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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1943
Page
6
Regular meeting of Guy Downelt Monday evening. Postmaster Sulman announced Friday’s Saturday closing will be 1 PM due to staff shortages. Corry police seek two armed holdup suspects from Erie. Fire and burglary reports, rail traffic gains, and local obituaries update Corry residents.
A bill to raise fish license fees faces delay after Senate approval and House sub committee review. The measure would cut license costs from 130 to 32 and divert the extra funds to counties for expanding public fishing waters, a plan opposed by some committee members. Opposition centers on shifting revenue away from the general fund and questions about county use. Introduced by Senator Crowe with support from sportsmen groups, the bill awaits further action.
Funeral rites were conducted Thursday for Mrs Anabelle Crawford in the Brecken Keating chapel with Rev James Belman officiating. Bearers named were Samuel Shite, Eric Buell, Robert Beers and David Buell. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Out-of-town attendees included Dy and Mrs Sammie Chilloyan and Mrs Robert Beers, Miss Anna Beers and Beste Bemis of Bee, and Mr and Mrs Maric Buell of Torpedo.
Mrs Fred Marsh passes away in Jamestown region this week. She was sister-in-law of the late W Ed Merra of Wisconsin and widely known locally for her many visits. Funeral services from Henderson and Streets Funeral Chapel in Jamestown Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Fragment from an old health advert touts SAN GURA antiseptic as soothing and protective for minor cuts burns bruises and skin infections. It promotes washing with SAN CURA Soap before applying SAN CURA Ointment and claims pleasant use with no staining. Continuous use is recommended for relief and prevention of infection.
Shenango Camp Near Mercer County becomes a key Army training and manpower center. The facility, described as the largest of its kind in the nation, hosts a modern theater-style setup with barracks, training areas, and specialized units. Personnel classification assigns men to roles best suited to their skills, with many arriving after prior basic training at other camps. Nearby towns including Greenville, Sharon, and Mercer are buzzing with activity as the camp rapidly develops.
The federal grand jury returned indictments against Willand Barker Lew Sweeney and Henry Baler for obtaining from depot workers 2.50 to 10 dollars through threats and intimidation during the Meulsneshore supply depot fraud probe. Nine suspects previously indicted face delays as motions proceed. Judge Albert W. Johnson overruled objections to the grand jury’s legality after replacing a juror who died and excusing another due to a family death.
James town April 30 A War Department telegram informs Gerry New York area Private Victor Nury son of Mr and Mrs Victor Nury of Gerry has died in World War II at an Army air base near Drew Field Tampa Florida Details on burial remain unclear as authorities decide whether to bury in Tampa or return remains to Sinclairville New York Funeral arrangements are incomplete
Dunkirk officials estimate $151000 in See Education Department aid under a Lane hem Act proposal to care for War worker families. The plan includes two war nurses, care for 50 preschool children, and two centers for after school care serving 180 school age children. Local board of education would extend $310950 but could offset costs with building rental and admin aspects.
Police investigate vandalism at the newly built home of Dr. Harold Y. Cooper on Titusville Road near Union City. Window and door glass shattered, damage estimated over six hundred dollars as attackers left no items missing. home had just been completed and was vacant while Cooper served in the armed forces.
Jamestown, April 30 reports say Paist Lieutenant John Robert Anderson of the United States Army Air Corps is missing in action over the World War II area. Anderson, flight leader of pursuit ships, has served since 1941 and received word by telegram that further information will follow.
Contestram Page One reports ongoing strikebound mines and surrounding tension as deadlines loom. Senator Connally of Texas recalls past labor crises and warns the escalating situation may hinge on presidential timing and leadership labels used for the labor figure.
Cemetery memorials and monuments from Guery and Gizan offer cleaning and resetting services. Includes granite and marble markers with 80 monument resets at a small cost. Also notes horses cattle and vehicle sales from Thompson family at Clymer New York with listings of specific horses and a crown gelding for sale weighing 1700 pounds.
Buffalo Livestock market notes slow hog activity with most decks weak while some good choice weights sold around 18.00. Cattle steady with medium to good steers and yearlings 14.75 to 15.50. butter cows firm to weak. calves 175. sheep offerings about 1,000 with lamb trade fairly active and prices to 17.00 for late lambs. Pittsburgh produce and New York egg markets also summarized with mixed results and varying prices.
A borough meeting at the home of Mejor and Mrs. S. W. Moore involved parents police and juveniles connected with theft and vandalism. Restitution arrangements were made and all stolen articles were recovered while charges were paused awaiting restitution. The boys aged ten to fifteen had no prior trouble and parole is possible as no formal charges were filed.
The document lists quiz answers including Soviet Russia Mohammedan and James Madison with references to John Steinbeck and James Madison, plus a cryptic line about a cat and other scattered items. It notes True False and a claim about Waldart Buffalo Bill Cody’s historical railroad role.
The district fairgrounds host a Sunday showcase as sasebill squads Mik Mine and Ke y open play against nouts while 2 others entertain the naugus. Promoters announce sessions and matches, with Vic Ponn State listed among organizers. The scene highlights early season action, tense rivalries, and team preparations for opening games.
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