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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

4

Hollywood Film Shop records push baby naming trend

Hollywood reports a new baby named after Simone Simon highlights rising star power in the film industry. The piece notes Dietrich, Garbo, and Theda Bara waited years for such public recognition, contrasting Simon’s sudden impact with earlier stars and discussing the symbolic value of baby names in Hollywood lore.

Hollywood Aone Simone Simon Petite Princh Simonn Hagerstown Babby Simone Marlene Dietrich Foun Picures Denver Greta Garbo Theda Bare Miss Bara

Twenty Years Ago Items From The Journal Flys

Twenty years ago items from The Journal recount a city power outage leaving Corry without electricity as engineers traced the fault to a line near Jackson Station and Erie. The edition notes machinery restarts at limited capacity and includes local items about business, travel, holidays and a funeral. The king cobra of India is noted as the world's most poisonous snake.

Corry Electric Company Jackson Station Erie City Limits India

Paris Styles Paris couture collection rejects short skirts

Paris designer Madeleine Yien continues to favor long graceful lines and theatrical silhouettes with tull skirts and back neck high fronts. The collection showcases Directoire influence, bold color notes from burnt orange to pheasant shade, and warm chocolate accessories. Tailored and sports wear are highlighted alongside country ensembles in blue red and grey plaids.

Paris Madeleine Yien Vieynet Resaing Amar Furlalans Directoire Limes Athough Vienne

Earle ends coal probe tour in Pennsylvania

Governor George H. Earle wrapped up a three day visit to the Woodles area inspecting hosts towns and illicit mining in Northumberland county. He heard from miners cler gymen and business leaders urging a fact finding commission to curb stolen anthracite and warned of possible state police and guards being used to stop the trade.

United Press Pottsvilild George H. Earle Woodles Northumberland County Muhundy City

Ban on Gambling Moves by City Mayor

Mayor Glen A. fighter announces a broad ban on gambling activities including slot machines punch boards gaming joints and bingo across the city. The move targets widespread unlawful games that prey on families and undermine public order despite police and authorities efforts.

Gvarlds Glen Afiller

Green Dye For Grass Gains Ground In Stadium Use

A dye used to keep grass green through autumn and winter is being tested to revive tired greens and may extend vibrant turf after rain. Discovered by the United States Golf Association, it revitalizes browning patches and resists snow, with potential for golf courses and major games. The dye’s cost is about five dollars per course and it lasts two to three weeks.

United States’ Golf Association Chemical Remvedy Fiseast Army-Navy Philadelphia Wittter

Notable Quiz Answers on History and Etiquette

Ulysses Grant was born in Ohio. The U S secretary of commerce is Daniel S. Roper. Pope Pius IX's personal name is Achille Ratti.

Ulysses Grant U. S Pope Pius Ohio Daniel S. Roper Achille Ratti

Bill's Place Post Office: Pennsylvania's smallest, highest site

Bill's Place claims the smallest post office building in Pennsylvania, perched at 1,938 feet along the Bedford Fulton County line. The post office, established June 1, 1835, sits in Fulton County with the main building in Bedford County. Since June 10, 1923 tourists on Route 30 along Lincoln Highway have shopped for souvenirs and novelties here, as no nearby post office facilities existed.

Pennsylvania Bedford Fulton Fulton County Bedford County

Dogs Trained for War Near Berlin

Dogs of many breeds are being trained for army work near Berlin. Whip pers are trained to carry messages behind the lines to tanks in No Man's Land. They are taught to locate specific targets and provide safe guidance under fire.

Berlin No Man's Land

Hawaii PTA Grows Fast, Reaches Over Nine Thousand

Honouliuli Hawaii's Parents Teacher Association is the fastest growing in America. In the last ten months membership rose by 4,000, bringing the total above 9,000.

Hawaii PTA Honouulit Parents Teacher Association America Lota

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