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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
5
A veteran craftsman with eight decades in the business is credited as the inventor of a basswood mouthpiece integrated into cigar tips. The device aims to improve grip and extend enjoyment for smokers, reflecting long experience in tobacco accessory design.
John Boryk trips to Erie for business. Mr and Mrs B Hawkins and daughter Martha Marie head to New York City for a visit. Mrs C W Moore leaves for Bradford PA to visit friends. Agron Obermen sails to Pittsburgh on a short business trip. Irene Andrews arrives Friday for a Corry visit and card party at Hotel Corry. Mrs Fred Lundberg visits Mrs Gr Ay Stearns. Asthin Schatb goes to Erie for daytime business. Orlo Sturdevant returns home after visiting Corry. former resident. Anna Marie Beasink visits Erie for friends. Harold Courtney visits Jay in Erie. George Mills Alfred Ford and Arthur Cappra visit North Center Street hosts in Corry. Rev Francis Graves returns from funeral services in Williamsport. C L Seyfer travels from Cleveland via Ford Motor Co. Mrs Frank Keete plans Friday visit with sisters for card party at Hotel Corry. Mr and Mrs Robert Swanson travel from Warton due to Gustaf Gustafson’s death. Rev T J Smock and Rev G F Carter expected in Corry Saturday for Advent Christian Church.
Gustafson born in Sweden July 1 1849 died last evening at his daughter Mrs Charles Dahlstrand home on East Main Street after lingering illness. He came to the United States 52 years ago and resided with his family in Corry. Survived by four daughters Alma Larson Ludlow Mrs Robert Swanson Warren Mrs Gus Dahlstrand Freehold N J and Mrs Dahlstrand Corry and son Carl Gustafson Warren. 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be made with B L Davison. interment Gibbs Hill Ludlow.
Fatal burns were suffered by Mrs. Margaret Boldiin Killinger, 62, of Hydetown, when she attempted to kindle a fire with kerosene in the kitchen store. Her husband Kit Singer rushed to aid as her flannel nightgown caught fire. She died at Titusville hospital at 4:25 pm. the home suffered minor fire damage.
The article traces chrysanthemums from their origins in Europe after the mid 17th century to cultivation by Chinese gardeners. It notes early introductions from Wopand to France and England, then to Britain, with chrysanthemums appearing in the 19th century in this country. It mentions that wild chrysanthemums with small flowers are ancestors of about 40 varieties.
Harrisburg Jan 24 United Press reports a subcommittee of the State Chamber of Commerce reviewed a retail sales tax and an income tax as part of charting the legislative course of buses. Under chair Ralph B Weeks the taxation and expenditures group will present to the chamber at its Jan 29-30 convention for approval before sending recommendations to the legislature.
United Press reports stock prices held in a fractional area with small gains and losses. American Telephone slipped to 104% and stayed there through third hour as utilities mixed. Notable quotes include American Can, American Locomotive, Bethlehem Steel, General Electric, General Motors, and Continental Can among others in late afternoon listings.
Diamonds occur in seven states with one commercial mine in Arkansas. Platinum spans 14 states, radium in 15 states. Radium production noted in county, ores found in Colorado and Utah. Platinum chiefly in Alaska, California and Oregon. Cameos carved from onyx and other hard stones, shells. Agate, amethyst, jasper, pit, garnet found in various regions.
In a late night visit Kay Owen receives Carlotta Vestra, Earl Tarrow’s former mistress, at Kay’s study. The famous actress, visiting from the Riviera, probes Kay’s plans as Spike Winch and Lola discuss Paris ahead of a potential life change. Kay asserts her resolve to marry for love over fame and money.
In a tense scene Kay confronts Carlotta Vostra over a suspected affair with Earl Harrow. Carlotta grows enraged, pulls a pistol, and Kay lunges to disarm as Earl lies dead from a gunshot. Harrow arrives to separate the women amid the fatal flash.
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