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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1944

Page

2

Fire damages Kirberger building in Erie area

A faulty switch blamed for a fire in the Kirberger building at 224 Pennsylvania Ave W Friday evening caused about 1000 dollars in damage. The blaze started in the Katherine Dawn Dance Studio on the third floor and was discovered at 9 45 p m by Jean Brindis as dancers rehearsed a skate ballet. The owner A C Kirberger said losses are covered by insurance.

Warren Kirberger Pennsylvania Avenue Katherine ‘Dawn Dance Stuado Frank Williams Jean Brindis A. C. Kirberger Brie Frank van Dusen Union Iron Works Holland Streets Paul Schaaf Jack Reagan van Dusen Holland Street Office of Price Administration St. Edward's Hall Dilitkirk Ralfie DeWolfe New York State AAA Pennsylvania Erie Milloy Milloy Lumber Company My. Milloy Union Bank Sintce Iso MCA Ernie Brockman East Main St Department of Public Assistinue Spariinsburg Sibley Hubbell Union City Albert Fos West Chireh Street Coral Jewell R. D Corry Dale ‘Tressler Orlsom Clymer Roger Wetmore Ruth Bemis Northwest Street Dorothy Goulter Charles Pless Sixth Streets Paul Wiggers W. PF. M.S O'Clorke Mail Debs Sorenson Sorenson Clyme

Local church groups plan midweek meetings and supper

Cinéle No 4 of the W 8 6 8 will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 90 oclock with Mrs C A Moon 41 East Church street The rosea will convene at 2 90 MEST He cal Safely council meets at the Hitz Restaurant Wednesday evening at 6 30 for dinner and the usual meeting Ladies Aid Society of the U B church meets Wednesday morning at 9 90 at the Sharghy to help cleaning A tureen dinner will be served at noon and members bring a green and sandwiches An executive board meeting of the Corry Chapter American Red Cross meets tonight at 7 30 at Red Cross headquarters War Fund Chairman Olio Bracken to present plans for the March 4 drive and other business.

Cinéle No C. A. Moon East Church Street Rosea Cal Safely Couiell Hitz Ladies’ Aid Sorciety U. B Corry Ameritan Ed Gross Hed 'Cross War Fund Olio Bracken

Warren Girl Missi Milliceny Reported Missing

A Warren girl, Milliceny renowe age 1p years a Beatty school pupil, was reported missing from her home since Friday. Her parents fear she left Warren with four young men. the case was reported to State Police yesterday with a general alarm requested over police wires.

Milliceny Renowe Beatty School Warren Yen

Pediatrician testifies in Noxon murder case in Berkshire court

Dr. George P. Hunt a Pittsfield physician who immunized a mentally deficient infant sister of John J. Noxon Jr publicly testified in Berkshire Superior Court on the fourth day of the murder trial of a socially prominent attorney. He said the child was mongoloid retarded and not moving normally after injections given September 22 and before the child was electrocuted in the Noxon home.

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Lawyer seeks judge to disqualify himself in Lonergan murder case

Wayne Lonergan's counsel urges General Sessions Judge John J. Fiesehl to disqualify himself after the Canadian aircraftsman is charged with murdering his heiress wife. Attorney Edward Broderick claims he was unjustly attacked and complains of contempt threats. The court rejects motions to dismiss the judge or redraw the jury panel.

Pasuallay New York Wayne Lonergan General ‘Sessions John J. Fiesehl Edward ¥. Broderick

Shipbuilder Henry J Kaiser Honored by Congress

Philadelphia Feb 28 LaSalle Soliene civic and social congress cited shipbuilder Henry J Kaiser as one of the greatest national resources of our country in a formal tribute praising his contributions to national industry and defense.

Philadelphia Soliene Civic and Social Congress Henry J. Kaiser

New Uniforms for State Guard Adopted in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania State Guard will receive blue gray uniforms supplied by the Federal government. Adjutant General Robert M. Vail stated the old outfits, in use since the Guard’s formation at the war’s start, will be discarded and that army rifles and helmets are on hand for five regiments. Plans consider a full state-wide encampment this summer at Indian Town Gap, with last year’s three regiments attending a week each.

Associates Harrisburg Tech Pennsylvania Robert M. Vail Vail Sdiitant State Guard Indiantown Gap

Trainman Dies After Derailment Injuries

Frank Koon, 40, a railroad foreman from East Carnegie, Pa., who had his arm amputated after a wreck near Belle Vernon, Pa., died in Charleroi Montessen hospital. He was injured when a Pittsburgh and West Virginia engine and five freight cars derailed after striking a Boulder mine car. The hospital cited internal injuries and shock as the cause of death.

Ssouonuce Charleroi Frank Koon Railroad Areman East Carnegie Charleroi-Montessen Koon Pittsburgh & West Virginia Belle Vernon John Beggs Boon

Oscar W Hicks dies at Corry Hospital aged 66

Oscar W Hicks 66 died at Corry Hospital at 8 15 this morning after admission February 5. Born February 20 1878 in Chambersburg Pa he moved to Cory thirty years ago and was a retired tamer. Survived by wife Alice Hicks of Erie two daughters Ins Collins of Erie and Neva Foster of Los Angeles two sons Vern Hicks of Erie and Nanam Hicks of Middletown Pa a sister Mrs Bruce Summers James Creek Pa and three stepchildren Robert Owens Cory Mrs Velista Werver Eric and Ira Hummer of Oxford Iowa eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Body to Davison Funeral Home with visitation arranged. funeral announcements to follow.

Oscar W. Hicks Corry Hospital Chambersburg Cory Corry Alice Hicks Erie Ins Collins Neva Foster Los Angeles Vern Hicks Newnan Hicks Middletown Bruce Summers James Creek Robert Owens Velista Werver Eric Ira Hummer Oxford Iowa Davison Funeral Home

Two Flyers Dead in Training Crashes Near Erie and Wesleyville

Two youths from Erie and Wesleyville died in separate training flights. Second Lieutenant Garth Lindquist, 26, of Wesleyville, perished when a Flying Fortress crashed during landing near Alexandria Virginia. Aviation Cadet Joseph Andrews, 20, formerly of Erie, was killed in a plane crash during training at Walnut Ridge Arkansas. A separate arrest reported involved Lawrence Clark, 80, admitting wallet theft of $50 in Wesleyville.

Erin Westeyvilie Erie Garth. Lindquist Wesleyville Vatfairs Lutheran Church Alexandria Josus A. Andrews Walnut Ridge Ark Lawrence Clark Simon P. Wilbert Titusville 16Th Holland Streets George Wookner

Unclear fragment hints at airline transport and vision

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