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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1942
Page
6
Corry churches publish a lengthy notice listing supporting local businesses and groups, then provide service times for Christian Science, St Pauls Lutheran, United Brethren, Christian Alliance, Emmanuel Episcopal, Nazarene, First and other denominations. It highlights Sunday services, lesson sermons, and midweek gatherings across multiple congregations in Corry.
A fragmented OCR list details numerous churches and religious centers in Corry area including locations near Washington Avenue, Maple Avenue, Center Street, Second Avenue, and Seventh Day Adventist sites. Notable entries reference the Salvation Army and other denominations with address fragments on Washington Park and nearby streets.
Pleasant and South Center streets list minister Gilbert L. Boyd and the 945 A.M. Bible School with Merrill Patterson superintendent. Worship at 1100 A.M. features sermon The Hock of Reilly, with Miss Whiteley playing In Green Pastures. Mid week services Thursday evening at 7520.
A compact page lists Bethel Tabernacle Leon J. Frank pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 A. M. Ells Hamilton superintendent, Morning Worship at 11:00 A. M. Evening Service at 7:30 P. M. Revival ongoing with Miss Wills of Canada speaking nightly except Saturday. Vacation Bible School from 4:45 daily led by Miss Edna Roush. Sunday school picnic at Mead Park July 26 with more announcements to come. Also covered are ST THOMAS R C CHURCH West Washington St. with multiple masses and First Friday prayers. Spartansburg Gospel Tabernacle led by Rev. W. W. Conley. Elgin Methodist Church multiple charges and minister Rev. Arthur J. Timms. Minst Methodist Church and Seventh Day Adventist listing Saturday Sabbath services. Spencer Community Church with pastor E. F. Armitage. St Elizabeth’s R C Church at 26 West Pleasant. Carter Bill Church under Norman Warner. Sciota Church with 10:00 A. M. Sunday School.
Two leaders of the Erie Bund goon group, Walter Schneller and Joseph Bachmater, pleaded innocent on charges of conspiracy to hamper draft and related laws. They were held on $10,000 bail each in New York awaiting trial July 28, as part of a nationwide Bund crackdown. Schneller, 25, and Bachmater, 29, were arrested July 6 in a federal and local operation.
Franklin July 18 the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin celebrates 125 years with two special services. James A. Martin, local newspaper man and church session member, will review the church history since 1817 when Reverend Ita Gondit rallied a group of people. The first pastor was Reverend Thomas Anderson, a native of Cumberland County.
Michael Weber, id East 28rd street resident, arrested on drunken and hit and run driving charges after his 1937 truck crashed into a Waterford auto driven by Nicholas Anche. Weber reportedly fled the scene but was stopped by motorists two blocks away. He will be held for a hearing at 1:30 p.m. July 21 before Alderman Joseph Eltiszewskt.
City and district agencies combed streets bayfront railroad yards and other areas in an all night search for James Lawrence eleven missing from 995 East Ninth Street His next of kin reported him at police headquarters and home but efforts to locate him proved unavailing
At a statewide defense conference, officials outlined blackout protocols due every ten days with thrice monthly drills and advance publicity. John Martin and Mi Landis stressed publicizing air raid routines to deter bombers and ensure rapid shelter readiness.
Cattaraugus County backs Senator James M. Mead of Buffalo as the Democratic nominee for governor. Local party leaders cite Mead's availability and the Erie county organization plans to mobilize support, signaling a switch from Attorney General Ohm J. Bennett Jr. to Mead across western New York.
Earl L. Brown died suddenly Tuesday night and was buried yesterday afternoon after services in Brackenhealing chapel at two. Rev. B A Galbreathy officiated with Corry Band members present. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery, with attendees from Pittsfield Jamestown Erle Spartansburg and New Concord Ohio.
Ward family of Congress street reported the death of Francis Ward 33 of New Castle Pa after a truck strike in Youngstown Ohio on July 3. He died July 14 with funeral services in New Castle July 16 attended by James Ward. Survived by wife and daughter. The text also notes Mesa Verde as best-preserved prehistorical cliff dwellings in the United States.
A patrolman assisted a four year old who was ejected from a car on West South Street. The thefts included a wheel and a car, with two other thefts reported. A fire box circuit caused by a ripped meter box at the Corry Bridge and Supply Company building prompted sparks and smoke but limited damage. Unemployment benefits totaled 244009 for the week, and the Eighty Division Veterans plan a Pittsburgh reunion August 1 to 9. A post prohibition padlocking order was issued for 1702 Cranberry Street. Youth noise near Corry Hospital prompted police intervention. June net income reported for the Abre company stood at 1454212. Selectees home on furlough urged to pick up Smokes’ Fund checks. Three Webster children injured were discharged from Corry Hospital. Navy enlistment for Lange’s son noted. Fire damaged trains near Contey Street. Continued hot weather forecast for tonight and Sunday.
Fragmentary notes describe a chaotic scene near Corry with a derailment or accident at an Aero Supply facility. Witness accounts mention a suspected saboteur, a damaged crane, and a hover of activity as authorities investigate. No definitive details on casualties or outcomes are provided in the readable text.
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