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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1944
Page
6
A tangle of local items reports a feud over quarrying and stone throwing injuring a child, vandalism at a camp, and a missing girl from Titusville. Real estate transfers note the Union City property sale. Missing youths, school picnics, and court actions appear alongside counterfeit coupons, fruit crops, and juror draws. Warnings about quarantine, war bond cashing plans, and weather records close with local obituaries and awards notices.
Erie OPA denies a pending purge of district staff amid rumors of removals. Food rationing officer Joseph Avittslow and attorney Andrew J. Nowak have been recalled to the local department for an unspecified period, while Bradshaw remains on active list. Nowak may keep duties due to workload. Gredel and Gusky reportedly slated for reassignment but delays and reversals cited.
Ohio youths aged 19 and 17 from Ashtabula arrested by Erie police after attempting to sell a stolen car to Mae's Garage owner. Police recovered the vehicle, its papers, and a stall of theft evidence. The car belonged to Betty Ball, B D 2, and the suspects admitted involvement.
Corry dealers join a new coal conference to prevent shortages, appointing Raymond Drisville and others to a second committee chaired by Frank Mills. The group, including Roy Mulkie and W W Hammond, plans to coordinate orders and remedies as a coal emergency looms. Local officials stressed urgency amid aging hauling vehicles and rising demand.
The Office of Price Administration announced a higher ceiling on cracker prices effective August 1st for retailers. The increase is tied to the March 1940 price levels rather than the prior fixed mark up, affecting enamel crackers toast and crumbs.
Philadelphia judge tells grand jury the six day transit strike may aim to influence the upcoming national election. He doubts the eight black transit clerks walking out are the true cause and says politics may lie in the minds of those who called the strike. The remark came during a 40 minute charge to the investigating panel.
May A Carnrike executrix of 121 West Smith Street Cory Pennsylvania seeks legal notice filed through Walter L Peake attorney of Sorry Pennsylvania to address estate matters.
Washington August 9 Captain Norman S Ives director of the port of Cherbourg France has been killed in action The Navy disclosed the death without detail The 47 year old officer was a veteran of submarine service and helped develop safety devices that saved many submariners lives
The editorial page lists quiz answers: item one three times two true three tequits four goats five true and six ohia. The brief note confirms the provided key for readers.
Buffalo stock markets show hogs steady to 16.18 for 240s, cattle slow with light weights canning 4.50 to 5.50, heavy cutters up to 7.50, and dairy heifers rising to 12.00. Pittsburgh reports moderate demand for produce with apples around steady, No. 1 varieties at 1.75 to 2.25, and potatoes and wheat steady. New York egg market mixed with utilities attracting buyers while low priced motors face pressure.
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