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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1940
Page
4
Advertising rates and mailing terms listed for the Corry Post Office. Prices include second class mail at $5.00 per year, and by mail if prepaid. three cents per copy by carrier. terms and territories described for the Philadelphia route and related real estate and building notices.
The text discusses Confucius as a byword in American perceptions, noting colorful phrases attributed to him and the appeal of Confucian sayings in both ancient and modern contexts. It cites Chinese American views on using Confucius to teach restraint and wisdom, with references to the Library and stores.
A fragmented, OCR damaged excerpt debates reviving medieval guild structures across modern economies. It discusses guilds embracing entire industries, federated governance, and a potential democratic oversight, citing historical thinkers and urging caution about economic and social disruption.
NBC radio lineup features Shervord staged Abe Lincoln tale Abe Lincoln's life dramatized by The Abe Lincoln in Illinois adaptation at the Civic Opera House in Chicago with Raymond Massey in the lead and a 3000 audience. Also programs include Johnny Presents Hughess, The Pot o Gold, Information Please, Battle of the Sexes, Cavalcade, and musical variety shows with Garland and the Andrews Sisters. Tomorrow the Malone Gelieston project opens at William Jewell College with readings of American poets and a Becket hour discussion. band circuit notes and a new Greuze dramatization highlight the broadcast slate.
Washington report notes Farley and McNutt shared a private dinner and conversation despite public rivalry. The piece cites campaign aides, hints at New Deal tensions, and warns against assuming immediate, lasting savings from any spending cuts, with focus on food stamp funding and WPA appropriations and potential midyear deficiency moves.
A jumbled teaser lists seven questions on languages history and geography, including French word for castle and Bible book about Abraham. It appears as a fragmented classified style item with unclear numbers and names.
Community notes reveal a Municipal Club reception led by receiving committee members Mrs Amy Young Mews and others. Local leaders including Mrs Aquidall, Mr Bartholune, and Mr Frank Anis attended the event amid social and church clues from the era.
Hollywood notebook notes Eric Blore the English comedian who moves between the social scales in the new Warner Bros. film We Shall Meet Again. Blore plays an English gentleman type with a supercilious voice and manner, partnering with Frank McHugh to provide laughs amid drama and romance. He rose from stage favorite to film star after The Gay Divorcee, remaining true to his English gentleman persona.
A fragmented analysis discusses Herbert Hoover and the 1932 election era. The author critiques the New Deal and GOP platforms, noting banking collapses, mass unemployment, and shifting national income while envisioning a return to prewar governance and cautious business regulation.
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania a daily guide urges mild remedies for headaches. It notes headaches arise from numerous causes, including infections and digestion issues, and promotes balance and calm as key to relief.
A garbled OCR excerpt discusses opposition to political bosses and mentions presidential candidates. It references Illinois and a dotted line, with inconclusive phrases about names, terms, and potential issues like eye strain and headaches, yielding little coherent narrative.
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