Beware of hokum and promises in Corry politics
A critical editorial denounces Republican promises ahead of the November election, arguing Corry has gained little political recognition from GOP leadership. It questions what Republicans have done for Corry and warns voters about empty payroll talk, while contrasting with Governor Earle’s Democratic tenure. The piece also critiques social uplift schemes and reflects on wartime fears and nationalist anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Republican County Organization
Republican State Organization
Republican City Committee
George H. Earle
Congratulatory notices and local society items rise
A bustling roundup from Corry and nearby towns highlights anniversaries and local happenings. Charley Pain, city controller and former publisher, celebrates a seventh milestone as car owners, artisans, and professionals like Bill Mitchell are noted. Reports mention WPA projects, theater chatter, school events, and upcoming community fairs, with brief gossip on local personalities and civic life.
Labor Leader Green Endorses Davis Sparks Mixed Reactions
The American Federation of Labor head William Green reportedly backs Senator James J. Davis for re election, provoking scrutiny from Republican papers while Pennsylvania labor supporters weigh the impact on Gov. George H. Earle. The endorsement drew luke warm response and questions of federation consistency.
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G. O. P. Press
William Green
American Federation of Labor
James J. Davis
Pres
Roosevelt
Johns K. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organizaion
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania
Davis
Green
Sena Nase Agrest
George H. Earle
Commonwealth
Washington Primaries Reveal Few Election Surprises
In eight state primaries on September 15 and related races, most contests lack opposition. Notably Senator Homer Bone faces Otto Case in Washington while others like Walter George in Maine and Augustine Lonergan in Connecticut loom, with several incumbents and longshots described as favored or unopposed as campaigns unfold nationwide.
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Rodne
Washington
New Deal
Ita
Sim
Georgia
Walter George
Lawrence Camp
Maine
Louis Brann
Connecticut
Augustine Lonergan
Wilbur L. Cross
Herman P. Kopplemann
Cummings
Lonergan
Homer T. Bone
Otto Case
Supreme Court
Rovewell
Bone
Ewing Colvin
Seattle
Michigan
Frank Murphy
Pramk de Witegerald
Murphy
Roosevelt
Hery
Toy
Roscoe Conklin Fitch
Michigan Federation of Labor
C. 7
Q. Murphy
Tro Tis Tabow
Rcard
Clorado
Alva Adams
Adams
Archibald Lee
Denver
Guv
Teller Ammons
Stir
U S
Relphy
Charles W. Tobey
Elliott A. Carter
Nashua
Vermont
Ernest Y W. Gibson
George D. Aiken
Louisiana
John H. Overtom
NEA Service, Inc
Stamp News Philatelic Finds Howard Hughes Covers
A rare batch of covers from Howard Hughes world flight emerges. Hughes reportedly carried no covers, yet hundreds exist now for collectors. Plans for experimental in-flight mail pickup and delivery may reshape mail service, with bidding open Sept 15. Also tied are Perry tribute cachets and the American Philatelic Congress meeting in Hartford.
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Philately
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Eee
Hollywood Film Makers Explain Why Books Adapted To Screen
A Hollywood director and star discuss why films alter source material. They explain books and plays aren’t written for cinema and that movies need active, visual storytelling. They note adaptations tailor material, focusing on characters and scenes suitable for film rather than exact page fidelity.
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Avehainhaud
Bob Hops
Shirley Ross
Pape the Devil
Avehainbayd
Hollyweed
Daily Dozen Advice on Breath-Holding in Infants
From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania, guidance discusses infants holding their breath as a symptom linked to diet and nutrition. It notes proper feeding reduces incidents, and parents should observe infant responses while avoiding alarm or unsafe interventions.
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The
Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
American Mathie marble sources across states and regions
The article lists principal sources of American marbles from Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut New York Delaware and Tennessee, detailing regional origins and distribution. It notes interregional connections and the spread of marble varieties through commerce and hobbyist networks. The piece emphasizes geographic diversity and historical context of marble manufacture and trade.
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Mathie
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticns
New York
Bevigia
Tenncesée
Paris Fashion Tips For Rejuvenating A Plain Black Dress
Paris editors lay out fix over ideas to revive a plain black dress. Suggestions include short jacket over wool crepe, scarlet jackets with Peter Pan collars, violet accents, lavender ribbons, and contrasting fabrics like plaid. Accessories like belts, violets, and delicate trims complete 1939 chic.
