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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1934
Page
3
A Corry Evening Journal excerpt reports the National Industrial Conference Board’s April to March 1933 34 employment gain of 482000, reducing unemployment from 18203000 to 8021000. It notes 5 million back to work since 1930 but 8000000 still jobless, urging planned society to restore work and stabilize the economy.
The British government signals a firm stance over Japan's pressure on China, moving to defend self reliance amid expanding Japan trade. Walter Runciman proposes strict import quotas, aiming to shield British textiles and curb Japanese access, while pondering risks of isolating Britain from world markets.
The article outlines upcoming season titles such as David Copperfield Vanity Fair Pride and Prejudice Les Miserables Rip Van Winkle Cyrano and The Count of Monte Cristo. It notes Will Hays promises solid entertainment while acknowledging censored underworld thrillers and suggestive talkies. Public taste and box office receipts will influence what screens.
Baron Luthard Freiherr von Hod enberg of Germany on a business visit in the United States briefly answered reporters about his country and the German attitude toward the United States, then interrupted with a remark about an extraordinary sight he had witnessed in America.
Hollywood gossip outlines Jack Gallo's conflict as he copes with marriage rumors after Gary Cooper and Cary Grant wed. He bemoans single life while Dorothy Dell challenges his stance, suggesting marriage may be the cure as they discuss love and commitment during scenes at Paramount.
A collection of horoscope notes for Libra from Sept 23 to Oct 22 plus May 17 caution and June 18 luck. It comments on Washington DC, Berlin, Paris, and a border view, praising freedom and the absence of military cordons, urging humility and openness in the New World.
United Press reports Washington May 9 that the House, tired of sea lions, acts to end protections. A Merch Marine Radio and Fisheries committee report says sea lions are large, destructive and not commercially valuable. They threaten salmon, wander into Canadian waters, and the panel urges repeal of existing protective seasons.
Paris fashion notes describe jade greens with henna accents for daytime garments and coral orange with jae green for evening wear. A blouse in white organza with henna shading adds floral sprinkles. Meetings of the American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the Legion are announced to plan a ward party for medals purchase.
Twenty years ago the Carry voters rallying to support Judge Walling of Erie and Judge Prather of Crayfford county for State Supreme and Superior Court. The Cory Motor Club boasted road projects including resurfacing the macadam from North Center street to Findley Lake road. Roy Skinner purchased the Storer hack and will begin business next Monday. A small confectionery on East Main street run by Wall May caught fire but fire was contained with limited damage. D Warren DeRosay attended a brick and tile manufacturers meeting in Bradford Uns morning.
Prof Harry Stone and family visiting Meadville returned home from Daytona. In school entertainment last evening the Fairview and Hatch Spelling contest was won by Fairview. Pupils listed: Fairview Hazel Rust Mildred Crowell Ethelyn Anderson Mable Lombard Glayde Porter William Lombard Lloyd Stawe Paul Ricker Thomas Stives Lester Sample Hatch Katherine Auer Hazel Hollis Pearl Allen Lillian Caster Maude Gordon Mary Mason Helen Purcell Florence Miles Fred Kinley Prant Darrow. Also announced Alpha Phi Omega Boy Scout fraternity division convention set for Manhattan Kansas May 12 with states Iowa Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado represented.
In a crowded Pennsylvania primary scene factions on Socialist and Prohibition tickets face easy paths with one candidate each, supporting a united front. Mrs Cornelia Bryce Pinchot wife of the governor, was hissed and jeered for attacking Senator Reed as campaigning heats up. Delegates at the Republican Women of Pennsylvania forum reacted to the personal attack.
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