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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1943
Page
4
The article outlines migraine symptoms including eye disturbance and stomach effects, noting unilateral pain, possible light sensitivity, and hereditary tendency. It also reports seven year old Jimmie Buehler of Ridgway undergoing a minor foot operation after a dog bite led to infection.
Succumbing suddenly to heart failure while on his way from church, George M. Ream dropped dead near Wright and Bust Smith streets. He served in the old select council, later as city clerk and member of the city commission. A day’s report lists several injuries from a Daytons Beach speedway accident near Corry Pal, with Mrs Bess Kincaid most seriously hurt. Born January 2 at Corry Hospital, Mr and Mrs Hartford Armitage are noted. A party on East Congress Street honored guests Mrs Wallace Hammond and Mrs George Peck. Four bridge tables yielded awards to Mrs A C Lyons, Mrs Harrison Keppel, and Mrs Helen Eldred. Survivors include Pink O Howard and daughter Mrs Frank Pitts. Seventy-seven Corry school pupils were among 101,834 statewide honored for perfect attendance.
Water police seek four petty racketeers in Warren after three residents report being swindled. Suspect prints show an $18,000 damage suit against Pittsburgh and branding with social security card. Claiming name Clarence Higgins of Pittsburgh, he is about 5 feet 9 inches, 160 pounds, wearing a blue serge suit, dark overcoat and grey cap. He appears credible via clippings and a rooming credit record, then solicits small sums.
In Emporium Florida six miles east, all buildings of the abandoned CCC Camp have been turned back to the state forestry department. Five barrack buildings and several smaller structures remain for rent at a nominal yearly charge. The North Greek camp becomes Camp Ron aele of the Emporium Girl Scout Cornell. The Bobby's Run camp at Rich Valley was turned over to the Emporium Boy Scout district and is now the approved summer camp of the McKean Potter Sameron council.
Erie dispatch reports Colonel J A Cain thirty three a cousin of Louis Galmish and Mr and Mrs John Henry of West 6th street was widely known in Erie. Cain died in the January 26 army transport crash near Flomaton Alabama. Funeral services are planned at West Point with John Henry and Mrs Jon Alexick attending.
Erie January 29 Harvey M Willis county controller said the county must borrow at least 200000 on a short term note this year to cover operating expenses until taxes arrive. He estimates 1943 expenses at 1 257440.25 with receipts about 1 257022.86 and outlines tentative expenditures including operating maintenance capital outlay debt service.
The House Judiciary Committee outlines extortion and robbery definitions amid a labor crisis. Rep. Rainspeck calls for hearings to expose avtentees and unauthorized strikes while discussing funding and revenues connected to gas tax and departmental earnings.
A reader complains about speakers mispronouncing the ee sound in many words, rendering defect and effect as if pronounced with an ee. The letter cites college professors and Congressmen in Chicago using exaggerated ee pronunciations, noting it spoils everyday speech.
Officials urge taxpayers to prepare early for the February instalment and the upcoming due date. The piece notes how people can seek help from revenue staff or tax professionals to ensure accurate deductions and avoid delays. It adds a tip about consulting newspapers or inexpensive guides for basic tax help and recalls Chinese cities with populations over a million before the war era.
Waban January session of court sentenced Donald Holcomb of Chandler's Valley to pay a $100 fine and spend 10 to 20 months in the Allegheny County workhouse. He operated a automobile after his license was suspended and before it was restored following a drunken driving conviction. He has prior trouble with drunkenness and time in the state hospital.
A man reportedly carrying between two and five dollars folded his tent and disappeared. Police say he was last seen Saturday near Warren and may have moved toward a nearby town. Anyone with information is urged to notify the Warren police.
Antique advertisement claims SAN CURA Ointment relieves itching and j sting from discomfort after insect bites. It promotes antiseptic BAN CURA Soap for pre washing and notes the product comes in 35¢ and 0c qt sizes sold at drug stores. It highlights use for itching between the toes as well.
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