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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1933
Page
3
OCR reads like a fragment of a public notice about a day and timing but details are unclear. Names, places, and actions are unreadable, offering only scattered tokens such as day and en from phrases. The readable bits point to a scheduled occurrence without specifics.
The British French German and Italian governments reportedly reach a common basis for a ten year peace pact. Fostering optimism in the United States, the development aligns with President Roosevelt's non aggression push and could boost disarmament efforts and the upcoming London economic talks. The trend suggests significant strides toward international peace, with the period viewed as highly productive since World War I.
Citizens back city efforts to wipe out bootlegging as beer sales legalize. Officials pledge strict enforcement and licensing to curb illicit traffic while tax revenues and broader economic upturn support the policy. Exports and industry show rising demand, boosting confidence in a sustained recovery.
A look back at 1913 notes a new base for business and industry, with banks reopening on a normal footing. The Brakeshoe Company factory is active as work begins on restoring operations, and auto sales rise amid improving retail trade and growing confidence. Observers anticipate a cautious but hopeful upturn, aided by orders and farm product gains across the region.
A citywide discussion considers Wednesday afternoon closing for summer months. A prominent city clergyman investigates alleged gambling rooms. Corry Baseball League hosts Solomon and Dorman carnival. George Patterson picked ripe wild strawberries near a farm. Street Commissioner Voath nears spring operations finish. Miss Opal Allen hosted a birthday gathering yesterday afternoon. Doc Keleher caught large trout at Brownell Creek. Mr and Mrs Judson Bladgeley return from Milan this morning. W A Rice of Altoona arrives to plan the Pine Grove cemetery mausoleum project. Bishop Thoburn returns to Meadville after a short visit with Rev Shaw. No Corry Hospital graduating class this year.
A scraped OCR fragment lists Freid Boden’s meat market at Corner Cross and Washington, EB Bowie as a photographer near the House, and Gilson House on E Main opened by B Gilson. It mentions Geo Nollinger harbor at W Main near Center with a shave shop, plus Rose Bush aged SE1 years in Macon and Gail Terrell Smith living 63 years in the same house, with a yard rose purportedly a century old.
Mines in Ontario reported peak production for March with total recovery valued at 409 208 dollars, marking a rise of 443 204 from February’s 8 615 854. The Salt Lake City homicide record is noted as less than half the national rate, with a 1832 focal mark near 1 per 100.
An early 20th century style ad promotes Golden-Lax Tablets as a gentle thorough laxative that forms no habit and claims to prepare the surface for treatment. It also touts Sun-Cur Dintinent as a topical remedy for stinging and itching with instant relief, urging purchase at drugstores.
Washington May 23 The cabling of President Roosevelt s peace message to rulers of 4 nations proved costly yet economical. The method routed through central hubs like London Tokio and Buenos Aires saved thousands while codes and diplomatic wires kept messages readable and secure. State Department operates round the clock with gray green and red codes while code experts handle dispatches to ensure efficiency and secrecy as needed.
An old advertisement notes indigestion acidity and sour stomach lead to stomach trouble. It promotes Dr Emil’s Adia Tablets as a remedy claiming quick relief and counters these conditions. The ad uses callouts about heartburn and general discomfort in a period-typical promotional tone.
Hollywood correspondent Alanson Edwards reports on a Fox lot talent search for the musical It’s Great to Be Alive. Sam Lee, a beauty expert, interviews 10 000 applicants, selects 50 of 500 for the chorus based on teeth profiles and leg length, promising many will be told they are not at fault if not chosen.
Paris fashion report by Mary Knight notes Augustabernard presenting a white crepe evening gown from her Little Season collection. Fringe smocked from the waist to hips, then flows to a floor grazing skirt. Corsage features a draped, low back and decollete front in haute couture style.
Warren May 28 report on Judge Barry S. McDevitt ruling that 174 police and 18 firemen who were dropped by former Director Lemuel B. Schofield on December 31, 1981 are to be reinstated with back pay totaling about $400,000. The judge said Schofield lacked authority to dismiss, a power reserved to the Civil Service Commission, and criticized the director’s economy move. Also notes a highway fatality near Greensburg and Danville mayor Harry Wooding’s long tenure.
Jamestown May 2 Henning Turnell 22 of Houghton and his mother Thupe Turnell 46 were injured when the car they drove from Houghton to Buffalo left the highway and overturned four miles south of Warsaw. Turnell died instantly. his mother suffered a fractured collarbone four broken ribs and facial injuries. Two Houghton College students in the car were also hurt. The Turnells lived at 822 Forest Ave Jamestown and Thure Turnell drove to Buffalo after a funeral. They were treated at Wyoming County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Alice Manwaring wife of Charles O. Manwaring of Columbus PA died this morning at her home after a period of illness. Born July 10 1857 in Clymer she had lived in Columbus for twenty years. Survived by daughter Mrs. M V Williams Cony and son J C Manwaring Bear Late. Services Thursday at 2:00 pm from the home with American Legion Auxiliary in charge and burial at Pine Grove cemetery.
May 23 report states Virgini Sweetland 16 and Vivian Schnabel 19 among six injured when a light sedan overturned three times on a curve east of Wellsville on the Andover Wellsville road at about 1:90 am. Sweetland suffered a compound fracture of the femur. Schnabel received twenty stitches in the right arm. others listed include Henry Luntz Menzel McGavis Stephen McGingies Claude Weaver and Ludwig Previbaeseck. Previbaeseck driver escaped unhurt.
Utah marriage records show 1 cement 1 licenses issued in first four months of 1983, higher than 440 issued in the same period last year, indicating a stronger wedding trend in Salt Lake City.
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