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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1943
Page
3
The fragment references Jase propagating events in a busy afternoon near a Buschcenter and Mrs. Orson in New York. It mentions 8 B. NY as a location tag and suggests a local, unnamed incident or meeting with unclear details.
The big war loan drive lags but shows progress toward the 13 000 000 000 goal. The editorial urges faster subscriptions, arguing the loan benefits every citizen and is a smart investment, with many expecting to live on the bonds in better times.
An article argues education should go beyond memorizing dates and kings, stressing learning’s purpose to develop thinking and life skills. It critiques grade focus, urges meaningful study across subjects, and notes wartime questions about America’s schooling and IQ quizzes. It mentions a New York Times debate, impressions of history, language, and mathematics, and includes a provocative wartime trivia section.
Twenty years ago items from journal files note the death of B McCray at his Fifth Avenue home after a months long illness. Rev R L Semmindinger transferred to St Catherine's DuBois, with a new pastor named at St Thomas', and election returns for Chamber of Commerce directors being tallied. Also reports of a rider thrown when his horse bolted on West Congress Street and injuries to A L Phelps delivering meat for City Market. Mrs Julia Poley dies at 109 West Bend Street aged 76, survived by offspring and grandchildren. Chamber minutes praise City Commission cooperation and note old fair ground site purchase for school needs.
A 1940 analysis notes 34 million employed men with 17 000 occupational deaths and 11 million women with 800 work related deaths. Half the female deaths occur in domestic and personal services as women enter roles once held by men. Projected rise in accidents as women take on heavier tasks, though total female deaths may not exceed 380 annually. Safety measures exist to protect women workers.
About 150,000 trucks in occupied countries are reported in service with wood gas generators. Corn is described as universal food and symbol of plenty. The text notes corn with kernels appearing from leaves as a modern agricultural emblem, mentioning ancient Mexican contexts.
The city faces rising juvenile delinquency with a wave of petty thefts and mischief in the Bourth ward. Chief of Police will confer with a Probation Officer to plan steps, citing lack of parental control and limited parental cooperation as key factors. School authorities report growing concerns nationwide and discuss curfew laws due to wartime home disruptions.
Jamestown fire department inhalator squad revived 43 year old Mrs. N. Macchiarilla of Falconer after she was overcome by natural gas in the cellar of her Lister Street home. A delivery man and first aid aid arrived before the squad applied the inhalator for about 30 minutes. Doctor said she should recover.
A home emergency kit relies on SAN CURA Ointment for cuts burns and sores and SAN CURA Soap for gentle skin care. The advertisement highlights various uses from boils to sunburn and touts prices 360 and 0c.
April 26 The slave House this week is expected to approve an 180000 appropriation for Peninsula protection. Assemblyman Delbert Dalrymple announced on his return from Harrisburg that the bill should pass the House by Wednesday night and then go to the Senate for confirmation. The state funds will complement 225000 already earmarked by the Federal government for the project. The money will finance protection work to shield the Peninsula from storms like those that caused damage last winter. U.S. Engineers have invited bids and will open them next month in Buffalo, after which the project should start. Following protection work, restoration of the road will be considered and will be handled by the State.
Jamestown reports Private Harold Streed son of Mrs Lat Streed has received the Purple Heart for military merit. He was wounded March 29 in North Africa with government notice reaching his family April 16 and 22 signaling improved condition. Streed entered service May 20 1942 and sent the medal to his younger brother Leray Streed for safekeeping.
Simon Ton longtime Clymer resident died Sunday after a period of illness. He was active in business and public life, serving as town assessor, justice of the peace, clerk, and supervisor. He is survived by his wife Mary, three daughters, a son, a sister, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Dutch Reformed church with burial in Halland Cemetery.
April 46 war release lists Donald A. Bush of Clermont as a prisoner held by Japanese. The War Department announced 47 Army men captured, including 23 from Pennsylvania, in a Tops incident.
Numerous sale notices list used radios from 0.50 to 29.50, washing machines, motors, tables, chairs, a typewriter, and furniture. Also advertised are maple syrup, dress goods, UPS labels, hay, seed bats, and a large public auction with farm equipment and livestock including Guernsey and Holstein cows, bulls, a bay mare, and various tools. Auction details place items near Blooming Valley area with dates in April.
Rev Patrick A Lynch pastor of St Josephs Church marked the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination. He was ordained at St Peters Cathedral Erie by Rt Rev John E FitzMaurice and has served St Josephs since 1981. The Mass was in the Church of the Holy Name Brooklyn where his uncle Ray O Reilly was pastor. More than a billion dollars annually is lost to American plant diseases.
The publicrelations office at Deane Pield announced that three airmen were killed in a collision of two Army bombers Friday near Lakeland Pennsylvania. Among the dead were Pilot Officer Robert J. Baskin of Drums Route 1 and Staff Sergeant Clyde I. Trainer Jr of 140 West Street Clarion Pennsylvania.
Market updates from Buffalo, New York and New York City show persistent activity in livestock and egg markets. Hogs, cattle, and sheep readings reflect strong demand with varied price ranges, while stock listings hint at overall cautious gains and some volatility across major exchanges.
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