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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1943
Page
8
Corry churches print a long list of church names and services for the Sabbath, including First Church of Christ Scientist and Bethel Tabernacle, with weekly schedule notes for morning and evening worship, Sunday school, prayer meetings, and special events across several congregations in Corry and nearby areas.
A compiled list of churches in Corry cites Bethel Tabernacle on East Church Street and multiple congregations nearby including Church of the Nazarene near Washington Street, First Baptist on Pleasant Street, First Methodist at Center and Pleasant, First Presbyterian on West Pleasant, St. Elizabeth’s RC Church on West Pleasant, and The Salvation Army at East Washington and Park. It also notes services and pastors for several institutions such as Christian and Missionary Alliance on East Washington Street led by Wilmer Hester, 945 A.M. Sunday School, 11:00 A.M. worship, and additional activities. SPENCER COMMUNITY CHURCH led by E. P. Armitage. and other area churches including Saint Thomas, Emmanuel Episcopal, and St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran with service times and parish events.
A blanket $10 monthly salary increase was approved Friday by the county commission and the heads of departments affected. The measure covers about 60 employees, excluding those outside the commission’s wage jurisdiction such as court and register of deeds staff. County Controller Newvey M. Walford noted the plan will likely raise total payroll by a moderate amount and stressed ongoing review of salaries.
Miss Jean Manwaring returns to Einboro Steve Thachers College after holiday. Jane Holt of Waren to Jamestown for class with her niece Mrs Beatrice Bert Thames Growty. Robert Hawkins leaves for Army. Red Cross sewing circle meets at Mrs Mary Berry’s. Merle Comtell returns to Buffalo work after visit with parents. Local gatherings, rationing blanks, and deployments mark community updates.
A suspect named Shofackl, arrested January 4, pleads guilty to stealing a fur coat valued at $146 from Mrs. F. W. Turek of 1104 Parade Street. Judge Miles B. Kitts had initially sentenced another defendant to 21 months to years in state prison for eight fur coats, but Friday re-sentenced to one year in the county jail. Attorney Burton R. Land questioned the sentence change. Judge Ellis cited previous military record and need for assistance at the county jail as factors.
County officials report the 1949 budget requests totaling 8,317,249 dollars. The comptroller notes light increases in some departments and reductions in others, with overall tax rate expected to remain near previous levels.
In a crowded auditorium at Franklin High School the Army Navy award presentation honored Franklin Industry for its service. DF Robinson and others attended the ceremony as Venango County officials prepared the event.
The clipping names several individuals tied to war work and training efforts across cities from Union to San Diego. It mentions people traveling to San Antonio for cadet training and notes various local business and transport references, with several clerical errors in the text.
The 1942 harvest is reported 12 percent above the prior peak with total crop production forecast to rise about 14 percent over 1981 levels. Strong yields span wheat corn oats and hay, with only potatoes and certain minor crops lagging. shortages blamed on demand and transport rather than drought or pests.
Four men arrested repeatedly for drinking and vagrancy were ordered to six months in Allegheny county Workhouse. Judge McCracken fined each $10 and assessed costs, with the sentences dating from December 4. Named are Walter Neubauer Robert Hainsworth George Fisher and Michael Torpey. They were charged as common nuisances and tramps.
A Macon bank reports its assets including cash, mortgages and securities. Liabilities list deposits from individuals and government, with capital stock and surplus. Signed by President W. Parker and notarized January 1943.
Fragmented OCR text discusses U S wartime budgetary planning, estimates for military expenditures, industrial costs, and manpower goals. It mentions Roosevelt, lend lease, and the aim to mobilize forces, with references to annual spending figures and projected military needs.
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