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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
3
The article discusses New York mortgage investments being refinanced at lower interest rates and similar moves Midwest to ease heavily mortgaged grain farms. It notes large insurers rethinking dividends, government refinancing public debt, and the broad effect on capital and savers while helping indebted wage earners.
A letter debate on personal liberty contrasts Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler’s view of liberty as individual right with George L. Cady’s claim that there is no personal liberty in society, only social liberty. It argues liberty is bounded by laws, civic duty, and the rights of others, citing examples from arms, property, and respect for public order.
A fragment notes a call to change the law amid chaotic discussion. It mentions unqualified emphasis on personal liberty and suggests that decisive action followed prior rhetoric. No clear names, dates, or places are readable in the text.
A rural workshop idea argues farm cooperative members shape America’s next decade. Cooperatives, led by farmers and supported by chambers of commerce, civlize life and boost prosperity. They are social and economic engines improving farmer families and national welfare. The copper alive deal touches agriculture’s many problems.
Paris fashion notes highlight a Chanel design for Princess Amedee de Bronv in emerald green velvet. The gown features trellis work padding and elongated elbow sleeves, a hip yoke illusion at the back, and a short velvet shoulder cape with a bow, paired with a silver fox collar for a dressier, intimate look.
Nathaniel and Bert Fuller and Leonard L. Pierce jailed in Clearfield County on charges of producing counterfeit five cent pieces quarters and half dollars. Pierce allegedly learned the method while in Clearfield County. Fake coins and equipment found at the Fullerton brothers home.
In a lively Washington column a Louisiana senator Huey Long is lampooned for flamboyant style and spending habits. He favors a vivid lavender sweater, buys multiple Bibles, and keeps a kaleidoscopic pajama rotation, greeting visitors at dawn in bold attire. The piece playfully notes his flamboyance and unapologetic showmanship.
Hollywood observers discuss the stir as Tom Mix seeks to retire from Westerns after 15 years of horse operas. Protests surge from California PTA committees who rate stars for child influence, while Wilma Hart garners fan letters and other stars plan stage projects amid a flurry of industry chatter.
A collection of local items dated February 8 1913 notes injuries from a stairs fall at Nath Genter street Gerry’s heat nown citizens, a high school loss to Dontrle 71 26, plans for Silver Creek game, petty thefts at the high school, a railroad accident in Elfin, W J Hines seeks postmastership at DuBois, John Crowley dies West Frederick street member of Post 70 G A R, Guy Davis finger injury at Howard tannery, Presbyterian Ladies Aid dime social at Mrs Fetch home, Henry Roberts returns to Randolph for school, police and church leaders attend events, Miss Bellé Lambing class social at Sabbath teacher’s home.
A possible typhoid fever outbreak was averted after Thomas Anglim found contaminated water used by two Dunkirk dairy producers. Bacillus coli detected in water used for washing utensils prompted changes as one supplier now uses water from a relative and the other from an approved neighboring farm. Health officials Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Hills were alerted.
At the Youndsville borough council meeting citizens crowded the room as the tax millage was set at 12 mills, one mill less than last year. Salaries for police chief Frank Dunkle, $9 monthly. A. A Bradway, $100 for street work water plant and fire chief. and council clerk W. A. Brazee, $100 monthly were fixed. The session also debated municipal ownership of a local light and power plant, with a joint committee from the Business Men's Association receiving a detailed report from Isadore Schnell on fiscal legal and other aspects.
Revival meetings at the United Brethren Church begin Sunday February 19 with Rev. H R Harris preaching a three week series from the Gospel of John. Sermon topics include The Unknown God and The Great Emancipator. Gospel singing features a northern Virginia choir under D Harris with pianist Clyde L Jones and local musicians. Cottage prayer meetings Thursday at 10 o clock at area homes invite all to attend.
The Corry Woman's Club junior department held a regular meeting at Motl Street Club House. Miss Helen Grace Merrick spoke on Antiques with a well prepared reading. Awards went to Mrs Fred Kinley. A play Overtones will be presented in two weeks under Miss Ruth Bernett.
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