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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1943
Page
3
Snow flurries were predicted for this evening as the Junior Class presents a play at the Auditorium at 8. The event marks a seasonal cultural note amid local activity and community entertainment.
Mayville N Y Dec 10 The grand jury returned two first degree burglary indictments against Ivan James Aldrich of Lakewood for entering the Cave farmhouse on Thanksgiving and stealing 600 dollars and a revolver. Five youths aged 16 to 19 faced four secret indictments. Henry Blood and Ethel Weller of Jamestown charged with second degree grand larceny. Gerald Raymond Melquist indicted on three counts of second degree forgery. William Raymond Sundelin charged by statute. Robert C Terry of Ashville indicted for second degree grand larceny in auto theft at Ashville.
Telegram from the War Department informs Mr and Mrs M L Shannon that their son Lieut Truman Andrew Shannon 21 is missing in action over the German area since the raid on November 26. Shannon, a B 17 Flying Fortress pilot, joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 and served overseas since late August, being stationed in England for a time. He participated in Allied aid missions over German territory and is believed shot down during the November 26 raid.
Jamestown reports the War Department telegram listing Major Paul J. O’Brien missing in action since December 1 while serving with the Army Air Forces in China. He is survived by his wife Louise Jocobson and their three children, with his parents and sister living in Jamestown. O’Brien, West Point graduate, had a long Army career including instructional and combat roles.
A group of four 16 and 17 year olds were arrested in connection with a $4,689 burglary at A J Chermak’s home on October 24. Richard Williams, 16, used a pass key to enter, taking a strongbox with cash and $1,900 in war bonds. Two younger suspects, also 11, were remanded to parental custody as lookouts. Detectives led by Capt. Roy Mong outlined the case and remaining arrests.
Johnson Manufacturing Company of Cambridge Springs faces an executor sale today at Meadville courthou se after a judgment against a petition by Mrs Jahnson It follows the closure of the Blystaxe Burdick and Johnson plants and questions about the Burdick ownership and bank actions.
Erie officials opened the first budget session with a proposed 1944 total of 9 038 812 50 including 730 815 for water and 500 000 for the debt reserve. Mayor Barber and councilors debated trimming the 1.8 million proposal to near 1.7 million from 1943 levels and noted a 10 percent raise for municipal employees.
County records show guard duty for the McCausland prisoner costs $2042 through December, with three guards on seven day shifts earning $4 daily. Warden Moll Hess notes the expense is required, while inmate William McCausland’s appeals sit with the state supreme court and are likely to stay tied up until January.
Pvt. George Delming of the U S Army Infantry was killed in action November 13 after overseas service starting February 6, 1943. He landed in North Africa, then Sicily and Italy before his death. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Delming and left a wife and young son. Family may visit his grave each Friday.
The Venango Savings and Loan Association announces a charter from the Commonwealth and will begin business Friday. The offices occupy the former Lite U. B. Paul Railroad Company site on the Miller apartment building’s first floor. The association expects assets near 340,000 and deposits guaranteed by the FELIC up to 5,000 per depositor.
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