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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1943
Page
3
The fragment shows a Corry, Pennsylvania newspaper masthead and ad offerings. It lists an Associated Press affiliation, mail rates for Corry and restricted territories, and carrier rates, reflecting typical late era publish and distribution details.
Corry residents joined a large Erie county delegation traveling to Warren for a Northwestern Pennsylvania Good Roins Association gathering. The article notes Kurte Brass and Wood Becoming noticed at the Grand Rapids Furniture Exposition, with regional buyers placing orders and local families planning a social, while farm labor shortages and wartime production pressures loom alongside mentions of a military convoy, Red tape in North Africa, and civic notes on local residents, a telegraph job change, a playground accident, and a seventh birthday celebration for Nichols.
A New York report notes a shift in college custom away from wearing yests toward sweaters. Fuel oil rationing and comfort push a broader trend. The piece recalls 1875 to 1914 tennis ball production flaws and a one sided air plug inflation method. New Orleans reportedly has high per capita coffee consumption with cooks using two tablespoons per cup and children starting coffee very young.
Tooth decay and gum inflammation are widespread among pupils and teens. The article urges early treatment and strong preventive care, stressing that teeth are vital to overall health and that decay cannot heal on its own. It notes frequent examinations for young children and health instruction to prevent infection.
An old advertisement touts Ru-Ex Compound as a simple home remedy for rheumatic pain. It prescribes mixing a package with water and lemon juice, claiming rapid relief within hours or overnight, and promotes a money back guarantee. It credits Rexall Drug Store for sale and endorsement.
The Northwestern Rural Electric Co op Association will join the Foord Power for Victory event in St Louis January 11 and 20. Leaders including Carl D. Proctor and C W McNamara travel from Cambridge Springs to participate. Notable speakers include Harold Tekes George Aiken George Norris and others as part of the rural electrification effort.
Oil City select ive service board released a list naming six local residents classified as delinquents. The board noted the men may be unaware of their status and asked the public to notify each individual. Names and last known addresses include Joseph Irons at 22 Yorkway Dun dalk Md, Robert Guy Smith at Attler hotel Serece street, Thomas Sheriday Slount at 1944 Hoffmisn avenue Oil City, Dail Ernest Hairpin at Plains Hotel Cheyenne Wye, Charles Van Alsdall care of James Von Ausdal AO East Front street Oil City, and Charles Francis Cor n street Oil City.
Troy Gillette stated that a Journal report about an early vacation to the south lord was incorrect and that Doe remains on duty. He emphasized no absence from the city.
The American Red Cross mobilizes to meet a 3,000,000 pint wartime goal with 1,300,000 pints already secured from volunteers. About 200 donors are still needed for February 1 and 2 as registration closes and locations in Cory and nearby areas organize morning and afternoon collections.
A fragmented vow form from the American Red Cross Blood Donor Service at 27 East Band Street, Corry. The readable portions show a donor name likely Adidines, age line unclear, contact or phone fields, and a dated February 1 of 190g. The text is incomplete but indicates a standard donor registration with signature area.
A Erie city crackdown on pleasure driving adds 600 motorists cited by police as the Office of Price Administration orders revocation of gas rationing books. Registered letters will notify recipients to appear at the rationing board offices. five days to appeal provide hearings if they show cause. Officials expect many appeals as drivers protest enforcement.
Mobilization of air patrol moved swiftly in Wat er, Youngsville, and Corry under Pred A. Seller for a Thursday practice. Officers Warren M. Signe, Richard D. Metzer, Bileworth P. Wright, Glenn Mickelson, Harry Lemona, and Frank Rensma coordinated a 30 pilots and crew readiness in eighteen minutes with ships, ground crew, and repair teams prepared for any mission and to render fields useless to the enemy. Names of participating members were recorded by police when questioned.
Vernon Lindberg of Warren was reported alive as a prisoner of war in a German camp following the Dieppe raid. The 19 year old enlisted in 1942 after leaving high school, and was among Allied forces including U S Rangers and British commandos in the campaign. His brother Clifford Lindberg of Mutt Street andMrs Lorentz Lindberg received word of the situation.
Readable fragments describe a daytime London raid with one attempted by Nazis. Two barrage balloons were destroyed and a train near London was machine-gunned. No casualties reported among pedestrians shoppers or workers in vegetable plots.
For sale items include a gas range and propane gas. Names listed: Alvin G Bennble and others with contact. Also offers a child’s bed in poor condition and housekeeping rooms for rent at 202 B South St and 315 Ground St. Phone numbers provided.
Fragment from a Philadelphia shipyard report describes a smallpox scare among workers. The article mentions isolated cases and authorities tracing exposure, with ongoing health measures and calls for vigilance amid the outbreak.
Buffalo and Pittsburgh market reports show mixed cattle and sheep activity with steady to modestly higher prices for selected lots. Cattle receipts light. 180-290 lb calves and hogs noted, lambs and sheep uneven with occasional good to barely good lots. apples and produce in Pittsburgh show slower demand with varied quotes on apples and potatoes.
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