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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1944
Page
3
The Daily Dozen from the Medical Society of Pennsylvania explains dermatophytosis or athlete's foot as caused by a fungal organism, detailing four forms including moccasin type and groin ringworm. It stresses early treatment to prevent spread and secondary infection.
Twenty years ago Corry detectives patrolled the city chasing robberies in the Vicinity. A street accident on Spring Street injures two children while a car strikes a tricycle. Harrison H. Keppel is elected president of the Corry Chamber of Commerce as the new board takes office.
The county authorities report steps to guard military ballots against fraud as they arrive. Officials say ballots are securely stored in a fortified compartment and will be counted after verification. Military ballot requests are still arriving from service members, while city canvass efforts face delays.
OPA describes ongoing rationing issues affecting meats, processed foods, and household staples. Citizens face limits on purchases, with postponed or indefinite measures altering daily shopping. Officials acknowledge uneven distribution and the need for policy adjustments.
A mixed notice item lists for sale six runny houses and a broad public sale on a farm near Saegertown featuring livestock from Jerseys to ewes plus farm equipment and household goods. It also covers Pittsburgh produce market activity with fruit and potato quotes and a long wire service stock market list in New York and Pittsburgh areas. A local Greensburg case reports plea of innocence for Joseph Levendusky in connection with a May test.
Wheeler McMillan of Farm Journal critiques administrative interpretation of law and court opinions. He argues such interpretation lets agencies commit acts illegal for private citizens, enabling monopolies and public subsidies that undercut private enterprise, and warns government programs resemble European dictatorship tactics.
The article notes railroads show less government involvement now than in World War I. Rail companies reportedly powered a massive output with fewer cars, engines, and workers, while the New York Times credits private operation and voluntary collaboration over centralized federal control for wartime transport performance.
A reader questions a quiz from a wartime paper listing true false items on King George VI and Lindbergh, by product use in soap making, grammar correction, and assorted geography and apparel terms. The column reflects the era’s emphasis on general knowledge and civic education during wartime.
Mrs Cenall Young aged 58 of Corry died Sunday morning after a long illness. Born June 21 1886 in Warren county she lived near Mickle Hill before moving to Corry ten years ago. She worked at Aero Supply before health forced retirement and was treated at Buffalo City Hospital. Survived by husband Richaya L Young three daughters Neva Burt Effie and guilt Young two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm at Dobbs Corners Church with burial in East Branch Cemetery.
Treasury release from Washington dated August 28 shows receipts of 970,252,202 and expenditures of 902,196,620,716 with a net balance of 18,515,637,607.78. Total debt stands at 21,986,505,417.09.
Woman shot while sitting in a parked car near Four Mile Creek, Moa. Jean Sorenson, 28, hospitalized at St. Vincent's with a bullet lodged in her leg. State Police investigation led by O. McMithine. bullet believed fired from the west side of the wooded area near Lawrence Park golf course. Husband details checked. investigators planned further interviews to determine motive and shooter.
Richard Emill Kling, 27, of Franklin, killed in action in France on August 2, as reported by parents Sunday. He served with Company in a National Guard unit that entered service in February. He had been in service for about nine months.
A stormy Paris street scene followed a victory parade for Gen. Decl. Thousands gathered along a four mile march route as observers wore gear and wounded soldiers were carried. The event featured a mass at Notre Dame with prayers for those who fought. Clergy held a service of thanksgiving as German forces still held out in the area.
A garbled report notes unusually low temperatures yesterday with a thermometer showing a record low mastinum. The piece mentions Liv Kavisa City and a new mark set after years, but details are unclear and several words are unreadable.
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