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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1943
Page
3
Wartime public notices urge caution with matches as the nation fights. A fiery campaign links match misuse to widespread fires, stressing personal responsibility and fire prevention. Mental health discussion highlights difficulty separating dangerous individuals from the merely eccentric and calls for more public funding and understanding.
A garbled quiz style prompt asks for the year of a Cleveland Plain Dealer general manager who died from gunshot wounds, colors from a yellow blue mix, the capital of Texas, three seas in the Wediterrampan, Paderewski’s instrument, the Mason and Dixon Line’s location, Lenine’s former name, a religious body, two names Lenine was known by, and the population range and cut of beef steaks.
Twenty years ago from Journal Pilea dated August 25 1923 theatre goers awaited Comys 1928 chautauqua production This Shakespearean comedy This Taming of the Shrew was set for the evening crowds Vestus P Wilcox a familiar name to old residents was highlighted A bus certificate application to run between Corry and Columbus was filed by Fritz of the Corry and Columbus Transit Company The Methodist Church board agreed to combine unpaid laundry debt with new heating plans at the church premises The Corry Electric Light Company will repair transmission lines to Union City and rebuild efforts continue on city lines The West South Street line has been finished and more ward work is planned A Nash automobile collided with a Keystone Construction truck near Masile Avenue causing extensive damage to the Nash and shattered windshield
The article contrasts American and European spa traditions, praising mineral springs for health, vigor, and convalescent recovery. It notes Americans seek nearby spas due to fast life, citing regulated hydrotherapy and diet control as benefits for older, overweight, and recovering individuals.
Murray elected president of Oil-Well Supply Co a U S Steel subsidiary at Dallas meeting of the board. He is president of the Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association and a director of the American Petroleum Institute. He succeeds Benjamin F Harris of Pittsburgh who resigned months ago.
Labor Day activities planned by Auro Supply committees include a cinema program at Rex theatre at 10:20 a.m. for members' children. An afternoon lineup at Loveland Field includes three legged races, bag face, shoes off race, guessing and cracker online contests, foot races, and a dramatic program. Winners receive first and second prizes. A band concert by Aero Victory Band follows, with talks and an address by a guest speaker. Proceeds from the dance at the State Armory Wilcofelder go to the Aero Victory Band.
Erie August 28 Park M Skelton 84 longtime burgess of Edinboro for 16 years died at his Meadville street home after a long illness A native of Edinboro he graduated from Edinboro State Teachers College in 1900 He worked with Ford Motor Company since 1913 and 13 years earlier was trades manager with Northwestern Traction Company He was member of the Presbyterian church Os Lodge Fo rd A M No 436 and the Erie Shrine Survived by wife Maudie Wade Skelton two daughters Mrs Helen Curry and Mrs Frances Hill a son Wade Skelton and three grandchildren Private services will be held at the residence Thursday at 2 pm Rev Milford Cugtradals officiating Burial in Edinboro cemetery
OPA outlines rationing problems and stamp validity for meats cheese and other goods. Book 2 Red stamps T0 Y W remain good through August 31 with sump X through October 2. Blue Book 2 R S aid T through September 2. Sugar Book 1 stamp 14 covers five pounds through October. stamps 1a and 16 cover five pounds for home use. Shoes Book 1 stamp 18 valid through October 31. fuel coupons and gasoline allocations listed by region. gas and fuel oil coupons expire September 30 and January 3, 1944 respectively.
Erie county schools superintendent Howard H. Denison said that nine one room schools may close for the coming winter due to lack of teachers. He noted difficulty securing sufficient staff and the possibility of firing staff before opening. Bus inspections show good repair but rural pupils may face longer rides this winter.
Gunnin in August urged a rally for volunteers to aid in harvesting and processing food products in Dunkirk and Predonia. Nicholas G. Heary of Fredonia organized the Victory Volunteers to alert for help as tomato and bean crops near harvest face a serious labor shortage in Northern Chautauqua.
Health officials weigh dog quarantine after two rabies exposures in Chautauqua County. Dr Witter notes confirmed rabies cases in nearby towns Silver Creek and Ellenville. a Cumberland dog tested negative for rabies after a mad dog incident near Clymer. The move would affect dog roaming rules locally.
Sheriff acting coroner ruled Donald J. Cirry died from injuries sustained in an August accident at 13th and Parade after stepping into a car driven by Richard Eiluging. Cirry, 49, of 311 Bash 20 Street, was found blameless in the fatal incident. He died from fractured skull and other injuries.
Carl H. Carlson of Smethport, supervisor in McKean County, says center-line highway paint with glass beads glows at night. The glowing effect is strong on blacktop and helps drivers in fog or dark, rainy nights, despite higher cost than standard white paint.
The Corry solicitor urged Erie to adopt a local curfew to cut rising delinquency among youths. An ordinance would be drafted for council approval under wartime emergency rules. A first reported violation occurred when two youths were found on streets after 9:30 p.m. One claimed age 18, exempt from the rule. another 18-year-old was stopped after leaving a brother's farm and walking home near Center and Washington streets.
Aug 25 report shows mixed egg market with price spreads between buyers and shippers, small shifts in hogs and cattle prices, and a broad stock uptrend gaining modestly. Progress noted in rubbers, rails, steels, and several major shares led by Goodrich, Goodyear, U S Rubber, U S Steel, and General Electric with noon quotes.
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