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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1943
Page
8
Easter services and programs are announced across multiple local churches. Rev P A Galbreath preaches at the Morning Worship with special music by the choir. St Elizabeth’s offers Masses at 8 and 10 with catechism for children. First Baptist and United Methodist churches feature sunrise services, Easter cantatas, and baptisms. additional notes include youth fellowships, choir rehearsals, and reception of new members.
A readable fragment lists churches in Corry including Bethel Tabernacle on 2 30 East Church Street and several others such as Christian and Missionary Alliance at E Washington and Maple Ava, Church of the Nazarene on Washington Avenue, United Brethren in Christ near Center Street, Emmanuel Temple on Center Street, First Methodist on Pleasant Street, Second Avenue, First Presbyterian near Pleasant and Center, Seventh Day Adventist on Center Street, St Elizabeth’s on Pleasant Street, St Thomas Church near Center and South, St Paul Evangelical Lutheran on South and Concord, and The Salvation Army at West Washington and Park Street.
War Department advised that John A. Anderson of 100 McPherson lives has been interned as an Italian prisoner. The notice says he was missing in action near North Africa around February and that he is alive and well.
Charles R. Hess, 21, of Kane, reported slightly wounded in action in the North African area on April 6. He enlisted in October 1935 and served four years, a native of James City who attended local schools before joining the U S Army.
Police unravel a Warren warehouse robbery at the Smith Horton Company plant. An employee suspected of theft and a teen accomplice are linked to missing cartons of cigarettes and candy. Authorities expect two more youths to be rounded up as the case moves to juvenile court.
Sunday School at 0:00 A M invites joining a class Morning worship at 11:00 A M Evangelistic Service at 5:30 P M Mid week prayer and Bible study Thursday evening at o o'clock Young people's meeting first Saturday of each month Sciota Church Sunday School at 10:00 A M in charge of Mrs O W Hubert Helen Damon and Lucille Kimmy East Branch Advent Christian Church 10:00 Morning Worship 41:00 A M Sunday School 7:00 P M Evening Service Tuesday 8:00 P M prayer meeting Friday 8:00 P M Boy Scouts Saturday 8:00 P M Loyal Workers
Erie County residents hear claims of black market activity as William Walsh of the U S Department of Agriculture arrives to review price violations. He says local OPA offices will tighten investigations, with support from agriculture officials, to root out illegal pricing.
An urgent call by Mr Johnson of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners for qualified accountants. Positions pay 260 to 400 with overtime for a 48 hour week, requiring attendance at a recognized accounting school and some public or manufacturing accounting experience. Duty place Philadelphia or within 150 miles. applications from Corry Post Office to the Third U S Civil Service Regional Office Customhouse Philadelphia.
Easter shortages hit Ere liquor stores as small supply reached state outlets on Thursday. Purchasers limited to a pint each. more may arrive Saturday but managers offered no promises. Stores closed Friday for Good Friday.
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