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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
6
Just a Paragraph notes a Sunday cottage hit event with a community picnic to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G Bentor on Saturday August 1. Attendees urged to bring baskets and own silver as ice cream is to be served. the item mentions related church and social details from the era.
Roscoe Beardsley of R D 6 Corry was injured in a runaway truck crash near Parade and 11th streets. The heavy truck rammed multiple vehicles, dragged a car, and pinned Beardsley between the truck and another vehicle. He was taken to Mercy Hospital with fractured ribs and a possible fracture of the leg. witnesses said the truck appeared out of control after leaving Parade Street.
An old ad promotes Thompson’s Borsoma Tablets as a stimulant diuretic to aid kidney and liver function and reduce waste in the blood, claiming relief from aches and pains. It suggests Golden Lax Tablets for constipation and lists small price points.
Aug 7 at a Brocton labor camp in Westfield, Willie Butcher faced assault and weapon charges after a feud with fellow Tennelian Thomas Clay. Troopers questioned Clay. a .22 revolver was found. Butcher allegedly fired at Clay, who claimed he only fired to frighten him. Justice Blins Gritz in Brocton to hear case.
Clifford Lee, 18 months, of Brocton, reported as the second polio victim in Chautauqua County. He was taken to Buffalo Children's Hospital for treatment. Dr. Milton Terris, New York State health officer, noted a tough year for polio with cases rising to an epidemic stage in affected areas.
Unclear notes describe adoption offers for a baby found abandoned near French Creek in Erie. State police and hospital staff are involved as they verify the child’s identity and await guardianship decisions. No new details on individual severities or outcomes are provided.
A scrambled report shows mixed activity in Pittsburgh and Buffalo markets. Prices for livestock such as cattle and hogs remained steady to low, with receipts described as plain and mid-tier. New York egg prices edged higher on light supplies while major industrial stocks faced cautious trading amid broader market softness.
Wanted ad reads lake property for sale or rent in Findley Lake area. Andrew Paulson lists Maple Avenue contact, phone 30-095. Includes note to send replies to FG Box 8 Spring Creek and asks for highway location near Spring Creek and Corry.
A broken OCR excerpt mentions names Len Saveur Mendy and Maung, with a reference to Monday and Ware. The text is incomplete, but suggests a scheduled activity or meeting at a place called Ware on Monday. No clear outcome or full participant list is readable.
A fragment notes a basketball game at Leamue Port QuBS was not played because of a grip incident involving BUETAL and Fad. Specific teams, dates, and locations are unclear but the report centers on an interrupted game due to the grip issue.
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