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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1945
Page
3
The Lorry Evening Journal details publishing info including the Corry Pa masthead, pricing by mail and carrier, advertising rate inquiries, and Associated Press membership. It lists distribution terms and offices for advertising representation in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Philadelphia.
A Virginia movement questions Senator Carter Glass's fitness, citing age and incapacity while noting historic precedents. The piece contrasts Glass with expulsion cases and discusses Senate judges of eligibility, attendance, and the 1862 Missouri case, alongside references to Kentucky Senator Chandler and baseball commissioner ties. The LSD landing ship dimensions are also mentioned.
Erie County shows strong consumer strength with 1944 retail sales at 116,990 and 170 percent of US business while holding 145 percent of the national population. Buying income per person runs 1,445 in Pennsylvania versus 1,166 nationally, and per-family income reaches 4,190, higher than state 4,175 and national 4,001. Limited goods and transport constrained demand, but future goods availability may boost local commerce.
Miss Margaret Hand reported 2100 dollars insured from last year's lawn festival at St Thomas Church. More than two thousand parish friends attended the June event, described as an outstanding success in the journal files.
A July 24 Columbus column lists residents and visitors including Mrs Edlin Falgel of Emporium and friends in town, funeral services for Marie Baun, and company A shifts preparing to depart for ML Gretna. It covers visits to Erie and Mead Park, birthday dinners, overseas return of Warren Fargo, and plans for a Girls 4-H Club led by Miss Reed, with local social events and gatherings across Jamestown, Erie, and Mead Park.
Miss Sarah Francis Pape arrived from Enheld NC to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs Clyde Wilcox on North Center street. A lawyer in Muska seeks a probate for the estate of former Garry woman and Jean Edwards Cavin’s whereabouts are noted. Cornelius Allen died at his Delaware street home in the morning. Misses Ruth Skimmer Kathryn Burlek Lowise Vanderhoof and Marie Christenson left for a week’s vacation at Skinner’s camp near Mayville.
A quirky set of questions asks about Indian tribe names true or false lily symbolism English quid meaning Russian snake rope climb cabinet size under Truman Summer date how civilian matches rise balloon bombs material Khyber Pass location and the premier of Poland's new Warsaw provisional government.
Lucian O. Papin of American Homes, Tic arrives in Jamestown after meeting with real estate board officials to discuss using pre fabricated houses to ease the city housing shortage. He notes a government contract for Dayton Ohio of 259 homes and 2,000 prefabs bound for England this week. Charles N. Cotter says prefab homes may help if city Chamber of Commerce and others approve. Average five room prefab home would cost about 6300 dollars including ground.
The article urges modernizing the medicine cabinet to remove obsolete and dangerous remedies. It highlights progress in medicine, recommends disposing of outdated products, and lists common items for minor ailments while stressing updated, hygienic storage and a door list for household health.
Police remind drivers of the danger zone defined as the distance within which a vehicle cannot stop. The rule requires maintaining an Assured Clear Distance Ahead to prevent crashes and improve road safety for all motorists.
Rainy weather did not dampen attendance as Congregational Church held two baptisms Sunday. Jerry Lee McIntyre and Donald Frank Binley were baptized, marking a hopeful moment for the church community.
Local officers of the Community Fly Association announce the committees for the annual fair to be held September 13 through 15. Names include Field crops and vegetables, horses, canning, flower show, pictures, special prizes, publicity, amusements, sports, and more. The event also notes memorial services for Br. Miller of Moliston, Texas, and lists attendees from various towns.
Local residents host guests from Jamestown Cleveland and beyond while family events mark births and dinners. Hospital updates report Pendectomy recovery and a patient homecoming, with church services and midweek events noted at the Baptist and Methodist congregations.
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