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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1942

Page

2

Bradford Threatens Armed Guards in Oil Fields Protest

City and Vicinity report Bradford leaders urging quick formation of two company armed guards under Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps regulations. Mayor Hugh J. Ryan cites vital oil fields and defense industries in McKean County lacking protection amid statewide blackout prep and security concerns. Local notices include police activity and community alerts.

Kellogg's Pillsbury Wilcox Grocery Bigdford Hugh J. Ryan Priday Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps Arthur Tames Bradford McKean County

Clarion Note on Lieut Broughams Navy Service and Wage Pact

Lieut W W Brougham a 40 year Navy veteran spent a week at his home on E Main Street awaiting duty from Navigation. He previously served at Philadelphia Navy Yard and was recalled May 4 1941. A wage pact negotiated by United Steel Workers CIO and American Fork and Hoe grants a general raise of 10 cents per hour with six cents retroactive to Feb 1 1942 and four cents retroactive to July 1 1942.

Clarion W. W. Brougham Erde U.S. Navy E. Main Street Department of! Navigation Brougham U. S. Navy Philadelphia N Danldr United Steel Workers of America CIO American Fork and Hoe Company

Friends seek Schwab estate to aid St Francis College

In Loretto Pennsylvania on August 10 seventy five supporters of St Francis College met to discuss buying parts of Charles M Schwab estate assets including 164 sites and several buildings. A five man committee led by H G Andrews aims to purchase by securing funds and donate the properties to the college if the bid succeeds. Rev Fr John J Sullivan, president of the college, said the gift would be accepted.

Ey Sous - Loretta St. Francis College Tate Steelmaster Charles M. Schwab H. G. Andrews Johnstown Schwab Andrews John J. J. Sullivan

Five Injured In Wreck On Route 69 Near Poll

Five persons were injured when two cars collided on Route 69 just east of Poll. In the Grove City area victims included John H Atwell 28 Harold Hunter 32 Mrs Hunter, Jeff Hunter 3 Mildred Lestmett 22 and two teenage girls uninjured. All except Mildred were hospitalized at Franklin hospital with non serious conditions.

Titusville Poll John Hf. Atwell Grove City Harold Hunter R. D Hunter Jeff James Hhunter Mildred Lestmett Franklin Hospital

Three Injured in Crash Near Harmonsburg Route 102

Three persons were injured, one seriously, when a car driven by Mrs. Hugenis Dunn overturned at Harmonsburg blacktop and Route 102 Saturday afternoon. Passersby took them to a local physician. Mrs Myrtle Sirl lif suffered a neck injury later found to be three fractured vertebrae and will enter hospital. The driver Mrs Dinh had a sprained shin and cut lip. Passenger J Suliff received a neck injury. All three had bruises and minor cuts.

Moadvigle Sug Hugenis Dunn RD. 3 Harmonsburg Myrtle Sirllif R. D Sulti Dinh J. Suliff

Funeral Services For Mrs Jennie Place Held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Place were held at Bracken Keating chapel Saturday at 2 PM with Rev H Ray Harris officiating. Grandsons Edward Pine Robert Pisce Donald Reiner and Howard Reiner served as bearers. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Attendees from out of town included families from Erie Holland Buffalo Findley Lake and Titusville among others with lingering notes of well wishers. The State Liquor Control Board suspended the Heart Oafe license in Cambridge Springs for 35 days after convictions for liquor violations.

Jennie Place Bracken-Keating Chapel H. Ray Harris Edward Pine Robert Pisce Donald Reiner Howard Reiner Pine Grove Cemetery Frank Blace Robert Edward Dorothy Leon Yager Charles Cox Trene Williams Turner M. Theobald Melvin Turner Erie Fred Reiner Evelyn Donald and Howard Holland C. S. Hughes Buffalo Fred Ricke Henry Fleurie Titusville Eimer Edgell Sherman H. R. Johnson Findley Lake Colette Mcclintock C. A. McClintock Corry Hospital State Liquor Control Board Russell Elizabeth Heald Heart Oafe Cambridge Springs

Man Struck By Auto Sustains Multiple Cuts

John Wolink of 130 Fated Street was injured when he stepped into West Column bus avenue traffic early Sunday. He suffered numerous lacerations including two severe head wounds, declined to remain at Corry hospital after treatment. Doris A. Sanden, driving a car, reported seeing him walking near the berm. the impact sent him to the pavement and she assisted him to the hospital. Preliminary exam found no serious injuries. police investigated.

John Wolink Fated Street Mot Columbus Avenue Corry Hospital Woznik Doris A. Sanden B.D Berm Miss Sanden

Lack of Ammunition Ties Up Cops Pistols Team

Harrisburg Aug. 10 Scarcity of ammunition and transportation has sidelined the Pennsylvania motor police pistol team from competition for the duration of the war. Col Linn G Adams, police commissioner, said he declined several invitations to defend national titles because they could not afford to waste ammunition, gasoline and rubber. He noted the team has enough ammunition for several years and that efforts are being made to avoid waste.

Wy Assur Harrisburg Scar Vity Pennsylvania Col. Linn G. Adams Lst

Injured Men In W C A Hospital In Critical Condition

Jamestown reports one of two men hurt in Friday near Sinclairville is in critical condition at W C A hospital. Lucius Curtis, 21, of Sinclairville, broke back. Carl Link, 29, also of Sinclairville, has nose chest and hand injuries. Both are listed as fair to improving in hospital care.

Jamestown Sinclairvile Lucius Curtis R. D Sinclairville X-Reys Cerl Link

Corryites Sister Dies at Warren General Hospital

Rose Hulings, sister of Warren Hulings of Delaware Street, Warren, died Saturday evening at Warren General Hospital. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs Dave Hulings of Bryantown Pa four brothers Warren Corry Cecil Jaron Charles Barnes and Howard Warren along with several nieces and nephews. Burial is set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 in Warren.

Warren Hulings Delaware Street Rose Warren General Hospital Miss Hulings Dave Hulings Bryantown Warren Corry Cecil Jaron Charles Barnes Howard

Girls Attendants At Franklin Gas Station

Aug 10 two young women worked as attendants at the Motor Hub service station in Franklin marking a community change. The piece notes World War I opened men’s jobs to women and this is the first instance of girls employed as service station attendants amid staffing shortages.

Franklin Pranklin Sts

Erie to Decide on Parking Meters Tuesday

Erie officials expect a definite decision on installing parking meters in the business district at Tuesday morning city council meeting. Finance Director Joseph Martin, sponsor of the proposal, said he would order the ordinance out of committee and urge a firm decision.

Erie Joseph Martin

Hiring From Advertisement Draws Many Applicants

Scores of answers came in to the advertisement and two were hired. The management, they say, will perform the job well.

Fragmentary Front Line Report From Verdun Era Battle

Fragmented lines describe persistent fighting and deadlock near Verdun with thousands involved. The text hints at Franco German tensions, police barriers, and shifting front duties amid a larger struggle.

Fragmented note on fare and geography in Colorado springs

A damaged OCR fragment references a fare and geographic features in Colorado Springs mentioning Waunite and ice cap elements. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or entities to identify a full news item.

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