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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1944
Page
6
Fragmented Erle area dispatch notes a missing 12 year old Benjamin Brown of Wetleyville, alleged theft ties, a 85 year old Henry JH. Hawley seen near Brie town, multiple dog bite cases, Coast Guard anniversary, and county officials amid a disrupted courthouse scene. Several scattered items mention a primary vote, birds with injuries blamed on neighborhood activity, and upcoming summer concerts.
Jamestown reports a bandit attempted to rob the State Bank at Fillmore Allegany County Monday morning. Cashier L. S. Gleason faced a pistol, opened the vault, was urged to lock doors, and the gunman fled as authorities pursued. Police suspect Maynard of Buffalo as the suspect, described as five feet ten inches, 170 pounds, wearing a feather jacket, felt hat, and dark trousers.
Erie officials report about 7000 county residents face purged status and 4000 have not retrieved voter cards. They must reapply in person at the Erie Courthouse to vote in the fall election. Separate notice cites a polio outbreak with five deaths and 58 new cases in two months, raising city totals to 84 in Pittsburgh.
Frank Platt completes repairs on the mill dam at Spartansburg after flood damage last spring. The event follows extensive work by Kruvtka and a front-dam rebuild. Community notices include memorial services, club meetings, and regional social events with attendees from Corry, Meadville, Titusville, and nearby towns.
Myrtle Louise Cody, seven days after turning seven, died from head and leg injuries after being struck by a coupe on Theresa Road in St Marys. Police say she ran into the left front fender of Hurdle Setcker’s car, was hurled downhill about 135 feet, and was taken to Kaul Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs Alba Post were held Monday at 2 pm at Brackens Keating Funeral Home with Rev Wilmer Heffer officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery Union City. Bearers included Paul Clark Duns Little Roy Hakenberry and Clyde Brenneman. Relatives and friends from Covell Post Wattsburg Arthur Post and daughter Verne Royal Oats Mich Manley Post and family Eric and Clyde Brenneman attended.
A five dollar bill and a ten dollar bill were reported lost between Healey's and Murphy's on Center Street. A colored bead bag was found near Leage et al's Splesman Store. A small sum of money was found on Duane Street claimed by Val Gilayton, owner to pay for ad at 30 Worth Street. Telephone contact listed as 39-474 under LOST notices.
Receipts in New York show irregular activity as egg quotes move on a lighter market. Special No. 1 to No. 4 grades at midrange levels with several price marks noted for extra medium and pullets. Major buyers and producers listed include American Can, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Paramount, and Standard Oil, with quotations given at noon and reflecting a cautious, uneven recovery.
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