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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1936
Page
4
Announcement warns that damage claims threaten the big storm sewer program in Corry. Council delays and lukewarm support hinder progress, despite federal aid and unemployment relief potential. officials urged decisive action to complete the project with WPA assistance.
New York policyholders see lower auto insurance rates totaling about 1.3 million dollars in most areas as a result of a campaign against ambulance chasing and fake claims and a safety drive reducing injuries and deaths. Some locales retain or raise rates where risk remains. The changes encourage careful driving and participation in combating insurance racketeering.
A traffic officer at a busy city intersection was summoned to headquarters and honored in front of reporters and colleagues after receiving a letter from "An Old Lady" praising his unfailing courtesy to pedestrians, especially the elderly. The Chief of Police presented a handsome reward, highlighting the officer's thoughtful, patient service amid urban bustle.
A historical report notes Pacific coast air disasters stress the need for weather mastery in air travel. It cites Mannat on safer construction, progress with instruments and radio beams, and the likelihood of major advances in the next generation to reduce storm-related losses.
Hollywood Calif December 29 Motion picture chorus girls at Paramount in Swing High Swing Low voice opinions about USC and UCLA boys, saying they are broke juvenile and not worth pursuing. They note boyfriends’ cars and oil magnates as the real lure while aiming for steady, well-off husbands.
Paris fashions report Creed presents high waistline town wear and low waistline country sport outfits with three piece ensembles. Skirts wrap and button front, vests shown in wool and silk accents, knicker suits for country wear rare, bloomers under tops. Local society notes include Mrs Fritz host, Danish Sewing Club, power outages, and holiday visitors.
Twenty years ago in Corry several short items appear. An Adults Cooking class at Corry High School is nearly assured with Miss Gildersleeve teaching one department weekly. Papavia Lemon suffered burns when hot metal contact burned his hands at the Climax plant. Rural route 8 will be amended from January 1 cutting out retrace to Wilcox corner via the new road to Hiderkin’s per a federal directive to Postmaster Colegrove. Captain Brown’s Company A captain remains at the bord for special work and may not return with his unit.
Alamo built in 1783. The most violent volcanic explosion on record is the eruption of the volcanic island in the South Sea area, heard up to thousands of miles away. Safe baths help goldfish by destroying parasites and preventing growths. We note a quote from James Freeman Clarke about doing small things well. The horoscope claims a deeply religious nature and interest in thoughtful discussion.
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission notes Avella in Washington County where a town formed in 1900. Residents chose the name by opening a book and spelling the first proper name found, Avella, now a post office site. The item mentions Sharon and Pax spa wyi and a man with a brain lead extraction after 27 years.
Those who neglect self examination through business, indolence, or vanity fall back rather than advance. Like men who mocked their own leaders, they become poorer in skill and effort, deprived of essential resources and growth.
A long list of town notes highlights plans and dreams from Branell A Rowland a senior high teacher who earned notice in American Voices 1996 to a double wedding at Ripley. Mentioned are civic leaders city beaus and local events. The piece records social happenings and upcoming plans across several families and groups.
Washington column assesses King Edward VII abdication as a probe of Anglo American mores. It lauds his perceived integrity and contrasts British royal crisis with American progress on women's equality and divorce. The piece links morality to international relations and societal standards. Also mentions a Denver zoo note and an asparagus mystery in Pasadena.
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