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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1939
Page
4
A collage of notes from Corry and surrounding areas recounts postcard trips through New England, local gossip on residents and families, and updates on weddings, births, and jobs. Mentions include Corry High School graduates, a nurse engagement, and public notices about local figures and happenings.
Misty Churchill commentary via Collier's cable from London argues the Nazi Soviet pact strips Communism of credibility and unites rival powers. He notes Hitler's cynicism toward Japan and predicts easing of German pressure, while contrasting Nazism with Bolshevism and warning on the axis alliance's solidity.
The report notes steel at 80 percent capacity early week of September 18 and moving toward 90 percent. Banking activity surged with loans and deposits rising while securities gained in value. Domestic conditions fuel a broad upturn in business, with war orders adding momentum though not driving the rise alone.
Washington says Col. Philip Fleming of the army engineer corps may replace Elmer F. Andrews as head of the Wage and Hour Administration. The plan, announced here, sparks mixed interpretations about stronger enforcement and a tougher, liberal-leaning leadership style.
A profile of Steve Fisher a 26 year old writer who travels from New York to Hollywood chasing a writing contract. He works at Paramount and Samuel Goldwyn studios tying his South Seas theme to Dorothy Lamour and the film Tahiti while recounting his Navy years and early rejections before finding success in pulp and eventual screenwriting.
Twenty years ago news notes include resignations in police service with Chief Frank Fils handling the exit of a lieutenant. A tentative team disbanding precedes a forthcoming game in Lejélil fame. Miss Ruth Aver hosted a party for Miss Gertrude Brown leaving for Los Angeles with NuBone Cursed Company. Corry Tempe BPO plans a bake on September 21 with Mayor Alexsindi presiding and Col. Windsor from Warren lodge taking part. Interscholastic basketball league prep, Cony High to host Bradford January 9. Reverend Miller to lead a major evangelical campaign starting October 28 with $3000 raised for expenses.
Fragmentary OCR mentions county fair and public display items with references to individuals, places, and donations. The text is garbled and lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize.
NBC Blue presents Alec Templeton on National Barn Dance tonight. Screen Guild Theater returns tomorrow with Grant Garland Mickey Roane and Ann Sothern. Plus various talks dramas and music on Red Blue and CBS networks featuring Orphans of Divorce What Will Congress Do and Campbell Playhouse performances.
In this Medical Society note the writer explains hunger and appetite are not the same. Hunger causes dull stomach ache and is a guide for calling, while appetite can lead to overeating and weight gain.
A note explains a common error in plural possessives from today’s usage guide. It emphasizes adding an apostrophe after the s to form correct possessives for nouns like ladies and girls.
Vital statistics from Saint Clair County over the past two years show uncertain data suggesting a possible elixir of youth. The report notes odd phrasing about life spans and a 1939 figure indicating zero years, with unclear references to Gilroy and football themes.
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