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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1943
Page
2
The Army and Navy Register hints that revised plans place Gen Dwight D Eisenhower in charge of the western European invasion and keep Gen George C Marshall as U S Army Chief of Staff.
Washington December 18 The coal wage dispute nears settlement after almost a decade of wrangling as John L Lewis signed a no year ten strike settlement with operators representing more than two thirds of the soft coal industry. The report also notes unreported Boston collier Suffolk and a separate maritime loss alert from Montauk Point.
A series of brief items from City and Vicinity report the death of William Jacobson, a Kling factory fireman, at 64. automotive and appliance ads including a 1936 Ford and 1938 Plymouth coach. Christmas trees for sale. compensation court awards to Joseph Russo for a hand injury. various local business and public notices from Erie Jamestown and surrounding towns. school schedule changes, bus and mail routes, and community events. multiple small business advertisements and local notices detailing bids, gifts, and holiday offerings.
Civilian Air Patrol plans for the local airport include sanitary facilities electric lights and water supply work for spring opening. A two hour guard will be required during operations plus home style lighting. CAP personnel will guard the field 24 hours while private funds support improvements. Applications for flying instructors are being considered for 1944 training as private instruction resumes in spring. Dr Rhodes notes CAP will continue flights focusing on simulated disasters and use of aviation experience for emergencies.
Word reached Mrs. 5. W. Parker of 165 West Smith Street of the death of her brother George HL Potter of Cabool Missouri who died yesterday. He was born in Cory in 1875 and lived there in his youth. He is survived by his wife six children and several brothers and sisters.
US forces press on in New Britain with multiple air strikes and naval support as Liberators target Cape Gloucester and surrounding supply bases. Reports note heavy bombing across Bougainville to the Marshalls, long-range raids on Balikpapan, and allied air power extending roughly 4,000 miles. Arthur Creighton confined to home after duties at Aero Supply Co. amid rest reports.
The College Ministerial Association sponsors a townwide prayer week in Protestant churches from Monday January through Sunday January with speakers from various denominations. Speakers include Rev. Morrison on Power in Evil Hands, Rev. Harris on Evil's Hour in God's Eternity, Rev. Heffer on The Self-Restraint of God, Rev. Hildebrand on The Gospel As Power, Rev. Galbreath on God's Strong Use of Human Weakness, Rev. L. Boyd on Strength for the Day, and Rev. Merriman on The Fly's Triumph.
A two story frame building housing Sacred Heart Mission House at R. D. 2 Girard was destroyed Thursday night in a fire. James Mabor of Lawrence Park, an employee, was rescued as flames swept the building. Estimated loss about 10000 dollars. Firemen fought the blaze until dawn Friday. cause not yet determined. Built in 1850, the house served as an auxiliary unit.
DuBois native John V. Everhart, branded a deserter by the Royal Canadian Air Force, was reported by Canada to U S authorities. He faces two options: return to Canada for leniency or report to his draft board in DuBois for disposal of his case.
The ruins stood off Route 20 a short distance east of Girard, marking a historic mission built in 1912. The brief description notes its location and era, reflecting a bygone era near the highway east of Girard.
Fragmentary text appears to reference Mexico in 1917 with jumbled names and phrases. Content is unreadable enough to misrepresent facts. no coherent event or person can be reliably identified from the provided snippet.
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