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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1942
Page
6
Miss Nellie Crowe of 8 Booth Center Drive was struck by a car on South Center Street during a severe storm Thursday morning. She escaped fractures but suffered shock, exposure, and burns from the exhaust pipe. the vehicle was operated by Ivan Bennink.
Joe Pierotti and Jack Flowers of Kane aboard the transport Scott were knocked from the ship by torpedo blasts but clung to life lines and were rescued after four miles to shore at Pidalluti Bay. They, on leave, recounted their ordeal while Navy communiques confirmed the Scott's loss and a secret attack landing.
A wartime appeal stresses aerial photographs aid mapmaking and scouting. It notes cameras cost up to 4,000 dollars each and promise excellent high altitude pictures. The piece urges purchasing war bonds and joining payroll savings to support military victory, urging a ten percent saving by year end.
After a two day cold wave and heavy storm, Pennsylvania warms but faces four deaths and widespread damage. Western counties report fatalities from tires, a struck by wind, and a car collision. Lake Erie shore areas suffer major losses as waves flood properties and residents evacuate. Main routes open. rural roads remain blocked in Warren and Erie counties. Plows operate statewide while transit systems suffer.
Coast Guardsmen wounded guiding troop boats onto North African beaches near Casablanca have been brought to the United States for treatment. Richard Buckhelt of St Marys Pa, a boatswain’s mate, second class, suffered shoulder and leg wounds from machine gun fire during the November 8 operation. The Navy did not disclose total numbers or confirm if others were evacuated. Buckhelt, serving under Lt Bernard Scalan, described the action and subsequent landings as U.S. troops were ferried ashore under heavy enemy fire.
Three people were revived after exposure to gas jets and taken to a hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning. George Boyles, 16, of Clarion Pennsylvania, wandered off during a Wednesday night story and was found in the snow with both feet and one ear frozen near Fisher.
The Rev J Claude Thomson of the University of Nanking will speak at the Presbyterian Church at 11 o clock Sunday morning. He describes his experiences during the Chinese conflict, including evacuations, rebuilding efforts at Nanking University, and travel between Shanghai Chengtu Nanjing Hongkong. His eye witness accounts will be worth hearing and reflect on wartime China.
Jamestown officials announce the laying of a cornerstone for a new American Aviation Corporation assembly plant on the first anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. The program starts at 1 40 p m with R M Webster presiding and taps to be sounded at 2 35 p m by Bugler Claude Lindquist. Navy representative Commander R G Walling will deliver the principal address, and Samuel Stroth will welcome the city.
Several room rental notices with private entrances baths and preferences for gentlemen. Listings include 423 Park Street 7B sleeping room for a gentleman housekeeping for a middle aged couple and telephone numbers 212 34 83 or 37 082. Additional notes show 27 W Frederick St and multiple for rent sleeping rooms.
In a Boston inquest James Whansky appears as the tragic fire at the Cocoanup Grave night club is examined. The blaze killed 474 people and led the Boston licensing commission to ban amusement and dancing in 1,161 city night clubs hotels and restaurants.
Market report from Pittsburgh and Buffalo notes mixed demand across produce and livestock. Apples and Stayman varieties show varied price ranges, while potatoes and russets move with steady tone. Hog and beef markets in Buffalo display holdovers and early sales slightly firmer, with calves and lambs priced to reflect current demand. New York egg and poultry prices list wide ranges, while market summaries discuss cautious recovery and small fluctuations in selected stocks.
Fragmented notice details changes in schedules and word of cancellations across multiple teams. Mentions Jefferson, Waterford, St Bernards, St Marys, Catherine, Cl, and area schools facing delays and adjustments. Teases upcoming games and a season stretch with tickets and enrollment notes.
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