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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1942
Page
2
The seventeenth case in a series of blackout violation prosecutions reached completion yesterday while a remaining eighteen case was unsettled and White Working man was referred for further investigation over alleged street refusal during a lie test amid identity questions.
A mixed list of items from City and Vicinity reports includes the end of the Elmira Division link to the Pennsylvania line at Marsh Hill Junction and a shift of the last track to a fiat car before government war use. Also noted are church Ladies Aid meetings, draft board activity in Venango County, a teacher named Mary Virginia Gallagher’s death, community meetings in Spencer and Punxsutawney, and local notices about air raid siren efforts, a Dunkirk electrocution, and a resignation from the Kane Chamber of Commerce.
Three protests against the ordinance were received. R F Brear asked to park between curb and sidewall during the ban, citing no nearby garages. He was advised to seek space near a nearby job as the bill bans curb to walk parking. Tad Dey and John Wiggers opposed a two hour limit on First Avenue and urged street parking near their businesses for repairs. Council adopted the ordinance on final reading by a large vote.
Mrs Eva Schreckengost Aya om Schevenyngonn resident of Barnes Pa died early this morning at her daughter's West Smith Street home Miss Neylon Schreckengast born April 20 1980 lived most of her life in Barnes aside from Warren years She was a pattern at Corry hospital Survivors include two sons Bertram and Iensst and several siblings The body lies at Bracken Xeutine chapel through Wednesday afternoon services in Barnes Friday at four o clock with a service and burial in Barnes cemetery
Funeral services in memory of Harriett Johnson were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock from the home on Summer with Rev. William Hall officiating. Bearers were Elton Simmons John Coumeen Arthur Fairebirds and Alfred Morrison. Burial was in Mrs Collins cemetery at Tionesta with out of town attendees including Mr and Mrs Joseph Wesolaki of Erie.
Rex Soety of Union City pleaded guilty this morning in Alderman Gordon's court to operating an auto wrecking yard at South Street and First Avenue in violation of city ordinance. He paid a $5 fine plus costs after changing from not guilty. A county court fight had been anticipated but did not occur.
Jamestown reports an 80 mile an hour chase ending with a $50 fine for Allen H. Normand of Dunkirk. In court Monday. Mesdville Rutherford Porter, former Crawford County man, earned a doctor’s degree in education at Penn State on August 6. He previously taught in Union City and Meadvile schools, later serving as counselor and psychologist. A farewell party for Flying Chelton, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Chelton of Corry will be held Thursday evening August 20 at Harbor Hall Community House. All neighbors invited.
The fragment lists a dense radio schedule with various show times and names including Horace Holi, Meredith Willson, Tommy Dorsey Band, Mary Small, Easy Aces, Roy Porter, Tommy Riggs and Betty Lou, National War content, and NBC CBS listings. Entires blend music, talk, drama, and variety across networks with multiple hosts and ensembles.
On the Wattsburg road north of Union City, a V-8 sedan left the highway, struck a guard rail and rolled over. Twin Bedow 60 of R D 2 Union City and Arthur Loomis 58 of 68 Waterford Street were injured. Bedow severely, with possible fractures and internal injuries. Loomis treated at home for minor bruises. Driver Nickerson, Erie, and a third passenger escaped unharmed. State police at Gerry are investigating.
Former Ridgway man Joseph Cassidy, son of Joseph Cassidy of Allenhurst Avenue, and a conductor for the New York Central Railroad, died in a Buffalo hospital Sunday evening after injuries received in railroad yard work. He leaves his widow Agnes Millen of Johnsonburg, eight siblings, and his father Joseph Cassidy of Ridgway.
Big Bear Lake hosts a midweek reunion and picnic with local families gathering near the lake. Attendees include Rev and Mrs Eugene Donelson of Chandlers Valley and John Zolakeft who recently moved to Bridgeport, Conn for work. Several residents visit relatives, while others recover from surgery at Jamestown hospital.
The Otterbein Guild met Tuesday afternoon with counselor W N Wevers, led by Milas Agriod Walastlai. Newport News visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilstod plan to reside in the station. Miss Arlene Crosby visited family, Bennink rousiin attended, Miss Geraldine Chepiniajt returned from Blopsyille. Bear Bake Woman's Club gathered at Cora Cook's home with program by Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Cobb on August events. September meet with Mrs. Bima Walker. Selota Community Aid to meet with Mrs. Hoy Raymond featuring a noon tureen dinner and Red Cross Sewing assistance.
Fragmentary notice records a mailed entry in Pennsylvania with 43.00 per visit or service and carrier charges. Details are incomplete. entities include Pennsylvania and a central postal context. The readable phrases imply a per‑item or per‑service rate and mail handling.
Disjointed text fragment mentions themes of action, assault, and troops amid references to the southwes American conflicts and Allies. Several garbled names and phrases obscure clear entities, with no coherent event, date, or location to anchor a summary.
A scrambled dispatch reports tension over wartime rationing and a stalled pact as authorities accuse insurgents of seizing wheels for mobilization. Analysts note weaponized bicycles and motorized wagons may play roles in coming days.
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