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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1933
Page
3
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The Corry Evening Journal reviews a Chicago bureau report showing state legislatures in 45 states enacted 7100 new laws amid a record 62,000 proposed measures. It notes Pennsylvania adjourned after a fruitless session, with reform utility bills failing and the GOP at odds with Governor Pinchot, while urging scrutiny of injury claims in the auto accident racket and support for insurers against fake claims.
United Press reports Will Hays, head of the Producers and Distributors Association, is clamping down on films featuring bad girls. He cites recent title retakes and objections to Hed of Roses and Lady of the Night. Studios seek stories that fit public appetite while fearing a broader crackdown.
The Bell Telephone Company plans further cable expansion in the city following a year of rapid installation. An incident leaves Eugene Plaherty injured after confronting an enraged cow. A Pittsburgh Construction strike affects the Pennsy cut-off project. laborers demand higher wages. A change at the Cymer plant of Mohawk Mill shifts production duties, cutting reliance on local shipments. Union and civic figures pursue season-ticket sales for Teague ball games. Various locals report mishaps and travels, including a horse runaway in North Center street and a Corry Motor Club gathering.
Washington May 9 Nellie Tayloe Ross appointed director of the United States mint faces scrutiny over women in government Yet Miss Mary M O Reilly long guided mint affairs for more than two decades and remains the quiet power behind the three presses seven assay offices and two billion in coinage Ross expresses eagerness to master every detail while war debt silver payments loom as possible mint activity increases The Roosevelt era marks her as the third woman in prominent national roles in labor Denmark and now the mint
The reader asks multiple dated questions about a post office on First Avenue opposite West Main, M Barlow & Son’s news and candy store on Wat Main, Sherman Jail’s assessor date, and Eugene Wright’s soap factory on East Bond Street.
A newspaper opinion condemns kidnapping plots in Massachusetts and Colorado, urges severe penalties to deter crime, and warns that lax justice could foster further racketeering. It argues many conspirators are not hardened criminals and calls for corrective measures to prevent future kidnappings.
State police seek Mrs. Ann Pierson of Kane Pa to notify her daughter Blesher Bell and son August Pierson who were involved in a boating accident at Carson Beach Boston. August's body is not recovered and the daughter is hospitalized for immersion injuries.
Warren May 8 Major General Paul B Malone Corps area commander Third Corps U S Army headquarters Baltimore arrives this afternoon to inspect five Civilian Conservation Corps camps now operating in the Allegheny National Forest He is accompanied by Mr Bishop noted for his active work and valued assistance in this forest project.
May 8 in Washington a crowd of over 2,000 gathered at the District Supreme Court to hear testimony in the Means Whitaker conspiracy trial. Mrs Byalin Walsh McLean testified about negotiations for the return of the Lindbergh baby in exchange for $104,000. A motorist in Richmond, Va was arrested for driving with mud obscuring old license plates.
Paris May 8 Shoes for evening wear are plain pumps or cut-out styles imitating sandals. White shoes paired with dark gowns can visually lengthen the foot, and accessories like bags and hats should match in tone and fabric with stones for added accent.
Allene Burlingame wrapped up a successful year at Lindsey Hollow School with a Wednesday picnic for about forty pupils parents and friends. Gemiea and visiting entertained. Top B class exam averages ranged from 90 to 100 for Belo Akain Lewis Kuss and 86 to 94 for Hiram Blase Floyd Fralick Mary Madine and Leonard Swanson. Marian Dingfelier of the B class passed a special exam with 91 earning two years’ credit.
In a small town near the Canadian border residents voted 220 to 173 against permitting the sale of 9.2 beer, a result seen as satisfactory by locals. The report notes the border proximity and general agreement among residents. A separate item mentions an old maple tree noting its sagging sap yield history attributed to George Davenport.
Ridgway May 9 two Ridgway industries the Holmes Silk Mill and the Hilliard and Merrill Sole Cut the plant are now operating on a full time basis. Nearly 150 people are employed at the silk mill and over 100 men at the sole cutting plant. Production at Hilliard Merrill was stepped up to one hundred percent last week after large orders and many men were recalled. Ridgway's newest industry is expected to boom for the next few weeks. The silk mill has a strong order book and added a night shift to meet shipping dates.
An old advertisement promotes GOLDEN LAX TABLETS as a safe laxative to relieve constipation and piles, claiming non irritation of affected membranes. It also endorses GAN-CURA OINTMENT to cool soothe and heal pile pain with Saw-Cura pills aiding rapid relief and natural healing.
Eric Bahmermann, a student at Academy High School, won the $400 Cardatlin art scholarship at Erie’s public library gallery show Saturday night. The competition drew 14 entrants. last year’s winner was Don Kenneth Reynard for marine work. The Cardatlin fund comes from Mrs. Lovissa Card-Callin’s will. this year only one scholarship could be awarded due to conditions. Six lambs were born on the Wingnon brothers farm near Heron Lake, Minnesota.
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