Recreation rooms urged in Corry for youth center
The Corry Evening Journal reports on a plan by the M G A to push for a recreational center in Corry. The proposal envisions a Y M C A style facility with a reading room, ping pong and billiards, expanding toward a community house as finances permit, and situates the site in a favored business block along "The Avenue." Police announce continued raids on gambling premises, with a northside poker den singled out for attention as teens reportedly gamble nightly. authorities call for stricter enforcement of liquor and related laws, urging permanent shutdowns of illicit venues.
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Corry
Skinit
Corry Wat
Iil
Finis- Lins
Flanigan
House passes measure to empower Roosevelt to reorganize federal bureaus
The House approves a bill granting President Roosevelt authority to reorganize federal agencies. It envisions eliminating overlapping duties, trimming departments, and cutting payrolls to reduce costs. The measure advances to the Senate, with broad support for a sweeping government restructuring across all levels.
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Washington
Fresidort Roosevelt
Senate
Washigton
Horrixturg
Catton Reports New Surplus Plan to Aid Relief Families
Bruce Catton describes a Washington move to channel surplus farm commodities to relief families via corner groceries. The proposal would replace direct purchases and price fixing, altering the two price system Secretary Henry Wallace pitched last fall. No final plan is set, but discussions continue within a week.
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Department of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Wallace
America
Commodities Corporation
NBA
Niven's shift from playboy image to serious actor in 1933
The article notes actor Niven’s realization as a serious performer, highlighting his growth from a famed playboy to a film star capable of portraying higher caliber roles in Waltering Heights and other works. It also discusses the public and industry reactions to his evolving image. It then pivots to a separate extended discussion on a proposed two price system for relief food, detailing ticket subsidies to augment relief families’ diets and ease surplus commodity issues, with goals of helping farmers and expanding markets.
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Playboy
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Roma
Walhering Heights
Sam- Ab
Becom & Ye
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Jays Wiven
Fire truck bought by city commission for summer service
The city commission last evening purchased a forty five Norsepower White fire truck to be equipped with the most modern apparatus and placed in service this summer. Other notes: Morley, Sr, age TL, died of a broken hip after a fall on an icy walk. Elmer Dutton, 69, longtime Columbus township resident, died at his brother’s home. Mrs Patrick Hines died, leaving four daughters and one son. Private B Glenn Hurlbut, home from overseas with the 28th Division, was greeted by friends. a minor disorder at the Antier Hotel involved a window smash. Mar G B Bennett moves to Calkinstone. birth announced for March 10, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. W H Cummings. H Sears moves from Sixth Avenue to Euclid Street. home of the late John Smutz referenced.
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Elmer Dutton
Columbus Township
John Dutton
Columbus
East Main Street
North Center Street
Center Street
Jewell Mower Shop
DeJean and Cochran
Daily Dozen from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Extract discusses public health topics with antiquated spellings on immunity and disease prevention. It references diphtheria and scarlet fever, noting lower resistance during spring and the importance of protective measures and vaccines. The tone resembles early health notices urging mothers to seek effective preventives.
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Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
Egyptians Enjoy Beer A 4000 Year Old Popular Drink
Beer has been popular among all classes of Egyptians for more than four thousand years, reflecting a long tradition of brewing and social use across ancient and modern times.
Prominent Locals and News Bits From Corry Era
Richard Co who heads American Aviation will speak to the Rotary Club on a proposed May airmail pickup project. Former Mayor Glen Miller winters in Florida and John Patterson plans minor property work on Hast Main. Rotary speaker Dr Elmer Hess to discuss Socialized Medicine while city officials eye tax trends and billboard legislation.
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American Aviation
Tne
Rotary Club
U. S
Elmire
N. Y
Glen Miller
Corry
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jack” Linendell
Moody Bible Institute
Harmonsburg
Elmer Hess
Erie
Corry items mix crime reward club and local events
Reports mention a $500 reward for information on arson damage to railroad cars at Corry Columbus and Union City and the arrest of Will Kolstee in Erie County Jail for arson. The piece also notes a memorial service for Private James T. Donabher and plans for a traffic safety film drive. Other notes include a Golden Rule Club sign proposal and a National Barn Dance booking for Wattsburg Fair.
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Pontcripts
Will Kolstee
Erie County
Corry
Columbus
Union City
D. C. Hoffman
WLS
Chicago
Wattsbura Fair
Wattsburg
WLEU
Erlé
Fashion clash and public life mix in a brisk Barbs News column
Barbs News lampoons belittling looks while noting a New York airedale winning a major show. Hoover counsels youth activity not to be handed to government, Congress toys with friction and fashion, and cotton-wrapped meats prompt talk of muslin. A fashion expert praises gaudy male colors as coming in, birthday ties rise, and a yacht race hat toss defines zeal. Frontal sinuses are typically larger in men than women.
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Bob Scotts
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