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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1944
Page
2
The article presents a speaker’s three debt reform proposals and cautions against repudiation while addressing postwar anxieties. It explores revaluing the dollar, issuing new bonds, and using a sales tax to fund debt repayment, then shifts to concerns about Russia and postwar stability.
Corry residents joined Jamestown leaders for a postwar planning discussion led by Rev. Dennis Boumsn of Pilgrims Memorial Congregational Church. Round table reports concluded the afternoon, and the session committee was renamed to push for another gathering soon, with multiple local and regional groups co sponsoring.
The State Employes Retirement Board paid Carrie E Stadelfeld widow of late Judge Joseph Stadelfeld a death benefit of 1161.7. Jamestown area reports mumps easing while scarlet fever worsened among the elderly but not locally. Corry U B Church hosts Dr Carl Armerding talks at 7 45 PM. War news includes Sgt Carl Seagren 30 serving as engineer on Flying Fortress missing in action since April 11. Water supply restored in Hinsdale after pump issue. May 1 schedule effects: Carter Hill telephone outage Sundays 10 AM to 8 PM and weekdays 1 PM to 5 PM. OPA notes possible reduction in gasoline rationing coupon values. Jamestown hearings delayed for oil coupon violations. Red and Gun Club hosts bingo. Compensation court awards 350 for right middle finger injury at Marlin-Fockwell. Local notices: fire, theft, hospital recoveries, and job ads appear amid a long list of brief items.
Erie April 29 Despite steps taken the farm labor shortage will be worse this summer and fall. Paul Crossman secretary of the Erie County Agricultural Extension Bureau says more help than indicated is needed. He notes high school students may shift to industry for steadier work and higher wages. County expects 40 or 50 Newfoundlanders plus Jamaicans to fill dairy and farm roles. He warns neighboring counties may need imported labor with uncertain success.
James Mears has assumed active leadership of Troop 61 Boy Scouts in this city with plans for a busy season. Fifteen candidates will earn tenderfoot badges soon and about ten boys are prepared for second class tests. The troop collected 110 garments for Russian relief and 2870 pounds of salvage paper. Signal flag instruction and Taeian Yo Yo methods have sparked interest. Walter Auer and Porter took four scouts to the district conference at Union City Friday evening.
Richard Evans, longtime Warren police justice from January 8, 1898, to March 3, 1941, died Friday at his home after a brief illness. Born Corry May 11, 1876, he spent most of his life in Warren aside from four years in European refinery construction and later work on the ble refinery at Farmers Valley.
April 39 Second Lieutenant Robert A. Butler, 27, co-pilot of a U S Heavy bomber, was reported missing in action in a bombing yard over Germany April 13 by War Department telegram. He served with the Eighth Air Force and had been wounded in action previously. his unit was stationed in the Midlands, England.
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Cadet William H. Donaldson returns to Fort Sheridan after a furlough. Numerous locals visit, travel, or attend events including examinations, funerals, and family gatherings. Notables include Thelma Gohn heading to New Kensington for Cadet Nurse exam, and many residents visiting relatives or residing away for military service.
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