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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
6
City hearing hears complaints from First and Second Wards about 1934 tax assessment with Third and Fourth Wards to be heard Friday. Governor Pinchot urges observance of Penn Day October 24 to honor William Penn and his ideals of honesty and integrity.
Richard J. Beamish resigns as secretary of the Commonwealth, signaling support for Democratic and New Deal candidates in the upcoming election. A former Philadelphia newspaperman, Beamish notes a return to journalism and hints at Philadelphia Inquirer ties, while Governor Pinchot calls the move unfortunate but nonessential.
Evangelist Quackenbush leads nightly Bible lectures at the Grand Theatre with Hofmann color pictures. L W Belate directs services as Leslie Mansell conducts a community singing service before sermons at 7 30. Miss Pearson assists at the piano. Services nightly except Monday and Saturday, no admission charged.
A Cleveland city study notes improving quality of grease sent to a Chicago firm, with rising sales and higher revenue from recovered waste. The report highlights how waste streams reveal market value and industrial recycling trends in urban areas.
A vintage medical advertisement promises kidney cleansing with a 18 mile tube wash claim. It urges readers to avoid “strow drugs” and to buy Boan’s Pills via a local druggist, citing Foster-Milburn Co as the maker in 1934. The copy targets symptoms like nocturia, swelling, and back pain, presenting a sensational remedy tone.
Saint Nazaird Brittany October 18 The Normandie the French liner will not be ready on time. Launched October 29 1932 the ship is expected to leave Le Havre in April. By midsummer 1934 it will ply between Europe and New York crossing the Atlantic at about 201 knots. Critics question tonnage and length compared with Queen Mary and note the Normandie’s three funnels and vast esplanade for passengers as key innovations. Length overall 1027 feet. width unspecified.
Mrs Florence Amy was named president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a meeting in the VFW home. New officers for the year include Senior Vice President Grace Rauscher Junior Vice President Eva Rich Chaplain Mary Hall Treasurer Dorothy Boland Conductress Pera Duke and Trustee Alma Gardner. Installation set for the second November meeting. A bingo session followed with prizes to Esther Lethman and Abbie Chapman and a refreshments committee served.
The St Edward's Parent-Teachers Association held a silver tea last evening attended by over fifty guests with Mrs. Lea Hoylen as chairman. The program featured vocal solos by Mrs. J F O'Connor, piano solos by Mrs. Austin Dempsey, pantomime The Lamp Goes Out, and readings by Miss Anne Baress. A lunch followed, with proceeds added to the association's treasury.
Members of the Purchasing Agents Association of the County enjoyed a fine dinner at the Hotel Corry last evening. Cov ers were laid for twenty five guests at 7 o'clock, followed by a social period. Dallas Smitey of the Raymond Manufacturing Company spoke on Pareatising and Accounting. C H Holden of the Raymond firm arranged the gathering.
The McCray Ladies Aid society netted a nice sum from a chicken dinner served at the Community House in Lovells Pa last evening. More than two hundred guests enjoyed a delicious menu and tables decorated for the Halloween season.
Corry Grange No. 55 will hold a regular meeting in their hall Saturday evening for a degree team practice and other Grange business. A program will follow the business hour and Grangers were invited.
The October meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society met in the parlor Wednesday afternoon with excellent attendance. Mrs. G. W. Waggoner presided, Mrs. A. D. Colegrave led scripture, and Mrs. Clara Osborne read an article titled Has Christ Affected Tedla. Alaska Missions was discussed by Mrs. Hadith Lewis. The readings proved instructive and interesting, with hostesses serving refreshments.
The Baptist Ladies Aid Society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the home of newly named president Mrs Brucé Thorhns. Twenty one members and three visitors attended a tureen dinner. Guests included Mrs Albert Hailin Mrs Fuller and Mrs George Davis. Sewing followed and the next gathering will be at Mrs W F Miller s home for a donation day supporting the Baptist Pine and Orphanage in Pittsburgh.
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