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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1942
Page
6
A minor collision at a Wington and Center street intersection was reported around 8 40 pm. Alvey B Wiltover and Gant Deopird were involved. both vehicles damaged with no injuries reported. The Ushers Society of St Thomas parish will elect year officers at a Sunday morning meeting after mass.
Babson urges calm as rationing begins, predicting shifts in habit and spending. He cites large wartime labor needs and factory output, advising Americans to stock essentials, adapt diets, and prepare for lasting changes in home life and business. He notes potential shortages and price pressures while stressing resilience and prudent substitutions.
Bear Lang rp reo reports a long school and Christian Endeavor rally at United Brethren church in Yaunesville with many surrounding churches represented by their youth. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned and events include skating, sewing groups, and prayer meetings amid a mild winter.
Private First Class Tage Carle of the 649th Engineers and Elizabeth M. Cederquist received a court order permitting a same day wedding without the usual four day wait. Deputy registrar Viol Tyler issued a marriage license before noon, with a planned later ceremony possibly in Buffalo. Justice James Byrnes reportedly learned shorthand.
Six defendants pleaded guilty to criminal charges Friday in the nummy court. Charles H. Lawrence of 401 Parade St received 18 months to three years in the Western Penitentiary for aggravated assault and battery connected to a knife attack on Henry Massey. Leo Zymechen of 505 East 4th St drew nine months in the Allegheny County workhouse after admitting burglary and theft of a wallet containing 1843 from Antonino Carmogna of 948 East 4th St. Peter Kwas of 120 East 4th St was ordered to pay costs and serve 40 days in county prison for driving while intoxicated. Raymond Swanson of 17 French St admitted DWI. Judge Kitts deferred sentencing until the second Monday in May. Nick Wind of 1407 Pennsyl Pike St opted for a $100 fine and 30 days in county prison after pleading guilty to operating a speakeasy at his address. Apnen Wegls alias Kos of 48 East 1st St also pled guilty to operating a speakeasy at that address and will be sentenced later.
A mid ocean explosion aboard a tanker caused chaos as crew members were tossed overboard and lifeboats were crushed. Radio operator Edward J. Shear reported the ship listing and burning, with men in the water calling for help while other vessels altered course to aid, but dangerous conditions hindered rescue.
Americans are writing more letters as the era of letter writing grows. The text notes that factory production of envelopes reached 50 million dollars by 1930, rising to FHY,000,000 in 1935, according to the cen ig.
Answers list from the editorial page includes names James M Landis Frank Murphy Paull Y Ment and topics like National Recovery Administration and a rotating system for the blind. The quiz results note items such as the House of Representatives the number sixteen Perseus and the term shrew with true/false judgments.
German Americans in Milwaukee rally to support the United States after Pearl Harbor. Leaders like Bernhard Hofmann assert unity, denounce Nazi aims, and vow full civic sacrifice while many initially opposed intervention. German clubs shift from isolationism to active patriotism as war begins.
Word was received of the death of Mrs Harry Cristil formerly Miss Kate Behan of Union Street Corry who died Friday afternoon in Buffalo. She spent her early years in Corry and will be remembered by older residents. Survived by two sons Arthur and Richard and one daughter Marjorie all of Buffalo two sisters also in Buffalo and her father Thomas Behan of Corry. Funeral services and interment will be in Buffalo.
Hart J. Messenger Columbus Cal offers coal and fertilizer items in Glaryon County. Full loads of Bethlehem coal priced at 5.25 per ton, contact Powell's Coal Supply at 34-401 for details.
Markets show slow demand for fruits and vegetables with mixed pricing across regions. Apples including Rome Beauties Staymans and Delicious quotings, Russets and Katahdins mark steady to firm in Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Ohio. Potatoes and onions steady with various pack sizes. Buffalo Livestock markets report hogs, cattle, calves steady to higher. sheep light demand with lambs easing. Equity quotes list several major firms with mixed movers and steady to cautious tones.
Distract and confusion mark the Rambling league as teams scramble for district spots. Officials clash over baskets and crown this week while players prepare for pivotal Thursday and March seven finals.
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