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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1943

Page

3

Fragmentary ad item lists odd pricing and packaging

Readable line shows assorted prices and package counts with unclear product names. Mentions 1b ozen each 19 s7c pkg and multiple small price values such as 33c 28 39¢ 35c 13¢.

Corry News Briefs From Camp Anderson To Local Incidents

Twenty years ago Corry reports describe National Guard training at Camp Anderson with soldiers Recalled for home entrainment and top marksmen Watrous and Swan noted. A bold daytime holdup attempt failed as Frank Litt avoided the pursuers in a speeding Jordan. Franklin Street resident Joseph Rupp injured while working on a gas line. Frank Keleher, hospitalized after July 4 auto crash, marks his birthday at the institution. Outdoor shower program for Corry children begins with about 15 participants. Willem Kunes dies in Weedville accident. he is nephew of John Gardner. Word of President Harding’s death reaches Corry via rail and radio overnight.

Frank Litt Broad Dayligh

Man Falls From Carnival Truck Fatally Injured

Charley Luth Collins, 43, a employe of Bantley All American Shows, died at Warren General Hospital after a fall from an International truck while a board used as a platform broke loose. He and Robert Lee West, 29, were aboard the truck when the board detached as the vehicle sped, throwing Collins to the pavement. He suffered a broken neck and skull fracture with a broken right arm. Deputy Coroner L. E. Linder investigated the scene and noted Collins had joined the show a week earlier in Johnsonburg and was en route to Erie for a second week.

Warren Charley Luthe Collins Ty Bantley Collins Robert Lée West McKeesport Hull Youngsville IL Way L. E. Linder Johnsonburg Erie Ida Cox Airport Apartments Rt. 3 Winston-Salem N. OC Hig Watt

Darling Wins Coveted Spot In County Contest

N Dell Darling a Republican incumbent from Corry captured the top spot in the county commissioner drawing for primary ballot positions in Erie on Monday. Karl W VanTasser, Erie, a former Union City and Corry resident, is No 2 for county coroner. Other results list Dell Darling first for commissioner with Frank Schloss Helen M Schiupait and T H Schaper also named. Kerr W Van Tassel, William J Dickson, Warren W Wood, Dan Hanley for coroner. Elton H Blair and Fred H Taylor for treasurer. George L Bessa and Fred L Barnes for council Corry.

N. Dell Darling Republicas Regiment of Corry Ferce Erie Karl W. VanTasser Union City and Corry T. H. Schaper Kerr W. van Tassel William J. Dickson Warren W Wood Dan Hanley Elton H. Blair Fred H. Taylor George L. Bessa Fred L. Barnes

Congressional Tug of War Over Sales Tax Debate

Washington August 3 Senator Byrd criticized Treasury for opposing a sales tax while Roosevelt seeks 13 billion dollars more. House Ways and Means Chair Houghton returned from North Carolina to discuss new taxes as discussions continue on funding the war effort. Byrd urged cutting non essential outlays and pressed for clearer statements from War and Navy on legal commitments.

Washington Chairton D-Nc Taxianse Ways “and Means Houghton North Carolina Treasury Roosevelt Byrd D-Va Atte Press George D-Ga Senate Finance Committee Conner Joint Committee On War and Navy Departments

Pearl Harbor draft capture shapes Erie romance and move

Richard Digan a Pearl Harbor draftee who spent 19 months in the service was caught in the draft during a visit to Erie. He plans to marry Mercedes McClaren of Lawrence Park and return to serve, while Mercedes files papers to follow him to Pearl Harbor duties as a nurse. He is expected to be inducted next Monday.

Pearl Harbor Erie Aig Richard Digan Dee Dugan Mercedes McClaren Mx, m Joseph McClanes Lawrence Park Mercedes Richard

Third Erie Boy Lost on Juneau

Erie August 3 details Guy Alton Stewart listed as missing after the sinking of the USSS Juneau on November 18 1942. He was the husband of Min s Atty Reintold Stewart and attended Academy High School Renovo High, a Standard Stoker Cup employee, last served aboard in Navy starting August 1940.

Say Alton Stewart Erie Neal Stewert Navy Department Thele Son Guy Alton Stewart Mins. Atty Reintold Stewart Juneau Stewart Arthur Levi Matteson Dsho David “Pickton Henning Academy High School Renovo High

Gasoline rationing sparks debates on freedom and duty

The piece argues Americans resist strict rationing as a threat to personal liberty, noting willingness to sacrifice gas for the war but resentment toward regulators. It contrasts ration fears with the parade of paratroopers, praising their courage and noting the psychological resilience of soldiers and civilians alike.

