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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1942
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item notes standard references and implied pleadings. Readable bits point to legal or administrative references, with no complete names, dates, or places, making the core event uncertain but indicating a formal notice context.
The readable text presents scattered fragments mentioning Philadelphia and Reno with stray words about cash, guard, hoard, and numbers. No clear event, date, or responsible organization is identifiable from the fragment.
The article recalls a 20 year ago event at the state armory where Curry was cited for a local unit. Girton M. Howard was announced as second lieutenant of Company A after public filing by the adjutant general in Harrisburg, joining other appointments. County assessments rose by seven million dollars over prior values. Community service plans included Play Day events and playground improvements with local families and officials listed among chaperones. The Corry Motor Club plans to coordinate with state bodies to mark slate highways with red east west, blue north south, and diagonal yellow bands.
Jamestown reports a gravel pit accident Tuesday at about 2 20 pm when a dump truck rolled into water after a cave in. Paige of Falconer, a father of two, drowned in the cab. police and fire units arrived as the coroner was notified.
Reynoldsville Pa July fire gutted a store causing an estimated 635000 loss including stock and fixtures. Owners Dorn Ringgold Supply Canary rt and Wil Gita reported about 14000 in insurance and a 20000 to 93600 in merchandise damaged amid the blaze.
Howard Wadsworth, 30, of 505 West tit street, was sentenced by Judge Bhner Levans to two and a half to five years in the Western penitentiary for stealing an automobile owned by Chir W. Range on Sassatras street. Wadsworth pleaded guilty and offered no defense as the judge described the theft as among the worst offenses, depriving the owner of life or property. The district attorney’s office indicated Wadsworth may face additional charges as a violent offender and could serve extra time beyond the original sentence.
A damaged OCR list from a newspaper column shows scattered items and names dated September 1, 1941. It mentions Joh Marseheld, Paul Walter, United Bagles, D. Frigate, and Ancient proprietors among unreadable entries. The fragment signals a readers’ column or telegraphic listing rather than a full article.
Des Moines plans house and train 17000 WAACs with about 5000 at Park Des Moines and 2060 in hotels and university buildings. A new cantonment of twelve buildings is under construction at Fort Des Moines. Colonel Don Faith, commandant, hopes facilities ready to receive officers and basic training candidates in July.
A reader poses eleven quiz items covering history politics and science. Topics include vice president middle names and world war timelines, plant origins, Kemal Pasha, dragonflies, poets, baseball milestones, federal agencies, ship types, the Constitution, and a mythical prophetess.
A fragmented descriptive piece portrays circus life with emphasis on performers health and discipline. It notes simple quality food and steady routines to maintain physical condition while on tour. The text highlights audience excitement and the enduring appeal of circus spectacle for children and adults alike.
Fragmentary facts reference a 1668 London event affecting 496 acres and destruction of homes and churches including a cathedral. Spuriously named models and inventions appear. text mentions New York City and industry terms but remains garbled with many errors.
Funeral services will be held for Doris Jean Foster twelve at W C Wilson funeral home North East after she drowned in Lake Pleasant on Sunday. Coast Guardsmen recovered her body about 28 feet underwater around 1 p m Monday. Burial will follow in North East Cemetery. Also funeral services for John Joseph Wargula were conducted Monday afternoon from St George funeral home with burial at Lakeside Cemetery.
Major Kane Newton promoted to major taking effect today at Camp Livingston Texas. He was previously captain of the New ton infantry supply division and has served 18 years in the National Guard rising from the ranks to command his company. In civilian life Newton worked at the Kane post office and lived on Kane Avenue.
Erie County voters risk losing permanent registration if they do not vote at least once every two years. Chief Registrar Joseph Williams says about 15000 last voted in 1940 and must vote in November to keep their status. He notes 6000 have already been purged and warns registrations may drop further without renewed turnout. Germany
Eleven year old Pay Jewel, son of John Jewell, had been missing since 7 a.m. Monday near the Third Ward. He was found barefoot with two small puppies and said he planned to reach his grandmother’s home on Atlantic Avenue. He wandered most of the day and night until a shopman reported him to police and he was returned home.
Bradford, Jilly 24, formerly listed as Lesh, 56, from this city, escaped through the jungles of Burma during bombardment and was reported safe by his mother Mrs. Mary Lesh. He had been employed by an oil company in Burma since 1929 and was a former Bradford oil contractor, with his wife flown to Lusk for safety.
Private Papa Wright, born in Bradford and educated at Bradford Senior High, was among five air crew members killed when a bomber crashed near Hammerfield Fresno, California. Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wright, had lived in Bradford his entire life and helped form a local model airplane club that won prizes.
Franklin Pa July 2 reports from Meadville and Franklin Hospitals say most of the 20 injured after Monday’s truck crash near Hannoville are recovering. Thomas Mercer of Tylersburg remains in critical condition with internal injuries and pelvic fracture. Charles E. Merver of Tylersburg is seriously hurt. Lawson Pendleton of Pilotsburg will recover after losing his left arm. Hallich Pair of Homer City is gravely injured with a fractured skull and other wounds. Joseph Bostaph of Crown stays in serious condition.
Market data from Buffalo and Pittsburgh July reports show hogs and cattle varied, with hogs 400 head higher at times and weights around 120 to 230 pounds. steers, heifers, and sows quoted with mixed grades and prices. Produce notes from Pittsburgh July 22 indicate apples and pears steady, various carloads and regional prices. New York rail and rubber shares led a selective rise amid wartime trade notes.
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