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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1939
Page
9
A fragmented note discusses men pursuing common courses in law and technical fields, focusing on cooperative efforts and the writer Dée. The text hints at broader collaboration between disciplines and potential institutional support.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports high quality Pennsylvania grown potatoes are now available in all markets across the state. State agents check grade labeling to ensure consumers receive the quality indicated on bags. Wildlife refuges in the U S A remain protected for all species of wildlife.
London policemen on duty wear new white blackout gear to aid visibility during air raids. The piece mentions a local police official, P C E Bell, as a reference and promotes classified ads with a call to action for savings on time and money.
Townsend supporters argue the plan offers the only sane path to national recovery through a pay as you go old age provision. They cite growing acceptance among officials and the public, pledging adherence to Townsend principles and the four nations convention creed while opposing substitutes.
Harrisburg Oct 25 The Commerce Department reports Pennsylvania wholesale trade at 8741 012 0000 yearly net, surpassing wholesale by a quarter billion compared to retail. Philadelphia and Allegheny counties dominate 71 percent of all wholesale, with Philadelphia alone handling the entire spread. About 1 000 establishments employ 7 500 proprietors and firm members, while outside salesmen earn an average weekly wage of 44.79 dollars, among the nation’s highs.
United Press report from Pittsburgh outlines a ten point probation plan to supervise youthful offenders. Judges William McNaugher John Egan and Henry Blebogun say letters sent to priests ministers and civic leaders seek church and community involvement. About 1500 letters were mailed and responses received. officials argue probation with supervision is preferable to confinement in reformatories.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Pennsylvania farms cover 55 percent of the state’s land area on about 200000 farms. The farm population nears 1,000,009 residents, with Philadelphia County highest density and Potter County lowest. The Agriculture and Commerce departments note a high farm population density statewide and reference 4-H youth programs amid broad rural activity.
The Opportunity Club reports progress on selling tickets for a three concert series presented by the Gerry Civic Orchestra. The first concert, to be directed by Cavion Chaffee Gatd, is set for Monday evening November 21. A list of patrons and patrons aiding ticket purchases is included, with many local officials and residents named.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company marks its 80th anniversary with special pricing across stores and supermarkets in the area. The firm, founded in 1889 by George Hartford, began in New York and grew to thousands of units in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
A photo shows Cecilia Colledge, a famed British skater, with an army officer wearing gas masks slung over their shoulders as they skate. The scene reflects wartime anxieties and public readiness in Britain during ongoing conflicts.
Edinboro State Teachers College invites alumni and locals to a full homecoming weekend. Activities begin Friday evening with Alpha Delta formal at The Barn and a Play House performance. Saturday features women's hockey, a faculty event, and a dance by the Cambridge Springs College group. An informal dinner in Hayer Hall caps events before the major concert by Major Olmus and his band.
A State Department of Welfare report notes Pennsylvania institutions maintain dairy herds to produce 42,000 pounds of whole milk per cow annually, keeping the state's dairy output among the nation’s top producers. The historical data compare institutional milk production and fire insurance costs from 1920 to 1947, with total fire underwriter expenses around 69.24 million dollars in 1945.
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