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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1944
Page
2
Public ceremonies in the Temple theater Friday after 1 moon mark Kane Manufacturing Corp’s presentation of the Army Navy E award. Army and Navy officials will attend to present two flags to the local firm and lapel pins to each employee. Kane signals that twenty seven men from the town, including Pearl Harper and seven children, depart tomorrow for U.S. Army service as the final contingent of January selectees from the area.
Reports from St Vincent's Hospital update the condition of John M. Lynch after a Peach and Cherry Streets collision that killed his wife Edith Lynch. Frank Sperry’s son Howard Sperry has safely reached the Pacific. War saving stamps drive praised at Lindsey School in Concord township with purchases totaling 170 dollars. Gas-line repairs in Warren after a break near Glade Bridge. High school games set between Carry and Wesleyville. Erie harbor ranked fourth among Great Lakes ports for iron ore handling with 4 223.44 tons. Semi pro base for Jamestown and Ty Crandall's All Stars Friday night. County budget actions to set tax rate on March. POW Eugene Runser reported safe in Vienna area. Building permits issued for January totaling 36 800. Franklin mourns death of Lou Morris. Meadville elects new president Robert W. Thomas. Olean man Charles H. Waeiver injured in tractor accident. Jamestown Broadhead apartments sale. Local stores list price cuts. Warren safety record for county workers praised. Deer hunting debate rises as dogs rumored to chase wildlife. Fourth War Bond drive progresses in Eane. Radio service advertises Erie repair. City to accept compromise on delinquent taxes. Men’s wear and Women’s Victory Club notices. L. T. L. to meet Thursday afternoon.
Segments report Meadville Me dville bank milestone celebration dated Feb 1 1994 with H M Dick son as long serving director and president. Me dville and Titusville areas show war bond sales figures and defense related public notices. Local incidents include a wreck near Wye Cherrytree Hill and shop discounts at The Mabel Shoppe and Paul’s Men’s Wear. Also listed are selective service examinations for Erie bound draftees and hospital updates including Eugene Hutchinson and George A Stockton.
The Office of Price Administration announced new ceiling prices on bituminous seal coal in Pittsburgh area districts. The overall average price is set to rise seven cents per ton. A prior 20 cent increase from November 29 to cover labor costs under the Tekes-Lewis wage agreement proved insufficient, the OPA said.
Arthur Blass, a lifelong Erie resident and attorney, announces his Republican bid for state senator from Erie County. He is a Erie High School and University of Pennsylvania graduate, served as Erie County assistant district attorney 1916 to 1920 and district attorney of Byte County, and has been active in civic and fraternal affairs. His son Predovick A. Blass serves with the U.S. Navy in North Africa.
District Attorney Burton Laub announced that Schutte, the Erie fire bug, was found mentally ill after examination by Dr. L E Schneider. The prosecutor will seek commitment to Farview Hospital for the criminally insane. the court will consider the plea in arson and false alarm charges from last week.
Industrial war plants in Erie paid out 4 693 0148 in wages in January, James K. Shields of the chamber of commerce reported. The total was 397 154 65 lower than January last year when payrolls reached 4 970 109 05. A slight drop in personnel was blamed for the reduction.
Warren Pel. 1 Arrangements are under way for the Purchasing Agents association regular meeting to be held Thursday evening at Garver House. Rev Norman Rawson of United Centenere Phurele in Hamilton will discuss Some Prospects For the Immediate Future. Alfred Lachfenberger of City will lead Steel And discussion on Gol wells. Reservations for dinner may be made by contacting E W Koebly of the Warren Axe and Tool company.
Dr. Robert G. Maneval a Warren dentist with eight years at Warren State Hospital has been promoted from captain to major in the U S Army. He serves as dental service for a hospital in the Panama Canal headquarters department after a year at Fort Eustis Virginia. He earned a dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1930. Major Maneval is the son of Mrs Whee Maneval of Worth Girant. His wife and daughter reside in Norl Warren.
Small wounds are dangerous and open the door to infection. Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment helps ward off infection, soothes pain, aids healing, and is helpful for minor burns, skin irritation, itching, and piles. Available at drug stores with San-Cura soap.
ERIE Feb. First Lieutenant Robert W. Brow of the Army Air Corps is reported missing in action after an engagement over Germany on December 22. The War Department informs his wife Theodora L. Brow and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brow.
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