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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1943
Page
3
Base, Dec. 22. County employees expect an average ten percent monthly salary rise next year as office heads draft budget needs. Officials indicate some staff may receive increases, though final approval rests with the salary board meeting in January. Several courthouse workers aim for higher pay and may seek jobs elsewhere if blocked.
Jamestown reports indicate the Office of Price Administration in Buffalo may grant a one cent per gallon milk price rise sought by the Jamestown Independent Milk Producers Association. If no action is taken, at least 20 percent of the city’s milk supply could be cut off. local officials await a definite word from the agency.
In a rural Burlington courtroom on December 22, Joan Riger a 16 year old from Covington was acquitted by a jury of murder in the revolver slaying of her 6 year old brother Jerry at the family summer home on August 17. Commonwealth Attorney Raymond L. Vincent urged dropping all other indictments against Joan and her father Dennie Kiger 48. Circuit Judge Ward Yeager granted the request.
The article notes two Soviet armies advancing toward Vitebsk amid wartime activity. It mentions protests after arrests following speeches at a rally and cites the French Committee of National Liberation in Algiers clarifying the case around Admiral Jean Darlan’s assassination. Fernand Bonmilier de la Chapelle is described as cleared of Axis ties and labeled a staunch De Gaulle ally used by older men not yet tried.
Answers to the Q Quiz printed on the editorial page list Frank Walker Yellowstone Henry J Kaiser Pan Union of Soviet Socialist Republics a quarter dollar True Siineolt D Paige and George Hud but are uniform.
The Methodist Sunday School presents a Christmas program at the church this evening at 7:30 featuring processional hymns recitations and songs. Beverly Stine Judy Meerdilie Judy Young Ruth Anne Brockman Marilyn Dingle and other children take part in performances including Little Stars for Jesus and Let Us Follow the Star with participation by twelve beginners and many parishioners invited to attend.
A Christmas program features recitations and songs by primary students including names such as Billy Islinger Naomi Rockerfellow Barbra Nigh and John Mountain. The junior department presents a pageant followed by a Christmas treat.
The Bear Lake News Letter notes Perkins turning years old with service call dates from November through December. It mentions Leo D Perkins in the Navy and Orval Mapson Gerald Crosby and Donald Sherman called to serve. The Woman's Club held a Christus party hosted by Gul Crosby, who recently underwent an eye operation. Several residents suffer from influenza and await test results on Crosby’s eye surgery.
John Dillon, a Union City resident and former borough council member, died suddenly at his home yesterday morning after a cold developed into pneumonia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. He is survived by his wife, two sons Framers and Alton of Erie, and a daughter Gertrude. He also left an ill sister Mrs Alfred Olds in Union City hospital. Dillon was an honorary member of the Erie County Borough Association.
Mrs Minnie Cobl thanks friends for cards during illness. Beau Lake seeks female daytime laundry assistance. shortage of help noted. Mr and Mrs Waller Newhouse visited Warren at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur McGraw on Thursday.
Three youths from Erie County were sentenced to three years in Arkansas penitentiary after pleading guilty to charges in a crime ring. The group, including Saville and Dreyer, faced multiple break ins and gasoline station thefts in Union City area. Corroborating accomplices were arrested, with one suspect confessing to part in the scheme.
Erie city actions upheld by Judge Miles By on a case concerning paving and sewer assessments held by local taxing bodies. The decision could lead to the city collecting nearly $2,000,000 in unpaid charges, with Bernard Cochran, city lien clerk, providing estimates.
A physician was named a fellow of the American College of Surgeons at the annual meeting in Chicago. The award, announced last week, recognizes attainment in the medical profession.
Br James Smith, City Health Director, reports many colds but few turning into flu. Officials note no epidemic and say schools remain open as residents guard against illness with standard precautions.
A collage of small ads and notices appears, including milk delivery contact, trees for sale, horse sale announcements with dates, auto sale inquiry, saddle gear and riding equipment, a lost key notice, a stray and central town item, a generic mail box listing, and a pardon request from Atlanta. The text shows multiple names and addresses with fragmented phrases and contact numbers.
Pittsburgh produce reports list apples and other varieties with prices and steady trends. New York egg market shows first receivers and various weights with quotations and receipts. Buffalo livestock section details cattle, hogs, lambs, and prices, with notable steady trends and unsold lots. Hospital founded in 1039 noted. oldest in America, Hotel Léne of Quebec founded in 1690.
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