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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1942
Page
3
The piece extols a shared sacrifice in World War II, praising American and Philippine resolve beyond battlefield heroism. It emphasizes independence goals for the Philippines, labor and home front duties, and the call to sustain effort until national service redefines roles. It compares invasion threats with historic Mongol and Japanese resistance and argues for continued resolve.
State Democrats show progress toward recruiting strong state officers after Chairman Meyers led a Harrisburg meeting that defied predictions of being an empty gesture. Judge Ralph H. Smith receives support from labor and party leaders. Dr. Luther Harr and Judge Guy Bard appear as potential candidates, with former Governor Earle out of politics. Patronage fears loom over State Committee control, but the conference could steer the party away from a heavily influenced slate and toward vetted candidates.
A reader is invited to turn to the classified page for answers to a seven question quiz. The items ask about oceans between continents, U S political facts, geography and language origins, materials harder than diamond, the heaviest natural liquid, the Widow at Windsort, the Central American country with Managua as capital, global radium estimates, and acorns as fruits of a specific tree.
A Detroit writer claims San-Cura Ointment eases piles with relieved itching and pain. The testimonial includes a money order for a large fat and advises bathing affected parts with Ban-Cura Soap before use.
Twenty years ago a group of Corry music lovers organized the Cory Choral Society to promote appreciation of good music and cooperation under a competent director. Old Folks Concerts are planned for next Monday and Tuesday at the High School auditorium, featuring local trading singers and clubs. The city faced a recent outage from strong winds, with repairs underway and lights restored. Health officials report mumps on the decline after a recent surge. The death of Mrs. Mary Carroll Rafter occurred at her daughter’s home. burial and funeral arrangements will be in Buffalo.
In wartime, epidemics of meningitis rise due to overcrowding and fatigue. Historical data show 5,839 cases with 4,279 deaths in World War I, while England reported 12,500 cases in 1940. Race does not affect susceptibility. sulfanilamide aids prevention.
Franklin February 4 Captain Raymond J Brown commander of Company L 13th Infantry is home on a ten day leave with his family He reports the health and morale of the Mayoral Guard company as the best and says the men enjoy warm southwest weather The company is in the pink of condition regarding drainage and health Lieut Lawrence E Tidd of Company L is at Fort Benning Georgia at the officers training school and expects to rejoin in a few weeks Also notes a spelling note on common error with the word pairs.
The article warns that war could reach Corry Pennsylvania and urges civilian defense readiness. It emphasizes the risk to rail lines like Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads, outlines possible northern landings, and calls for air raid wardens, auxiliary police, Red Cross, and other units. It notes the town’s small size but strategic industrial role, and reports the first air raid warden school opening tonight with ongoing training for several weeks.
From Harrismire to Ridgway and St Marys the new 12 mile Burma Road will replace the existing stretch as part of a state highways project. A 9.9 mile segment from Ridgway toward St Marys was let last fall to a Philipsburg firm with work to start when weather allows. Franklin Patterson, 24, of Grand Valley pled guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined 10 dollars and costs after his car struck a pole near the eastern Washington Bridge following his arrest by state police Sunday night. Corporal G A Sisler and Officer Vitto Beck filed a charge of reckless driving to be added.
Hundreds of aliens in Erie City and County face arrest and possible internment if they fail to register as required by law. District Attorney Charles Uhl says registration is lagging in Birke County, while Postmaster Charles H Schloss notes a March 1 deadline. Authorities plan to turn noncompliance over to the FBI, with penalties including confinement during the war.
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