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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1942
Page
3
A garbled OCR text references York, forces, and months with unclear names. It appears to mention a mutual or rebel context and a track or rally, but the specifics are unreadable. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes can be confirmed from the legible fragments.
Washington feature by John Grover outlines Kaiser’s mass airlift plan using converted 70 to 200 ton planes to accelerate Allied logistics. It cites 5,000 cargo planes to move troops and materiel, comparing airlift reach with Liberty ships and noting Marine and Navy tests like the Mars seaplane. The piece discusses emergency steps, pilotless fleets, and the strategic value of air freight to cut sea voyage times.
Twenty years ago the city learned of Miss Mar Thompson and Irwin Owens marriage in Trinity Church on Staten Island. Before marriage Thompson worked as bookkeeper at Coyry Milling Supply Company and others. The piece reflects on war heroes and wartime industry woes, noting 24 000 small manufacturers may close before October and calls for aid to keep war production alive and plan for postwar reconstruction.
Repairs in the Haleh school building focus on water system work and removing fuse lines to the upper portions of the structure. Frank Jones has charge of the project and reports progress toward practical completion.
A wartime era warning urges travelers and campers to abandon careless campfire habits. It describes how a small glowing ember can smolder unseen and, aided by wind, ignite dry timber, spreading to conifers and turpentine-rich foliage, threatening valuable timber and farms. It stresses vigilant extinguishing and never leaving fires unattended.
Gene Sarazen, premier American golfer, traveled with Corry friends en route to New York City to enter a tournament today alongside stars like Walter Hygen. A midsummer social highlighted Mrs B C Haris's entertaining at 980 North Center Street, with Mrs George Pierce of North East, Pa., as guest of honor. The Misses Auer, Sandburg, Waggoner, Howes, Tillotson, Martin, Thompson, and Barker planned a week at the Seudling cottage near Little Cory.
An article notes the importance of safe water with Bethlehem Pennsylvania cited as the location of the first waterworks pumping plant in 1754 and the 1889 first filter plant in the state, plus developments in chlorination around 1904. It contrasts public health needs with typhoid risks from springs and highlights Congress action on using farm crops for artificial rubber while urging petroleum use. The piece discusses surplus food amid a global push to feed a hungry world.
A fragmented "Daily Quiz" feature asks readers to answer general knowledge questions. It lists items on generals, acts, artists, and historical trivia with several garbled phrases and misprints. A phrase about a free round for golfers hints at promotions amid the jumble.
Wihert Theodore Gustafson, 27, of Erie, a printer third class in the U S Navy, is listed missing in the Philippines near Manila Bay. His mother, employed at the Boston Store, says she has not heard from him since before the war entry and fears he may be a prisoner of war. Gustafson enlisted at seventeen and served ten years after Strong Vincent High School.
DuBois Pennsylvania July 29 A vocational teacher at the local schools died fifteen hours after tripping while opening a door on a high porch He plunged through a damaged screen door and fell backward sustaining a fractured hip broken arms and other injuries The 69 year old instructor survived by one son whose family received the body for burial at Clearfield
Richard Wagner chides the city for police inaction as a dangerous dog runs loose injuring people and causing fear. He argues owners’ prominence with police shields offenders, calling for action or citizens to take the law into their own hands.
The village on Saguenay River in Quebec will celebrate its 300th year with tourist sights including an ancient chapel and inns. The narration notes trades and goods such as lipstick, copper, and tin used in 1841, oyster spawning at 68 to 70 F, and a stray reference to Afghanistan and Mohummedatia in a fragmented, unclear passage.
Kane Kiwanis Club members gathered at a local diner to push a longstanding park improvement project for Evergreen Park, aided by the Boy Scouts of America. They sponsored labor and tools, clearing a portion of the property under trustee supervision in a community service effort.
Wattsburg hosts a county 4-H fair with added vocational agriculture space. Ten schools will participate in contests starting Tuesday evening and culminating Friday with judging in livestock, homemaking, and farm product classes. Cash awards for model cattle exhibits boost youth earnings and recognition. County Agent Buyil Crossman urged participation and provided information.
Bradford city council today proposed an immediate and long term cleanup plan for unsanitary conditions in the Chivlon street area following the recent flood. Health officer and city officials discussed removing debris and placing it for disposal by the sanitary department to relieve unsanitary conditions around homes and sidewalks.
An old advertisement urges quick antiseptic care for small cuts and burns. It touts San-Cura Ointment to relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent infection, recommending Medicated San-Cura Soup for bathing affected areas. It notes available at all drug stores.
Harrisburg July 29 records show WPA labor widening and paving 90 miles of Pennsylvania roads. By May this year, 21 extra miles were added with two pavement sections widened to 39 feet. WPA projects under national defense and approved for completion moved forward with 5.37 miles finished and varying surface widths.
Jamestown July 29 reports that German morale is waning as food shortages and heavy losses sap enthusiasm for total victory. Alfred Oesteem, Swedish journalist, cites Swedish sources noting censorship and uncertainty behind claims of German disillusion, with war weariness raising questions about ultimate Allied victory.
Steel bars for zoos jails and bank vaults are described as high carbon and manganese alloy. The material is touted as strong unbreakable and difficult to cut with ordinary instruments.
Pittsburgh market notes show moderate demand for produce with mixed apple and potato lots and regional fruit and vegetable quotes. Buffalo livstock prices edge higher. New York stock market trades lower amid bearish news and earnings reflections as major industrials and utilities list in price quotations.
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