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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1943
Page
3
fragmentary OCR reading yields no clear individuals organizations or events. Summary cannot determine a coherent news item. The readable text lacks. likely corrupted.
Fragmentary OCR data lists assorted numbers and prices such as 19¢, 25, 250, 135e, 18, 129, 5 doz, 35, 29c, 28c, 9c. No clear items, dates, or named entities are identifiable beyond vague price markers.
The piece discusses Congress and executive power during a tense period, urging swift action by the President and Cabinet while preserving constitutional balance. It contrasts optimistic farm production with wartime strain, and reports on Japanese surrender trends, noting a shift from hard line to measured, humane approach alongside continued resolve in combat.
Pood rationing will not end with the armistice. Washington officials and the administration foresee continued rationing into the postwar year to support military and diplomatic aims. Secretary of Agriculture and other sources indicate rationing will extend beyond hostilities as policies shift toward peacetime stability.
Twenty years ago the Chamber of Commerce discussed a possible Pennsylv ania and Erie Railroad passenger station in Wellsally. Local rumors about federal prohibition actions were denied by Erie City officials. A stranger setting his watch by the Elks clock on N Center Street amused residents. A marriage announcement to Miss Myra Crepser and Frank C Betts is noted. Corry Indian basketball hosts Keystones at the Armory, and Carnegie Institute of Technology music comes to the high school auditorium. Lessons include postwar food supply concerns and the looming global distribution challenges after the war, with estimates on food needs for beef, pork, cheese, butter, and canned goods. The postwar production plan remains undefined as Congress debates lend-lease continuation.
Daily Dozen discusses measles as a highly communicable illness common in winter and spring. It notes most cases involve those under sixteen, with half in the first five years, a high susceptibility in children, and lasting immunity after a single attack though care and vaccination are implied.
A garbled exam page asks in a jokey tone about capitals Shakespearean characters and science. It labels questions on presidents private secretaries, Bergman play authors, dental tools, atmosphere composition, aurora scenes, and a riddle about a nursery rhyme figure.
Nashville evangelist Whitwell BD arrives to preach a two week campaign at United Brethren in Christchurch. He draws growing audiences with sermons such as When They Had Prayed and The Light of Life. nightly services begin 7:15 pm with Power House prayer and 7:45 pm regular service in the main auditorium. Children’s meetings led by Kitten Gloria Singers of Lebanon PA, with many attendees and a Sunday concert planned. All are welcome to attend at the city church.
Meadville Pennsylvania February 23 Judah Clue and Perrine Jr of Greenville were among those involved in a payroll fraud scheme tied to the Pravier Brace Engineering Company. Perrine Jr received two years in the Allegheny Workhouse for conspiracy, plus fines and a firearm charge. Other defendants faced fines and months in the workhouse or probation for conspiracy and related counts.
Tony Smith, 47, of near Johnsonburg, is in critical condition at Ridgway hospital after a sawed off rifle discharged Sunday afternoon. He says he accidentally kicked the gun, which was standing in the corner of his shack, and it fired into his face near the right ear. A watchman at Speer Car Company plant assisted after hearing his groan and alerted medical help.
Edward Jen rings, 68, of 1621 River Street, was found dead from a shotgun wound in the head at his home Sunday. Policeman Roward Wittenbure investigated, ruling death a self-inflicted wound. Jen nings, a bachelor who lived alone near the North End pump station of the New York Transit Company, had not been seen since Thursday and no note was found.
The notice outlines point values for rationing certain foods including beans peas and lentils with freeze items, plus canned meat and fish. It lists Stamp Nos for sugar coffee gasolene and oil period validities across regions and dates from February to April with exact limits and gallon allowances.
Mrs Lenora Rayburn died at Torpedo Mine early this morning at 2 o clock. She is survived by her husband Lloy two daughters Mrs Rithehart and one son Fyt Humor Rayburn of Camp Sillon and a stepdaughter Mrs Alina Vandervort of Long View Washington. Also five grandchildren and many more. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs Clarence Tuskeday at Torpedo Friday at 2 30 clock.
An explosion and fire destroyed several tank cars on the Lehigh Valley line near Falls Pennsylvania. A conductor was reported thrown from an embankment into the Susquehanna River and severely injured. The line remained blocked into the night as flames drew spectators.
Markets report slow produce demand with mixed prices across apples potatoes and berries. Notable items include McIntosh and Baldwins and Rome Beauties trading around 1.18 per unit while several Maine Chippewas and Katahdins show 290 to 310 per sack ranges and beef and lamb quotes in Buffalo and New York markets.
February 23 market notes list Megs and two tins, with receipts and price quotes for various grades such as Fancy to extra Tatler and extras, current receipts, and midline values. The report includes averages, storage notes, and specific lot identifiers amid scattered abbreviations and numeric codes.
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