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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
4
Paris fashions from Captain Molyneux present three daytime silhouettes featuring slim wool dresses with fitted waists, shorter coats, and shaped sleeves replacing Jeg-o-mutton. Daywear favors black with browns and bottle greens, while evening gowns glow in brocades and metallics.
A compact reader quiz covers geography and civics questions. It asks country of Ypres Belgium and Cambridge Mass university, defines Grand Old Party as Republican, and offers brief horoscope notes about birthdays and personal virtues.
Hollywood film shops profile Kenneth Howell an unofficial stuntman in Hollywood who performs his own dangerous stunts. From a crash in The Eagle and the Hawk to fiery house chases wild animal fights and cliff dives, he avoids doubles and embraces risk in pursuit of authentic action in films.
Edinboro First Baptist Church hosts a day of fellowship with churches leaving the Oil Creek Association and Northern Baptist Convention. Rev. Richard Miller, Corry native, attends Edinboro Normal School while Rev. T. P. Kelly of Spartansburg leads Bible study. Home on furlough from French Equatorial Africa, Rev. J. A. Warnkin gives a missionary address. Evening address by Rev. Reinert of Mayville. Rev. BE Hook chairs and outlines future fellowship plans. Transportation arranged by Hook, Monroe, or Ross. events begin 2:30 PM with supper at 6 and an 7:45 PM program. Miss Mary LaMere, RN, of Franklin, visiting Corry Hospital.
Philadelphia Record surveys bankers via General Foot Corporation poll. A clear majority—66.5 percent—believe New Deal banking laws increased depositor and stockholder security, 53.3 percent say the laws enhanced service, and 47.3 percent favor more government banking participation. Depositors note far fewer bank failures since the New Deal. many bankers and depositors alike trust Federal Deposit Insurance. The piece argues the public mood diverges from Wall Street critics, labeling them Old Dealers who opposed reforms.
Report notes a rising qualified vote in Corry ahead of November, with Democrats gaining a margin in a neck and neck race for registration as voters prepare at the courthouse. Officials urge immediate action to ensure adequate voting machines in Corry, Erle, and two wards to accommodate a projected turnout. A second item recalls a dog Pal warning of a fire in St. Louis before leaping from a second story window and being rescued by firefighters.
Horoscope style notes warn those born April 21 through May 20 of mixed daily vibes with morning doubtfulness and evening clerical tasks. Advises caution in dealings with women, urges critical thinking, forethought, and warns against large estate or property expansion in 1937 with a risky period late 1936. A big turnout marked yesterday’s vocational exhibition in New Richmond district.
Free Catho mints samples in drug and grocery outlets promise relief from sickness and restore pep. Sold in ten cent rolls, the ad notes product numbers 512801-2-7-89.
Corry Grange No. 58 will meet in regular session Friday evening at Macca bee Hall at 1 oclock. The first and second degrees will be conferred on two clans of candidates. A Booster Night program follows featuring Oscar Alckison Worthy Master of Erie County Pomona Grange, a Mary Reynolds recitation, a song, a dramatized piece by Audrey Akam, readings by Minnie Proctor, and male quartet selections. Public welcome. lunch served. attendees asked to bring cake or sandwiches.
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