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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1944
Page
6
Final report outlines local war bond efforts with notes on two divorce actions filed in Erie, air force enlistments, and August rationing plans. It mentions Bitton B Lab election as PADA vice president, Edinboro graduation plans, and local unemployment payouts.
Hershey July 3. To help solve farm labor shortages, aid recipients are urged to take full or part time farm work under a 1943 policy allowing farm income to cover reasonable needs beyond regular allowances. Earnings may temporarily remove families from aid, with automatic reinstitution when in need returns. Teen-age dependents on Aid to Dependent Children and others may benefit during vacations.
Waku amy ui-water Lee Smith an electrics engineer for the National Forge and Ordnance Co. Irvine died of a heart attack at his home. Born October 24 1890 in Brookstown he had lived in Irvine 17 years and served as president of Brokenstraw Township schools board and business manager of the company band. He belonged to Stillwater Lodge Fy and 8 M Cou dersport Consistory and Kane Lodge. He is survived by his wife two brothers and five sisters including Harvey Morion O Kane Mrs R D Marshall Kane Mrs G H Stephenson Tryine Mrs LeRoy Erickson Eric Mrs Frit Johnson Clarendon and Mrs Frank A Bayet Jr Salamanca N Y.
Anthony H. Rawa of Erie serving with the 8th Infantry was reported killed in action in France on July 11, 1944 per War Department message received by his mother Mrs Jennie Zamierowski.
Corry veterans organized a new service group formed by Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Red Cross Women’s Central Committee and the State Employment Committee and U S Employment local manager. The group aims to provide permanent free and complete veteran services, coordinate efforts and avoid friction, with planned permanent headquarters and appointments for discharged veterans. Captain Schmeltzer praised the Corry setup and noted future expansion.
About 100 residents faced charges for displaying expired 1942 license tags on cars in Erie. Alderman Brabender said Pennsylvania law allows current plates. motorists should display only the P44 rear tag to avoid confusion. District Attorney McLaughlin cited legislative delays in 1944 regulations. Police had issued 43 summons by mail. two defendants paid fines of 10 and 22.50 dollars and were released. others are expected to pay and be discharged.
Rupert F. Rhilehart sues Vetrane Brothers Meat Market in Erie County seeking heavy damages after his 18 year old son Gale lost his right arm in a meat grinder on November 28 143 at the Vetrone store where he worked part time. Defendants Urban Fred Robert and David Vetrone face the suit. A state compensation board hearing last December resulted in a small fine. The plaintiff is represented by Auly Thomas Burber.
Robert Miller of Welland Ontario, a 33 year old fireman aboard the ore carrier P Murp hy now in port, is held on criminal assault charges after allegedly attacking a 21 year old woman en route to her defense job. The victim was followed by Miller to a dark area by German street. Guard Thomas Sopp detained Miller until police arrived. The woman received care at a hospital before filing the information at police headquarters.
Answers to quiz questions printed on the editorial page list: 1 Pawling New York 2 South 3 Aluminum 4 One pound 5 Clothes 6 Violinist 7 Doughlint 8 They do 4 9 Patient 10 All three.
Sergeant Set Robinson, born in Nantes France in 1914, served with the 29th Infantry and was killed in action in the Carentan area. His mother and stepfather, Mr and Mrs John Robinson of Meadville, received the telegrams soon after learning he was missing in infantry action. He had lived in Meadville area and worked at Talon Inc before enlisting in May 1941. His father, a French army captain, was killed in 1916 and his family has long roots in the region.
Lieutenant Lawrence J. Heberle, son of Mr and Mrs John P Heberle, is listed as missing in action by the War Department. He served as navigator and bomber, flew over 40 missions, and was shot down over Hungary. His parents have received no word on his return or forthcoming leave.
Geologists locate rich corundum deposits in Brazil to support wartime expansion of tool making. Corundum ranks just behind diamonds in hardness and serves as vital cutting edges and abrasives for machine tools.
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