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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1943
Page
3
An unclear OCR fragment mentions names and places in a dated tone. It hints at charges or legal matters involving possibly York and Lehigh, with references to Act or date markers, but details are unreadable. The readable bits suggest a court or civic notice but lack concrete facts.
The page mixes advertising notices with an editorial on inflation and farm prices. It argues inflation threatens the nation, urges pay-as-you-go taxation, praises Churchill and historic leaders, and advocates paying off debts to gain financial freedom for families amid wartime strain.
A quiz style prompt asks seven Q A I A items with errors and mis-spellings. It includes questions about the Dauphin in monarchist France boiling point on Fahrenheit scale and other mixed facts. The text is garbled and unclear in places but presents a sequence of trivia prompts.
Twenty years ago the journal notes a cold spell with March 2nd reaching 104 below in Fortemouth as the low point. The report also mentions court dates for alleged bootleggers, church services led by Rev Frinle W. Cass, a death in Bellmand, a wedding in Spartansburg, and social events hosted by the T H B Club and area hostesses.
The report notes appendicitis as the most common surgical disease in children and adults with similar symptoms. Diagnosis in children is harder due to limited history and examination. rapid operation before perforation improves survival, and avoid laxatives or enemas during abdominal pain.
Jamestown April local police hold 18 year old Donald Lester Newbree of 48 Dunham Ave Osleton on charges of desertion. Captured in a garage off Blake street after a Tuesday chase he claimed he came to celebrate his birthday. Born 1 April. He was returned to Ammy authorities after prior desertion charge last September and alleged hair dye. He belonged to Company 174th Infantry, Jamestown's unit based at Ventura California.
Charles Foster of Maine started wooden toothpick manufacture in 1880. The industry consumes about 7,500,000 board feet of birch from Maine Vermont Wisconsin and Minnesota annually. In Krakow prior to the war a crowner fortress reflected Arab Crusades influence.
Distressed by itching or piles try SAN CURA antiseptic ointment. Wash with SAN CURA Soap and warm water before applying. This first aid for minor wounds, bruises, and skin irritations targets children and adults, sold at drug stores.
Jamestown April 7 CPA official explains that gasoline rationing for pleasure driving also limits boat fuel by horse power for non-occupational use. The plan extends the valid period of A coupons to reduce handling and save dealer and bank workload, applying to motorists awaiting supplemental credits.
Kris, a paving contractor, outlined at Kane borough council the plan to pave about 1,000 feet on Park Avenue and 2,410 feet along Tiones to Avenue West or Cherry Beech Birch Ash and Walnut streets. Project cost about $12,000 with borough budget $19,000 for 1949 and potential county aid of $3,200 to offset expenses.
In Erie on Monday evening two inches of water flooded the Tosh near the Buffalo Overhead Bridge when a beer truck owned by Erie Beer Co struck a hydrant at its base. The driver, named George McBikoe, was traveling south on Buffalo and tried to turn west on 1th street. The truck front damaged the hydrant and residents reported being forced into the flood by the impact.
In Harrisburg a Republican caucus, cloaked in secrecy, weighs the fate of Pennsylvania’s parole system. A three member board may replace the current five member panel, while a bill to dismantle the parole board advances under subcommittee review. Senator H Jerome Jaspon leads the push to restore parole powers to the state pardon board and county courts.
Fragmentary reader note references John L. Sullivan and stomach pains with mention of ulcers and indigestion. The text includes garbled questions about fighting while unwell, stray numbers, and an old style drug advert phrasing offering a money back promise for a product.
American Airbase in Tunisia reports the P40 squadron keeps Cochran’s guerrilla style alive as they torment Rommel’s forces. Led by Colonel Momeyer and Major Chase, the unit downed Nazis with bold low altitude strikes, inspiring ground crews and earning praise from French allies for relentless harassment of supply routes and troop movements.
Erie April 7 appointments of FH Denison 4s county superintendent and M Be Mershvor supervising principal of Spritefield and East Sprivefield as assistant superintendent of schools were approved by Francis B Haas state superintendent of public instruction in Harrisburg. Denison replaces Manvite E Kailen, with Denison formerly an assistant superintendent. Exwin Hinks will replace Mershow as Springfield Science and Mathematics instructor.
Kane Board of Retiration met in April to discuss the 1983-48 term. Mrs. William No beck resigned from the Commercial Studies department and her duties were divided among other teachers with one substitute. Dr. Milo W. Cox was selected medical inspector for Kane schools. State Health Department communication reviewed medical efficiency and sanitary conditions at Kane schools.
Four hundred women and war workers returned to the Marlin Rockwell Corporation plant in Jamestown after a two day strike protest over wage increase delays by the Wat huborg Board. Edward F. Gray of the United Automobile Workers and William Bowman of the union leadership met with the workers to persuade a return to work.
The report claims Allied guerrilla action downed six Nazi pilots on a scorcher day and the P40s claimed every aircraft loss. Despite the setbacks, further blows are promised as Allied pilots target remaining German planes with precision.
The House approves a plan to set up and supervise child care centers in Pennsylvania. Rep. Franklin Laehtengalter praises volunteer efforts, while support from minority leaders and the State Defense Council is noted as key to meeting the child care needs for children under 14.
Erie April advisory panel appointed by the Erie County Health and Tourism Association to study medical aspects. Members include Dr. Rudy G Bree Ob TM Lille Dr Palmel Dy JA Valode Katherine Law-Wekr Dr McCune Girard and committee reps from Corry Wes Springweld Sherwood Wil..
Municipal authorities announce 1943 bicycle licenses available through the city building. Residents owning bicycles must carry the license plate and pay 85 cents for the tag. City officials warn concurrent enforcement as the licensing measure begins soon.
Harrisburg April 7. The Senate advanced a bill to increase permissible truck weights from 39,900 to 49,000 pounds. House approval came 124 to 82 led by Rep Liev FH Wood and Rep Delis Bentwel. Opponents warned highways would suffer while supporters said current limits waste transportation needed for the war effort. The measure allows several truck types to gain from one half to three tons more than present.
A house on We Thhvrety Avenue was destroyed by fire with two occupants missing, two families displaced, and police and fire crews responding. Mr and Mrs Edwards and their son Daniel Edwards were listed among residents, with relief arranged through local authorities as the blaze burned for hours and the site was secured.
Dubois Pennsylvania Fireman Abraham 5 of the Friendship Hose company was badly injured when a fire truck crash left him with a severed left leg. Five other firefighters sustained minor injuries as a blaze on Lone Avenue near 8 Th Street involved thirteen men. At DuBois Hospital surgeons attempted limb salvage.
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