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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
3
War time orders by the War Fast Administration and allied agencies target heavy alcohol stockpiles and supplies, with 32 000 pounds held by hotels restaurants and wholesalers affected. Also noted are war service actions, prisoner watch, and local casualty and draft developments tied to Allied operations and home front measures.
The State Township liquor store reports a record turnout with 251 registrants on Friday and a total of 2078 purchases through six weeks. Manager Panitzke notes a large shipment arrived and stock ready for holiday demand though brand variety may be limited compared with before Christmas. The period ends December 31 with more registrations expected in the new cycle.
Pittsburgh, Dec 30. Senator J J Davis announced a plan to secure federal supervision of election expenditures in the 1944 primary. He would urge immediate Senate action to require funds entering Pennsylvania from New York and inside and outside the state be disclosed and controlled. He cites 1942 issues in Allegheny, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, and Philadelphia counties.
Centerville resident Mrs. Sarah Groves became ill this morning while shopping at the Montgomery Ward store. She was moved to Corry hospital in the Bracken-Keating ambulance and is under treatment there with Dr. G. E. Bennett attending.
New York metropolitan area dairy authorities forecast a base price of 3.50 per hundredweight for milk produced in December with a 0.50 addition for weight gains. They estimate total enabled receipts around 358 million pounds and December 1943 pool revenue near 13 million dollars, aided by WPA payments. This December price would be the third highest for the month in records dating back to 1918, surpassed only by two prior years.
Mrs. W. C. Hahn, 47, died Tuesday night in Grand Valley, found by her 12-year-old daughter on a day-bed. Believed to have suffered a stroke, she left a husband employed in Erie and two step-sons. Funeral arrangements pending at Planders Funeral Home in Titusville after coroner's investigation.
Fire swept the residence of Mrs. Effie Hildred in Ripley center yesterday, likely caused by a defective chimney or overheated furnace. The blaze, discovered by newsroom staff near the horse barn, rapidly consumed the structure and most furnishings. only a few red items survived. Investigation continued as insurance status remained unknown.
Phoenixville Pa December 30 fire swept a three story stable and barn at Pennhurst State School north of here threatening dormitories housing 2500 boys. Eighteen horses and pieces of farm machinery destroyed. Superintendent James Dean said 15 students in a farmhouse near the stable were led to safety. A high wind shifted to keep flames from the dormitories.
Mrs Leon Gable hosted a Gil Scouts party with 21 scouts and leader, exchanging gifts and games. Reports from Scout leader Zoah Cochran praise the girls progress on badges and potential community projects like a blacksmith shop. Also noted are the funeral of 8 year old Jacob Sheller, illness at United Brethren exercises, a Life Rebekah Lodge party, and a Christmas gathering last December 25.
In a negotiated plan Kane Chamber of Commerce and R. J. Beavers owner of Kane Products agreed to a reduced funding need for the new industry. Kane will begin operations within weeks after the community repairs a temporary structure and provides land for the building. Beavers will cover construction costs.
Local florists face severe shortages as roses carnations and gladioli dwindle due to wartime conditions and business closures. Prices rise with $42 per dozen for lower grades and higher for better quality while demand remains brisk for funerals and holidays and merchants struggle to restock amid coal and heat shortages.
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A Bragie hound named Ghee and a lost automobile between Aero Supply and Columbus Avenue are reported. The contact phone 2591 at 420 Delawan Street is provided for recovery.
The corps chief announces a strengthening of forces in the Mediterranean theater. Lt Gen B D G Cremer is confirmed alive and assumed overall command restructuring within the Tull corps as part of this reinforcement.
Pittsburgh produce and buffalo live stock prices show steady ranges with Russet potatoes and Maine estaldins noted. New York egg market reports wholesale prices with white and brown eggs varying by size, while stock market activity edges higher amid holiday lull and transport tensions.
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