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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
4
A garbled dialogue fragment discusses choosing a spouse by intelligence, cooking, and soul connection. Mentions a character named Gil and a comparison to a wife, with references to Robert Taylor and eye color, implying debates on suitability and companionship.
Unprecedented harmony marked the Erie County Democratic meeting, with Arthur Colegrave backed as chairman and aims to replicate the Guffey Barley campaign machine. Backers argue Roosevelt policies lifted the nation from recession, boosting confidence and voter turnout for November.
Observers note 1929 to 1930 traffic levels with 5,000,000 cars produced this year and a peak of 5,600,000 in 1924. Detroit reports suggest the industry will rebound toward the all time high of 26,545,000 motor vehicles in 1930, with roads and streets improving to accommodate more cars.
The text notes higher vehicle speeds reduce travel time and increase spacing between cars, which likely keeps roads clearer than in 1928. It highlights a mathematical effect where faster movement yields more road capacity and fewer jams.
The week will honor Will Rogers with the dedication of the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital at Saranac Lake New York a tribute by the motion picture industry and the Will Rogers Memorial Commission. The hospital aims to aid ill and needy actors from stage and screen reflecting Rogers generous spirit.
Paris styles reveal two hat silhouettes for the season. A charge-brimmed weave and a medium brimmed rotted line dominate demand with four hats per client: one sports model, two afternoon hats, and one mad hat. Popular materials include smooth straw bakts parnamas and fine felts in pastels and bright colors.
The planetary influences today favor those born between June 15 and 30. Morning very good, afternoon good, evening excellent. A good day for reliable thoughts. Consider guarding against evil influences. Old friends may assist. inheritance or profits may occur in December 1986.
Pittsburgh May 21 United Press reports that passage of the Gopeland omnibus bill does not represent a victory for flood control, according to the tri state authority Citizens' Flood Committee. The statement says the bill was mistaken impression held by flood center advocates who believed federal appropriation was carried. Additional legislation would be needed before federal limits would be available for construction.
In Clearfield Pennsylvania on a May day a 42 year old woman, Mrs Frank Yarwaski, drank two glasses of disinfectant in view of a neighbor. She died later in hospital. She left a husband and seven children.
In Hollywood on May 21 leaders of screen fame discuss marriage aims. Michael Whalen favors a humorous partner who can be a pianist mother of four boys. Henry Fonda shows strong family ties and seeks a home life. Brian Donley seeks a theatre oriented wife, while Fred MacMurray prioritizes intelligence.
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historical Commission notes Reading's Pagoda atop Mount Penn, a city owned Japanese-style structure open daily with a superb skyline view. A boulevard road leads to the Tower, another city building higher up. Reading lies on Route 422 and Mr and Mrs F L Keister returned from Buffalo business trip.
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