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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1944
Page
2
Lieut M Chester Serafin son of Mr and Mrs Mas fin P Serafin of Holyday Run Road was slightly wounded in action. Imprias recovered and he is out of line hospital.
Frank Beinski aged 83 died at Hampt Hospital Sunday after being a patient since November following injuries sustained from a fall at his home. He was admitted five months ago and succumbed to complications related to the incident.
Collective bargaining tensions loom at American Aviation plant with 200 plus production workers facing imminent talks. In Ridgway and Jamestown briefs, memorials note Mrs Augusta Benson and her son Oscar. Jamestown hosts Lucille Ball for grandfather Charles Hunt funeral. Warren reports traffic collision and missing Army flyer. Meadville notes TNT production taper at Keystone Ordnance. Erie covers veterans aiding Fourth War Loan drive and local rubber workers. Lakewood residents donate nine tons of scrap paper in drive.
Clarence F. Barstow has been promoted from sergeant to staff sergeant at an Eighth Air Force station in England. A waist gunner on the Flying Fortress Slightly Dangerous, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Barrett E. Barstow of Union City Pennsylvania, and his wife Betty Barstow resides in Corry Pennsylvania.
In Chicago on January 18 a probate filing discloses that the 25 year old niece of James Stanley Joyce inherits most of his estate valued at over 4 million dollars. Joyce, a thrice remarried millionaire, left the remainder to Beatrice Joyce Richardson, daughter of his late brother David, and wife of a naval lieutenant.
The Aero Victory Band received a favorable report as they hosted the Jamestown Concert Band on the program. Olin Bracken spoke for the Corry War Speakers Bureau about supporting Corry’s Fourth Loan, then Marta Swinson led as guest conductor for Old Comrades March and other pieces before a post concert tour of the Aero plant and a late supper at Jon's.
Funeral services for Ernest Gropp were conducted Monday at 2 PM from Bracken Keating Funeral Home on North Center Street. Adjutant John Morrison of the Salvation Army led the rites, followed by a large turnout of relatives and friends. Bearers included former coworkers from the U S Radiator Corp plant. Burial took place at Pine Grove cemetery with attendees traveling from Warren Grand Valley Cyclone Jamestown Titusville and beyond to pay their respects.
A Jan 18 fire at Hotel Jamestown likely began from an electrical wiring fault in the Crystal ballroom. The blaze damaged curtains, the grand piano, stage floor, and a Hammond organ from radio station WJTN, with water seeping into mezzanine parlors A and B. Smoke caused broader damage, canceled upcoming ballroom events, marking the city’s third hotel fire since September.
Mrs Sintia Miller a 78 year old inmate of the Erie County Home near Girard died at Hamel hospital at 7 25 am Tuesday from injuries after leaping 20 feet from a first floor window of the county home hospital at 1245 am Monday Coroner Warren W Wood investigating said she apparently died of a skull fracture and also suffered fractures to both legs jaw and nose
Erie court postpones sentencing for 11 to 17 year olds tied to a October burglary at Mr and Mrs A J Chermak home. Richard Williams 16 pleaded guilty to burglary and others including James Ragen 16 and James Dunford 17 faced charges. judge cautions potential workhouse terms as about $1,000 of stolen funds are suspected to remain hidden.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in London from North Africa around 20 A.M. and appears in good health at the House of Commons after a long wartime absence. His reappearance amid cheers follows weeks of confidential briefings as the war effort intensifies. He is seen without his usual cigar and wears a Trinity House uniform as he takes his seat.
C A Stennett was appointed as Corry city assessor. A special meeting will review funds for a tractor snow plow and other bills. Council approved $250 for sewage right of way and $600 city contribution to the Corry Defence Council. Police force reduction debated. mayor directs clerk to reply. Health Department program for the city sewage plant to be submitted. Gasoline shortages noted and fuel use reviewed. Heart Board meeting held after council adjournment to hear annual health report.
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