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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
4
Corry residents may see a Public Utilities Commission inquiry into Corry Water Supply Company rates after Council action. The move aims to verify costs and possibly reduce charges, as users claim current rates are high despite decreased consumption and past price levels.
The article reports victory for Sen. Guy J. M. Gillette over Rep. Otha D. Wearin in the Democratic U S Senate primary in Towne. It cites opposition to New Deal interference in state contests and predicts a national reaction. Voters express frustration with federal dictation in nominations and warn of policy changes in upcoming state primaries.
Revenue freight for the week ended May 21 fell 30.6 percent from the 1937 week and was 91.2 percent below the same week in 1930. Total cars moved amounted to 45808, with calls for more rapid shipment and better distribution and payment.
Washington June 7 Numerous guests at the Soviet embassy included Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes and Justice Hughes Black engaged in conversation with Senator Burton Wheeler. Congressman Maury Maverick drew attention for a Democratic primary clash over his embassy visit. The Troyanovskys enjoyed events around Washington life, while talk linked to Roosevelt era politics and Roosevelt speeches. Edith Rogers and Mrs Birger figures appeared in dispatches as well as trade notes on Japanese goods and White House party preparations.
In 1643 Johan Printz, a 400-pound cavalryman nicknamed the "man of brave size," arrived to govern New Sweden. He moved the government from Fort Christina to Tinicum in the Delaware River and established firm rule as Swedish colonists settled along the Delaware for about a decade.
Paris styles focus on astrakhan mink and beaver coats with new trims. Designers highlight diagonal cuts and slim silhouettes, with prairie fox and wolverine as sporty substitutes. A mix of long and three quarter length capes remains popular for day and evening wear.
Fragmented text discusses the name Owen with Celtic meaning young warrior and Latin origin meaning well born. It mentions Wales and a Welsh prince, with garbled references to Wales and Welsh history.
The Pittsburgh Press notes in The Relief Factor that Pennsylvania faces no special legislative session to cover a relief deficit before the November 1938 election. Gov. George H. Earle and the Democratic ticket appear protected as relief funds shift to WPA rolls and potential federal aid.
Items from June 7 1918 recount censorship allowing overseas news from the 112th Regiment in France under Col Richards. Alathian Society officers elected include President Mrs Wesley Howat Grat and others. Train sabotage thwarted minutes before the last night train arrival. Lightning struck the Burkhardt home but caused no severe damage. Local people and travelers noted moving about Union City Casper Wyoming and Titusville for various stops and visits.
A Denver man was robbed of 177 dollars in a revolving door incident. The piece alludes to a broader satire, noting sensational phrases about plutocrats, revolutions, and odd tales about monkeys bringing fish. It mentions scarecrow guidance from the Department of Agriculture and a wary farming public facing an odd carnival of gear.
A garbled passage mocks two Washington figures and compares them to voters in Pennsylvania. It suggests German sentiment and hints at preferences for specific names, with unclear context and numerous misspellings.
Hollywood reports Anthony Averill, once a St Louis reporter, has risen to featured contracts with major studios. Signed by Warner Bros with a Selznick option for two films, he trained at Paramount's talent school in New York, with or without a shot at Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind. He stars in Girls on Probation and is praised for a dramatic death cell scene that drew studio interest.
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania warnings stress wash all vegetables and fruit before eating in warm weather. Contamination rises with heat and careless food handlers may cause typhoid fever and dysentery. The notice urges vigilance and cleanliness to protect public health.
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