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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1936

Page

8

Hopkins Critiques New Deal Undermining Initiative

In a column from Washington, Ernest Hopkins of Dartmouth College criticizes the New Deal as eroding initiative among youth. He argues students rely on government or society for opportunity, while private colleges become training grounds for patronage and safe, privileged paths to wealth. He proposes a Wanderjahr prerequisite to force self-support before graduation.

Jay Franklin Washington Ernest Hopkins Dartmouth College London Alr Hopkins New England College Roosevelt Othrs Ani Linke Wall Street Lulingle Dartenouth Skull and Bones

Investors Expect Higher Dividends With Tax Changes

Investors in Corry and nearby areas anticipate greatly increased dividends in the next three months. New York reports point to a wave of favorable dividend actions as firms push to boost earnings ahead of the profits tax. Analysts expect third quarter reports to further lift earnings for steel, heavy industry, and building-related units as directors seek to maximize shareholder returns before year end.

Corry New York Wall Street Sam

Hold Special Prayer Series Begins Week Local Congregation

In preparation for the Missionary Convention at the Christian and Missionary Alliance church, a series of prayer meetings is planned this week. Monday hosts Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olds at 27 West Congress, Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. George Faulkner at 633 East South, Wednesday 6 pm at the church, Thursday Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kinch at 18 Bart Irving, Friday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindsey at 49 Chestnut. The prayers start at 7:34 pm, except Wednesday at 6 o'clock.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Congress Charles Olds West Congress Street George Faulkner East South Street W. A. Kinch Bart Irving Street Fred Lindsey Chestnut Street Nfolock Shanp

Federal Social 1 Fine Ames Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes show a federal social fine linked to Ames with copyright attribution to the Register and Tribune Syndicate dated 1936, mentioning college context and alien references. The readable text is sparse, with incomplete names and unclear action but centers on a fiscal or administrative penalty connected to Ames and a college setting.

Federal Social Ames the Register and Tribune Syndicate Aimng College

Sharp reduction in county relief cases in Erie County

N Lichtenwalner state director of the National Emergency Council announced a sharp decline in direct relief recipients in Pennsylvania. From 7 285 on October 1 1925 to 2 160 on October 1 1936 in Erie County the number of cases has fallen overall as industrial payrolls and employment rise. The peak in April 1936 reached 496 752 cases with state and federal funds.

Erie Couunty Berne N. Li. Lichtenwalner National Emergency Couns Pennsylvania

Mystery of Missing Hair Is Unsolved

Ridgway Oct 12 Finis was written into Tyler s mystery of the missing hair Friday afternoon when Dr J Gerald Hayes Elk county coroner made a thorough examination of the find and found nothing to indicate foul play. The mass of dark hair was discovered in a gunny sack with two pennies by WPA workers in Jay township Isole county near the Clearfield county line on Gardner Hill road. The purse contained two hairpins of a long extinct style. The coroner declared the case closed with no sign of scalp or crime.

Ridgway WPA Jay Township Isle County Clearfield County Gardner Hill

Officials refuse to enter peace meeting at Berkshire Mills

Harrisburg December 12 Gov George HL Farley in effort to mediate hosiery strike at Berkshire Knitting Mills Wyomissing faced rejection as company leaders declined to sit down with American Federation of Hosiery Workers. A Sunday peace parley in the governor’s office adjourned amid picketing at the plant.

Harrisburg George HL. Farle Berkshire Knitting Mills Wyomissing American Federation of Hosiery Workers

Acid Freshens Flowers in Honolulu Study

Experiments by the Hawaii Sugar Phinters Association scientists show that adding sulphuric to gates keeps flowers fresher for days. Teperiments report sulfur compounds affect vase life and scent preservation, with potential practical use for flower shops and gardeners.

Honolulu

Few Appeals From County Assessment In Erie

Erie Oct 12 Less than 25 appeals from the county triennial assessment had been filed up to Saturday as the county revision board began hearing the first complaints. The small number suggests property owners in county boroughs are satisfied with assessments. Each borough township and city ward was given a date to appear before the revision board with complaints. The schedule for this week lists Wesleyville Oct 12 Northeast borough Oct 14 and Union City borough Oct 15.

Erie County Revision Board Wesleyville North East Union City

Dancer Wins $700 Damages in Erie County Crash

Dancer Sue Struder, 25, of 2717 Cascade Street Erie, was awarded $700 damages by former ice dancing school proprietor Mau rice Castle after an auto accident in Erie County Court. Struder alleged injuries hindered her dancing career when Castle’s auto failed to round a curve near Prews bury Pa and struck a tele phone pole and tree. Arthur Kershaw, a slater, was killed in the same crash.

Drib Sue Struder Cascade Street Erie Maurice Castle Reesee Erie County Castle Prewsbury Arthur Kershaw

69 Doubtful Registrations

ERM Oct 12. County Registration Commission orders 60 Erie residents to appear within 48 hours and show cause why their registrations should not be voided. Investigators uncovered 64 cases Friday, including 42 Democrats and 27 Republicans. County Solicitor ruled 27 inmates of Soldiers' and Sailors' Home may not vote in November. residency not established by institution.

ERM County Registration Commission Erie Jacob Held Soldiers’ and Sailors Fourth District First Ward

Three Hurt In Erie Auto Crash Injures Three

Three persons were injured in a head on collision between two cars in Erie near Jorgen's garage at 1929 W 26th Street. The most seriously hurt, George F Spath, has fractured ribs and shock. James Dwyer, Sr., 1048 W 20th Street, suffered facial cuts and a sprained wrist. His son James, 14, had facial and hand cuts. All were treated at St Vincent's hospital and discharged.

FRIE Jorgen W. 26Th Street George F. Spath Zuck Road Erie James Dwyer 20Th Street James Thei Vesiges Ohio Dwyer Spath St. Vincent's Hospital

175 000 Catholic Men in Impressive Rally

United Press reports a massive Catholic eucharistic rally at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh. About 75,000 Catholic men from Pittsburgh and nearby dioceses attended, with women excluded except for nursing staff. The Holy Name Society organized the event to reaffirm belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, featuring traditional pageantry and solemnity.

United Press Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Pitt Stadium Boya Holy Name Soviety

Columbus Boy Advances with Sculpture Work

Writes from Los Angeles that he is transferring sculpture into terra cotta. He has modeled a Self Portrait Head of Phil Head of Anthony and a Heal of Unimowh Soldier. These have been kiln fixed at the University of California where Patrick studies ceramics. This summer he modeled the Torso of Young Girl for Terra Cota.

Steun Vuuen Eusrick Los Angeles Phil Anthony Soliier University of California Patrick Young Girl

Open competition for sub clerk carrier at Cory post office

Announcement states the Civil Service Commission will hold an open examination for sub clerk carrier at Cory post office. Applications close October 10 and must be on the prescribed form with required details, obtainable from Oscar A. Johnson at Cory post office. Submit forms to the Civil Service District manager Room 405 Old B. O Building Philadelphia before closing hour on October 10.

Jnlay US & Civil Order Commission Sud Cleri Carrion Corry Y Jock Oscar A. Johnson Cory B. O Philadelphia

Two More Cases of Child Scourge Found at Erie

Dr. James R. Smith, Erie city health officer, reports two new paralytic cases among children this past week. The victims are boys aged about six and ten, from distant city sections, with no clear connection tied to a single neighborhood.

Erie Drie Riie Sy. James R. Smith Neek Tong

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