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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1943
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment references a Saturday sale and multiple names and items. It mentions West Grove and a bid, with scattered person names such as Rob, Viola, Phyllis, Mr. Bidwell, and others. The text is incomplete but indicates an upcoming event with lots or bids.
Local column covers burglaries in Corry with two break-ins, a youth confession to a theft, and Army service notes. Also reports on community events, school plans, and various moving details including a factory office upgrade and a wedding announcement in New York City.
A Erie merchant sailor recounts surviving eight days adrift after a cargo freighter carrying manganese ore sank in the Indian Ocean. He describes heat, thirst, crew losses, and drifting in darkness before being picked up by a cruiser. The report links his tale to Uncle Sam's merchant marine and notes other local wartime personnel and events.
Arrangements are today being completed by school officials for a series of teachers institute Bees to be held at the high school on Friday and Saturday this week Superintendent Hemmett has invited parents of school children to Wendety evening at the high school Over two hundred couples attended last night’s Varn dance at the State Armory by Cornerstone Knights of Columbus. The night was provided by Messengers in Peace Orchestra. Polite authorities have been asked to be on the alert for missing 18 year old Grand Miss Corry Tompkins who had been away from home since January 25. Members of the Board of Directors the Commerce and Hotel committee will meet tonight to begin organization of a tel company. The advertised sale of the Ward fire department drop occurred at ten o'clock this rainy day the bid of Ajax Iron Works offered by Glenn Barker for 000 was the only one submitted and accepted. J L Shlemman came home this morning from Williamsport where he attended a shoe dealers convention.
Albany officials OK a new three lane route linking Warren and Jamestown amid state highway committee discussions. Local Supervisor Terry W Hreeson and others highlighted the project as a major regional road improvement with funding expectations and state support advancing toward construction.
Attorney Walkar from Erie Motor Club attended a conference in Dun ork NW as the West and New York representative. The event involved lifting a bon and included several officials from the region and Congress.
Kane Bank and Trust Company assets and deposits are purchased by Kane Bank Fonerist Company with police protection. The consolidation creates a five million dollar bank in Kane, moving cash and equipment to the First National Bank building. Loan volume nears one million dollars, marking a major regional banking consolidation and redevelopment.
Erie February 11 new OPA office to be set in Commerce building may open March 1 to 7. Director CG A Leslie, retiring to Erie from New York, forms staff including James P. Rossiter and other chief officers under civil service. Temporary HQ will be in rent control office of Erie Trust building until permanent office is ready. Pittsburgh will continue to issue instructions until then and senior staff plan personnel changes.
Babson argues real estate and stock booms are coming as government borrowing shifts. He notes that now people owe banks less and bank loan calls may lessen. He cautions readers that personal advice cannot be given and warns that each property is unique.
A 18 year old Gilbert Reynolds was struck by a passing automobile on Route 2 near the community hospital. He was found semi conscious and taken to hospital with injuries. Police at the local sub-station say investigations to locate the motorist responsible are ongoing.
The article discusses how allergies and sensitivities affect children, noting stimuli from food bacteria inhalants and dust can trigger reactions. It emphasizes that proper treatment can prevent invalidism and that every child should have a chance to develop normally. It oddly adds a fact about Jupiter's diameter as a non sequitur.
The Associated Press reports New Erie G E plant marks its 100th turbine milestone. The facility, built two years ago, reached full production ahead of schedule amid a ceremony. Executives and workers observed the event as a high-speed turbine unit was showcased.
A verdict states the driver of a car is negligent in a fatal Erie traffic crash. Georges Seller, 30, of 311 Rashwrst Street, died after being struck at the French Street intersection. The court ruled the driver was responsible for the death.
A compact storefront promotion for Wilcox Grocery presents a sale at the one-stop food market. The ad highlights a large 59 cent price point for select items, signaling discounted pint quantities and value for shoppers.
We express heartfelt gratitude for the many friends who sent sympathy during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. Sarah M Az Towah aml. Your kindness and expressions of support are deeply appreciated by the family.
Harrisburg Feb 13 Pennsylvania farmers are urged by the federal government to plant 411000 potato acres under the 1943 production program, a 26 percent rise from last year. The crop reporting service notes about 5210000 bushels held for sale by growers dealers and buyers, with an estimated total crop this year of 17584000 bushels, compared with 6822000 bushels at the same time last year.
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