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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1946
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal lists advertising rates and service details. It notes press affiliations with The Associated Press and provides postal, subscription, and contact information for the Corry, Pennsylvania edition.
Civilian war savings frauds loom nationwide as 700 district plans target housewives and credulous investors. National leaders warn of fake stock promoters from Canada and door to door scams wove through urban networks. A 360 member conference backed by Treasury and FBI vows action to curb the fraud wave and restore public confidence.
Twenty years ago entries note street commissioner candidates to replace a vacant post with Oscar Prite B O Spencer Martin Sickendrath and Esard Harrington among applicants. A fire at Sam Martowka on East Main street caused minor damage. A large turnout bid farewell to Rev M S Ashton of the Corry Red and Gun Club as he prepares to move to New Brighton. Landscape architect John Wister spoke on Economical Planting at the Woman's Club gathering. Efforts continue to locate missing Spartansburg youth feared to be in danger.
A sprawling column combines reminiscences of the Corry tannery founder Howard and local business history with a moss of wartime references, civic notes, and community vignettes. It recounts school bids, stamp collecting shifts, ship storms, political talk, and a hospital visit, anchored by names like J. W. Howard, A. L. Bownd Co, and the Weeks Theatre while weaving in tourism, weather, and local infrastructure updates.
Fragmented report outlines warm week effects on local projects and employment. It notes a lake area rise in activity with painting and cleanup efforts. Mentions hospital and plant shifts, fundraising gifts, and district office personnel changes triggering public commentary.
The page presents a jumble of quiz prompts and garbled questions asking about the Congress start date, women’s army corps overseas status, penology, governors, a hospital death, a furniture term, and questions on literacy and intoxication ideals. The text is misprinted and unclear in places.
The city confirms a sale of the derelict Old Second National Bank building for about 201,000 to 713 Site Shrew with plans to demolish and erect a new five story structure. City officials note proceeds plus prior sales bring total city profit near 110,000, with broker commissions around 600.
A medical piece discusses peptic ulcers, stressing patient education, diet, and early treatment. It notes smoking avoidance, dietary adjustments, and that ulcers may heal with proper care. Surgery is reserved for refractive cases or risk of malignancy, especially in patients under 45.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Efe County Pennsylvania the master will hold a hearing on a divorce case for Sylvia Sweet. The session is to be conducted at the office of Thomas B. O Connor Esq 505 Masonic Building Erie on a Monday in February term 1948. Attendees may appear if they wish.
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