Fragmentary OCR Note on Tax Figures and Cities
A garbled OCR fragment references taxes and currency but contains no clear names dates or places. The text is incomplete and cannot yield a coherent event or person to anchor a proper summary.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1942
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment references taxes and currency but contains no clear names dates or places. The text is incomplete and cannot yield a coherent event or person to anchor a proper summary.
A Corry Journal column recalls Henry Ford at seventy nine, praising his lifelong innovation and shifting focus from cars to wartime production for peace. It notes wartime thrift urges and questions compulsory war savings bonds, plus a Midwest water level update boosting Great Lakes commerce and ore shipments.
Foundation of a permanent hunting and fishing camp for its members was announced by the Curry Gauve Club, organized by local sportsmen last evening. The camp is to be established in Chanerar county, with several members visiting. A hymn expedition is mentioned as part of the movement.
The article notes that about one third of nine cases involve stomach cancer, with symptoms often absent until advanced stages. It stresses the value of careful X ray examination for diagnosis, describes bowel cancer signs like irregularity and diarrhea alternating with constipation, and highlights larynx cancer symptoms and early laryngoscopic checks. Early operation raises larynx cancer survival to about 60 percent, while lung cancer is signaled by blood in sputum and confirmed via X ray and bronchoscopy.
Fragmented quiz items mix questions about wartime information, chemistry, metallurgy, a mythic eight-armed fish, climate dates, and historic figures. The readable bits point to a classified page puzzle asking which questions to answer, with references to officials, inventors, and proverbs.
The report notes a signing error in a business listing with a redacted name, identifies Helen Black, and records her married name Mrs Black in parentheses. It mentions sports coverage of a crew’s activity and cites 49 sick miners, listing their renewal and testing events.
Aug 12 near Erie five distinct water spouts formed within a twenty minute span after 4 A M. Eyewitness John Gillespie reports a funnel shaped column descended from dark clouds as boats and fishermen were swept toward shore. The maelstrom-like phenomena stirred water and caused crews to retreat to safety.
Federal rent officials moved to stay eviction of Mr and Mrs Jos F Mook at 248 Scott Street. Rent Administrator Anderson, via William B. Washabaugh Jr, sought to intervene in Justice Miles Kitts court action, claiming Leon Henderson Office of Price Administration authority. A delay was granted to explore grounds for contesting the eviction.
Aug 14 Kane. Work at the Consolidated Paper Company plant in Johnsonburg advanced as crews clear debris from food refuse and damage. All men in suspended departments are preparing to resume operations. Some departments have returned, but no definite restart date for full operations or production.
Apetorns used by the Navy fits over a compass to enable hearings on distant objects. It has split chain sights and costs about 125 dollars. These instruments are essential gear for American ships leaving shipyards. With ships finishing each month, many of these items are needed. Your purchase of War Bonds and Stamps will help pay for them. Invest at least ten percent of your income every payday in government securities.
At Tamigstowe on August 14, Lewis Gaushing drew a ten dollar fine for public intoxication after riding a bicycle while intoxicated. Judge Allen Burgar, noting it was the first such case in the city court, upheld the charge as read. Lahwing admitted guilt.
St Marys firemen Dude Minich and George Deward received Waltham watches for flood rescue work at Glen Hazel on July 18. The gifts, from the department, were presented by P B McBride at Elk Casino events.
Mrs. Shirley Colman dies at West Lige Rosome shortly after her son Colonel William T Colman, commanding officer at Selfridge Field, Mich, flies over the area returning to base after visiting. He lands Sunday night, then departs again upon learning of her death. Survived by husband at Bell Aircraft Corp Buffalo and two sons Col. William Colman and Dr. John K Colman. Mrs Colman related by marriage to A C Schowalter, late Nickel Plate Railroad official.
A Cleveland reader reports success with Antiseptic SAN-CURA Ointment for itching piles and minor skin irritations. The ad advertises 35¢ and 80¢ sizes, with SAN-GURA Soap at 25¢, urging use together for best results.
Erie and surrounding areas face a statewide surprise alert test planned before September 1 to measure how quickly rad wardens and defense workers can mobilize. James Shields, Erie Defense Council secretary, said several areas will participate, with Pittsburgh facing similar siren challenges and no details on siren usage provided.
Erie city council voted 7 to 2 against installing parking meters in Brin after months of discussion. Directors Gale Ross Harry Klebes and Igor Charkes Barer opposed the measure, while Joseph Martin and Sherman Hickory supported the ordinance proposing meter installation.
Sug. w-rindy Asney, a self-admitted tramp, reported drunk to the Probation Office last month and is now back in jail. Cauley, one of Severn’s men arrested during the town’s “war, work, or the workhouse” drive, pleaded guilty to the vagrancy charge before Judge Milles B. Kitts and received 49 days last July. He was released two weeks later on farm work, with reporting duties to Probation Officer Harold P. Duncan.
Farm and Dairy Products offers Golden Mihilee and Rochester peaches ready for canning with early harvests. Local stores advertise hay, jewelry, antiques, and rooms for rent. A midwest blackout feature notes expected power cutbacks for factory towns. An Erie County mortgage notice lists property details and legal actions in a court filing.
Market reports from Buffalo and Pittsburgh dated August 12 describe hogs and cattle with mixed demand, steady to firm quotes, and ranges for weights and prices. Hog classes show 170-220 lb averages around 15.90, 240-260 lb at 15.25-15.50, and sows 13.10-12.50. cattle include Canadian yearlings to 14.00, steers and feeders 12.00-13.00, bulls to 11.85, cows 9.00-11.00, and calves about 10.50-16.00 for good hd. Gooseberry trade notes and sheep with spring lambs steady 0-84. Produce from Pittsburgh shows apples and potatoes with mixed steadiness, and the market overall reflects cautious trading amid war-news volatility.
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