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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1938
Page
8
An untidy clipping notes Sal Shokt presenting in a Korean inspired costume as part of a public display. The piece highlights the dress and stage presence, suggesting a themed event with attention to intricate attire.
Pennsylvania high school seniors have a chance to win four year scholarships at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University by writing an essay on the U S Constitution. Albert M Greenfield, chairman of the Constitution Committee, says the prize aims to promote knowledge and loyalty to American government and hopes more colleges join for broader access near students’ homes.
The State Publicity Commission reports busy winter sports across Pennsylvania at Kane Meyersdale Somerset and Pocono regions. Kane opens with intercollegiate and interscholastic ski events in January while Meyersdale offers skiing skating tobogganing and sleighing with B and O snow trains. The Pocono area features the seventh annual Dog Sled Derby February 15 14 and 17 and Buck Hill Falls Pocono Manor Skytop events. Weatherly and Lehigh Valley rail yards plan snow trains while Altoona builds a bobsled run and skating lake aided by NYA workers. Cambridge Springs Cook Forest Hazleton and State College have not announced formal programs yet.
The first real piano was developed in 1709 by Italian Bartolomeo Cristofori. He created a instrument that struck strings with hammers, producing richer tones than the harpsichord.
State relief figures for early January 1938 show a weekly rise of 16 698 cases amounting to 32 881 persons when including transfers from former poor boards. The week’s relief applications climbed to 15 113, a gain of 1 835 over the prior week, driven by higher demand and shifts in responsibility to the Department of Public Assistance.
Warren January 17. Arch ie Baker a 60 year old resident narrowly escaped death when his home caught fire Saturday afternoon. Fire chief Moet led Clarendon volunteers to battle the blaze that destroyed the house and contents. Baker, sleeping on the second floor, jumped to safety from a window as a nearby barn burned. The cause is believed to be a stove in the basement. Baker had no insurance and faces a severe loss.
A fine sieve is reported to have 140000 holes per square inch. It is made of woven wire arranged to run in each direction, providing a highly dense mesh.
Harrisburg area mountains long famed for scenery are being tested for practical uses. Experts from major companies collaborated near the Ligonier region in Westmoreland County to evaluate new applications for mountain landscapes in industry and transport.
Barraburg sixty pilgrims from the deep South will tour Pennsylvania next summer, the State Publicity Commission was informed. The planned itinerary covers a 300 mile Shire route from Philadelphia to Erie, with travel from Atlanta Gaza in Jere Coast en route. The group will use four 15 passenger buses funded by a commissary, while Sculptural Works 221 G. C. is noted as a historical reference to ancient China.
Verna Schlepp credits Adlerika with clearing pimples and improving skin after constipation. Advert says Adleriken cleanses bowels and relieves digestive issues linked to dull complexions. Cut Rate retailer promotes product across the page.
An old newspaper clipping advertises Nixoderm for $1.00 and a 83c large size Pepso Dent toothpaste at 33c, noting prescriptions are carefully compounded.
In Grief, June 17 a large group of county workers faced a pay crisis when County Commissioner Hilton R Blair refused to sign salary warrants on mid month payday. A delegation delivered warrants to his office hoping for a reversal while Barnler and Harvey M L Willis pushed for signatures. Commissioner Helen M Schurratt signed, but Blair stood firm. Chief Clerk Ralph C Benedikt reported the formal request for signature. A second signature from Commissioner Thana W Flatley was anticipated but delayed due to his San Francisco trip, creating uncertainty about the next signing date.
St Elizabeth's church plans a social card party in St Elizabeth's hall Tuesday evening January 18. Tickets cost 50 cents and supper will be served. Committee in charge includes Mrs Walter Merrick Mrs Rudolph Rachmer Miss Mary Forgan Mrs Charles Linsky Mrs Thomas Garrity and Miss Georgia Webber.
A readable market-style notice lists various foods including Jane Parker fried cakes fresh ground beef Boston fillets beef liver sliced bacon Thuringen oysters boiling beef and other meat products. The fragment emphasizes a selection of groceries typical of a mid 20th century advertisement.
Chapter VI opens with Julie Allerdyce planning a future with Dr Richard Jessup while rival Millicent Dodd nudges the match. Tommy Jessup confesses love, warning Julie of regret if she marries Dick. Julie, aiming to be independent, resists and reflects on unhappiness and dreams of glamorous escapes from a small town.
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