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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1934
Page
3
Fashion notes describe general trends in garments and accessories, highlighting hats with feathers, velvet ribbons, and satin finishes. The piece discusses tunics, belts, and dress silhouettes, noting draped skirts, bias-cut sleeves, and decorative trims as key features shaping a more urban, modern look.
Trade reports indicate September sales rose for department stores and variety stores, aided by cooler weather and lower finished goods prices. Strong gains appear in large retail chains while industrial activity lags, with textile mills and autos showing uneven recoveries and government spending supporting steel demand. Miss Margaret Clark returns to Karns City after city stay.
The piece outlines a second phase in the NRA reorganization amid concessions to curb unrest, arguing workers’ gains, fair bargaining, and ethical business practices are essential for enduring prosperity. It also reports Sopwith’s candid reflections on the America’s Cup era, urging broader American participation and a national, affordable challenger scene.
A New York Women’s Conference speaker lauded youth and Government interest as a bright sign for America’s future. He noted many youths study history, geography, civics and current events more deeply, connecting lessons to life and fostering intelligent citizenship.
Eddie Quillan returns to screen in the comedy drama Gridiron Plash at RKO. He plays a young bandit par doned from prison who becomes a college football student, with pathos and restrained shading as he discovers college spirit and romance.
President Roosevelt backs a binding advisory group to standardize American place names. The advisory committee of geographic names, named by Interior Secretary Harold L. Ikes, will approve names for federal maps and pursue simplification. Localities may seek to preserve pioneer or historic names with committee review. Also noted: William A. Moffett’s housing role gains support. Will Rogers jokes spark curiosity. A E F field reports board continues work. Seaside Oregon notes a two year old 180 pound St Bernard on life saving staff.
Edward Quirk an 18 year old Civilian Conservation Corps member recently returned from travels with a horned toad kept in glass jars and tobacco cans. He spent nine months moving through CCC camps across California Washington and Idaho before coming home.
City crowds roared toward North East for a grape carnival and firemen’s convention with Stan ford Hose Company. Dorothy Powers 10 broke her collarbone at Die Fairview school playground. October 2 marked 25 years of free delivery in the city as George W. Marka, remaining Garrier, retired from the day’s routine. Corry High opens season tomorrow against Oll City High under coach Carl Tiler. Mohawk Mill Condensery offers 1.19 per hundred for October mileage. Ruts Besker honored at Wet Church Street party on her birth anniversary. Althea Fuller from Council Bluffs performs recitals in East South Street home. Frances Jones picked a quart of red raspberries on Sept. 24. Ralph Knote visits after six years away. Ernest Schuyler and wife move to Concord and Pleasant streets. A. Rotson returns from Des Moines after spending the summer.
Readable fragments discuss risks and cautions for travelers and merchants. Mentions dates near November and December 194, warns about accidents and fraud, and hints at personal fortune and finances with brief calendar cues.
Maryon Wonteney, nearly two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wonteney of 24 1 2 Hone Avenue, suffered burns over her entire body Monday afternoon after衣 clothing caught fire at an open grate. She was hospitalized in very serious condition as neighbors and the Osenidey ambulance aided her transfer.
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