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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1934
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text shows contacts and rates for national advertising services and mailing charges. Mentions Arthur Golegrove, Fred Kimball, and addresses in New York Chicago and Pittsburgh with post office classifications and per copy pricing. The readable items suggest a period classified notice related to advertising and distribution terms.
The Pennsylvania move to broadly revise the state constitution gathers speed after Attorney General Schnader highlighted a six day lag that allowed distillers to move out and cut whiskey stocks from 12.5 million to 7.5 million gallons. Since Governor Sproul era, calls for overhaul have persisted to remove overlapping tax burdens and update provisions for modern economic needs.
The closing of the Pymatuning dam gates yesterday initiated flooding to form the two basins of the reservoir. Secretary Lewis W. Staley and other members of the State Water and Power Resources Board witnessed the ceremony as construction began in 1921. The upper basin holds a migratory bird refuge and wildlife sanctuary, with shore lines farmlands and potential camp sites for summer homes to be leased after completion in spring 1935.
In a heated discussion members cited figures from ten thousand to one hundred thousand dollars yearly as income tax sources. Proponents argued high earners should shoulder most government revenues while critics stressed fairness and efficiency across income groups. The dialogue referenced standard practices in other states and common tax principles.
Hollywood critics urge producers to craft principled, realistic films with flawed heroes and relatable heroines. They say audiences tire of fairy tale endings and demand stories drawn from real life to elevate art and entertainment.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull has finished a whirlwind tour of South America as part of the Pan American Conference. He and Mrs. Hull planned a quiet ride home but gave speeches in Spanish, read prepared statements for newspapers, and attended receptions and banquets, leaving Hull remarking the trip was very interesting but hardly restful.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a garbled sentence involving cocaine, a person named Jontua, and a drug reference. Readable facts are minimal. no clear event, date, or organization emerges from the fragment.
A review of the Journal files notes the first of the mit af-town birds for the poultry show arriving in the city. Five hundred birds are expected to be displayed by the local association. An Italian worker was taken to Carry hospital after a badly crusted leg was caught under a rail during unloading near Panama. C. R. Rogers in Jamaica is recovering from an ailment. Contractors progress on the new railroad grade at Horn's siding east of the city. A large crowd enjoyed a sleigh ride to Cutting last evening. The Freshman basketball team traveled to Union City to play the local five. The Ingall team lineup includes Wood Williams Spicer Dasling and Weiss. The High School dive bus classer Palconer won easily 8 to 8. George Slye bought the Wrenchooks farm on the State Line. Attorney Timpae Corry people attend a Grange dance in Spartanburg. G P Rogers of Harrisburg arrived this morning for office business. James Lyons, Watmown resident of Beaverdam, died Friday afternoon aged 79.
Disjointed OCR text notes a bogus money charge case with multiple names and vague details. Mentions Eriq January 24, a person named Foypino Garbo linked to a $126 item, and a March term. References to a preliminary hearing and various unrelated names and places. The readable facts are sparse and fragmentary.
Harrisburg January 24 United Press reports capitol observers expect a bill for state legislative reorganizing this year to cut pay for legislative employees who have avoided wage reductions. The chief clerk post for the House of Representatives may be merged with the resident clerk role, with Milton Burgner a leading candidate. White, the current chief clerk, has been on leave after a federal conviction and has received no pay.
Paris style notes describe cape silhouettes of the moment. Velvet dominates trim sometimes sparingly. Trends favor all fur capes in bands of fox while elaborate white fur options appear for formal wear. Capes are worn head first with innovative openings and trains.
The governor outlines a new Old Age Assistance bill tied to liquor store profits, pledging grants starting next December for Pennsylvanians over 70 who have long state residence and US citizenship, with eligibility limited by family support. He notes the program uses existing welfare machinery and cites precedents from New York and other states while defending pensions as cost effective and preserving dignity.
Erie reports a Monday night burglary spree cracking an office safe and looting Dalley-Beck Chevrolet, Beyer's Jewelry, Angelo De Bello's Confectionery, and Tanas's Confectionery. Thieves fled with cash, jewelry, and groceries totaling about $500 with $200 in damage. Detective Captain Chrisoph believes two-hour effort targeted Dailey-Beal Motor Co. Also noted a giant 6.12 foot Rocky Mountain Eagle shot near Longmont golf course, donated to the state museum.
A Massachusetts statute from 1851 prohibiting the sale of rum drops to children has been revived. The old law targets selling alcohol to minors, reflecting ongoing concerns about youth access to spirits in the city.
A Rhode Island Red hen owned by George Fider in Fortland, Oregon lays large eggs again weighing about four pounds. Earlier this year the same hen produced an unusually large egg with an inner egg and another smaller one inside the shell.
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