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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
6
A tragic incident near Brockway yesterday claimed the life of Raymond Marche, age 1, struck by a loaded coal train despite the driver’s efforts to stop. The incident marks the first fatal accident in months in the Brockway vicinity.
The Linpartint ole hi Corry Ted Bross Chapter met with Richard Rossbacher presiding. Key actions included approving unproved sid payment, naming committee chairs, and discussing the Minn donor program limiting to 410 donations in two days. Mrs. HA Gilbert reported 30,000 surgical dressings completed. February ship of vehicles sent to Station hospital Camp Reynolds. Junior Red Cross aiding VEW paper salvage, averaging three lesions a week, and plans were approved to cap Nurses Aides after current classes.
Henry Morley a 71 year old Levant resident and sexton was struck by a car on Route 17 near the home of former pitcher Hugh Hedlent. He died later at Jamestown General Hospital from injuries including a lower jaw fracture and other multiple wounds. Driver Lloyd Dunwing of Clark's Corners and his wife were returning from church when the crash occurred near Paleoner Commer Sammuel D. Bowers investigated.
Sparta library notes report a final Sparta game at Spartaburg gym tonight with Waterford fours and juniors meeting seniors. A community dinner honors returning Corporal Hussell Davis, with multiple local families attending and Smith family hosting.
War Department officially declares marine from Erie presumed dead after missing in action during overseas service. Telegrams sent to next of kin describe loss in North Atlantic events around January 1943 to February 1923 era. Family identified as Mrs Cornelia Sopp, operator of Connie Beauty Shop, receiving notice of presumptive death.
Jamestown February 2 no further clues in the search for Devi Davnton Elliott aged 21 who disappeared from his home at Cavalant Briday near the Durtyon road. About 30 volunteers searched the Pitomer five depirr area as heavy moisture and a swollen creek hampered efforts. The theory that he may have wandered into the woods is based on a trail found by Mrs Alma Elizabel near the creek edge, but tracks in the snow have not been proven. The search was paused due to rising waters and the weather remains unsettled.
A chaotic mix of sale notices and classified items lists various offerings. Items include dog food licenses and fishing gear from Root's Sport Shop, upholsteried rocker, Gillette razor, farm and dairy products, potatoes, hay, a public sale of farm stock and equipment by Charles J. Thompson, and an auction note with details on cattle, machinery, and household items. Also includes answers to a quiz and a brief editorial note.
Washington February 29 Friends of Vice President Wallace convene to build support for his renomination. Reports say a large bloc of prospective delegates indicate favorable responses, signaling potential selection at the upcoming convention in Centocriville.
Markets note slow demand for produce with mixed fruit and potato prices listed for New York and Maine shipments. Buffalo hogs and calves steady to up modest gains, with various fat and dairy cows quoted. eggs and steel stock market activity also reported by Associated Press.
Fragmentary OCR text yielded a terse note lacking clear names, dates, or places. The readable portion hints at a school or prose-related item but provides no definite event, entity, or outcome to summarize.
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