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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal lists publisher Pat A D Golegrove and Arthur Golegrove, with national advertising representatives Wred Kimball Inc and offices in New York Chicago and Pittsburgh. It notes postal registration, rates for mail and carrier delivery, and advertising rate information on request.
Corry merchants and business people are urged to attend the annual dinner of the Credit Exchange Somerman evening. Plans will discuss revival of retail trade and general business activity as the city shows signs of recovery with factories reopening and rising buying power, signaling a brighter spring.
Ogden Mills, former Treasury secretary, in a Topeka speech signals a move away from rigid nationalism. He urges reduced tariffs and stronger ties with other nations to avert trade conflicts, suggesting a potential 1936 Republican shift without embracing the New Deal policies.
Yale economist Professor Trving Fisher counters fears over the public debt, arguing the higher dollar amount reflects inflation and that total value is down about 23 percent from a year ago. He backs Roosevelt recovery policies, supports the currency bill, and says stabilization efforts will ease taxpayers’ burden.
A midwest blizzard rages with eastward projection amid reports of violence in Union City where Harry Gass fatally shot Fred Field and wounded his wife. The day also notes political chatter, social events, and local incidents including power outages from an ice storm. The piece blends weather, crime, politics, and community notices from the era.
In New Orleans a malaria case surge is linked to economic downturn. The Louisiana State Board notes increased mosquito breeding in stagnant areas and reuses containment measures. Officials warn residents to reduce standing water and seek medical attention for fevers.
Fragmentary text mentions Wien Howard, Crandall pitching for a Bijftalo International Teague Club, Wien Millonie Tiiton as chief of polls, Jim Cheney managing a barber shop at Citizen's Bank Widding, and Po Hint operating a line at 24 Wart Center Set. Details are unclear and entities partially garbled.
Paris reporters describe tourists in St Moritz boarding the Palace Hotel terraces with ski gear and plus four knickers. Jacqueline Citroen stands out in black wool knickers and fitted jacket, pairing with white or black accessories and varied headgear. Other outfits include gray wool shirts, turn-down collars, and black gray scarves.
Hollywood star Alice White, once deemed washed up at age 22, rebounded to fame after a bold two year gap. She toured 18 months, performing dance and song with manager Sid ney Bartlett, married in Mexico, performing across 40 cities, then returned to Hollywood to continued work. The comeback boosted her status beyond many veteran film stars.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania the first of two probes into a mountain cabin party by Westmoreland relief workers concluded with the exoneration of two drivers involved in a triple crash last Thursday that killed relief workers Robert Hamberg and Barbara Magee. The coroner's inquest closed late yesterday while county relief board authorities pursued an internal inquiry triggering demands for the resignation of executive director A W Grotefend.
William Clayworth lived nearly 70 years on his farm near Oskaloosa Indiana before finding use for hickory sprouts that constantly sprang up in his fields. Now he carves canes from the sprouts and gives them to his friends.
In Paxico Kansas a horse once sold seven years ago by Besterfield to a traveler reappeared in the old stall and began gibbling bay as it trotted into sight, drawing local attention to the unusual homecoming of the animal.
The governor touts Pennsylvania road building as aid for unemployment and mobility. He cites 25,400 miles of improved highways and a rural system expansion that eases congestion while boosting motorist access. The program, ongoing since last year, reports 72,651 road workers for the week ending January 18.
In Oil City Jan 31 the contested judicial race saw shocks as Judge A A Geary faced a bid to unseat him. Harry M Rime sought to have Miss Elya Betnapp testify on her vote. Four tally sheets revealed by Democrat inspector Tessie Connelly surfaced, prompting sharp cross examination and court scrutiny. An opinion was set for this morning as the three judge panel weighs the discrepancies and intent.
In the Lillian Guilds last evening session in Mie Parish Hall fourteen members attended. With president absent, vice president Mrs Wallace Young led the business hour. A card party was scheduled for Wednesday February 7 at Mrs Margaret Browns Sciota Road home with Mrs Brown chairing arrangements. On February 12 the Guild will host a Swiss steak dinner in Parish Hall at 530 PM under Mrs W A Steen in charge.
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