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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
8
A rambling column mixes village gossip with humorous vignettes. It lampoons social trends, parking meters, and dating rituals while recounting local anecdotes from Warren and Belle Valley. The piece blends quips on divorce, uniforms, luck, and a visit to Herb Werren’s horse farm, ending with quirky notes about chicken fanciers and regional life.
Emphasis on strict enforcement of the Forest Fire Act was voiced by Charles B. Baer deputy state secretary of Forests and Waters during ceremonies honoring eight CCC boys who died in a 1930 forest fire He announced new short wave radio equipment to aid in spotting arsonists and to improve communication among foresters fire wardens and police Baer warned that deliberate fires causing death could be punished as murder and urged vigilance in the state preserves
Allegheny College students favor repeal of the arms embargo in a poll by the Allegheny Institute of Opinion, formed by the college History and Political Science Club. The initial survey shows 55 percent support repeal, aligning with national sentiment amid European war concerns.
Officials from the highway department said plans for the East Titusville Enterprise road will be sent to Harrisburg soon and the contract for construction may be let. Warren County commissioners reported state highway officials expect work to begin as soon as possible after review of the ground with district engineer Stewart Jackson.
Visiting judges Kent Crawford county and Samuel E Shull Monroe county have been assigned to assist Judge J Orin Waite in court here. Several arguments must be heard during the week, some postponed due to judge shortages. With only one judge available, many arguments have accumulated to be disposed of quickly. It is not what you gain but what you retain that spells success.
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