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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1942

Page

2

Body of Carlton Graker To Arrive Today For Funeral

Word reached here that Carlton Graker son of Mr and Mrs Charles Graker of First Avenue died at Lowry Field Denver and his body was sent Saturday to arrive late this evening. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Bracken Keating funeral chapel with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.

Carlton Graker Charles 1 Graker First Avenue Lowry Field Denver Colo Arive Bracken-Keating Ghanel Pine Grove Gerald Benpink Clymer Agnes Yaiko Thomas Yaiko Waltsburg Russell Martin Helen Mifin Mound Street Marland Thompson Corry B.D Paul Blaha West Wayne Street Langton's Golden Links Methodist Church

Local notices on damage and accidents and shop ads

City and Vicinity notes grocery prices at Wilcox Grocery and Pillsbury pancake flour. A fire in Elton Martin residence caused roof and water damage from a short circuit. Warren Preston Bridges Jr. injured by a bandsaw. Judge Elmer L. Evans reserves decision on a nonsupport case involving Joseph Luol. Writ of habeas corpus in custody case withdrawn due to jurisdiction. Gasoline ad from Christensen Motors. Bradford police tech updates on communications with Mitchell Field. Dunkirk boy finds wallet with $160. Acacia Club event announced. Kane glass plant shutdown after tank failure, four week repair.

Lge Pillsbury Wilcox Grocery Elton ‘Martin Cuntonville Warren Preston Briges, Jr Warpan Warren Genergl Hospital Elmer L. Evans Joseph Luoland Grant Walker Benito Rogers Lansing Mich Isband Walker Michigan Gulf Christensen Motors Cor Washington St Bradford Edward Hdmonds Air Rad McKean County Mitchell Pield New York Dunkirk Washington Avenue Third Street James Hanlon, Jr Ruggles Street Frank Q. Symans Symons

Jamestown area notices and local incidents reported

A collage of Venango county items details Red Cross volunteers training at W. G. A. hospital and duties, a legal suit over timber removal by Kruffert family, hospital patients and operations, a Baptist Ladies Aid meeting change, a car accident and injuries, political candidacy announcements, a burglary report, a gas station ad, a patient transfer to Florida, a coroner update on a fatality, a youth crime ring development, a seven hour factory fire at Lehigh Foundry, a railroad derailment note, and a court ruling on a county judge election.

Jamestown Jameslown Red Cross W. G. A. Hospital Venango County West Park Place St. Vincent's Anapital Erie Meyers Baptist Ladies Alan Society Thesday Mra Jones Marion Frunsburg Phillins R. M. Weiler W. O. A. Hospital Thomas Motor Co T. W. C. Wepsley Second Avenue Good Samaritan Hospital West Palm Beach Fla St. Edward's Hall Samuel T. Bowers Lewis F. Bisson Rose Hill Frawsburg Sootland Yard Siason Tituaville Tikusville Ts Oymer H. J. Grant DeJean & Cochran Easton Lehigh Foundry Company Ils Defense Frank Shumann Shumann Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Hoyseehos Curve F. W. Stoops Pittsburgh Sunbury K. Morganroth Shamokin Northumberland County Yale William Troutman Pan-American Airways Garm Rizauti Paul A. Rigauti Pleasant Street Bradford Pacific Riszuti Manila Chars Mabel Shoppe

Churchill Shifts Ministers Amid Broad Cabinet Overhaul

London Feb 23 Associated Press reports the most drastic cabinet shakeup since 1940 as Churchill names Sir James Grigg War Minister. The move drops eight ministers and prompts mixed reactions, with critics doubting a full clearing of deadwood but allies praising the decisive reshuffle.

Associated Press London Churchill Gellain James Grigg

Leniency For Hunter Who Shot Englert

John P. Smith, a 20 year old Townville man, received a suspended sentence after pleading no defense to shooting district game official J. T. Englert. Judge O. Clare Kent ordered a one to three year jail term, a $200 payment to Englert, and a five year hunting ban, but suspended the sentence and payment after Englert requested leniency.

Meadvilby Tudge O. Clare Kent John P. Smith Townville Crawford County J. T. Englert Ol City Englert Chembers Smith Kent

Former ball player Kinney killed in Meafield street crash

Frecn Kinney a 46 year old Meafield resident known as a catcher for Meadville Machinery in the 1920s was fatally struck by a delivery truck on Rolle 92 in Brederickshoro Saturday night. The Pittsburgh driver Frank Bowin 26 said to have struck Kinney as he walked home near the borough. Kinney a Navy veteran and St Bonaventure alumnus had been a local sports figure and is mourned by the community.

