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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1942

Page

8

Stand Taken by Argentina Is Explained

Gra Tauqua Aug 28 Dr G P Howard told a Chautauqua audience that Argentina should not be blamed for avoiding war The speaker said no nation fights for fun and cited Pearl Harbor as the turning point He argued Argentines doubt the US can defeat the Axis noting land is held by about 2000 European stockholders who favor Europe and US beef imports policy damaged relations and a failed military mission to buy supplies

Argentina United States

Blackout at DuBois Mistaken for Air Raid Alarm

In DuBois Pennsylvania on a August day a fire alarm at the Baltimore and Ohio car shops triggered a citywide blackout. Residents mistook the whistle for an air raid signal, causing tenseness and temporary loss of lights across multiple neighborhoods.

Dubois Baltimore & Ohio

Falconer Man Arch. Ream Found After Night Search

Arch ie Ream, about 75, of 102 East Main street, was sought by the Henry Mosher Post American Legion emergency squad after he failed to return from a berry gathering Wednesday night. He was found Thursday morning at about 9 o'clock on East Main street near his home, dazed and unable to say where he had been all night. Relatives notified authorities after he did not return by nightfall.

Falconer Archie Ream East Main Street Henry Mosher Post American Legion Ream West Greene Arthur Owens Jamestown Manley Stohalms Frewsburg Fred Wetmore Clymer Lewis Brown Mary Maginnis Gerry Boyd Ingram Joan Patricia Ballston Spa N. Y T. S. Ingram Concord Corners Mr. Inerain Clarence Jackson Edinboro Hatchtown Lewis Rasey Tabernacle News Nyack Bible School

Sparta Victory Club Bingo Party At Fire Hall

SPARTASBURG Aug 28 The Victory Club hosts a bingo party at the Firemen’s hall tonight to raise funds for boys in service. The group also packed 39 boxes of cookies sent to service members nationwide. Community visits include Akron Ohio and Electra Texas as locals share news of celebrations and travel.

Spartansburg Victory Club Hell United States Mary Brown Florence Ford Randall Elton McFarland Akron Ohio C. W. Wetherbee Guy “Wetherbee Lane Electra Texas Earl Boughton Tidioute Carl Boughton Aund Boughton Andras Jasper Drake Madison Marilyn Meredith Teed Townville 8. D. Culver Carl Mallon Lottsville Matton Rey Lloyd Crosby Babe Tidioule Crosby Jay Morton Lincolnville Zetila Whilling Bertha Tilston Marcrean Beach Canadohta Lake Phyllis Poster Harry Foster Harry Whitehill Sylvia Robbins Oil City Phyllis George Salmon

Jamestown Considers Community Rental Bureau Feasibility

Mayor Stroth orders immediate study to gauge the viability of a city rental bureau for war workers and new arrivals, with a Chamber of Commerce task force and a planned meeting. Housing survey shows under one percent of homes vacant as aviation plant plans attract workers, aiding critical defense housing inquiry.

Jamestown Samuel A. Stroth Charles Taycouk Chamber of Commerce Opey Cay Arttur Hevgren The Harvey M. Osgood

Dissatisfaction Grows Over Relief Increases In Harrisburg

The Joint State Government Commission pressed Howard L. Russell to detail alleged general dissatisfaction with August 1 relief boosts. The committee cites shifts in budget procedures and calls for substantiation of increases that sometimes yield cuts. Russell estimates average benefits rise 11.6 percent, with shelter tops up to 18.05 in high rent areas and 8.70 in low rent zones, and food aid for a family of five rising to 33.90.

Harrisburg Joint State Government Commission Howard L. Russell Legislative Research Agency Department George Woodward Philadelphia Department of Welfare Russell

Decision Reserved In Erie Liquor Cases

State Liquor Board Examiner James Ceris reserved decision after three hearings in the courthouse. Charged were Were, Tey and Gussis Blau of Greenville for sale to intoxicated persons and noise. Frank W. Didenhueffer of Arcade Restaurant Meadville for sale to intoxicated persons and permitting gambling. Elizabeth A. Buxton of Highway Inn Titusville for sale to minors.

Erie State Liquor Board James Ceris Court House Suue Tey and Gussis Blau Greenville Frank W. Didenhueffer Arcade Meadville Elizabeth A. Buxton Titusville

Learns Kin Was Shot By Nazis

Loon runs cope so ME wale sister of a Lockport woman was executed last month by the Nazis as the htth member of the family to meet violent death since the occupation of Norway 20 years ago. Mrs. Jessie Short, 322 Celedonia street, Thursday learned that her sister, Mrs. Adna Nilsen, was one of four persons the Nazis shot July 19, claiming they were aiding information to the British. Mrs. Nilsen was the widow of a Norwegian volunteer in the French Army, killed in World War I.

Lockport Norway Jessie Short Celedonia Street Adna Nilsen

Progress with Erie housing projects near completion

Satisfactory progress is reported on two Erie housing projects while a third is delayed. The Harbor Homes project on Buffalo Road is expected to be ready Sept 16 with 28 units soon after. 50 dwellings will be ready by Sept 5 and the rest as completed. The three projects will house 446 families to ease the postwar housing shortage. Harbor Homes comprises 224 dwellings including 92 single family and 8 four family buildings, with minor material delays mainly wiring.

Lake City Harbor Home Erie Josph A. Schmlé U.S. Housing Authority Harbor Homes Buffalo Road Schmid Kyle Jagd Bins Missioner Dell Dating Missioner Dell Dating, Chairwith) of the County Prison Board Louis Reter Grohard Bench

Child Fatally Burned In Pittsburgh Gasoline Accident

A four year old, Charles R. Minnich of Stowe, died after a gasoline can, bought for his father, caught fire. The incident occurred as he and a one year old companion, Joseph Peterelli, carried gasoline through an alley. the fuel ignited in some manner.

Pittsburgh Charles R. Minnich Stowe Joseph Peterelli

Deputy Crowe Quiry Richa Unior Frank G 20th Street

Involving Melia 17 and an unnamed 20th Street operator, authorities pursue a probe into an involuntary incident. Police report shows unclear connections among the individuals and the location amid ongoing inquiries.

Richa Frank G 20Th Street Melia Fon W & Opr Opera Ale

Fragmentary notice from old paper about a wrecked vehicle

Readable fragments describe a damaged car scenario on Milky High Street near Tyndall. Wording is garbled but implies a wreck or seizure, with references to lease terms and a disrupted event. Key names and specifics are missing due to OCR damage.

Tyndall

Church appoints new leaders at annual meeting

In a church conference held this week, officials including G D Batdot and Ray Hartt were reelected to key posts. The event announced pastoral assignments for the coming year and scheduled a noon address by Bishop Batdot at the community center.

Unite Church Bindley Lake G.D. Batdort Ray Hartt Brotherhood Rendureh Bishop Batdot Nnual Church

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