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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1946
Page
4
The notice identifies Associated Press dispatches as exclusive to republication and lists mailing rates for Corry Pennsylvania. It also states subscription prices by mail and carrier, with year, weekly, and territorial terms and advertising rate information.
The article cites President J. E. Fender of the Structural Clay Products Institute on a national housing program needing two thirds more bricklayers and masons. It argues that unions and employers share blame for apprentice shortages, noting prewar Europe labor flow and factory system changes reducing demand for many skilled trades.
A historical overview traces heliotherapy from ancient sun baths in 400 BC through Hippocrates and Galen to tuberculous treatment in the Alps. It notes Newton and Nell Finsen advancing sun spectrum ideas and claims all energy stems from the sun as life’s source.
A reader posed ten trivia prompts from a classified page, asking about Caverns location, 1949 North Africa landings month, Pribilof Islands seal or sea mammal protection, the British prime minister, the war of John Brown's Body, ambassador Winant’s successor, four original playing card pips, four WWII generals granted five star rank, the origin of Wrong Way Corrigan nickname, and associate Charles Gramp with his industry.
City police launched extended patrols across suspected bootlegging sites in a project described by Mayor O W Bracken as targeting a lawless group. A Corry Post American Legion rally is planned with a parade and meeting at St Edwards Hall to follow. Sam Jacobson & Company announce move to Brown block after 28 years in Cameron block. John K Tener plans a second Gerry visit on Wednesday April 28 from Charleroi. Night patrolmen Ruppersberger and Spencer investigated two intrusions in Second ward. Interclass meet may be postponed due to cold. high school track practice hindered. The Alfred S collided with the supply boat in Colliston near sinking. no injuries reported.
Harry Gimlin a 33 year old Franklinville farmer was held in Cattaraugus county jail at Little Valley pending arraignment tomorrow on a second degree manslaughter charge in connection with the ax death of Walter Palatine 41 of Rochester Palatine died in Olean General Hospital yesterday from a skull fracture after Gimlin allegedly struck him with an ax during a dispute over ownership of a machine partnership dissolved with Mrs Gimlin District Attorney Joseph A Nevin announced the case.
The memorial for Charles Drenan was held yesterday afternoon at Bratken-Keating Funeral Home with Rev. H. Ray Hums officiating. Pallbearers were William Akam, Fred Mixer, Merle Akam, and Ivan White. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Family and friends attended, including Mrs. Jewell and Mrs. Jewell of Conneautville, Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mrs. Elsine Ferry and son Elwin of Waterloo, William J. Perry of Erie, and several local residents from Plitsfield and area.
The sponsoring committee of the Talk of the Month Club meets this evening in the Library basement. Miss Terri Casford, the selections representative of the eluts, will be present. Plans include choosing the season program and continuing the membership campaign.
Calvin K. Feyringer of Bully Hill Franklin R D 1 was killed instantly Monday at 9 45 am when caught in the whirling clutch of a gas engine on the Alphabet Oil Co lease. His body was tangled against the floor and stationary parts. John A. Pyle, a part owner on the lease, witnessed the accident.
Nevin testifies at Gimlin break in as two Rochester men Dean 51 and Cramsey 49 reportedly hid in a cellar awaiting Mr and Mrs Gimlin's return from shopping. Mrs Gunlin claims the vehicle was not stolen and the incident occurred two weeks earlier.
Niobe Baptist Church roof burned shortly before morning services and again before a commercial service for a Niobe soldier. Firemen arrived quickly and saved the building with only a roof hole and about 4500 in damage. Water damaged the interior little, and morning worship proceeded as scheduled. Afternoon memorial services for Donald G. Rider were held.
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