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Paris
Death claims Charles Price in Pittsfield Township
Charles S Price 81 died at his home near Youngsville Pittsfield township this morning at 1. He resided there fifty eight years and is survived by three daughters Me Horace Hazeltine FR D Pittsfold with whom he lived Mr Frank Foster Andover NW and Mrs Clara Mentyre Pittsfield one brother Verne Price Jamestown ten grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews in Corry and vicinity Funeral services will be held at the Hazeltine home near Youngsville Monday afternoon at a time to be announced with burial in Wrightsville cemetery
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Charles S Award Price
Youngavine
Pittsfield Township
Bialiol Sehateed
Price
Horace Hazeltina
D. Pittsfold
Frank Foster
Andover
Clara Mentyre
Pittsfield
Verne Price
Jamestown
Corry
Hazeltine
Youngsville
Wrightsville
Parodic Parade Notes and Global Headlines Collide
A quirky collage cites a dull California state convention parade with empty reading material. It notes the Regent of Hungary returning from a visit to Hitler, hints at a forthcoming analysis of American catastrophes, mentions vanishing storks in Denmark likely migrating to Malaysia, and comments on a quickly built Washington fort.
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Hungary
Hitler
Heilin’ Horthy
Taramany Hall
Denmark
Malywa
Twenty Years Ago Draft Names in War Service
Journal notes twenty years ago list draft eligibles by ward with J D Bentley D Warren DeRosay D B Lines C E Patterson L J Lindsley W F Brigham C Fy Mu Cray Perry Kaolin Brady and others. It records a fatal auto crash near Garland and a Corry Boye in the LiZih regiment in combat. Births announced include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Alton Niobe ula. Transdale sisters Marion and Nan visit Erie with others including Alfred Hazeluin and George Austin listed among remonstrants for service. Howard J Bolland receives transfer news from the Standard Turnhackle plant.
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Sfeegutews
U. S
J. D. Bentley
D. Warren DeRosay
D. B. Lines
C. E Patterson
L. J. Lindsley
W. F. Brigham
Concord Township
C. Fy
Mercer Recovering From Fall Injuries
George Mercer ten year old of 82nd Street and Grubb Road is hospitalized in Hamot after a Thursday fall from an 8 steel cable at a construction site in North East. He remains in fair condition with uncertain recovery prospects. The incident involved a temporary crane at the Washington site on North Base and affected workers from the Electrical Materials company in Pennsylvania.
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Eris
George Mercer
82Nd Street
Grubb Road
Hamot
Mercer
Electrical Materials Company
Washington Siteéim North Base
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Charley Pain
Bill Mitchell
Buick Agency
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Rex Paulsons
Detroit
Ather
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Erie
South Center Street
John Love, Jr
St. Mary's Theological Seminary
Baltimore
East Congress Street
WPA
Cagney-O'Brien
Gladys Price Howe
Pittsburgh
Bucs
Charley Kinley
Jim Ward
Stanard Hose Company
Lebanon
Warren
Kinzua
Spartansburg
Crawford County
Harley Selste
Alexander
Carry Teachers’ Association
Montgomery Ward
Fosdick Fowle
Paul Ww
Sione
Dick Lanitis
Morris. Knowles
Corry Water Company
Amil Sandburg
Joe Louis
Toronto
North Corry
Union City
Leon Lindsley
Ruth
Diol
Radio City
Ajix
North Center Street
Tom Dorsey
Canadohta
Aggie
Hostore
Sullivan
Pleasantvilles Yard
William FergusOn
Venus
Earth
Stamp News
US Postoffice Department
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Put-in-Bay
Ohio
H. D. Hubbard
S. 39Th Street
Philadelphia
American Philatelic Congress
Hartford
Conn
Jme
Eugene Klein
U.S
Postofice Department
Hollywood Film Ne
Hollywoom
Hollywood
Willis
George Ayehoinband
Veldos
Tod
Mary Knight
United Press
Charles Price
California
Vess
Journal Files
Kaolin Brady
Clymer
Warren Tale
Garland
P Ane
Corry Boye
LiZih
Fnema Vives
Alton Niobeula
Foster
Marion
Nan Transdale
Alfred Hazeluin
George Austin
Waller Spoon
Columbus
Howard J. Bolland
Standard
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