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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1942
Page
2
A fire yesterday at the Yingling Brisk 1 Company plant in Washington Pennsylvania destroyed two main factory buildings. Fire crews formed four bucket brigades to save a machine shop and office building, with water relayed up a steep bank. Damaged goods valued in the thousands of dollars.
City and Vicinity reports a fatality Felix J Davitt 06 died at home Titusville after illness. Fire damages at White Pine Hotel area and an auto sprinkler system activated. Gas company notes no shortage. dust clogging small orifices blamed. Golden Links class met at 827 North Center. War era notices include traffic light extension in Franklin and tire rationing approvals. Local civil appointments and public notices plus school and church activities fill the page.
Members of Too and Dit Makers Union Local 10 held a special meeting yesterday to target purchasing $50,000 in U S and defense bonds in 1942. The group immediately bought a $1,000 bond and pledged to recruit more buyers to reach the goal.
A war dispatch reports Dutch forces fighting stubbornly on Tarakan and Celebes as Japanese landings and bombardments continue. Dutch planes claim damage to two Japanese transports while American made Glenn Martin bombers hit two targets. Japanese headquarters claim Mensdo captured. Dutch deny.
Tonight's Lyceum appearance by Neg, sue umancau was canceled due to an accident in Warren fail morning. The injured party, Neff, could not continue to perform, and the entertainment number for the Lyceum Course in this city was canceled.
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard warned Americans not to chase prices but to secure supplies as the nation faces wartime food demands. He urged Congress to give him power to set price ceilings, arguing price control can boost production if used wisely, and cautioned misused control could curb output and hurt consumers.
Fred Cowden of 80 West Washington Street died Sunday afternoon just before 5. He had been ill at home and recently treated at Hamlett hospital in Erie. A lifelong Gerry resident born October 8, 1872, he ran a tearing and draying business until a severe injury forced retirement. His wife Isabelle survives. The body lies at Bracken Keating funeral parlors. services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Pirie Grove Cemetery.
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lidyd died Saturday evening at Cony Hospital after a several days illness. He was brought to the hospital a week ago and had been in critical condition. Arrangements are being made for prayer services. The body has been moved to the Torrey funeral home in Spartansiug.
Worth Hammond, chairman of the housing committee, reported little demand for rooms despite ample single rooms in homes offered through the Homes Registration Office at the Red Cross chapter rooms in the Ajax building. He noted some rooms, especially in well furnished homes, go unused while small apartments show moderate demand. remodels to provide more units have had disappointing results and the office may close if more use does not materialize.
Cleaning advice explains boiling white linen in water with two tablespoons of nevouide per quart to remove mildew stains.
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