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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
3
The piece notes President Roosevelt’s wartime leadership and clash with Congress over the power of the purse. It commends Senator Barkley for his intelligent, honorable conduct and highlights their ability to disagree without severing friendship, praising both men for duty and civility.
A commentary argues Argentina's constitution mirrors but diverges from the US with a stronger executive. It warns the intervening provision is used to manipulate elections and suppress the will of the people. The piece accuses a military racist faction of seeking Buenos Aires dominance and a continental master-state in South and Central America.
Board of Education in special session approves exterior finish for Corry's new Junior High set in Rosecrraft brick and sandstone trimming. Also notes community updates including boxing show plans, a boxing commission luncheon, and personnel changes at local schools. Local obituary notes the death of Kendrick M. Perry at 5 in Columbus, Pa after a stroke. A radio search for Robert Belding, 20, resumes as family reaches out.
The text explains olfactory fatigue from constant odor exposure and describes olfactometry as the study of smell. It notes temporary loss of one odor while others remain detectable, and cites head injury causing anosmia, with mentions of Argentina, the United States, and the United Nations.
Distress of getting up nights described as a health issue urging readers to use Thompson's Borsoman Tablets. Claims include aiding kidneys, strengthening the bladder and benefiting stomach liver and bowels. Ad promotes purchase at drug stores for 0¢.
Walter Wawray mak, seventeen, died at Meyer Memorial hospital Clarence N Y from burns after falling on a stove when overcome by gas heat. His brother Harry, fifteen, is recovering from monoxide poisoning. Police said the brothers went to a tourist establishment near Buffalo after failing to find lodging in Buffalo while visiting friends.
Changes in the Renovo division of the Pennsylvania railroad moved four crews out of Kane to inaugurate a through run from Evie to Renovo. The crews had stayed in Kane due to long layovers, with a shifter local freight to operate Irvington to Ridgway. A war-heavy Renovo traffic is expected to surge next month as lake ore shipments head to eastern mills. A separate incident reports Joseph Mintz stabbed in Wesleyville by Dorothy Bassham during a party at the Hegress home, per Lieut. Stanley Kubeja.
Harrisburg report says Governor Martin may call a special session to amend election laws, possibly allowing split ballots for federal and state races in presidential years. No decision made yet as lawmakers debate merits. plan under discussion with aimed scope limited to election law changes. Ohio example cited where split ballots occurred under Governor Bricker during a presidential year.
The U S Weather Bureau in Erie begins 24 hour observation at Port Erie Airport with G Dorvane Wickhan from Trenton N Y as chief of the new local station. He succeeds R G Thomas I who plans retirement in three weeks after thirty five years at the Joral station. Francis Flynn moves from assisting Thomas to head the airport branch.
Erie police raid at 201 Liberty Street leads to arrests of Paul A. Woloshyn and Sonty John Finchio as two underage girls aged sixteen and seventeen provide damaging statements at headquarters. Police vow intensified action against juvenile delinquency.
Attest: Ralph Benedt Chief Clerk Brie Pa February 22 1944 Legal Advertising BP SPRING PRIMARY NOTICE At the Spring Primary to be held in each election district on Tuesday April 25 1944 between 7 AM and 8 PM War Time Nominations for national and state officers by Democratic and Republican parties include President United States Senator Supreme Court Pennsylvania Superior Court State Treasurer Auditor General seven Representatives in Congress 28th District one Senator General Assembly 49th District one Representative General Assembly 1st District one Representative General Assembly 2nd District one Representative General Assembly 3rd District four districts Also election of party officers for each party as follows
Erie observers report a crackdown as Judge Elmer L. Evans issues 10 arrest warrants for delinquent fines and court costs. The effort, in cooperation with District Attorney Borton R. Land Clerk Evelyn Wilson and Sheriff Fred Lamberton, aims to compel payment or arrange satisfactory settlements.
Erie hearing day for 19 local eateries cited by the OPA price panel for failure to register and post menus. Ray Keller chaired the panel while Albert Berger led enforcement, with four dismissals and 18 violations found. Ten violators placed on probation and two fined.
A reader asks about a seven item quiz from a classified page. Questions cover leap year frequency Kennedy resignation Roosevelt birthday commodities with warp and woof Hoover presidencies last names of stage brothers John and Lionel with wartime command in New Orleans Carton from a novel and juries eligibility for women in Stiles district.
Funeral services for John W Pumer were held Monday at 2 pm from the Dracken Kealing Funeral Home with Rev Russell R Kauffman of Union City officiating. Attending from Corry were many Wise relatives and friends, including Marion Wise and family, Clyde Lewis, Arnold Hovey and Walter Jones, and others from Center Street, Union City, Youngsville, Centerville, and surrounding towns. Burial followed the service.
AERO CLUB DINNER will be hosted by the Ground Crew at the Hotel Corridor in Crowford on Wednesday March 14, 1934. Guest speakers include Fred Sindiait of Curtis-Wright Public Relations and Frederik T. Lord, famed Army Air Forces combat pilot with eight campaigns and decorations. Glenn Middleton and a solo vocalist will provide music.
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