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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1943
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal lists publishing details and mailing rates. Subscription prices are six dollars per year by mail and eight dollars per year in advance in restricted territory. Advertising rates are available upon application.
Reports state that a replicated Westwall section at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland, built to match the original thickness and reinforced with steel, was shattered by artillery fire. Dirt piles provided reinforcement, but the concrete collapsed and steel rods twisted, prompting debate over the fortress’s impregnable reputation.
The Swedish government faced Nazi intimidation but aided the Allies by keeping routes open to help friends and hinder Axis plans. Americans express gratitude for Stockholm’s stance as courage and policy shaped the broader war effort.
A scrambled Q and A page asks seven questions about states capitals Bible serpents astronomy language family and historic events. It includes geography and science trivia with names and dates to verify.
Skin irritations are soothed by San-Cura Ointment and Gan-Cura Soap. Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment cools and clears unsightly irritation. Apply San-Citra Soap first and use San-Citra Ointment for toe itching after washing. Ban-Cura Soap offered at 25 cents.
Twenty years ago reports describe funds for Columbus Pond Recreation Lake maintenance, upcoming rebuilding of Corry passenger station by Erle Hallvood, and Chamber of Commerce officials. Buildings in the school district will be centralized in a basement complex, Third Ward pavement progress on Church Street, and Keystone Construction completing curbing to Center Street. A quiet wedding at W. Stowell’s home joins Mr and Mrs Tyan Rickerson of Corry, Pa to live in Corsicana Texas. Corry observes national homage to President Warren G. Harding with moments of silence and a large attendance.
A Pennsylvania Medical Society notice warns that many hand infections originate from small injuries at work. It stresses prevention as the best treatment and calls for cooperation among employers, workers, and physicians to reduce lost work days and long term disability.
Jamestown August 11 A Federal court found Stanley Siemund Thyrote 21 of Depew Erie county guilty of selective service violation. He was the eighth member of the Watchman’s Witnesses sect to hear the verdict since the service draft began.
Erib Foster son Artune Wright of East 12th Street was killed in action over Hmeland on June 17. Born in South Africa, he studied at Vaisihilds School in England and trained in Canada before serving in the RAF. He was 21 and spent Christmas furlough in Bile. His wife Evolyn Austin of Vancouver reports her son Irvin Rus kin is missing in action.
Jamestown August 11 associate Supreme Court Justice Robert E. L. Jackson will visit September to address the ninth annual graduation exercises of the Women's Christan Association Hespiie School of Nursing.
Erie police and state authorities report the arrest of multiple suspects in a downtown check fraud ring. One man, a Cleveland resident posing as a fireman, pleaded guilty to passing a worthless check and is held without bail. Other suspects include a 88 year old man sought as a fugitive and two Buffalo men linked to circulating forged or bad checks in several stores. Syracuse authorities expected to pursue charges.
A local farm committee plans to station troops at Camp Shehingo near Greenville to safeguard crops. They aim to shield corn, potatoes, cabbage and other harvests from loss, pending permission from U S army authorities. The group vows to prevent multimillion dollar crop losses this season by securing troop presence at the camp, citing last autumn’s damage.
New York regional office of the War Production Board stripped a Dunkirk lumber dealer identified as Woodbury of priority assistance and restricted material allocation until Oct 9 for constructing two residences without prior permission. He claimed assurance of approval, but the board said the projects were not essential to the war effort. The case cites the Dunkirk address 194 Fourth Street, Dunkirk Five, Wis.
Erie report: Li Wayal Turd, druggist for 21 years at Bred H Gon, died suddenly early Tuesday at his residence from a heart attack.
A reader questions the need for laxatives and is urged to focus on natural measures and a healthy diet. The discussion emphasizes avoiding overuse of laxatives, encouraging daily activity, balanced meals, and hydration to support bowel health and reduce discomfort.
Local demonstration on home economics and appliance care led by Miss Grave Ostorne and Mrs Margaret W Smith of the Pennsylvania Electric Company. Sessions start Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Howie Economics Practice House, with a repeat Friday evening at the same time. Open to the public per Miss Bonel in Gordon.
Aug 11 reports a gasoline shortage hitting Worth Western Pennsylvania. Stations open may run dry by Monday as refinery output shifts to high test aviation fuel. Details remain incomplete due to scarce sources, with indications of constrained supplies and halted production.
Erie Aug 1 Frank A Griffin 66 of 192 Park Row South Hamlin died this Monday at Burns Corry Pa. He was connected with Raymond Manufacturing Company Corry until transferred to Hamilton and worked for Wallace Barnes Spring Company for many years as a foreman. Survived by wife Ethel Herron Griffin daughter Mrs Roy Svendsen Belle Valley Pa, Joneson Earl Griffin Fremont Ohio four grandchildren Stephen Svendsen Eleanor Svenden Betty Lou and Donald Griffin a sister Mrs Harry Parkes Beavertown Pa and two brothers Everd and Charles Griffin. Funeral Thursday at 4 p.m. at Donald Burton Vimeralhom with Rev W D Canaday officiating burial Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. John Quincey Adams passed to Holland under President Washington.
Severe weather in Jamestown and Westfield area caused property damage from lightning and storm effects. No floodwaters were reported. fires may have started from lightning striking several residences. Roads at Wilson Road experienced closures and extensive damage noted along Johnson Road corridor.
The judge upheld a city ordinance limiting juvenile curfew hours for those in streets or public places with parents present. He recalled issuing wartime orders as mayor that would be illegal in peacetime and noted discussion with solicitor Edward Murphy on the ordinance’s legality.
A Ridgway youth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Migush B. Beison of Ridgesh ee, was slightly wounded on July 1 while fighting with the US army in North Africa. Parents reported via letter that he felt fine but remained limping with a leg wound.
Classified notice for Carl D. Proctor as Administrator B.C. 3 Corry Pennsylvania with Walter L. Peake Attorney Comy Pennsylvania and reference to Li-20 tax details in readable fragment.
Pittsburgh demand for produce lists apples at steady prices with No 1 baskets and regional cobblers priced in dollars. potatoes weak with New Jersey Long Island and Maryland Virginia quotes. Buffalo hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep show steady to active trading with varied weights and prices across categories. New York market reports mixed prices with listed receivers and jobber quot tions and broad stock quotes across multiple firms.
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