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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
8
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A series of small items reports minor vehicle damage on West Main Street and Second Avenue, a three-house damage suit filed in Venango County against Gilmore, and an Erie Grove City runaway case resolved with the youths found in Corry. The piece notes missing serviceman Vernon Lindberg, a car crash near Washington and Center Streets, police radio issues, and MO.M.S. support efforts. It also covers rationing news, including occupational use of A books, volunteers aiding the board, and rail freight figures for the week ending last Saturday.
Measles outbreaks surge across the city with eleven new cases reported by Acting Health Officer Harley Dratte. Also noted are rising cases of chicken pox and mumps, plus occasional scarlet fever. New measles patients include Vivian Piers, 6, East South Street. Honey Rae Ingram, 9, Grove Street. Marilyn Joyce Ingram, 1, Grove Street. Naomi Marie Rockasellow, 212 East Chamber Street. Charlotte Louise, 7, Snyder Circle. Betty Ann Shields, 9, Concord Street. award Burkhart, 9, West Irving Street. Virginia Taylor, 1, Snyder Circle. Janet Stroup, 4, Spring Street. Marriott Nichols, 6, Snyder Circle. John Halfast, 7, West Church Street. Patricia Fleming, 7, East Columbus Avenue.
The state council of defense launched a four day series of civilian defense driver schools to teach blackout and war emergency driving. The initial session ran in Reading last week with December sessions set for Harrisburg December 7 to 10 Norris town December 11 to 14 and aston December 15 to 19 led by Prof. Amos E. Neyhart of Pennsylvania State College.
AP regional report shows Pennsylvania stores reached a six percent rise in dollar sales in October 1942 versus October 1941. Gains were led by shoe stores 47 percent, non durable goods groups. restaurants and cafeterias rose 29 percent, and women’s ready to wear 27 percent. Gasoline sales slipped 1 percent while jewelry rose 6 percent and furniture held steady.
Plans for the Warren County Honor Roll dedication on December Tth mark Pearl Harbor anniversary. Committees seek broad civic and fraternal participation with a late afternoon parade and a dedicatory service at Monument Park. Bands from the city and nearby areas will join, weather permitting, for a patriotic program.
The unveiling will be a beautiful ceremony led by the Rev. H. A. Rinard of First Lutheran church. A dedicatory address will be delivered. The Honor Roll will list Warren county residents who joined the United States armed forces and over 1,000 names have been secured.
Erie December 3 Clerk of Courts George Wilson began army service on Wednesday and will retain his local office for the present. He agreed to resign with his wife Mrs Helyn Wilson to be appointed in his place. Governor Arthur H James has been away in Harrisburg and no action will be taken until his return.
Miss Cyrene Eisert 95 of 1006 German street is in critical condition at St. Vincent's hospital after being pinned in her vehicle and dragged about 2200 feet by a westbound New York Central freight train at the N Springfield crossing shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday. She is believed to have suffered a fractured skull severe scalp lacerations and a fractured left leg. The car was struck broadside by the engine and Eisert, the sole occupant, was trapped in the wreckage and fell unconscious.
Graham, recently commissioned a lieutenant, senior grade, in the U S navy, received orders to report for active duty. He is to report to the air operations base at Jacksonville Florida on December 4. He plans to leave Erie for Cleveland and then Florida.
Harrisburg dispatch reports that food agents from the bureau of foods and chemistry are intensifying efforts to prevent coffee adulteration. Prosecutions were filed in the western state section with convictions in every case. Rules require clear labeling when chicory up to 15 percent is used, and cereal mixes must be posted and labeled if cereals exceed 30 percent of the mixture.
Canadian mothers praise Buckley’s Best 27 Coughs claiming rapid relief from colds and bronchial irritations. The remedy, advertised as unlike any other, is touted to loosen, thin mucus and stop coughing within days amid winter concerns. Local language emphasizes strong belief in the product’s efficacy and a notable pharmacist endorsement.
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