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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
6
Wartime community events appear in a local column. A meeting of the local commission in charge of the war bond and stamp drive is scheduled at the Hotel Horry at 7:30 PM. Police report a motorcycle crash near Ky's Diner on North Derby Street with two riders fleeing. investigations continue for identification.
Nearby stores and mercantile establishments will be asked to cooperate with the Feral Mercinila Bureau of the Golden Rule Club to support new credit regulations. The plan, announced by Crayfant M Woods, aims to protect customers and extend coverage across retailers in the area. A recent Retail Merchants Bureau meeting at Municipal Building discussed prompt reporting of defeated accounts and cooperative enforcement. Five members approved the plan at the Golden Rule Club monthly gathering at Alle Restaurant. The evening program's speaker remains uncertain.
Paris reports a plan to transfer French workers to Germany as a ransom to secure liberated prisoners. Subcommittees in industries study the mass transfer from France to Germany in exchange for German prisoners' release. The announcement notes efforts to aid families of those still held in Germany.
John Scholton, longtime resident of Columbus Township, died Thursday evening at Gowplock hospital after running a dairy tavin. Survived by two daughters Elora Button and Kyle Faulkner, one sister Clara Jones, brother Henry Scholton, Bear Lake, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services Sunday at 2 PM from Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with Rev. Gerrit Timmer officiating. Burial in Holland Cemetery.
A Philadelphia to Allentown interurban collision near North Penn Square, Norris town, claimed the life of motorman Henry Strunk, 42, of Allentown. Jirob Jenbieh, 27, of Norristown, died from chest and head injuries and a broken lung. Twenty one others were injured as a freight train and the car collided after a reported dispatch order. Reo Jay remained in custody on involuntary manslaughter charges as investigators probe the wreck's cause.
Wallace Bros. circus arrives tonight for two performances at 2:29 and 4 p.m. on East Main Street near the old ball grounds. The show features Miss Erma Ward the aerial ace and a large troupe including riders, elephants, performing horses, seals, jugglists and… additional acts, with elaborate equestrian displays and other entertainments.
Beaverdam notes cover Sally Tone en Meery Mixers Club meeting at Mune Jones home with a business session and refreshments. Upcoming gathering set for Helen Rice home on Wednesday July 15. Miss Hazel Marsh to depart Sunday for Cleveland, joined by Mrs Bernice Bjork and family. Edna Williams visiting parents in Jefferson. Alton Miller family and Betty Maynard visiting grandparents Proctor in North East Widsbee. Farewell party at Rane Mitchells for Mr and Mrs? Dana ten ters. program features include American spectacle and a two hour three ring show with performers.
Charter No financial report for Citizens National Bank of Corry Pennsylvania as of June 30 1942 filed with the Comptroller of the Currency under section 5211 U S Revised Statutes. Assets include substantial United States government obligations state and local government securities other bonds and bank premises real estate and investments. Liabilities show total deposits of 85 567 008 07 with other liabilities and capital accounts including preferred and common stock reserves and surplus. Signed by cashier W Sweet and directors Walter L Peake Loveland and others.
A chaotic OCR listing combines help wanted ads for a female and household work with local notices. It also includes public notices, real estate postings, and legal items about estate administrations, council ordinances on blackout rules, and community events in Corry Pennsylvania during 1943.
Pittsburgh and Buffalo market notes describe mixed demand and prices for apples potatoes and other produce with scattered figures. Buffalo livestock markets show hogs cattle sheep and lambs with varying weights and steady to weak demand across several classes.
Fragments from a sports page discuss teams, players, and events in Chicago. References to fans, coaches, and a Cardinal player frame a tense, uncertain season outlook amid scattered notes and partial quotes.
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