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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
4
Corry Evening Journal content includes a Mother’s Day message dated May 14 with Beecher quotation on divine creation. Publication details list Chicago and Pittsburgh advertising agents, standard postal rates, and office addresses. The short piece presents a sentimental reflection on motherhood attributed to Henry Ward Beecher.
A midwestern banker says the upward curve in small loan business reflects broader optimism in the economy. Borrowers now use credit to rebuild, not overspend, indicating more purchases and stronger activity after years of cautious restraint. The banker urges a steady, confident restart by larger firms as well.
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation reports granting 367620 dollars last year to ten institutions for popular education in economics. It notes the scant economics taught in public schools and aims to fund radio discussions, field trips, and for teachers in training to promote sound economics and informed discussion without endorsing any school or axiom.
Veteran bandleader Paul Whiteman, famed as the King of Jazz, rebuffs autograph seekers despite public admiration. He condemns persistent sign requests as nuisances, arguing signatures have become a drug for fans and posing moral risks to star privacy and public image.
Bruce Catton reports that Congress may pass a streamlined Social Security act altering old age benefits and payroll taxes. The changes would raise 1940s payments, freeze the employer and employee tax at 1 percent until 1943, and shift calculation to average wages, reshaping the reserve fund and potential deficits into 1950.
Frank Laurie was elected president of Carey Borans Commerce for the ensuing year. Other officers include Arthur Cole first vice president Murray Olds second vice president G M Andrews treasurer Harry B Smith class A director Frank T Babbith Sass Rodirector and D B Titus new director. Annu stockholders meeting of Fine Grove Cemetery Association held last evening with W Ed Marsh president C Hi Bagley vice president Dy 5 Rarer secretary RH Palmer treas unet. John AL Shields of this city died yesterday at Verey hospital after operation a week ago. A decentral musical program given last evening at Prof HG Wilson studio with 24 persons present. Wesley McKinney arrived home this morning after eight months stay at Gady Humparies Wic where he received his honorable sete ryt.
Fragmented notice describes the Medion Society of Pennsylvania and a quirky list titled Daily Dozen. It references Philosophical Trevblers Fair Fanny and friends, with references to pigment irregularities and freckles in garbled language. The text appears as garbled OCR with unclear details.
Hollywood gossip bits recount Bert Wheeler claiming no vacation can pause a film star as studios chase him from Bandanong to Batavia. He and Marie Wilson star in Light Horse Harry, while a zany escape attempt is halted by studio enforcement across Southeast Asia and a late return to New York.
NBC will air 23 broadcasts covering King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's North American tour. The kickoff shows arrivals in Quebec and Macy, with a Canadian partnership and at least four registration days for Corry voters amid franchise concerns. The slate lists celebrity guests, musical numbers, and a Parade broadcast from Parliament, plus fishing party notes and local notices intertwined with press items.
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