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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1942
Page
8
Jamestown authorities report many businesses ignored dim-out regulations effective this Wednesday and lasting through August 10. Mayor Samuel A Strath stated police handed him a list of unoccupied or left burning lights and displays. He warned violators face arrest and fines under military proclamations.
Private Frank A. Steger, 42, of Elyria, formerly of Erie, died Thursday night at Camp Forrest Army hospital of natural causes. He was inducted July 22, recently marked his 20th wedding anniversary, and had lived in Elyria since 1928 running an electrical supply store. Mrs. Kath ering Steger of 903 Chestnut Street learned of his death, having received a letter last week saying he was in good health and enjoying army life.
World War I era plea urges buying War Bonds and Stamps to fund bayonets and scabbards for American infantry. It notes bayonets costing 3 and scabbards 1.30, calling for millions of weapons and encouraging a ten percent income investment to join a patriot Ten Percent Club.
SPARTANSBURG Aug 7 A first aid class will open in Firemen's Hall Friday night under Williard Titlot son with over 100 hours study as instructor. Enrollees may join bringing bandage and triangular cloth. The Spartansburg volunteers plan their annual fish fry Sunday Aug 1 at Clayton Palchen's place. rain venue at Fire Hall.
Beaverdam Methodist church parlors host a penny supper on Friday evening August 7 at 5:30. The column recalls neighbors visiting, dinners and picnics at Jamestown Erie Union City and points nearby, with many names listed including Lindberg, Sorenson, Borstorff, French, Spitz, Shields, Reno, Hillerd, Maynard, Marsh, Proctor, Shreves among others as social and church events are noted through the week. Local trips include visits to Union City, Jamestown, and Warren with various family gatherings and recitals of everyday hospitality.
Train services faced disruption as a northbound rail term emergency moved passengers from the line. Railway officials reported temporary detours and limited schedules while crews restored the affected corridor. No injuries were immediately reported and investigations began.
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