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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1944
Page
6
The report lists several wartime items including American prisoners of Germany and twelve names tied to the war effort, plus local tragedies in Mercer and Erie. It notes deaths by self harm, missing youths, and a push on munitions and steel production with figures on government and industry spending.
The Corry camp and hospital council reports a February quota of furnishings for Station hospital Camp Reynolds. The local committee ships monthly items including sporting goods, chairs, lamps, bags, magazines, and games to aid convalescing servicemen. Chair Van Houten notes continued growth and renewed effort as wounded arrivals rise.
First Class Beaman Robert Gupsy, 20, reported killed in action in the Pacific after three years in the Navy. Robert Leonard Kelsey, 20, F2, reported missing in action in the Mediterranean, last heard from in a February 7 letter to his parents. Both families received word on recent telegrams.
A Pravda dispatch reports Red artillery within range of Pskov today and says the Nazi forces left a waterline northeast of Simferopol area where they hoped to block the Soviet advance. It notes German attempts to break contact near Loknya and in the Litse region while rail lines aid the Russian spearhead.
An old home remedy ad touts SAN-CURA Ointment for cuts burns bruises and minor sores with SAN OUWA Soap marketed for babies and skin care. The piece stresses antiseptic comfort and suggests edge cases like chapped skin sunburn and itching.
A county report by Capt Edward Schmelzer reveals wartime losses for Erie County service members from Dec 7 1941 to Dec 31 1945. Of 41 killed in action 25 listed as wounded in action. 23 died in werylie and four died from wounds. There were 47 missing in action and 78 prisoners of war, with 4 burial claims filed for veterans in 1944 totaling $6,075. The tally includes 48 from World War I and 21 from World War II, with Philippine campaign losses noted.
A gun battle ends with bandits captured after a two mile pursuit near Huntingdon Hollidaysburg and Bedford. Troopers, led by Major Charles G Kuber, pursued fugitives who fled in a car with New Jersey plates. They surrendered eight hours later after a lengthy lockdown. Police tied the escape to gasoline coupon thefts and possible robberies across several towns.
A Jamestown man, Elliott, vanished while working with volunteers from the American Legion Emergency Patrol. A search party followed tracks through heavy snow toward a railroad bridge near Levant, tracing the snow lines from Hartson to the bridge and into the vicinity, but conditions and ongoing poor weather halted the effort.
The Maple Springs Hotel and several linked properties change hands, transferring ownership from local investors. The purchase includes the Turier McCray House and multiple private rooms, with financing from Nations Bank of Watenter and a 25 room facility.
Answers to the quiz questions are listed with multiple misprints and fragmented terms. The readable items include locations Burl Chicago Th Germany Austro Flusigaty and J uly Session Washington Trying Phe creator Egypt Lead pencil Vehicle Legation.
Five tons of paper salvaged were counted toward the ninth week of a campaign. City officials and committee members discuss progress and future drives in a formal meeting led by Chairman Buret Goreon.
Mead 79 died at home after a life with the Alton Railroad spanning fifty eight years as a worker and a passenger conductor. A native of Sinther Missouri he had lived in Kansas City thirty years and was a member of the Business Men's Bible class at Ivanhoe Temple and the Railway Conductors. He leaves wife Mrs. Dury Mead and three sons Boyd Francis Merle. The obituary notes his long service and ties to local organizations.
Registrants from Jamestown and area, nearly 90 fathers, set off from Fenton Park Saturday morning for pre induction physical examinations. Those who pass will await assignment of their posts for active duty as the draft process begins. ACLIVE Sette, Wallice and Oldstrom led the contingent. Oldstrom was a 1941 unsuccessful mayoral candidate.
Wanted misc note requests a reliable guardian to stay with a child. The ad asks to write Box G. R. care of Journal. The rest recounts historical lines about Henry IV era naval duties and protection of fleets.
Buffalo Livestock and Pittsburgh Produce reports show mixed demand. Hogs traded weak with top at 14.40 and various weight ranges. cattle and calves mostly steady to firm with broad price spreads. Stock market notes reflect modest gains and uneven activity across commodities, with several items showing stability and others tentative.
New York prices for eggs show steady trading with various grades listed. The market notes special and medium categories, with several product codes and prices, and mentions weed control products for lawns amid a general market snapshot.
Fact appears garbled with multiple names and places, unreadable details. The readable fragment mentions a youth named Tron who plans to run plus a reference to a union and a person named Geri Wilds.
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