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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1942
Page
3
A clipped OCR fragment mentions Tate and CCA with unclear context. Named entities are sparse, leaving the main action ambiguous. The readable bits suggest a sports or committee reference but lack concrete facts or dates to confirm details.
Fragmentary OCR fragment suggests a chapel related notice or event. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to establish a complete item.
The Moscow radio urged Britain and America to hurry with the promised front while warning it may still be too soon for action. Germany faces 16 million troops, 2,000 tanks, 100,000 guns, and 50,000 aircraft as observers debate the timing of Allied moves. Gandhi and Indian leaders are criticized for policies that risk spread of conflict if Japan advances. The piece contrasts faithfulness of Allied aims with cautions about Japanese aggression and strategic patience.
James R. Heater, 27, of 2600 Peach Street, was released from Erie County Prison on August 15 at the direction of District Attorney B. R. Laub. State authorities sought testimony from a James Town, N. Y. couple as alleged witnesses in a would-be lovers lane robbery case, but their cooperation did not materialize. A charge of attempted robbery remains possible if the key witnesses change their minds.
Twenty years ago Pine Grove cemetery directors discussed driveway improvements using nine foot concrete drives and approved current bills. Frank Heeler remained seriously ill at home on West Washington Street as police searched for a man linked to a slashing in Nicola Dinaro’s case. Jennie Bimilton of Corry Route 7 died after five weeks of illness. Corry demestown plant overtime postponed horseshoe match. Korry Krone team won two games in a make up event.
A medical society guideline explains simple breathing exercises for swimmers to prevent water entering the nose and throat. Expert tips include exhaling through the mouth while submerged and inhaling with the face above water, with practice helping sinus trouble patients swim safely.
A reader quiz asks seven questions on topics from gasoline shortages to history and science. It includes items about Brazil’s operations, Black Jack Pershing, Supreme Court salaries, Caraway herb, Magyar homeland, Hertzian waves, Whirlaway jockey, Wilhelmshaven truth, Troy ounce weight, Alexander the Great reaching India, and a common grammar error about sisters.
A garbled OCR fragment references pueblos, troians, and armored divisions with vague military notes. It notes turquoise, Mexico, and a hypothetical Army use of ammunition in a single day. Mentions coffee plantations in Colombia with high elevation tea, and Hauler Colorado with municipal water from a distant source. The Arapahoe glaci or foot of a high peak is described with ice cold water.
Six young women plan nursing studies at Hamot Training School and St Vincent’s in Brie. Pvt Howard Sperry of the Medical Detachment transfers to Camp Shale, Mississippi. Carl Millon moves to Lottsville as supervising principal for $2000. David E. Paust to receive $400 more after desertion for oil city vocations. Mrs. Andrew Schmidt and son Peter visit Cincinnati relatives. Local plans include Al Miller buying a riding horse for deliveries. Leon Taylor sees Pearl Harbor from a Rex stretcher. Ongoing county politics surface in federal proceedings over fairgrounds property. Residential changes loom with apartment moves as Powers, Johnsons, Hoylens, and Winters relocate. Summer clerical hires at Youngsville High. Canon law course planned in Washington D C for Rev. John Love. Capt Norman Newton shifts from Fort Belvoir to McClellan Field. Bracken-Keating morticians expanding into new property. Lake Erie fishing tales retold by Follett and Merrill. Soprano Sussane Fisher joins Opera performance despite laryngitis. Clyde Shotsbarger, Corry YMCA secretary, has prior Warren YMCA experience. Family letter notes son Bob in health and mine work.
Jamestown reports two youths, Donald Holdsworth and Frank J. Mistretta, held for grand jury on burglary charges and related counts after arraignment. Both pleaded not guilty and waived examination as a crowded courtroom watched.
Erie Aug 13 A wage increase of five and one half cents an hour for Erie works employes of Gowen Electric plus all other company workers earning under 4000 a year was announced by Charles E Wilson president retroactive to April 8 1942 Also noted in the clipping are various local items including personnel changes military service notes and community notices reflecting wartime adjustments and movements.
Private Perry Stark, 27, of Ridgway, injured in an unwritten car accident near Ridgway. He was riding with William Webster, driver at a Cheltenham Navy station, when their auto skidded and struck a Baltimore Annapolis bus. Stark suffered a fractured skull and possible jaw fracture and died later at Amy Lh. Hathimore Hospital. He was survived by his parents and a brother.
Robert Grosemund, 19, of Kane, pled guilty to drunken driving in the Ludlow crash that killed 2 year old James Bauman and seriously injured six others including the child's parents. He faced manslaughter and DUI charges. judge Charles Hubbard planned to sentence within days, with manslaughter possibly dropped in plea terms.
For Sale miscellaneous items including a shipment of studio couches and living room and bedroom suites Quality shoes in stock Open evenings Lunds Garland Pint seeks buyers and offers reasonable prices for furniture and footwear
Attention draftees get cash for your car. We buy vehicles with a guaranteed deal. A J Aikens Motor Spex advertises on 13 15 First Avenue offering prompt payment.
Bradford Pennsylvania reports a cyclist from West Bywnell Wisconsin in critical condition after a collision on a highway. He was struck by a vehicle while riding home from an event, suffered a skull fracture and other injuries, and was hospitalized as authorities investigate the accident.
A clipped item lists foods including potatoes new peaches Rochester hamburg al Wieners and Polish sausage suggesting a cross street market or menu note. It reads as a brief inventory or advertising snippet from a local page. No clear event or date is provided in the readable text.
Produce demand slow with berries and apples nearly steady in Pittsburgh area while potatoes show slight strength. Buffalo livestock market notes little hog trading, steady prices, steers and heifers 12.00 to 13.00, calves strong, sheep and lambs mixed with higher feeds and wide price ranges. First Through Canal Ancon reports progress on canal transit as stock market activity remains cautious in New York trading.
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