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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1943
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal lists publisher and staff such as A C Colegrove and W P Lombard, with AP news use rights. It notes mailing options, subscription rates, carrier and mail terms, and advertising rate policies.
A critique of inflationary spending urges saving money and buying war bonds to restrain price rises. It argues that distributing cash worsens inflation, while saving and investing in bonds keeps household wealth stable and supports the war effort through a safe, government-backed return.
The article argues that General MacArthur has not received adequate support and supplies in his perilous area. It notes civilian doubt about a frame-up claim and urges Washington to provide help before it is too late as Japan expands and threatens the defense system. Australia is urged to guard against this new test to prevent a collapse of regional defense.
Historical note outlines massage practice across eras and its claimed effects. It states massage increases circulation, exercises muscles, stimulates heart action, and can aid paralysis and muscular wasting. It cautions massage should be done under medical supervision and benefits mental patients when prescribed.
Sister M. Lidwina of Harborcreek training school and formerly of St Michaels Erie died at 4 45 p m Friday in St Vincent s Hospital after a ten day illness. The nun suffered from a heart condition and was 15 years old in the local report.
Ridgway April 19 Mary June Rhodes of Ridgway was injured when her automobile, driven by Miss Rhodes, was struck by a car owned and operated by Dr. J. W. Sweeney of St. Marys. Three other young women were in the vehicle. details not fully available.
Corry Advent Christians prepare to dedicate their new church on Sunday April 22 after months of labor and family hardship. A separate report notes a house fire caused by an overheated furnace at W B Howard’s Columbus home. Also cited is a Dodge service station opening. a serious injury from a maple splinter incident. a fine for a rumored booze joint. and a $1000 burglary victimized by three strangers near East Main Street.
A scrambled set of seven trivia prompts asks about Freckles author Micronesia versus Folymesia the Naval War College the presidency linked to Good Feeling the head of the Congress of Industrial Organizations the authors of You Can Take It With You whether Ulysses S Grant became full general the mountain range dividing Europe and Asia the largest coffee producer and the earliest form of preserved milk.
Special Holy Week observances are listed for multiple churches with daily evening devotions beginning 10 30 oclock and continuing through Tuesday. Catholic and Protestant congregations hold services, Benediction, and Good Friday union services with Easter rituals planned for next Sunday.
Three Pennsylvanians Pic Edmund J Dersogne Pic Michael P Pedorai and Pic Jack Sugarman are among nine Marines honored for extraordinary heroism in the Solomons. Citations note heavy enemy casualties and frontline defense on October 24–25, 1942, with desperate efforts to save their guns during a mass Japanese assault. Fedorak is also cited for single-handedly manning a light machine gun, killing about 15 Japanese, then withdrawing after his weapon jammed.
Miller of Limestone in Bradford Hospital with severe facial burns after a gun explosion at his home. He had attempted to light a gas stove. his wife and two children were uninjured. The blast caused fire damage to the Miller family quarters, owned by George Pape, while the Clarkes’ living area remained untouched.
MAUCH CHUNK PA April 19 Sheriff Nathan Pollock of Carbon County was found guilty on charges of blackmail and extortion after a 19 hour jury deliberation. He was free on $2000 bail pending a motion for a new trial and the conspiracy count received leniency. The indictment stemmed from an alleged plot to obtain protection money for slot machines in Carbon County clubs.
Kane April 19 more donors are needed for the fifth visit of the blood plastic bank Wednesday April 21. The Red Cross blood donor service committee announced a Buffalo mobile unit will be at Kane for the drive.
A federal grand jury probe into fraud linked to the construction of the 40 million dollar Mechanicsburg Navy supply depot will resume in April. U S District Attorney Frederick V Bollmer said a copy of March letters to Judges Watson and Johnson discussed press coverage and alleged responsibility for unfavorable releases.
Mrs Pearl Corey Wright 92 wife of Lloyd Wright Jamestown Telephone Co. official was fatally stricken in her car returning from town to Driftwood Friday afternoon. She had luncheon and shopped, then died within minutes as she drove toward her East Lake road home. Neighbors found her lifeless. coroner ruled death from natural causes due to heart attack.
Three people died in a Sunday morning auto collision on Route 119 near Greensburg. Helen Marie Zyvith 30 and her sister Mildred Sophie Zyvith of Bovard and James Callier 26 of Bovard perished as passengers in a car driven by Domer Burl 23 who survived with burns. Walter Pelozar of Greensburg RD 4 drove the other car and sustained injuries.
Jamestown April 18 The four story building on South Dow street Falconer once part of the Odeonia Worsted Mills is slated for sale to the Chemetals Corporation of Falconer for conversion into a woodwork factory. Howard M Keller of Cheektowaga NY will operate the plant, with Keller already engaging Jamestown metal workers and planning a night shift operation nearby.
Discussion centers on a proposed Day as You Go plan to ease tax changes for many Americans. Democrats back a gradual approach applying softer rates and exemptions, while Republicans favor a phased compromise over nine tax years.
Markets report from Pittsburgh and New York on April 19 with moderate demand. Lists prices for apples, potatoes, Maine seed Chippewas and Katahdins, Sebagos, and other produce. New York egg market figures. Buffalo livestock commentary. and a stock market roundup with rail and industrial strength notes. Includes various prices and grades for commodities and equities.
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