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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
4
The article warns that overuse and poor lighting cause constant eye strain from morning to night. It notes that children need expert supervision to protect eye development, and that early treatment with corrective glasses can prevent lifelong burdens. It links eye trouble to behavior in children and stress in adults, urging ophthalmologist consultation when needed.
Fire gutted the basement of a combined house and shoe store at 259 South Main Street in Jamestown, causing an estimated $4,500 loss. Twenty one pet canaries died in the blaze. Fire crews from four companies responded to the 11:85 p.m. incident, saving the living room while other quarters suffered severe damage. Mrs. Cullen fled after saving cash from the store as flames engulfed the downstairs.
Democratic leaders in Harrisburg vow to seek a legislative inquiry at the upcoming 195 session into the state liquor monopoly valued at about 250 900. The party must gain GOP support to pass any probe. Governor Martin supports inquiry while party leaders warn the House remains closely divided with 108 seats needed for passage.
Walter Roth a 29 year old Blockville resident was caught between a belt and pulley at the Green Brothers Lumber Company mill last night. He was thrown into the machinery sustaining head lacerations and fractures to his left arm and shoulder. He was hospitalized at W C A Hospital in fairly good condition awaiting X rays to assess injuries.
The Erie County Republican Committee reported spending 15,851.93 during the last campaign and a cash balance of 9,948.02. Contributions totaled 19,800, all from the Republican State Finance Committee, with local funds routed through the state to cover transport to polls, messenger service, and advertising.
The piece reflects on three years since Pearl Harbor, noting national hardships daily life rationing and courage abroad. It honors postmen as faithful public servants indispensable to home fronts and overseas communications, foreshadowing congressional bills in Washington.
Readers are invited to answer a seven question quiz on page six. The piece lists questions about Hungary capitals U S Senators the mother of invention and more. It notes a potential $400 pay raise for postal workers pending approval and public support for a Christmas bonus.
State Factory Inspector Frank R. Macaulay reports that heavy ice and water buildup caused the Maple Drive School roof collapse in Hickory town ship. The unoccupied building housed 162 first and second graders. no injuries occurred. Classes will resume Monday in the new high school.
A Supreme Court jury in Mayville returned a verdict of no cause of action in the case brought by Alexander S. Sullivan a Dunkirk war plant worker seeking 10000 damages from a restaurant owner. Sullivan claimed a tack in toast injured his mouth while Geass denied knowledge and filed a cross suit against Lakeside Baking Company over bread. The bakery’s portion was dismissed before deliberations. Justice Lee L. Ottaway presided the December term trial.
Word reached this noon of the death of Mrs. George B. Thomas a well known former Corry resident. She died at eleven this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. William Price in Youngstown Ohio. The body will be brought to Corry for burial and arrangements will be announced when completed.
Jamestown reports Clarence Magnus Anderson a 50 year old Klantone farm operator on Prosser Hill road died by his own action hanging in his barn after three months of poor health. His wife and neighbor Mr Pranson searched the farm locating the body. Coroner Samuel T. Bowers ruled death due to self inflicted hanging.
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