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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
2
Allied forces push toward Caen as Canadians seize Carpiquet while German defenses on the Caen front resist fiercely. Rommel’s tanks on a ridge defend the airfield with heavy fire, as British naval forces and coast guards support operations along the coast and repel German E-boats.
Mrs Mina Baker Platt age 85 wife of Dr Daniel A Platt retired Meth dist minister died at her Clinton home Monday. She was remembered by family and community as a devoted local figure.
Funeral services for Mrs Julis Barnosky wife of Adam Barnosky were held Tuesday at 8:90 o clock at St Elizabeths Church with Rev Father Carl L Heidt celebrant. Bearers included R A Bachomer Henry Rachn off Nicholas Reseler James Nevier John Drobyck and J H and doth McLaughlin. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends from out of town attended including Mr and Mrs Newton Tait and children Betty and Newton Jr Eric Raymond Carroll Buffalo Mrs Margaret Lindstrom and Miss Margaret Rafferty Buffalo George Carroll Youngsville and Mr and Mrs John Carroll Mrs George Bensink Mrs Albert Sandburg Mrs Emma Carroll Mr and Mrs Leonard Stockton Mr and Mrs Michael Drovenek Columbus.
Sharon Pa July 5 A J Williams Erie district OPA director has taken over management of the Sharon rationing office after the entire ration board resigned in protest against what the chairman called lack of cooperation by the Erie district enforcement division.
Oly council debates funding for dirt street oiling service next summer with plan to buy and operate distributing equipment and charge property owners for frontage based service. Also discussed were street grading near Haynes property, weed control, and a new police patrol car bid. Mike Rich, 78, Bradford civic leader, dies after short illness and long community work.
Residents report a panther or similar big cat seen north and west of Corry. Lee Evans saw the animal near his North Corry barn last Friday night, while Carl Pirro observed it crossing a field near the upper Broken Straw while being chased by dogs. State police report multiple calls and possible two animals at large.
Mrs Ruth Johns Thompson wife of George Thompson of 29% Franklin Street died Tuesday afternoon at the Mrs J C McCoy nursing home in Pittsfield after years of ill health. Born in Pittsburgh she lived in England until 1918 before marrying George Thompson in 1897 and moving to Corry 31 years ago. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs J W Owens and Mrs Foster Cass of Staten Island NY Mrs Carl Peterson and George H Thompson of Brie nine granddaughters and a grandson two sisters Mrs Gertrude Babbitt Corry and Mrs George Bebell London England and a brother Arthur Johns of Buffalo another brother the Rev W A Johns preceded her in death. The body is at Bracken Keating Funeral Home where friends may call and attend funeral services Friday at 2 oclock.
Lt Col Francis Gabreski of Oil City Pennsylvania became the leading U S Army Air Forces fighter by shot down total reaching 28 near Evreux France. Fire destroyed the Columbia lodge of Hiks home in Lancaster Pennsylvania early today causing about 30000 dollars in damage.
The Corry event featured a master of ceremonies and multiple bond sales from 500 to 1100 dollars. Entertainment included Dr Marquis the magician Will Lacy the unicycle artist and Regina Peterson accordionist. Local merchants donated gifts while a Civil Air Patrol drill and Red and Gun Club bingo boosted attendance and proceeds for Victory sub Canteen. An oak roast oven meal drew heavy patronage at Maple Avenue and Washington streets.
Mrs Margaret Carroll 84 longtime Cony resident died this morning at 10 30 at her home 530 Concord Street following several weeks illness She was born in New York City October 14 1860 and moved to Corry as a child surviving is one son John W Crivell of the home The body will be taken to Bracken Funeral Home for a brief prayer service at 9 o clock Saturday morning followed by a requiem mass at St Thomas Church at 9 30
In a wartime broadcast, Adolf Hitler urges Germans to show courage and nerves, insisting they will not capitulate and will triumph. He frames the conflict as both a soldiers’ and engineers’ war, praising German ingenuity while noting Allies’ occasional efficiency. Speer claims armament output rose despite air raids, with demand evident as sandwiches sold out before four PM.
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