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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1942
Page
6
A collage of wartime notices and small town events from Erie region papers includes Navy enlistments for Steve Powlick and Major Harry Darling, minor car crashes near Corry and West Washington street, a dog bite incident, and local bond drives. Linked items cover Fourty Hours Devotions, liquor sales totals, and defense aid contracts.
The Jamestown Post Journal reports Quality Cash Stores under Richard H. Restling and A. L. Bush expands with nine store acquisitions. The chain rises to sixty-one locations including Master Market on West Third Street, a warehouse, and service center. Paquin Snyder’s Hermand Paquin plans retirement after a long career in the local grocery trade.
Retired Unitarian minister Rev Leon A Harvey aged 81 died in Philadelphia last week. He spent youth at Wheelock and graduated from Corry High School in 1880. Harvey organized an Unitarian church at Erie and was known widely for his church work. He is survived by several nephews and nieces in the area.
Jamestown area taxpayers may save about 22,086.16 dollars if New York state bill eliminating the two percent real estate levy for armory support passes. County Treasurer Leslie A. Price said the measure moved to the assembly for action. A companion bill would offset revenue loss by reallocating a share of lake funds from parimutuel betting five to six percent, with added revenue estimated at 1.6 million dollars. Upstate taxpayers would see roughly 1.2 million dollars in relief. The real estate levy would end July 1, under Republican leadership push.
Corry officials led by Capt Harry Douglas tentatively schedule a county blackout for about May 18 or 19 pending State Council of Defense approval. Local wardens, defense staff, and dispersal plans are said to be forming, with petitions for necessary mobilization to be filed soon. Protective measures target marching orders, training, and readiness of guards.
The fragmented list outlines radio programs and times across NBC CBS and Blue networks. It mentions tests, talk forums, music performances, children segments, and live orchestras with various hosts and guests. Strong entities include NBC NBC-10 Stokowski Dolores Milter and Philadelphia listings.
Rev Wilmer Heffer of Ellwood City will succeed Rev Gordon Abrams as pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Ellwood City. Heffer, moving with his wife and three children, will assume duties May 10 after previously serving as pastor in Ellwood City for 18 months. Abrams resigned to open a new church network in Alton, Illinois.
Erie officials report approximately 275000 pounds of scrap metal gathered in a city wide drive to aid war production. Mayor Charles B. Barber says the material is turned over to scrap yards and will be sorted for manufacturing plants. Trucks and volunteers aided collection across the city over Thursday to Saturday.
CLEARFIELD Pa April 201 BS An unidentified one armed man about 60 years old, five feet six inches, 180 pounds, was found last night at Chester Hill. The body bore the initials N S G. The man had suffered a heart ailment and had shown support recently.
A brief note highlights elder readers facing co active symptoms and common complaints like constipation dizziness heartburn headaches and stomach pain. It mentions letters from grateful users and promotes Adlerical available through druggists as Adlerica.
Panama Canal Zone April 21 The largest field maneuvers since the war began ended with the theoretical repulse of an invading force using tactics attributed to the Japanese in the Philippines. Thousands of U S Army Panama mobile force units along with corps and marine detachments conducted jungle and shore operations near the canal zone despite superior numbers. The attacking force of yellow infantry endured long marches and jungle terrain, was spotted by jungle scouts, and halted by defenders led by General Frank M. Myers. The exercise aimed to test methods of meeting and defeating an invasion leveraging Japanese-style tactics.
The Appellate Division Fourth Department reduced a damages judgment against Jamestown to 51908 and costs after the city appealed. The case involved claims from 197 and 1938, with a 1988 charter amendment applying to damages in that year. Clarence G. Pickard and Samuel C. Allsso appeared for Bush and the city respectively.
Local classified notice advertising a well varied selection of bulbs and Petifi's Better Glads for sale. Includes contact information 248 Worth Sf and phone number 36-982 for inquiries.
Market notes from Pittsburgh and Buffalo dated April 20 show moderate demand in produce with steady No 1 baskets and crates for apples across Pennsylvania New York and West Virginia. Livestock prices in Buffalo ranged from hogs to cattle with steady demand and mixed gains as buyers showed appetite for good and choice cuts.
Unclear lines describe multiple teams and a score or ranking mix. The text mentions F teams, a 4500 unit, and references a classic event with unclear participants and outcomes. No coherent facts or names are discernible beyond generic athletic context.
Local officials report strong turnout as EK faces windy conditions and steady rain. AABG group led by prominent residents coordinates relief efforts and community drives. Volunteers set up shelters at civic centers and distribute meals to affected households.
Ath and the Y organize a second series of unity activities across neighborhoods. Local groups aim to boost participation, fitness, and community ties through coordinated events and outreach led by city sponsors.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Jamestown and a primary event with a large turnout, naming officials and dates in a confused workflow. It mentions 1,030 players and local figures like Glass and D al l, with references to Ville and Bivinie, suggesting planning or scheduling for a forthcoming election or school event.
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