Meadville Kinney Predericksgigs Brederickshoro Pennsylvania W. C. Nagy Quaker Cleaning Company Pittsburgh Frank Bowin U. S. Navy St. Bonaventure College Ill. Bonaventure N.Y Stub" Kinney Meadville Machinery Company Nine

Kane Red Cross seeks funds for drive in Kane area

Kane Red Cross needs 1329.50 more to meet the war fund goal. The drive, starting today for one week, honors the late Evan Memorial in Kane. To date 2877.50 has been contributed, covering Mount Towett Dudlow Hamilton and Wellure towns and surrounding areas.

S Inne War Fund Kane Red Cross Evan Fie Mt. Towett Dudlow Hamilton Hamil Weliure

Corry Schools to Get State Payment of 16390

Harrisburg reports that 299 school districts in 51 counties will share nearly 6.5 million dollars in regular semi annual state aid due next month. Largest payment goes to Allegheny county, Luzerne second, Lackawanna third, with Erie county distributions listed for Erie City, Cony City, and Millcreek Township among others.

Harrisburg B. Clair Ross Allegheny County Luzerne County Lackawanna Erie County Erie City Cony City Millcreek Township

Jackson says defensive stance hurts. calls for proactive democracy drive

Associate Supreme Court Justice Robert A. Jackson told the University at Buffalo midyear commencement that “to be on the defensive is to be half defeated.” He urged America to drive, not be driven, and to view the Axis threat in a broader, peace-based world order. He warned current aims risk stagnation and urged broader zeal to preserve democratic life.

Rexuert Kress Buffalo United Sites Supreme Court Robert A. Jackson America Jackson University of Buffalo

Dedicate New School at Pleasantville Tonight

A new school in Pleasantville will be named for Rabart W. Clark Jr a Pleasantville youth killed at Pearl Harbor during World War II State Supreme Court Justice William M Parker of Ol City will speak Admirals and naval guard of honor from the First Naval District will attend with American Legion posts from Titusville and Ol City participating

Merle Baldwin Union City Dias Powell Motor Co Warren, Tt Warren G. A. VerMuyen Russell St. Vincent's Hospital Evie Union School Pleasantville Robert W. Glark, Jr Pearl fMarbor William M. Parker Lanatun Pleasantvilee Rabart W. Clark, Jr Venango County Failéy Clark Pearl Harbor State Supreme Coit Wiliam M. Parker Ol City Admiral Watson Naval District Naval Guard of Honor American Legion Titusville Add Ol

Explosion and Fire Destroy Sewickley Building

An early February 11 explosion and fire leveled a three story brick building in Sewickley downtown. Damage estimated at 15000 dollars. cause likely gas accumulation. Bricks struck Broad Street and Beyer Avenue intersection. no injuries reported. Ground floor housed the Worldwoman's Store and a shoe repair shop. upper floors vacant.

Asinpigarresy Pittsburgh Sewickley Doughtty Doughty Broad Streat Beyer Avenue Worldwoman’s

Pennsylvania to shift sugar rationing to boards after teachers aid

Pennsylvania officials announce sugar rationing will be transferred to local rationing boards soon after about 60,000 teachers help issue ration books to every man woman and child. Superintendent Haas names Dr Carl Mornewerk as coordinator while noting no plan for rationing booth mechanics. Officials say instruction from federal authorities is pending and teachers may assist evenings before boards take over.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Himer ‘Transpau Sidehday Francis B. Haas Carl 5. Mornewerk

Funeral Services for Clyde Simmons Held After Accident

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bracken-HKeating chapel for Clyde Simmons who died Friday morning at Jerry Hospital from injuries suffered months earlier on a Hare Creek construction job. Rev. Gordon E. Abrams officiated. many relatives attended from Erie and Jamestown area communities and Camp Beauregard, with local residents also present.

Bracken-Hkeating Clytis Sim“nons Jerry Hospital Iwe Hare Creek Sinc Gordon E. Abrams Christian and Missionary Allarice Church Etttel Moore Winifred Ires Louella Moore Trehe Williams Carlton Williams Erie Ralph Williams Camp Beauregard Gene Chuychill Conrad Erickson Jamestown N. Y Pred House Spartansburg James Brown Beth Liems Clymer Ray Briggs North East Wayne Township

Corry NYP Skepticism on Athletics and Administration Issues

Readable fragments discuss scholastic athletics, coaching, and budget concerns. Names like Corry and references to Beavers appear amid debate over funding, liquidation, and youth programs. pieces touch on administration tightening, mergers, and public notices without clear resolutions.

Beavers Abalatics Corry Nelson Paul McNu

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