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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
4
discussed weight guidance targets for women across ages noting that underweight is preferable after midlife and overweight poses health risks while rationing supports lower diabetes death rates. advocates daily regimen and persistent healthy habits to control weight after age 35.
Twenty years ago civic groups led by the Chamber of Commerce push a project to build a public gymnasium in the city. Recent armory rental controversy gave new momentum while improvements at Geigey’s Rex theater annex attract patrons. Salvation Army plans Christmas baskets delivery. organist Myra Cropser resigns from First Presbyterian. Modern Dames Club Christmas party. basketball and armory events to continue under Community Service and school organizers after rental agreement with Harrisburg authorities.
Arrangements set for state-wide agricultural organization meetings in Harrisburg January 12 to 14, hosting the 27th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show. Army airframe mechanics training uses show buildings, so normal Farm Show activities pause. Meetings will run in Penn-Harris, Harrisburg hotels, Chestnut Street Auditorium, W C A Auditorium, and the Education Building. A general session January 18 in the Education Building Forum features a pep program with noted speakers.
A jam packed broadcast slate lists Ginny Simms, Fibber McGee and Bob Hope programs, Red Skelton and Burns and Allen segments, Suspense and Lights Out. Also noted are concert listings, military bands, and children's broadcasts across NBC CBS and local stations with varied start times.
Francis Evans, 46, of Philadelphia, survived three torpedoings in U S Merchant Marine but died on the fourth. His mother and wife received a notice from Admiral R R Waesche praising his service on four ships torpedoed by the enemy, and his wife last saw him in September.
A wartime column argues against bond repudiation, praising U S credit and faith in government. It notes public debt is high but bonds and bankbooks have been honored, with improved roads, schools, housing, and resources supporting the country’s financial soundness. The piece urges unity to win the war and maintain trust in the United States.
The piece notes Admiral Davi and public statements about his movements and aims to reassure on Africa policy. It praises General Eisenhower for handling a delicate North Africa region, calling the occupation and democracy effort a success with limited bloodshed and highlights the influence of the Darlan-Eisenhower approach.
Facts describe Arctic terns seeing more daylight than any creature, continuous daylight at nesting in the Arctic, and perpetual sun in Antarctic winter. Mentions Belgian Christmas customs with stockings and feeding Santa’s reindeer, La Salle guiding the keel of the first ship built in western waters near Niagara on January 26, 1679, and a note on steel production and a World War era Mediterranean theater shift.
AP features examine Kurt Zeitzler. Born in Licks he rose from World War I volunteer to chief of staff of von Blist's panzer army. A close ally of Himmler, Zeitzler is linked to plans for a Caucasus drive and alleged to have been favored for reasons beyond military merit.
Bisbee Arizona showcases a main street built along the steep terraced canyon walls. Historic homes cling to the slopes as the former canyon town blends rugged geology with a notable hillside streetscape.
The Skinner estate of surgeon Steamed 246 West 10th Street owner of Skinner Engine Company, who died December 15, valued at about 129,000, appears for probate. Ralph B. McCord registers the will with First National Bank named administrator. Wife Florence R Skinner, daughter Allene S Brooks, and son J Le Grand Skinner inherit.
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