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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1942
Page
6
Residents report power blackouts and police patrols as Civilian Defense groups respond to suspected entry attempts near Cohen Station. The Pennsylvania Railroad seeks 200 workers for track repairs after July damage, while General Motors declares a 50 cent per share dividend payable September 12.
Four Kane men were jailed for 80 days and fined 50 dollars each after an alleged assault on Ralph Carlson of Kane. Police say John Yesurek and John Gacek attacked Carlson near Tionesta avenue and Beech street, ripping clothing and kicking him after he questioned them at his car. Neighbors alerted police. Yesurek and Gacek were arrested and detained at the borough jail. Further assault charges from earlier in the evening were pending.
Altoona will receive one of two new combination fire pumpers ordered for the department after a communication to Councilman Jacob Weber from C. H. Malkiesen, War Production Board official, clarified that only one unit can be delivered. Weber, acting on council authorization, had ordered a 500 GPM Pumper and a 750 GPM model. A rating to ensure construction and delivery of the remaining pumper was granted.
Wartusa Aug. 3 a complete list of blackout violators reported to Sheriff William Stuart by air raid wardens throughout the county Vinday showed 76 citizens who failed to heed warning to extinguish lights and abide by other blackout orders during Warren county s most recent blackers and as soon as possible a hearing will be held at which time each violator will be heard and those whose actions were most flagrant are expected to be fined as a penalty for their violations.
The aviation first aid kit is larger and more varied in its assortment of supplies than the regular field first aid kit issued to every soldier. Complete, the aviation kit posts about five dollars.
Public notice urges buying War Savings Stamps to fund aeronautics kits and supports the war effort. It calls for at least ten percent of income to be invested through payroll allotments or direct purchases at stores or post offices. It promises 1 to 43 return and emphasizes patriotism and national security.
Sparta Aug 3 report on local air post volunteers registering to man a new observation post at the Billet Rogers farm Tenavi opened Sunday watchers stationed daily any volunteers to help include Neil Stranihan and D Obert. Nearby travelers on bicycles visit the area en route to Quaker Ridge and Jamestown with several social calls and family news amid regional wartime activities.
Police report weekend thefts in Erie valued at $380, including cash and a bank book. Two suspects, Charles Rieger and John Hoffman, were arrested after an assault incident at 14th and Peach and jailed on charges of petty larceny. Rieger faces an additional assault charge.
A gambler known as a destitute office holder admitted guilt over a tangled case involving $350,000 in election bets during the 2040 presidential campaign. The implicated figures included Greene, Wolenski, and associates, with bets on Wendell Willkie versus Roosevelt and claims of being squeezed out. The narrative mentions a Jamestown trip and church notices for a local women's division and Baptist events.
Hal MacIntyre brings his celebrated dance band to Celoron on Thursday evening August th at Celoron Park. The unit is rated among the best in the land and recently headlined at the Glen Island Casino. Appearance at Celoron is expected to draw a vast throng.
George Burgard, a native of Franklin, who became a squadron leader with the Flying Tigers in China and Burma, spent a furlough week in his hometown. Now based in Sunbury, he plans to rejoin the Army Air Corps. He credits downing a dozen Japanese planes and recalls Burma life with the unit.
Arthur Jewell longtime Corry area resident died Monday night at Erie hospital after a brief illness He lived at 12244 East Main Street born in Spring Creek on December 13 187 He is survived by relatives and funeral arrangements are pending at Bracken Kesting chapel The page also presents quiz answers from Today’s edition covering various trivia questions.
In Hershey Pennsylvania a new agricultural training program will place boys aged 15 to 14 in practical work. Students from freshman to senior will attend two half day sessions for four to six weeks in facilities including creamery, poultry, fertilizer plant, farm machinery, poultry, hog, game farms, nurseries, feed mill and more. A. Rockwell will develop the program with D. Lee Backenstase and M. Herdiey chapter of the Pittie Partners of America assisting as instructors.
In Partite township the two one room schools known as the Poster school on Holyday Run were sold at public auction by the Cornplanta township school board. Ernest R Growther conducted the sale on Win Wyllis street at 10 a.m. The buildings and a 100 foot square lot sold for 825 dollars. The land is owned by Mr Crowthe who had purchased it earlier. Meadvill residents reported. Eighteen month old Joseph Johnson of R D Guys Mills was admitted to Spencer Hospital at 1 10 p.m. Monday after being struck by a car. He sustained brush burns and other injuries and remained under observation.
Representatives from Indusibeies and War Production Board briefed at the Hotel Cory on PD-28-A forms required for material purchases. They urged filing by the May 10 deadline, noting mandatory use for certain purchases and potential penalties for late or incomplete submissions. The conference aimed to simplify procedures and accelerate procurements amid ongoing restrictions.
The council approves Bill No. 601 amending the license ordinance with revised penalties for violations. Second reading and adoption are expected at the next meeting, outlining fines from a minimum of 26 to a maximum of 510. The measure revises assessments tied to license infractions.
Fragmentary notes show a tense meeting about local markets and contracts. Officials discuss a steel market, warehouses, deliveries, and age related eligibility while questioning vendors and project timing. Names and places are unclear in the garbled OCR text.
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