Quiz style clues on a muted classified page

A fragmented quiz on a classified page asks ten questions across topics Erected as a playful challenge, it touches divorce law Pulaski origin George Einstein and other items. The garbled OCR renders several items unreadable yet hints at general knowledge and historical themes.

United States General Pulaski Henry George Rom Albert Einstein Gee Army Eigitie Agi Weil Talse

Dry ice danger prompts warnings for kids

The article describes two incidents where children mishandled dry ice. In the first, Tim inhaled steam from dry ice and nearly choked, suffering a swollen, painful face for a week. In the second, a capped can with dry ice and water exploded, severely injuring a boy who required 17 days in hospital.

Tim

Nomination for 1965 West Point class noted

Bradford Pa Aug 3 Word reached that Mrs Bennett Penn of Richmond Va, widow of Cadet Bennett Penn, has a son John Claiborne Fenn born. Penn, Smethport's first war casualty, was killed in a Texas plane crash last December. The newborn already has a West Point nomination for class of 1965, personally nominated by Rep Leo Gavin.

Bradford John Claiborne Fenn Bennett Penn Richmond Bennett, Penn Smethport Penn Texas U.S. Military Academy West Point Leo Gavin

Fire destroys Culbertson barn near Edinboro

Erie Aug 3 A large barn owned by the Culbertson Co near the residence of Charles McLaughlin Edinboro was leveled by an undetermined origin fire Saturday night The loss was set at 2000 Neighbors were first summoned when a pilot of an airplane circling the burning barn attracted attention The Edinboro fire department arrived as a house nearby started to burn The blaze was quickly extinguished but the barn was completely consumed

Erie Culbertson Co Charles McLaughlin Edinboro

Requirement to register when rooms rented under rent rules

The notice explains renters must file registration with the Area Rent Office within thirty days of renting a room. Forms are obtainable by calling the local Area Rent Office and staff will assist. Any occupancy changes must be reported, with forms available by writing to the Area Rent Office.

Kane Borough 1943 Tax Bills Total $154208.29

Kane borough mails 1943 tax bills total 154208.29 dollars, down from 1942 due to millage cuts and wartime exemptions. Polls tax 13332, school tax 79946719 based on 2,044,089 assessed value, borough tax 38838.83, county tax 19670.79 with breakdowns by occupation, personal property, and real estate.

Kane Wor Tojay Maud Kebler

Oil City Officer Fatally Wounded in North Africa

Ensign Claybaugh Jr 29 Navy of 1935 Chestnut Street Oil City was fatally wounded in action in North Africa on July 14 and died the next day His wife Mrs Helen Davis Claybaugh of Galesburg Ill received a letter via a doctor and a telephone briefing from his parents detailing the fatal throat wound and his hospital injury status

Abia Ensoys Wi Claybaugh, Jr Navy Oluf Harry W. Clayoaliuh Chestnut Street Helen Davis ‘Claybaugh Galesburg Ensign Claybaugh Claybaugh

Silver Creek Banker Frank Clement Dies Suddenly

In Silver Creek on August 3 1931 Frank Harold Clement president of the Silver Creek National Bank died suddenly at his home after a morning seizure or attack. He had been ill for some time but fulfilled his duties, then was found on his porch by family. This shocking event ends his long service to the bank and town.

Silver Creek Frank Harold Clement Silver Creek National Bank Nea

European War Faces Grim Toll as Bombing Rises

Report notes German newspapers abandon grandiose claims and admit fear as bombing levels surge. Trains bring dead and wounded. terrified refugees flee cities like Hamburg, whose shattered remains are described. Berlin presses question whether the German people are invincible despite fronts.

Tong He Ca Hamburg Berlin Thal

Three Erie Motorists Lose Driving Rights

During the week ending July 23 three Erie residents had driving privileges suspended by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. No Erie revocations were ordered, while 34 Pennsylvania drivers lost permits for highway violations. State suspensions totaled 177. Names include Harry M. Engh 20 East 10th Street Casper Orzel 791 East 13th Street and Edward Winschel 14 East Street. Restorations included Louis Defonisey 2223 East 9th Street Rex Payne Girard and James Baker Union City.

Arge Louis Defonisey Eastuth Street Rex Payne Girard James Baker Union City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nter Camp Anderson National Guards Tien Quik Mount Gretna Watrous Swan Wut Swan Joseph Rupp Branklin Street Pennsylvania East Main Frank Keleher Corry Hospital Keleher Willem Kunes Weed- Ville Kames John Gardner Harding Man Charley L. Collins CarNival Company Darling Karl VanTassel Gasoline Seboard Jennie Glendora Milk Wilcox Grocery East Main Street Holt Whitehouse Daily Dozen Prom Slewem Society of the State of Pennsylvania Kane Borough Mraleeh Oil City Vecxos Set Aeldoy, Lugiée Missinery Ward
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