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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1943
Page
3
OCR reads as a disrupted note about June activity and influences on load, with references to downwater tour years and a state ad reducer. It mentions 90 recipients and 1877 cases, plus general factors and independent effects, but specifics are unclear. The fragment references employment, prices, and a bee metaphor without coherent facts.
Non-protective phases of home defense including salvage victory gardens and volunteers will be discussed at the county conference in the tour house of Warren on Thursday July 15. The conference called by Mrs Worthington Scranton commander civilian war services for the state council of defense will be attended by chairmen of county and local councils and heads of non-protective committees. Counties taking part include Erie Warren Crawford Mercer Venango McKean Forest Clarion and Elk. Similar conferences have been held in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh with more planned across the state late July and August.
July 12 1929 items summarize transfers of John W Lloyd and Preston O Pryor from Erie enforcement to Pittsburgh district. Marriage notice for Mildred Robins and J Harold Patterson at Limy Ohio in 1923. Police assist for disturbance near Bilder track. gun report noted but no disorder found. Local weddings including Miss Brad Loveland and Edwin Schoenreich in Washington DC. Birth of a son to Geel Bursett and wife in West Brownsville Pa. Corys playgrounds opening for children under 10 at Hatch School ground and East Main Street/Kine Street grounds under Mrs Elizabeth Corliscty and Lawrence Gretaler respectively.
At Chautauqua Point near Buffalo youth Francis Borresa Yesea, 18, studying for the priesthood at St. Bonaventure, disappeared beneath Lake Chautauqua during a group swim. Fellow student Eugene Radon, 21, made several dives, assisted by volunteers, but Borresa died after three hours of resuscitation attempts.
The issue reports on the importance of army maneuvers in peacetime with observations from General Stiff and Major-General Rowan Robinson, plus China’s Chiang Kai-shek asserting the war may end within two years. It also discusses meat shortages, world consumption, dietitian views, and wartime time-off ideas from the War Production Board.
Erie, July 1 First Erie nurse believed killed while serving with the Army Nurses Corps in World War II. Lieut. Lute Riley, 30, of Osceola Mills Pennsylvania, sister of Mrs. Pranglis Junecker, enlisted 1941 and served at Lawson General Hospital Atlanta and Chapin Lev Vie before transferring overseas. Reports vary on exact fate with family uncertain.
The article traces tuberculosis from prehistoric reliefs to Hippocrates naming phthisis. It notes medieval recognition of contagion and 18th century Laennec’s stethoscope in diagnosis, mentioning his life cut short by the disease at age 8.
The page features a quiz with questions about language usage light complected phrasing, state population, jewelry terms, director roles, ship terminology, sentence corrections, song details, meat inspection percentages, mail safety, and a color detail. It also reports the USS Vincennes ready to launch at Fore River yards on July 17 to replace the Vincennes class ship, after August near Savo Island, Guadalcanal.
Factographs describe Marilolque highways as excellent with sugar plantations hosting the only railroads. Bartholomew Gosnold, who discovered Marthola' Vintyard, four miles off Marxachasetts, In, in 1602.
An old advertisement promotes San-Cura Soap and Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment to ease tired feet and itching between toes. It claims relief for minor sores, cuts, burns, and irritations, with prices 25c and 60c and availability at druggists.
Jamestown and nearby residents react to news of the U S cruiser Helena sunk in the Solomon Islands theater. Reports list two Jamestown area sailors aboard the ship, including Mowilee R. Bubb and Joseph R. Donato, with families seeking confirmation as details emerge from the July 6 Battle of Kula Gulf.
Mrs. Martha Basterfelt, longtime city resident, died at her 869 East Scully Street home Saturday evening after a prolonged illness. Born in Posen, Poland on May 4, 1869, she came to America as a child. Survived by husband Henry Eusterfelt and two sisters, she belonged to St Thomas church. The body remains at Bracken-Keating chapel with calling through Wednesday morning, then a wake at St. Thomas church followed by funeral rites and interment in St Elizabeth cemetery.
The OPA details rationing issues for Mest and cheese under Book 2. Bine stamps for N P Q through August 7. sugar Book 1 stamps through August 19. coffee Book 1 stamps through July 21 and 28. gas Rations through July 21. B and C coupons in 12 states, with varying gallon allowances. Ration cuts up to 40 percent, Northeast travel bans, and renewal procedures for A books with new issue starting fully in 92.
A 15 year old, John Deross, son of Mrs. Mary Derose Burtsch of Pottsville, died after leaping into Yellow Breeches creek in Mechanicsburg during a vacation. Dr W H Burgin of New Cumberland confirmed a broken neck and Lloyd Conway recovered the body.
The infant daughter of Eugene and Mildred Sweet of Junction City, Kansas, died after a kerosene stove explosion at home in Silver Creek New York. Burial occurred at Thompson Hill Cemetery Sparta Pennsylvania with Rev. Eber officiating. Local mourners from Corry, Little Valley and nearby towns attended, along with family from Wisconsin and Connecticut.
Wary weather and a Wickey weekend drew thousands to Erie's pleasure spots as a driving ban collapsed. Despite danger, a few divers and motorists braved the risk along the peninsula while cars were seen at various locations. Lower State Street remained lively.
Due to a technicality the September award and traverse juries were postponed. Catherine McCarty resigned as secretary to Jury Commissioners Hark Wagner and Mrs. Katherine Leary, so Hester Royeratt was called to fill in. Until a properly sworn regular secretary or successor is available, the jury cannot be drawn. The commission will appoint a successor and draw the jury next week. Twenty four will be called for grand jury service and one hundred for trial work.
The document details liabilities and capital accounts for an Erie bank as of July 9, 1949, including total deposits of 2 845 L86,060.08, bills payable, and other borrowed amounts. It lists capital stock classes A and B, common stock, surplus, undivided profits, and reserves with figures such as 360 000 for common stock and 124 500 for reserves, plus memoranda on pledged assets and securities loans. The sworn statement is signed by H. Parker, president, with notary verification by W. Walter L. Peake.
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