Corry notes and Erie chatter mix in garbled town column
Local column from Erie area recounts scattered items about Corry residents, attending events, a Rose Bowl trip plan, school driving courses, municipal staffing hopes, turkey raffles, police activity at the station, and several social mentions involving hotel staff, local politics, and upcoming contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciote Wiba
Corry
Erie
Robert Otts
W.P. Edmonds
Pasadens
University of Washington
University of Pittsburgh
Jimmy Burnison
Endicott-Johnson
Michigan
Bill Moir
Bol’ Rathburn
Florida
Mchureh
League of Nations
Hendicap
West South Street
Flanigan
Phil Zaleneck
Viola
Frazier
Ing
Union City
Twenty Years Ago Taken from the Journal Files December 1 970
Twenty years ago local events include arson rumors, city budget notes, a new city treasurer, a Baptist program by Agnes Mahaffay, camp telegraphs, a community Christmas tree rehearsal, a local death, and funeral arrangements for Faye McCray of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Chien
Warren
Agnes Mahaffay
Orl
Impany
Sonja Henie Breaks Studio Habits In Hollywood
In Hollywood California United Press reports ice skating star Sonja Henie disrupts studio routines by arriving early and waiting long for makeup. She defends time dedication noting paid work belongs to the studio. Henie, famed for punctuality, remains superstitious and plans to wear white skating shoes for her film One in a Million after Roger redesigns costumes to fit herPreferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Preity Sonja Henle
Stuilo
Miss Henier
Henis
Tam
Gorld
Roger
Miss Henie
Utestar
Toyer
Sonja
Housing Costs and the New Deal’s Shelter Challenge
Jay Franklin Washington analyzes the U S housing dilemma under the New Deal. He notes the Wagner bill’s approach to subsidize construction, the limits of private industry to provide affordable shelter, and the political fight against vested interests as the economy seeks a new low-cost housing cycle. He highlights wage constraints, rent caps, and the need to reduce mortgage returns to spur housing expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Franklin Washington
Detty
Tagwell
Bowild Brooke
Wagner Housing Bil
Industrals
hemSnett
the Register and Tribune Syndicate
Used Car Attitude Aims for Year Round Housing Affordability
The piece argues wage scales in skilled trades should reflect year round work to cover seasonal gaps. It proposes a national shift to a “used car” mindset for homes, advocating lower annual costs and broader access to affordable shelter. It critiques subsidies and calls for systemic housing policy reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Christmas Cheer Boosts Corry Payrolls Across Industries
Christmas bonuses and wage increases spread through Corry's industries with a $20,000 plus distribution. Ajax Tron Works, Raymond Manufacturing, Rogers Structural Steel, and Corty Jamestown Manufacturing led generous payouts ahead of January 1. Confidence grows for 1937 improvements as wages rise and more workers share in the season of giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Ajax Tron
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Rogers Structural Steel Company
Corty-Jamestown Manufacturing Company
Corey
Americanized Canada shifts toward US ties and culture
The piece argues Canada is increasingly American in opinion and lifestyle, with closer ties to the United States than Britain. It cites cultural adoption, travel, media, fashion, and business practices, noting a trend toward hemisphere-wide cooperation while cautioning against foreign entanglements and romantic diplomatic rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Britain
Roberts
Beily
Bennett
Amg
Trams The mahout and coal tar source
The street cars in England are known as trams. A mahout is the keeper and driver of an elephant. The source of first aniline dyes is coal tar.
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England
Mahout
Paris styles gowns by Helene Grande in Paris fashion
Paris Dec 19 Hostess gowns and house robes grow more beautiful with each season. Helene Grande the Russian designer who created the trans sent for Princess Marina two years ago is recognized as leading this art. Her latest collection features lace over pink georgette and brown satin house gowns with ornate detailing, high necks, generous sleeves, and gold belts.
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Paris
Helene Grande
Marina
Helene
Tailored robe with white satin trimming and tasselled eri
A tailored robe features a white satin trim at the hem and surplice neck, with stitched tucks along wide sleeves. It is paired with a white satin twisted and tasselled eri completing the ensemble.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Austin
Robert Heerlein
Treamuter
Commission
Miditorum
John Lenoch
East Smith Street
Corry Hospital
Faye McCray
Elgin
Hollywood Film Shop
United Press
Scott
By Rj, Scott
George Waswingt
Leey
Washington
New York City
AONE
Montas
Hindenburg
Ila
Fieokove
Englan
France
Beliween
EA Windsor
Plautus
Loblaw
Mary Knight
Wsrogers
Wayue
Diguil
J WM. Rogers
V. E. Phillips
Center St
the Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Washington, D. C
Beef
Hamburg
Stelel
Tbs
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