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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1939
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal summarizes European appeasement moves and British responses with Hiller and Chamberlain quotes. It argues for limited arms talks and warns against private U.S. arms sales to France, noting implications for American interests and the plastics era.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference smugglers and penalties, naming George Burns and Gracie Allen in a murky tale of official complicity. Mentions a watch, jewelry, a fine of 50 dollars, and a costly penalty amid unclear details.
Washington February 4 Congressman Wright Patman of Texas persists in pressing a bill to restrict chain store operations. He cites support from about a hundred House members and anticipates Senate backing, noting a related price discrimination bill predated his effort. He recalls past battles over veterans' bonuses and impeachment charges against Secretary Mellon, with Mellon resigning as hearings loomed.
The fragment recalls Gracle valued near five thousand dollars and a case where jewelry was seized by a harsh government. George narrowly avoided a jail sentence that would silence his husky radio voice and Gracie to perpetual monologues. Publicity is seen as valuable and a reminder that smuggling is not harmless. Unclear commentary mentions Calvin Coolidge and a mechanical horse analogy.
Twenty years ago notes from the Journal Files recount Mayor Alexander presenting war record and city needs including new binding systems and a proposed Market House. Directors of the Korry Chamber of Commerce discuss a large Community House urged by the Women's Reform League. local resident Mary Mazel on East South Street noted.
Hollywood scene notes two large groups seeking film work or property rental for productions. Nick Olsen’s 340 acre Conejo Hills ranch provided location, sets, and lumber value for Samuel Goldwyn’s Wilthering Heights project, with a monthly rent higher than crops would yield and plans to reuse timber after filming.
The text hints at revisions to a famous poem to read I am the corporal of my soul. Prohibition may return, a topic some tie to Al Capone prepping a new life. A talking machine is deemed unnecessary while a cooking and housekeeping bot is favored. Neville reportedly offends the Duce with blunt words. Congress cuts grasshopper control funds. Billy implies long enough at the public trough for Jilda fale Jers.
A clipped notice reports Disney withdraws the cartoon feature Dwarfs before April 20 from county theatres. Music fans scan Cleveland opera listings for March offerings as George Hall and Dolly Dawn draw crowds to Terrace Gardens. A fire on Roosevelt Highway damages Howard Munsee’s tall structure near Parkhurst Cabins. Junior Welfare League and Corry Lodge stage the President’s Birthday Ball aiding infantile paralysis research. Bernarr Macfadden once lived in Curry. public interest in cinema entertainment prompts questions about movie influence.
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