Harrisburg moves toward a 715000 state airport as a WPA project seeks Washington approval. Guy Swope has optioned the Harrisburg airport near New Cumberland for purchase. The plan is part of a 14 million dollar program to build 78 airports with 12.941 million in federal funds and 4.059 million in state money. The state would add 680000 for purchase and improvements, plus 55000 additional state funds.
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WPA
Washington
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
WEA
Badeat
Guy Swope
le Harrisburg
New Cumberland
PWA
Clarify Tax Problem of Pa Social Clubs
Harrisburg December 4 United Press reports a ruling clarifying Pennsylvania State Amusement Tax for social clubs. Clubs that charge dues for member amusements like golf and tennis fall under the tax, while clubs entirely social educational or charitable in purpose need not file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Harrisburg
Austin Gavin
The
Revenue Department
Two Autos Crash Into Train in Delaware Tragedy
In Wilmington on December 4 two automobiles moving in opposite directions collided with a Pennsylvania freight train, killing Linford Lawson 22 of Hapbegan and his companion Gardner Tingle Millsboro Del. John G Hartnett of Wilmington was seriously injured as the train crew observed the approaching vehicles from both directions.
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Wilmington
Del
Pennsylvania
Here
Linford Lawson
Gardner Tingle
Millsboro
John G. Hartnett
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United Press Snancal
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Norb Fitzgerald
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Ray Greene
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Colegrove
Smethport
Buck
Margaret L. Nelson
Pittsburgh
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Clarente R.wagner
Ben Y. Swartz
Register of Wills
Lake Columbus
Nimrods
Kellstivillé
Deen Glayers
Bittyburgh
Rosalind “Fussell
Wiliam Powell
Wéels
Lot Johnson
A.B. Ragan
Mary Knight
United Press Staff
Hollywood Film Shop
Schiaparell
Clatheattan Way
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Joungies
Trefather
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