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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
3
From the Journal Gazette December 1 1914 a note about Mrs V A Nollinger who had been ill for several weeks with diphtheria and died last night at the family home on Second Avenue The report mentions a nearby incident involving a brass bed company and a significant shipment of specimen needles amid a dusty scene, reflecting the era’s local industry.
A 200 inch lens built in Corning will enable the Mount Wilson telescope to extend humanity sight into space to about 1 billion light years. The images will reveal galaxies and star clouds from 4 billion years past, showing the distant heavens as they were before life appeared on Earth.
The article notes progress contrasted with a looming hard winter for unemployment and relief. It cites strained resources in industrial centers, calls for concerted efforts by government and private charity, and urges employment growth as the cure. It praises the improved national credit and suggests cooperation between business and government as the best path forward.
Monmouth Ul police report a drop in wanderers at the station’s tramp room from 15 to 25 in prior winters to about one or two now. Some nights rise to three. Those wandering are supported at relief stations and federal transient bureaus. The shift is seen as a positive sign toward homes, jobs, and schooling.
A Corry Pennsylvania editorial opposes President Milon L. Brown's push for committee-of-the-whole sessions and private meetings. It warns such star chamber gatherings would curb public access, shield deliberations, and erode trust as taxpayers pay for education. It cites past openness with fifty meetings yearly and questions executive power, urging open twice monthly sessions and accountability.
The passage notes that 2,000 was the minimum income for a modern five person family and 60 percent of U S families earned less than that in 1929. Only 29 percent earned over 2,500, leaving the 29 percent to bear the burden of mass production needs.
Prospectors hunt along Cook Inlet after discovery of gold in beach sand. Frank Cooper recovered 12 ounces from the sand while Teil Crawford and John Kelly later found more gold dust, signaling a renewed chase for the mother lode.
Ireland makes impact on Paris couture with Old Bleach Linen from Randals town Northern Ireland. Couturiers approve and predict it will dominate spring street dresses evening gowns morning frocks and cocktail ensembles while also being used for shoes hats lingerie and bags. Nationalist trade ties and cross border cleverness boost the material in Paris. Miya dy Demon plans a visit with relatives in Oi City.
Hollywood film shop owner Brisson hosted a Danish themed breakfast and dinner at his South Center home. Ellen Unley, 80, passed away last evening. The menu included smorrebrodsbord with 50 to 100 dishes, a later course with vegetables, cheese, and dessert, plus Brivavit aperitif and red wine. Studio workers at Brisson's new production then requested ham and eggs.
Mrs Sallan and Restivo visited the Library theatre this afternoon and were taken to the hospital where the artist gave a welcome entertainment for patients and nurses.
Horoscope notes suggest the morning is poor for signing papers or trips and for study or messages while the afternoon favors clergy or lawyers but warns against travel and electrical work. Eve ning is unfavorable and birthdate hints at carpentry skill. Uncertain dates hint at risks from fire or accidents and a socially favorable window in late June 1935.
United Press reports in Washington that Solicitor Karl Crowley has shouldered most work in Roosevelt ordered hearings on air mail subsidy contracts. Hearings run Oct 2 to Feb 1. Parley Howes and Branch oversee recommendations. The piece also notes personnel shifts and local society mentions in Corry.
Dee Lomenick Comi and his wife Anna Comi suffered serious injuries after their auto was struck by an eastbound Nickel Plate train at 10th and Cranberry streets shortly after 2 pm. They were dragged from Cranberry to Raspberry street before the train stopped, then transported to St Vincent's hospital. Witness Leo Grygier at 19th and Cranberry reported the car stopped for the train and the Comi vehicle pulled onto the tracks. Train crew members said the accident was unavoidable.
Oil editor Robert Richards reports a Scotty puppy traded for $10,000 in oil royalty rights. Recent strike suggests potential future production near 1,000 barrels daily as deepening proceeds. current output is about 100 barrels daily.
Anthony Polan, 23, of Scranton, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and attempted jail escape. Judge Charles G Bilts ordered three years and nine months in a Western penitentiary plus three years for the jail break, with nine months sentence on the latter. Polan was arrested after breaking a window at Sia Phillips clothing store in Mt Jewett and stealing coat, hat, and shoes. Earlier, Polan was found in his cell with a bar removed, attempting to file another. Other court pleas included Bradford alderman Harry Collins for restitution between 800 and 400. he received parole conditional on repayment. Dr. O. Hannum pleaded guilty to narcotic charges and went to parole for three years. Forrest Bertean pleaded guilty to three forgery counts and got four to ten months in jail. TEACHERS STRIKE ENDED. SCRANTON, Pa. Dec. 11—Sixty-six teachers in Jessup borough schools ended a strike by agreeing to back salaries totaling 2,000 for instructors, affecting 2,500 pupils.
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