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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1943
Page
3
The provided OCR text shows masthead details for the Lorry Evening Journal Corry Pa with publisher A D Colegrove and editor Ed W P Tomberd. It lists Associated Press rights and circulation rates including post office mailing, single copy price, and subscription rates.
The article discusses renewed fishing treaty terms with Russia and Japan's payments for access to waters, noting a 25 percent rise in rates this year after a 20 percent increase last year. It speculates on wartime timing, Russia's stance, and potential shifts if Hitler is defeated, while reflecting on Italian and American wartime sentiment and possible Allied cooperation with Russians.
Ben Crossman county farm bureau head says a mysterious outbreak is killing hundreds of chicks on Brie county farms. H H Kauffman poultry expert from Pennsylvania State College will visit Wednesday to inspect farms and labs test samples as investigators seek a diagnosis.
An 1873 Titusville Savings Bank failure reveals 83 proved claims totaling 94103.19 with only 4900 available for distribution. Creditors received notices via Ritchie Merch of Tennessee whose letters were mostly undeliverable, leading to many unrepresented claimants at the Franklin referee’s hearing. Unclaimed funds may revert to federal or state authorities after final distribution.
Historical notices recount April 1929 events from Corry with lodge activities, a leadership installation, and deaths. It notes Elks installation, John Kohler as exalted ruler, Henry Colburn home life, Theo Moore appointed to oversee Corry and Union City Light Companies, and a basketball game featuring the Keystones. Also mentions public safety chief asking tree owners to cooperate and the death of TJ Ferris, Civil War veteran, in Spring Creek.
Industrial workers face vision hazards from poor lighting and unsanitary conditions. Recognizing eye strain and protective measures is vital for livelihood. The piece urges workers to seek eye health guidance from doctors and to use available protective practices and hygiene to prevent contagious eye issues.
Fragmentary questions request answers to a seven item quiz from Page Six. It asks about Vansdium pigment an element plant name total bank deposits and historical dates. It also seeks Burton Wheeler’s state and a British Foreign Secretary visit, but the text is garbled.
In Erie on April 6 Hy Wick A Jordano aged 33 of 125 West Il street died in the Pacific area on April 2. His wife Mrs Joan Jordano and three brothers Thomas Angelo Erie and Pvt John Jordano at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Md survive along with two sisters Mrs Martin Reackiewlex Evie and Mrs Betty Deltech. Jordano enlisted February 26 1942 and served at Camp Wheeler and Fort Lewis before going overseas. A letter dated March 22 hinted at danger and pride in his service to his nation.
Five five delegates and area residents gather for the Spring Group Conference of the Youngsville district at United Brethren in Christ church in this city. D T Gregory of Dayton Ohio will speak with Dr Paul Weaver of Jamestown and Rev Harold T Grover among those heard. Public invited. Fellows? supper at 6:00, devotions 7:00, program through 9:30 with testimonials and address.
Dunkirk April reports say commercial fishermen forecast a May 1 start as heavy ice blocks netting efforts. Blustery east winds hinder ice breakup. local crews note ample ice between Bulle and North East while east of North East tugs operate, reporting large whitefish catches.
Queries about broadcast timing for the program The Ten OClock Scholar and related questions on literature and opera. The user asks if the author or style is modernist and repeats a phrase from a patriotic pledge, plus a question about the opera Lucia di Lammermoor and insect pest losses in the United States.
A small group of conscientious objectors at a camp in the Allegheny National Forest refused to work on forest road construction near Gulley. They argued wood would support war production, prompting a return to camp and reports of an unsettled agreement. Names and officials declined comment.
Erie April 6 Joseph C Wil fixie registration commissioner says little interest in September primaries with only about 60 changes of address filed to be eligible to vote. He notes typically 2 000 would have fled to address farms with his office. A bill approved by the general assembly would bar striking Armed Forces members from registration lists. The bill is before the House. Williams is reviewing the registration list and removing those who have not voted in two years. He cannot identify service members without word from relatives.
Gen Marshall and a U S Army staff group visited the General Electric Works at Erie for two hours inspecting wartime production. The contingent included Lieut Gen Summerall, Lt Gen McNair, Maj Gen Campbell, and other senior officers, escorted by city police. Three former Erie presidents also joined the Army party.
A large two and a half story frame barn owned by Andy Sestina on Rock Street in Ridgway was destroyed by a Saturday afternoon blaze, with estimated losses around 6000 dollars. Water pressure problems hampered firefighting efforts. origin believed to be a stove in a new addition. Contents including feed, lumber, haycutting machines, and chickens were lost. three cattle and six chickens were saved. A wood working machine owned by William Westing also perished.
Police involvement steadies curfew proposal as officials note enforcement is feasible after reviewing ordinances from other cities. Mayor Hepner and Safety Director Waterhouse questioned enforcement, while Chief Flanigan urged action and prosecutions to yield results. Council plans to draft and introduce the measure soon.
A 12 month old infant, Walter Theodore Ruark, son of the Rev and Mrs Ernest Fudrk of Kennedy, suffered burns to the neck shoulders under the left arm and chest when a cooking accident occurred at home. He was reported in good condition at Wica hospital after being admitted Sunday at 1 55 p.m.
New York April 6 reports mixed egg market prices with fancy to extra fancy grades and strong receipts. Buffalo hogs and sheep prices show slow sales with varying weights and mild declines. Pittsburgh produce slow with fruit prices steady. Stock Exchange opens with mixed changes as steel and motors rise while other issues slip. notable names include American Smelters, Bethlehem Steel, Westinghouse Electric, and General Electric.
A state bill in the Harrisburg chamber proposes a truck weight threshold and potential changes to passing rules. The measure aims to adjust limits for heavy-duty vehicles and impacts on highway safety and logistics.
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