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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1942
Page
6
A mixed spread of local items covers a hospital board meeting, traffic collision updates, and police inquiries. Notices include civil defense appeals, wage reports, gas service limits, and the Erie armed forces furloughs. The Corry Building and Loan Association approves a regular dividend while medical society events and veterans aid checks are noted.
Renowned tenor James Melton will perform at Chautauqua, highlighting a broad Romantic repertoire. Known for roles such as Pinkerton, Edgardo, and Cavaradossi, he has sung with top sopranos and travels globally as a concert artist.
Report explains U S naval forces along the 4700 mile front from Midway to the Aleutians. Japanese carriers and battleships approached Midway as Marine bombers and Navy planes attacked. American carrier planes damaged several vessels, sinking a transport and scoring hits on carriers and battleships. Both sides retreated as American ambushes closed in and Japanese losses mounted.
Official Navy photos released show a map from Midway Island detailing air battles and U S Navy actions on June 4 5 and 6. The report notes multiple ship losses and damages including carriers battleships cruisers destroyers and transports. It highlights Elmendorf commanded forces under Admiral Chester Nimitz and Major General C L Tinker for coordinated strikes.
Jamestown reports a large berry picking operation in Chautauqua County with 502 workers at East Second Street offices. Officials note about 100 in a new cannery and expect over 300 workers, many living on site with farmer supplied meals and lodging. questions remain about full staffing and conditions.
Erie fire department action follows two members walking off the job at 2:50 pm Sunday July 1 after refusing to heed a captain's orders. Their superior officers regard it as a verbal resignation and the city council approved Safety Director Sherman Hickey's recommendation for acceptance.
In Clymer the supervisor, Simon C. Ton, has resigned due to ill health after 35 years in public service, including town clerk and judge. The annual school meeting approved a ten mill tax, new board members were elected, and local church services and community notices filled the page with updates on reunions, engagements, and local events in Warren, Meadville, and surrounding areas.
The 78th Division Society announces a reunion in Lebanon with events across Thursday to Saturday. Major General Blewin Winehip will speak at the Lebanon High School auditorium, with other distinguished guests including Major General William G. Price, Edward C. Shannon, Edward Martin, and Robert M. Vaul. A Saturday parade will feature veterans groups and contingents from Indiantown Gap and the 10th Cavalry.
The 1830 buckwheat crop in the United States was the smallest in years at 1,767,000 bushels with Weyear average nearly ANMO. The Worth League institute will give reports and special music by league members. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:45.
A Jamestown facility tied to Marlin-Roc Jovell plans a major expansion with about 50 additional workers expected after construction. The project aims to boost wartime production, with Alfred G. Davin signaling higher demand for the farm’s output and possible space additions to meet orders.
In a late afternoon proceeding at the juvenile division, Chirlex Wendel of 8, Marye Viearted pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Louis Whitel appeared in the judge's chambers as a related matter was described.
A damaged ad fragment promotes BAS CURA Ointment for piles and minor wounds. It claims to soothe itching with warm water wash and SAN-DURA Ointment, and warns to keep antigenic products away from children while offering an array of dubious products and erratic wording.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention sheets, rates, and costs with uncertain terms. The readable items include references to numbers like 5 and 39c alongside vague phrases suggesting cons and iostrense. No clear event or names are discernible.
Fragmented OCR reads of a Walter post claim about a bank, a Wednesday event, an announced complaint regarding receipts of twenty dollars, and mention of a legal or bidding matter involving bars and an entity labeled DARIAN.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions a 3400 empex battery and a beleaguered scene with terms like Tilesc Weal, ina tboy, and begat, suggesting an incomplete report or misread proper nouns without a clear event or context.
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