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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
3
The Journal urges Corry residents to keep Christmas shopping local to support independent stores and maintain real estate values. It argues small-town merchants sustain employment, fund community enterprises, and bolster the local economy by circulating dollars within Corry.
A five month report from Albany shows New York State sales tax revenues exceeded estimates, bringing in over 10.16 million dollars. The plan, begun last May, faced evasion concerns and uneven collection but is seen as a favorable emergency tax compared to Pennsylvania’s poorer results. Officials expect further gains as field investigations continue.
This afternoon in Washington and many cities celebrate the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk. The capital hosts the largest air show with 54 army planes 20 navy planes and 20 from Quantico Marines. Night events begin at dawn with Speed Night led by Frank M. Hawk.
Hollywood star Joan Brondell abandons her blond image for a refined brunette role in Hell's Bells. A million-dollar gamble hinges on audience reaction to her new look and softened persona, with cameraman Arthur Todd noting the change in appearance and mood.
Washington report recounts a luncheon by the Women’s organization for national prohibition reform. After toasts and reports, doors were locked and guests allegedly tasted gallons of 3.2 beer in labeled bottles. The episode, kept secret until a guest spoke out.
The note asks when Fred Weaver served as real fire chief, when Timothy Minehan held Third Ward constable, when the circus wintered in town, and when Frank Wiblie managed the 5 and 10 cent store. It seeks exact dates or periods tied to these local figures and events.
A report notes aviation figures will honor the Wright brothers by visiting Dayton Ohio and Washington with a ceremonial wreath on the sand dimes and then fly over notable sites on a planned route via Greenville before concluding the trip. The event follows a separate incident where a frightened youth reporter notes a knife incident during a school function while students observe aviation milestones.
A December 16, 1913 item notes a transformer fire in front of a North Center Street theater drawing attention. Renewal at the Waclark Titanite Company plant north of the city is reported. Poultry fanciers plan a royal exhibitors association and poultry show at the Durham store. George Plosser was injured in a gravel pit accident but rescued with no serious injury. Salvation Army members celebrated a wedding anniversary at the Douglases. Cambridge Springs plans a powdered milk plant costing 375,000 and employing several men. A. D. Mantey’s condition after a runaway remains serious but about the same.
Suzy White's Domino hat earns two Noble Prize in headgear science for its inch square checkered black gaillac and antelope materials. A volano-top feather eruption and green felt bonnet with ostrich puff trims characterize the bold design.
Interview with Alexander Kosariov, leader of the Communist Youth Organization in the Soviet Union, portrays 5,000,000 strong youth as healthy and ambitious for collective welfare. He claims youths seek education, culture, comfortable living, and personal welfare through collective progress, while denying immorality and promoting stable marriage norms and state-backed childrearing.
The Federal Surplus Relief Corporation plans to purchase 60 000 tons of Utah coal for needy residents this winter. The announcement appears with stock figures and dealer names, indicating supply and distribution details.
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