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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
3
An automobile maker argues for a minimum one million homes in the country to sustain a broad purchase revival. Consumers abandon thrift for now described as patriotic restraint and begin buying cars, furniture, clothing, and essentials, boosting business and personal welfare.
Washington reports United States may lend the Respess Aeronautical Engineering Corporation 22 million dollars to fund an airship plant and Atlantic service. Respess proposes a Zeppelina like craft using suspension-bridge design to connect the United States with England and Europe. Congress compares this aid to electrification and streamlined trains as justification for government support. House members, busy with letters and adjournments, continue routine duties while awaiting committee actions.
Paris May 17 Cellophane and diamonds lit the opening of the swanke Restaurant Ambassadors. Notables wore avant garde gowns by Schiaparelli and Jean Franck with modern crystal jewelry. Madame Schiaparelli attended in silvery gray eucalyp tus. gowns featured black and gold cellophane and bold capes. The gathering showcased stark, elegant styles and a fashion vibe poised to influence future trends.
Leonard Pasqualichio, ex-president of the Bank of Italy, sues William T. Gordon, state secretary of banking, and the bank’s receiver. He seeks to enjoin the receiver and asks why assets and property should not be returned. Judge Uriah P. Rossiter notes the merger with American State Bank was illegal. other issues moot, to be addressed via state banking department action.
Congressman Francis Wailer of Boston and his secretary Saran Merworth of Washington were injured when their car was forced off a road near Maniadd Hill in Harrisburg. Wailer suffered a possible fractured left ankle and facial lacerations while Merworth sustained fractures of the nose jaw and left knee. Hospital reports say Merworth is unsatisfactory and Walter is satisfactory.
Amateur geologists report finding usable stones along a Oregon coast Beach near here. They describe agates jasper and serpentine jade discovered in April seas are smooth. The finds highlight hobbyist collecting and local interest in mineral specimens.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports private financing for U.S. corporations plummeted from 1929’s all time peak of 2.4 billion to 825 million in 1932 and 160 million in 1933, with 1982 era figures showing a continued deficit. Government steps, via RFC and bonds, have siphoned funds from the market, risking a shift toward state capitalism if private lenders stay away.
A contemporary critique cites Professor Tugwell arguing liberalism seeks gradual reform while radicalism demands immediate revolutionary action. The piece compares liberal patience to rebuilding a station with trains running versus radicals blowing up the station. It questions what a conservative would preserve and for how long in renovation.
A midstage mood review notes American business is not yet recovered but shows progress toward stability. Analysts see signs of cautious optimism amid ongoing challenges and policy uncertainties affecting investment and hiring.
Hollywood, May 17. Colleen Moore discusses the shift from a crowded early career to a steadier second decade. She notes changes in on screen youth aging, equipment, and the demand for mature performances, explaining she now chooses roles carefully to avoid feverish pace.
A fragmented astrology note warns buyers against purchases today citing bad taste or poor judgment. It suggests avoiding clothes or beauty work and notes the afternoon may tempt excess with no improvement until midnight. It mentions Gemini compatible partners with dates May 22 to June 21.
The V F W Auxiliary served a fine chicken dinner to 56 guests at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home last evening. Mrs. Gertrude Allen, Mrs. Florence Amy, and Mrs. Siva B Rich chaired the event. proceeds added to the auxiliary treasury. The regular meeting followed with initiation of candidates and business discussed.
Three 10 year old youths, Charles Biel Bernacd and Sam Reynolds, were jailed in Meadville after being charged with breaking and entering and larceny. Bail set at 300 dollars each, they could not meet it. The incident followed a beer party the previous Sunday at a shack behind the Buffalo House on Franklin Street.
Brien Mugen of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who waited 22 years for his wife to return, finally obtained a divorce. The case concluded after a lengthy separation with the marriage formally dissolved.
Kelloge's Aut-Bray offers iron rich bran with flavoring for easier digestion. Laboratory tests claim Kelloge's antiBuay supplies improves bowel regularity with two table spoons daily, suggesting it as a safer alternative to patent medicines. The product is sold in red and green packages at growers, made by Kellog in Batts Creek.
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