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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
6
Local notices report a coming tax discussion for Corry taxpayers and a police search on West Church Street after a youthful prowler sighting near homes. Other items note realty transfers, forged check warnings, a balloon advisory, Army pilot trainees for Penn State, and state government proclamations.
Corry citizens and others welcome steps by a new administration to crack down on lawless liquor places. The plan includes stiffened enforcement by the State Liquor Control Board and a tough program to protect health and moral interests in wet communities. The governor favors strengthening laws and may seek legislative support to end cash compromises by the board, with potential removal of court review powers on board decisions.
Myre LaMachio aged 29 born Columbus January 16 1915 moved to Carry in 1928 and attended Corry schools. He worked at Aero Supply for three years and died after illness at Corry Hospital. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Philly LaMachio two sisters Mrs Tony Joy and Mrs Charles Weichi two brothers Anthony and Albert and a niece and three nephews. Funeral at St Thomas Church Monday at 9:30 AM after viewing at the family home.
Washington diary entries recount his 1753 mission from Fort LeBoeuf to deliver Dinwiddie’s message to the French commander. The trek through snow and forest shows early military skill. the journey marks Washington’s first major official duty and foreshadows his later rise. The feature also notes local commemorations of Founders Day at Washington School and a Fort LeBoeuf marker in the village park.
The report from No 10 Downing Street indicates Prime Minister Churchill is suffering a severe cold and confined to his bed in London. Sources confirm the condition as of today with attendance by medical staff and official updates expected.
Fragmentary note advises washing equipment with water immediately when frills vanish. Mentions milk and rubber parts, milking finished, huittertat and enid water unclear. No identifiable persons or organizations. Text is garbled and lacks concrete events or outcomes.
William E Lawrence assistant national director of health and safety Boy Scouts of America will be the host speaker at the second class of the Scoutmasters training course, Friday evening February 19 at 7 45 in the line Sunday school room of St Pauls Lusherinebtred. Glenn Beck in charge of the Boy Scout program in Erle county will preside as the training closes. Seventeen enrolled at the opening ships last week. Mr Lawrence will be assisted by Scouts in demonstrations. Officers for the Wyeming troop include Robert B Brown Scoutmaster George Curtis assistant Scoutmaster Tracy Whitehent other leaders and patrol chiefs. Mr Lawrence has a long Scouting background including Eagle Scout and former Scout executive roles in multiple councils.
Few words of gratitude for the deeds of sympathy sent after my wife's death. Walter Crosby acknowledges the kindness shown by friends and expresses heartfelt thanks for support during this difficult time.
In Lancaster Pa on February 18 a youth who failed the army physical examination gained hero status. Peter L Angelina 14 leapt into a creek to rescue three year old Otto Kathe who slipped into the water. The rescue covered over a quarter mile with drifting currents. both suffered exposure.
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania salvage plan for early 1943 sets a 75 pound per capita iron and steel scrap target, totaling 376,050 tons from salvage committees out of a 1,635,000 ton state quota. The remainder goes to industrial, yard, and special project collections.
Answers to quiz questions are listed, including General Motors at item one and Denmark item three. The fragment mentions Winkm and Union Pacific Railroad, with references to Pierrepont Moffat and New York. The text is garbled but preserves names and institutions.
Obscure clipping mentions basketball and football notes with scattered names like Mand Lee and George Senesky. Several garbled words obscure teams, scores, and events, offering a fragmented glimpse of a college sports page without clear outcomes.
Buffalo markets show steady cattle and mixed weights with good to choice grades around 11.75 and 14.00 for steers while sheep and lamb values stay mostly firm. Pittsburgh notes slow produce demand with apples, melons, and potatoes trading unevenly, New York stocks rally fading amid profit taking as futures quote broadly lower.
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