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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1938
Page
5
The White House became the first public building in Washington with cornerstone laying on October 13 1792. The article notes the use of hardened copper in construction despite the belief it is a lost art and mentions its widespread commercial use.
A parade of visitors and locals fills Corry and nearby towns with citations. Mrs Bess Carlisch, Mrs Carrie Allan, Mrs C M Butters and Mrs A D Colegrove tour ChattaUqua N Y while Mr and Mrs B Judestrom attend funeral services for Mrs Margaret Newark. Grace Gick arrives from Cleveland to visit Grant Gick. others visit Erie, Oil City, Sharon and Philadelphia for family, business or leisure. Albert Spalding concert in Chautauqua is noted.
Mr. and Mrs. Oryuie yanhernuvt of Corry announce the marriage of their daughter Thelma to Rudolph Silvis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Silvis of Corry. The ceremony occurred July 23, 1938, at the Baptist parsonage in North East with Rev. Shreve officiating. The couple will reside at 221 First Avenue, Carry.
United Press report from Cleveland quotes SEC Chairman William Douglas who accuses critics of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of casting the shadow of a hangman's noose over the act and claims their purpose and program are constructive and beneficial.
Roy Rex, 23, of Shippenville and Bradford, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to three years for pleading guilty to transporting a stolen auto from Buffalo to Shippenville on May 16, 1937. The case capped a long record starting June 22, 1927, with prior arrests in Clarion and detainers from western penitentiary officials.
Knox county July 26 report says congressional committee weighing the Tennessee Valley Authority heard sufficient wrangling over personal charges involving three TVA directorate members. Director Lilienthal was told to submit the rest of his reply to charges raised by Arthur B. Morgan, as TVA chairman, in a written statement.
Rep Maury Maverick sites unnamed foes of President Roosevelt as raisers of a huge sum of money to defeat him. He blames his Democratic primary loss by 546 votes on conservative and business interests funding Paul J Kilday's campaign and the city machine led by Mayor Quin. He warns liberal colleagues to watch out for “anti Roosevel t technique.”
The harpy eagle is described as having the most powerful feet among birds of prey with talons as large as a bear’s and toes resembling a human thumb in grip.
The article details traditional methods for preparing fresh corn on the cob, boiling times for different cob ages, and roasting in the oven. It includes step by step instructions, salt quantities, and tips for leftover corn, offering recipes for corn patties and suggested serving ideas with peppers and butter.
Stock markets in New York and Pittsburgh show mixed actions with declines in bonds wheat and cotton futures amid trader caution while producers report bargains and steady to soft prices across apples onions cabbage and other farm products. Poultry and dairy markets show modest shifts with butter eggs and meat values varying by grade.
Chairman Jon Hamilton of the Republican national committee urged at the Marion County sailors and sailors reunion that the United States must remain out of international power plays. He warned involvement in another great war could lead to an American dictatorship and a fascist regime stricter than any seen before.
Two year old Louis Mariani of Ambbridge died at Valley Hospital on July 22 from burns suffered last week when he upset a pot of boiling water. The incident occurred in a home in Surens Sawickley.
Five anti government extremists were charged with an assassination attempt on Governor Blanton Winship and the murder of a National Guard officer in San Juan Puerto Rico. One assailant was killed by police and at least 30 people were wounded. The report notes a transfer of an Italian correspondent and mentions Latin American population figures.
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