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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1942
Page
1
A fragmentary notice mentions Mrs. Clare Bowen and a person or place linked to Prowtorville, with unreadable surrounding text. The readable portion centers on names and possible locality, but details remain unclear.
An item notes that Mrs. Clarence is being cared for at home by Union representatives with support from funds raised by Mr. ternoan and Sheanon dd, reflecting community efforts to assist the ailing Mrs. W. The brief entry highlights local involvement and care arrangements.
A garbled note lists individuals including Proctor and Hodge among others. The readable bits suggest possible local roles or affiliations but provide no clear event, date, or location. Further clarification is needed to identify the exact people and context.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mr Partans Mulvin and law matters on Daynord. The readable text names several individuals tied to a legal context but provides no clear action, date, or outcome. Further readable details are needed to produce a full card.
Mrs Maude M. Wells aged 59 of Liberty Street was fatally struck by a westbound Erie freight train at the Center Street crossing near the Clough building shortly before 1 AM. Eyewitnesses and patrolman warnings failed to stop her as the gates were down and the locomotive struck her, causing instant death with multiple severe injuries. Deputy Coroner Lawrence Davison opened an inquiry, but the official deemed it an accident and no inquest was planned.
A severe electrical storm last night caused power cuts and intermittent service. Downed tree limbs on Columbus Avenue near the Fleming residence and sewer backups disrupted East Smith and East Wayne streets. Several hillside streets washed out and a fire alarm system briefly shorted by the storm.
Moscow reports a major German push across the Don toward Voronezh with heavy fighting around Belgorod and Volchansk. Soviet dispatches claim tanks and infantry losses for Germany and airmen destroying dozens of enemy tanks and trucks. London observers call the situation potentially very serious as reports hint at Don crossing.
Indianapolis July 6 Associated Press Earl M Gucky Teeter 39 a famed auto stunt man died after failing a 100 foot leap over a semi truck his car crashed under a ramp rescuers cut the car frame with torches He had just completed a 150 foot leap the day before and had a prior accident in 1941 at Pitman New Jersey backing his last show of the troupe.
Corry observed Independence Day with subdued statewide observances and heavy lake resort crowds. A large Titusville parade featured the junior V F W bugle corps and elaborate floats. Nearby lakes drew many residents to Chautauqua Finley Canadohia for house parties, while gasoline rationing affected long trips though regional traffic stayed heavy. Mr and Mrs J B Avery returned to Sharon after visiting relatives.
At the University of Pittsburgh stadium 5000 spectators heard an public address as Pennants labeled Made in Japan were shown sale at the Army War Show. Police seized pennants valued around 6000 dollars and 10 men were taken into custody amid protests over the merchandising ploy.
Western Atlantic sinkings trip up Allied losses while Japan and Germany push for territory. Roosevelt hails China’s resolve as United Nations vow victory. Berlin notes British reserves prepare a counteroffensive in Egypt. U S air force in China claims sunk gunboats on the Yangtze and destroyed over 25 Japanese planes at Haikow and Catton. Russian forces land near Lake Ladoga and are repelled by coastal guns, and Kronstadt Bay sees shelling. Italians reportedly execute 800 Croat and Slovene peasants amid village razings in Yugoslavia and northeast Italy. The drive of French workers is pressed by Laval’s labor call as a Swedish convoy dodges a submarine near Stockholm. Macready notes Britain’s ship losses are low, but the Royal Navy's countermeasures bite.
Treasury Washington reports July 2 receipts of 39,273,607.64 and expenditures of 144,920,800.25, leaving a net balance of 3,052,087.16. Total debt stands at 977,488,907.03, an increase of 922,628,781.93 since May.
A head-on collision one mile east of Garland at 8 20 this morning left two children dead and the parents badly injured. The Marshalls of Blooming Valley, en route to Wellsboro, along with four other occupants, were in the Marshall car. Warner and two others in a second vehicle were injured as an attempt to pass led to loss of control and the crash. State police and the coroner investigated. Mrs Keppel followed the Marshalls' car and may be interviewed.
West 200 block arrest story from Erie county reports Stull, Oakdey, and six others pleading guilty before Judge Miles B. L. Kitts Priddy. Stull received a six month sentence for public indecency linked to advances to several girls in the First Ward. Also jailed for drunken driving and bicycle theft charges, with details continued on Page Two.
Navy reports from Washington state that on July 4 in the Aleutians, U S submarines torpedoed four Japanese destroyers, sinking three and damaging a fourth as enemy forces attempted to establish occupation. The strikes added to Japanese losses noted in the week, with reports of a transport and nine ships damaged.
Vice President Wallace and Secretary Wickard reportedly divide over a parity loan measure in the Senate debate. Wallace opposes sharply, arguing it would mortgage nearly the 1942 grain crop with loans above the farm parity, while Wickard backs the bill as a solution to the farm appropriations dispute. Presidents Roosevelt support cited. House members resist parity sales limits. John Dempsey returns home from Cleveland trip.
A series of minor auto accidents occurred around the city over the weekend. Richard Childs of 2188 Water Street Wesleyville suffered a severe bruise after being pinched between two cars on East Main Street Saturday at 6 40 PM. Multiple collisions near Unilin City involved Lorie Smithy and W T M Rowland, with Rowland's wife sustaining a bump to the head but no serious injury. Additional crashes on West Main near A and P and on North Center Street caused minor damage to several vehicles. no serious injuries reported.
Army officials report Maj. Gen Herbert A. Dargie and Capt. James G. Leavitt among six killed when an Army transport plane crashed on December 13 near Higham Kidd mountain, Ble Pine California. One remains missing, Sgt. Hoffman of March Piel, and a search by Lt. Homer Burns aided recovery efforts.
British headquarters announced Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck’s Egyptian forces drove the Axis from positions near El Alamein for a second straight day. Rommel’s troops fought a daylong battle at Sackm Bion and retreated after allied artillery and air strikes.
Four Johnsonburg volunteer firefighters were injured responding to a pickup truck crash that plummeted from a road into brush. One was seriously hurt and taken to Kenneth H. Kingston or similar hospital. others treated at the scene. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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