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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1943
Page
4
The piece argues Congress must craft clear tax plans to fund the war and warns against loose money. It promotes taxing consumption to pull assets into federal treasury and reduce the war debt, urging decisive federal spending controls.
The letter accuses OPA of insulting the public by enforcing arbitrary price caps on goods from stores that may not sell at those levels. It argues that such regulations hinder trade, misprice postwar merchandise, and mislead consumers. Lew Hahn of the National Retail Dry Goods Association calls for realistic pre control and relief from wishful thinking.
A fragmented article recalls bond drives Red Cross and Community Chest campaigns using a clock device to gauge progress. It cites national fire insurance data and a 1932 wartime loss, noting significant damages across war-related industries and urging communal resolve against broader losses.
Twenty years ago the region saw state troopers and federal agents patrolling highways to catch bootleggers during the holidays. A two week effort to locate owners of a new Overland Champion car held at Brooks garage failed after two young men abandoned the vehicle on Beaverdam Hill after refueling difficulties. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Corbin in Los Angeles on December 1, daughter of Mrs. Corbin formerly Miss Aliene Brooks of East Smith Street. The local high school basketball squad plans to open the season early next month with a tentative January 4 game against Union City. Members of the Curry Bott and Gun Club advocate building a dam at Lake Columbus, with a committee appointed at last night’s meeting. Attendees included Dr. Hodges, Rev. M. S. Ashton, Stoy Chie, O. A. Stennett and G. E. Bennett. product values reached 6.3096 million in 1922, per James F. Woodward. The city ran 31 industrial plants employing 1,331 people, up 28.7 percent from 1921. Mr. and Mrs. NF Dirrksen mourn the marriage of Shety Jith of Alton P. Wightman and Hope Joslin at their West Pleasant Street home on Wednesday evening December 10.
The page lists radio programs including NBG Helen Bayes Christmas drama A Child Is Born at 6:30 and various concerts and shows through the evening. An accompanying editorial argues fire prevention must start at home and warns against railroad strike threats, urging use of existing government tools to avert broader disruption.
Mrs. Elnor Griswold died Sunday at 5 15 pm at her Maple Avenue home after illness. Born in Clymer she lived locally most of her life, taught in Warren County and Corry schools for fourteen years, and was active in the Methodist church and Mentor Club. Survived by nephews, a grandniece, and a grand nephew. husband Albert Griswold preceded her in death. Services Wednesday at 2 pm from the late home, Rev. B A Galbreath officiating. burial West Lawn Cemetery, Columbus.
Henry A. Stenman is reported dead with the funeral arrangements set at Brecken-Kenlie. Surviving are son Philip 1 Stenmar RD 3 and fourteen grandchildren. The service will be conducted by Rev John Walle at the Broken straw parish with interment in West Spring Greek.
A garbled set of trivia and quiz prompts from a classified page. It asks about cities, painters, rivers and historical figures, with many typos and partial phrases, including questions on German cities, a painting titled The Augeia, Bougainville, Edward Godkin, the Danube, and other topics.
The Bear Lake United Brethren Church holds a Christmas program on Wednesday evening, December 23, featuring a series of musical numbers and readings. Participants include Martyn Johnson, Mable Cooper, Basil Skinner, Fern Brosby, Helen Morfonsoley, Brynkly Smith, Velma Tisley, Esther Skinner, Rosalin Bradford, and others supported by primary and Sunday school groups. The program showcases carols, nativity scenes, a pageant, recitations, and a concluding ensemble.
Mrs Litz funeral services held at 4 o clock at St Elamins church with Rev Carl Bed officiating. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the interment in Pine Grove cemetery. Survived by husband William Litz a son and several siblings, with many local residents sending condolences from Greenville Brooklyn and nearby towns.
Society of its Biate of Pennsylvania presents a daily dozen items featuring members and events in Philadelphia area circles. The report highlights society news, meetings, and upcoming gatherings within the local Pennsylvanian social scene.
An Erie army flier, First Lieut Ronald Seroka of 3406 Peach Street, was killed in Italy. Sergt Paul D Onuser, formerly of Erie and brother of Mrs Willard Baker, is missing. Seroka had served as bombardier and aviator. relatives were informed by War Department telegrams noting his death on a mission.
Star Sergeant E Danes of New York City, the engineer, and co-pilot Lt. W Meade of Oklahoma City led four crew members to bail out from a bomber wreck in which one man suffered a broken bone. Others named include Stal Set Clos of New Haven, Conn. A J Grerde of Shelton, Conn. Cpl A O Reed of Houston, Tex. and Wor Yohe of Glenn, Neb.
Notices advertise selling Christmas trees from 1 to 5 with delivery by Aikens Motor Sales on First Ave. Rhodes Auto Service lists car services at 503 W Smith. A wallet with money and papers is lost or found, with a $ reward. Lost item contact details include phone numbers 31-812 and 30-285 for local businesses.
Harrisburg reports quote from S. J. Lawless of the State Agriculture Department noting that Christmas turkeys may be scarce unless poultry farms nearby supply them. Purchasers may only reliably obtain birds by buying directly from producers amid tight supply.
Pittsburgh livestock and produce market notes show live hogs, calves, and cattle with varying prices, including sows and lightweight bids. New York egg and stock market summaries reflect mixed activity, with strength in certain issues and profit-taking after a recent rally, listing several major equities and commodities.
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