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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1939
Page
2
Fire swept through a barn and a two story dwelling on the south side of Pleasantville, causing extensive damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars. Insufficient details are given about the fire’s cause or origin, but authorities note the blaze damaged both properties and left the home largely ruined.
A historical note explains that elaborate Gibson Girl outfits relied on improvised components called rats made from cattle air and wild animal tails and manes, highlighting inventive millinery and disguise practices of the period.
Includes service ad for Kodak finishing at Healy's with 6 hour turnaround, a report on the recovery of Maxine Yarrington at St Vincent's hospital, a lawn mower for sale, a note on the Northwestern Pennsylvania sheep shearing contest at Grafford County Home farm, a Bracken tribute at Eilks home, a call to America by Raymond B. Sill, and local hospital discharge for Sally and Marjorie Bayle.
The report details executive compensation at major firms. Notable figures include Samuel A. Williams at Consolidated Edison, R. Hof at the same company, and David Sarnoff at Radio Corp of America. Also listed are leaders from National Biscuit, Public Service Corp of New Jersey, American Aviation, Allied refining, and Kresge Corp with salaries ranging from about 50,000 to 120,000 dollars.
The document lists officers and pay across firms including S. 3. Kresge, Liggell & Myers Tohactn Co, National Distillers Products Corp, Alleghany Corp, Container Corp of America, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Tinsted Aircraft Corp, Pack Motors, Kodak Co, and Tyusitial Ryan Corp. Notable figures show presidents and chairmen with salaries ranging from about 25,000 to 198,000 plus.
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