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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1943
Page
3
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A fragmented account notes a regular meeting of Weehy sea on Monday evening. It also reports a car accident on East Main Street injuring motorists J. H. Harr and John Gourneen Jr and mentions a missing Waterhouse, a Navy submarine crew member, as families receive conflicting updates. The piece surveys city police actions, a spate of vandalism complaints, and a broader national note on municipal debt drops, plus traffic collisions and arrests in nearby towns.
Jamestown June 4 Erie Railroad westbound traffic resumed at 4 am after a twelve hour blockage caused by a rear collision of two freight trains near Center street. A steam derrick and four wrecking crews from Salamanca cleared the wreckage through the night. The crash damaged a locomotive pushing 14 loaded cars and 88 emp ties. passenger and freight trains were rerouted, with war material service continuing on time. Division Supt T K Scott, based in Salamanca, supervised the recovery.
William H. Coleman a well known Pittsburgh district criminal attorney and brother in law of Alderman George Hi Gordon died at 6 20 PM at his home 2405 Jenny Lind street McKeesport He leaves a widow Eva A Gordon a son William E Coleman two sisters Mrs George Gray and Mrs H S McCain A self made man he studied at home and night schools while working in coal miles He earned a law degree at Columbian University now George Washington University He served in Congress and as Allegheny county clerk of courts before reestablishing a prominent law practice He suffered a heart attack while defending a case in Wilmington Del and had been seriously ill He was 71.
Pvt. De Forest Douglas, 25, son of Mrs. Laura Douglas of 2 Chemny Street Union City, was wounded in action in the North African campaign on April 23. War Department notice sent to his mother says details are pending. He was inducted June 9, 1942, and the Red Cross has been asked to contact him.
Public health style notice warns scratching skin may lead to infection from eczema rash pimples and piles. Recommends washing with Son-Onra Soap applying San-Cura Ointment and Ban-Cure antiseptic products sold at local shops. Ends with price references for San-Cura Soap and Jet product.
Chautauqua officials predict a strong July to August assembly despite wartime limits. The motto How can I help win the War underscores a season of wartime courses from foreign languages to aeronautics and food conservation, plus victory gardens and 25 scholarships for Latin American and United Nations students.
A proposal to limit future presidents to eight years in office draws strong Democratic and Republican support in the Senate. Senator McNary urges passage and state-by-state submission. Senator George supports only if it does not affect Roosevelt's tenure. Pros say two thirds vote unlikely without administration backing.
War Department released a list of 189 United States soldiers held as prisoners of war in Japan at an undisclosed camp. The record includes Pfc Arthur J Doddate Farrell and Cpl Chester Karpinski of 800 Mast Loth Street Erie, plus other wounded men on four fronts. A separate notice names Edward G Sherman of Bear Lake facing violation of traffic laws after a 1 AM East Main Street accident in which his Cadillac struck a curb and Loveland residence stepping stone, then beer bottle thrown into the street.
Los Angeles reports that Charlie Chaplin faces a civil suit claiming he is the father of Joan Berry's unborn child and seeking monthly support, medical and legal costs. Chaplin denies paternity and has a show-cause date set.
Large delegations from Raymond Manufacturing and Stanford Hase Company joined friends in paying final tribute to Thomas P. Green. Rev Francis J Graves celebrated requiem mass at St Thomas church after morning prayers at Bracken Beating funeral home. He died Monday afternoon after a stroke. Oriel was placed in Pine Grove cemetery amid wide attendance. Out of town mourners included Miss Ang Green Cambridge Springs James Green Cleveland and Marjorie Houdeau Partons Kansas.
Erie County Pomona Grange and Waterford Grange join for a midweek session at Waterford starting 10 30 with Master John Rausch presiding. The day features legislative reports, a potluck dinner, a guest address by Dr Beatty Dimi l on A Just and Durable Peace, an open forum on Post War Problems, and discussions on winter livestock feeding and farm issues led by Paul Crossman.
James Town sailor Albert H Harrison Jr, after 22 years in the U S Navy, returns home as a reserve officer and is promoted to warrant officer machinist specialist, to be called for active duty within weeks as sea duties beckon.
Falcon, June 4. A severe storm overran the city causing Mbon Brack flood waters that overflowed banks and inundated the business district. West Main street paving suffered heavy damage as waters lifted the blacktop. Basements and stores flooded leaving mud and debris. total losses estimated around $10,000 by residents. The figure remains uncertain.
Tidio ute Youth Pfc Richard G Manuell of Tidiante R D 4 was confirmed as a Japanese prisoner after being missing since the Philippines fall. He formerly served as an air plane mechanic with a bombardment squadron in Clade Field and was last heard from January 7 1942. Also reported, Boat swain's Mate Second Class Matthew Wojtysiak of Flint Michigan was killed by a sentry at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with investigators pending.
Five motorists in Jamestown had their A books impounded for alleged pleasure driving at a June meeting of the price and rationing board. One case was sent to the OPA district office and another was held for further investigation. Chairman J Harold Swinson noted this brings the local toll to 14 impounded A books in related actions.
The rural home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith and their five sons in Pleasantville Titesta was destroyed early Thursday morning. Only a chimney remained of the one story dwelling. cause unknown though an oil lamp remained lit. Mr Smith saved a few furnishings while most belongings were lost.
Report notes 18 books of issued tickets and 18 more drivers cited by Jamestown police. The board’s next meeting is at 7:30 PM on Monday in the O. 3 courtroom of the post office building.
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