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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1934
Page
3
The ASA plans a referendum among corn hog and feed growers to test sentiment on two questions. Do you favor an adjustment program for corn and hogs in 1985 and a one contract per farm adjustment for grain and livestock set to take effect in 1936. Nonparticipants and early participants will be consulted to ensure the poll reflects broad agricultural opinion.
Congress man Joseph W. Burns defends the New Deal as practical and adaptable. He asserts it curbs profiteers who exploited child labor and starvation wages, while denying critics who claim a loss of liberties. Burns cites Republican opposition, defense of constitutional powers, and voting records to argue the era serves the people and farmers.
United Press reports General Hugh S. Johnson's last days at the NRA sparked a spontaneous farewell in the Commerce Building crowds lined the halls as Johnson, flanked by aides, greeted employees and allies. Clerks and workers queued to shake his hand while photographers captured tears and signed mementos reflecting his dramatic tenure.
United Press book editor H Allen Smith surveys Ruth Suckow The Folks praising its generation spanning scope and vivid characters. He also endorses Roark Bradford Let the Band Play Dixit and Scribners Casino Murder Case noting Philo Vance style plotting and fresh detective insight.
The article discusses two Halloween trends: destructive pranks spreading over time and large organized, family friendly events. It cites California cities with parades, 1500 to 1900 participants at events, American Legion parties for children, and Tacoma business groups hosting parades and games, noting these efforts reduce hoodlum activity and keep celebrations safe with parental and community guidance.
Paris reporters consult top beauticians to define the new nail polish trend. They report vivid yellowish rose and red shades dominate day and night wear with white tips optional and vermilion to cardinal tones selling best across department stores.
Twenty years ago Columbus neared a jet class fire wagon demonstration by Guy Stafford. A court case against Brakeshoe Co. of this city opened. Halloween fund drive started seeking about 300 dollars. Local businesses received new electric signs including Arlington Hotel Lyric Theatre and Nast Store. A Girls Friendly Society benefit planned at Lyric Theatre Thursday. Mrs Hattie Bonsted travels hub Canal Zone tomorrow evening. J J and Martin Ressler Jr. visit Erie on Brakeshoe plant business. Pat Sidenstricker visits from Pittsburgh for a parade with organ and monkey. M Mooney left for Los Angeles after a week with Mrs Frank Sample. Clarence Powell sails from London on the St Paul, due home late week.
A friendly new moon this morning hints at improved finances and optimism for the coming month. The reading favors Conservative affairs and elderly company this evening. A period of financial advancement is noted from October 28, 1934 to February 14, 1985, with danger period January 10 to 16, 1935.
A Hollywood reporter notes a new fan practice where admirers request names and addresses of chorus girls from musical films. Fans mail letters to studios like Warner Bros seeking the identity of performers seen in scenes. Studios rarely reveal individual extras, though some letters reach audience contacts through mail departments. A New Jersey fan letter from Warner Bros. is cited as typical.
A large cement lump in Boston contained a real egg firmly embedded. Vincent Dihoy, a worker digging rock, found the egg after striking stone that appeared freshly laid in the cement. The egg’s origin and age were unclear, prompting curiosity among the crew.
Vital statistics show 873 marriage licenses applied for in Lehigh County in the first half of 1934, the highest ever for six months. Five couples filed for divorce in the same period amid notes about Hollywood and a dark-haired girl, with troubling misfit inquiries and cautions about meeting.
Patrolman John Ehrenzeller walks his beat with an alarm clock due to no call system. He rounds each block and files his report to the captain after duty. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs G A Stearns and their two sons Roy and Robert depart by motor for Chicago Illinois for a week visiting relatives and attending the Century of Progress exposition.
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