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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1935
Page
3
Fragmented text lists teams players and scores in a shaky stream. It mentions Murray, Haketa State, Wichita, and Erie with a high combined score reference, but the fragmentary source lacks coherent report details or dates to establish a definite game outcome.
The speaker laments circular lending schemes and Uncle Sam’s role in backing or withholding money for Americans to buy goods. He recalls past attempts to lend to foreign counties and to finance home purchases, noting both efforts failed and left them poorer, as if shuffling money between pockets.
United Press reports from Washington that the Senate remains short of a complete 96 members with the next swearing in not until June. Senator McKellar of Tennessee is absent with Philippine duties and Holt of West Virginia holds a seat on the floor. Virginia Jenckes laments flagpole gaps in new government buildings and the rare playing of The Star-Spangled Banner on radio. Senator King defends Senate economics awareness amid debates.
Report from the city notes a significant change in liquor sale policy reflecting concerns about foreigners living in the Fourth Ward. The item records a local stance and reactions to enforcement actions tied to Prohibition era tensions.
Hollywood reports on Aleziam Wag weeked belting of tin and a Mrs Stone, plus senior class events at She th Figh school and a Valentine party hosted by One Boyrorth Leasing. A long feature praises cameraman Hil Mohr, Hollywood’s notable cinematographer, detailing his craft, past work, and anecdotes from Mid Summer Night's Dream while recounting local social gatherings and fashion tips.
The 1985 37 biennium budget outlines a large tax shift to raise revenue through utilities taxes, capital stock extensions, and motor and tobacco levies. Gov Earl e expects 81 million from domestic manufacturers and 1 3 million from foreign makers, with further hikes on gas, licenses, and amusements to balance state finances amid relief needs. The piece urges restraint and economies across all departments to ease the burden on Pennsylvanians.
A relief office in Chicago reports a man paying 60.94 to settle a past month’s relief debt of 1981. He explained it was an honest, American action to repay relief aid once he found steady work. The scene drew praise for responsible citizenship and contrasted with dishonest behavior by others.
The piece critiques Townsend old age proposals, arguing a 2 percent tax on five transactions would yield 20 billion dollars yearly and imply a 10 percent annual sales tax, threatening business and livelihoods by taxing every step from producer to consumer. It warns the deluge would drown commerce and growth.
A jagged horoscope note warns of varied daily energies across years. It mentions sunlit days, caution on finances in October 1985, constructive phases from February 1985 to March, and risky actions in September 1935. It also notes social gains May 6 to 8, 1935 and desk clearing February 18 to 20, 1925.
Paris dispatch notes calfskin dominates fashion accessories from gloves to belts in 1940s style. Designers mount diamonds and stones into soft skins for belts collars and cuffs while experts emphasize selection of foundation pieces to define a woman as best dressed. Jean Batbonne de Ravenel notes that bag makers say hue should match or contrast with costumes.
United Press reports that the emergency relief boards for Mifflin and Huntingdon counties are to resign. An area board of nine will replace the two county boards, chosen by broad nominations from responsible citizens. The move aligns with decentralization to build strong advisory bodies.
A United Air Lines survey finds U S travelers fly faster and cheaper than in Britain Germany France and other countries. London to Paris 23.75 covers 233 miles while Chicago to Toledo costs 18.25. Berlin to Paris 48 contrasts with Sacramento to San Diego 31.29 for similar distances. U S average fare about six cents per mile versus Europe eight and a half to ten cents.
Erie, Feb 23. Michael Daly, known as “Uncle” Daly and a former Erie boxing figure and club manager, died midday in Syracuse after years in boxing and local business. He came to Erie from Syracuse over 12 years ago and worked at Hammermill Paper Co. and later ran several clubs before retiring due to failing health. He left behind brother James J. Daly.
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