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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
3
Erie police warn residents to watch for a Chevrolet stolen from John Clark while parked in front of a local food store. The itemized notes cover thefts, health order warrants, rabies control efforts, utility fees, school openings, and local wartime veterans.
The Union City Board of Education in August accepted four resignations and elected four new staff members for the Union City schools. Resignations: Eva Reed Mary Martini Rhea Franz Harriet Connell. New teachers: Maybelle Roberts Anna Mineo Virginia Michael Charlotte Cushman. Olga Sammons transfers to High School. Ruth Hewitt replaces Ruth Yochim at Gray Chapel. Ruth Yochim moves to High School. Kiva Reynolds replaces Wands Wolfe at South Main. Pvt Hendrix F Blin wounded again on Italian front after prior injuries in North Africa Sicily and Anzio. family notified.
Lester Van Natter appeared in city court after allegedly throwing his wife down stairs at her mother's home and beating her, her mother, and two sisters. Bail was set at 1000 dollars. he sought counsel and was remanded to jail when unable to post. Police and a warrant from Ruth Van Natter’s mother supported the charges.
Staussville, Aug 25 Rear Admiral W B Young will speak from Washington on Drake Well Memorials We the People radio program He as chief of the bureau of supplies and accounts will pay tribute to oil industry role in war effort Also Lieut Tra G Kepford Navy flyer to be interviewed from New York describing his death duel against four Japanese planes over Rab an
Ridgway board of health barred all persons sixteen and under from public places until September six or longer if needed. The measure closes schools and gatherings including Sunday school, movies, dances, church events, and the high school football season. Parents urged to cooperate as infantile paralysis spreads in Pennsylvania and eastern states. West Ridgway playground closed for rest of season.
The State Game Commission announced 781 Pennsylvania residents will be denied hunting and trapping licenses this year for careless or negligent firearm use and violations of game laws. Seven hundred eighty six people were also denied for various violations, with 47 licenses revoked for one to five years starting September 1, 1944.
In Chartres a mob shaved the heads of 20 women allied with Germans as punishment for aiding occupiers. French observers split between condemnation of the acts as mob justice and defense of lawful punishment, with some noting the incident reflects broader wartime tensions and fear.
Nigerian natives mine calym bia as a mineral used in stainless steel production. The article notes its cultural links and artisanal extraction practices. Further details describe regional sites and potential economic impact for local communities.
Erie August 25 heavy week of rain boosts fruit yields while tomatoes and potatoes suffer. Agricultural Extension official Crossman says late rain harms tomatoes and potatoes but benefits grapes apples and pear. He estimates potato losses could reach a quarter to a third of output, while tomatoes face extensive damage. Harvest plans for other crops proceed with adequate labor anticipated for picking and processing.
Jamestown August 25 A pre dawn to dusk operation installed Erie Railroad escalator at Bre Railroad Station. A 17 and a half ton main body was hoisted into place by 12 man crew under engineer A M Knowles and supervisor E W Ness. The unit will carry travelers between the platform and waiting room about 25 feet above the ground over the next month.
Harm wy wince, aun us sen, welts Mrs. Leon Mitchell, of Lottsville, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces and earned his pilot’s wings. Lieut Mitchell graduated from the advanced pilot school at Mather Field, California, and proceeds to Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma City, for training in photo reconnaissance. He is to report for duty at Keesler Field, Mississippi, and has previously trained at Omaha, Santa Ana, Palms, Minter and Mather Fields in California.
New vinegar production expands to using banana and palm wine as inputs alongside cheese whey. The whey based vinegar is reported in Missouri, while banana and palm wine vinegar is produced in Bathurst, Gambia.
Advertisement asserts that old age weakens the body and poisons hasten aging. It claims Golden Lax Tablets remove poisons swiftly and gently, available from druggists for 250 and 80 cents. The copy targets buyers seeking anti aging and health maintenance solutions.
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