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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1943
Page
6
A messy clipping reports a May tin salvage campaign totals and a police hearing for Cherry Groveman on drunkenness. It also notes a Red Cross unit forming in Fairhaven, a defense plant job in Corry, Chrysler first-quarter profits, and various local notices including Social Security outreach and highway safety suspensions.
Erie officials fired three county assessors for not reporting to work after salary disputes. The unanimous action threatens temporary replacements, while two other assessors announced candidacy for re election. The commission plans to appoint replacements at the upcoming Friday meeting.
Erie judge grants multiple divorces including Pleven tied to a gas jet arson attempt at 1312 West 25th Street. Mrs Sweny testified in June about gas jets left burning to destroy the home and her husband Walter W. Sweny of the YMCA. She named injuries to herself and children, and said the family feared him. Charles W. Maynard, 21, of Kel logg Street, in U. S. Army, was granted divorce after two months of marriage. he reported finding other men in their apartment during furlough. Doris J. Maynard of Washington DC was his wife.
Ralph B. McCord register of wills reports multiple Corry estates. Aiee and nephew of Corry died May 30 leaving 6100 in personal property and 1500 in real estate. Nellie Smith of Portland NC to receive bulk. John Rinser of Waterford died May 20 leaving 2800 personal and 1000 real estate. Nelle Kennedy Corry died and left 4500 personal and 1050 real estate to nephew Bael Pierce. Temperance McIntyre Corry.
June board of education meeting reports readjusted salary increases for Kane public school teachers. Temporary raises from last year are withdrawn in favor of a state plan, boosting average salaries by several hundred dollars and making increases permanent on the regular schedule. Survives 13,000 volts after electric shock at Philadelphia site. 11-year-old James McGee survives the incident, aided by a Standard Ice Company spokesperson.
In Clymer Mrs Alfred McWbnlse hosted a variety shower honoring Miss Melon Memster ahead of her June marriage to Marvin Hulihouse. Prizes were awarded to several guests, many attendees listed, and a later Scouts supper followed at the Clymer Central school with a long program of Brownies and Girl Scouts achievements and badge presentations.
Public and auction notices list sales and estates. The notices include administrators, executors, and auctioneers for property near Corry and surrounding counties with dates, locations, and cash terms.
London reports quote Commander Richard S. Stannard stating that American and British officers and sailors are convinced the U boats are beaten. He notes convoy work is flawless, a detected U boat cannot live, and patrol waves are effective against surprise encounters.
Three men described as a three to four person unit burglarized the Efe Window Glass Co at 13th and State, the Reliable Home Furnishing Co, and Wayne Furniture Co both on State Street. They reportedly escaped with an estimated cash haul from two locations while causing damage to safes at all three. Local town clerk Fred Mott will not seek re election. Barrett seeks assessor post. Spoden aims for county supervisor. Sawyer Castilone and Armes expected to run for justice of the peace in Pomfret following a death-caused vacancy.
Real estate notices list several homes for sale including a modern house near the post office priced at 3500 with inquire by Harry Powersange at 833 W Washington St Tila Also a double house with two car garage at 332 West Wayne St Hasbrouck Inquire 570 Liberty Street five room house call Sauuday June 12 for sale and a 10 room house with garage chicken house and large lot listed by Mrs Charles Simpson Columbus Address details unclear
Erie June telegram from the War Department confirms Chester Whitney, son of Mr and Mrs Org Whitney of North East, missing in action. He served in a Flying Warthrowers squad and is the brother of Mrs Walter Willdingon, RD 1 Mill Road.
The compiled key lists correct responses for nine quiz items. It specifies roles such as Doctor of Dental Surgery and Comedian, confirms true statements, and names James Stewart as well as the year 1914. It also notes items about suspenders and Revelations, and mentions sparking wires with a note on whi anil orhified wines.
Market notes show live stock and meat prices with mixed demand and steady to lower quotes. Cattle and calves range 11.85 to 19.70 per hundredweight, with hogs and sheep listings varied. fruits and vegetables report stable prices in New York and Pennsylvania markets.
A fragmentary OCR item lists numerous names such as Charles He Lugte HL Kenneth Be Mike Moke and others, with scattered phrases about a school, a private matter, and a dated context. The readable text mentions boys in school, a private matter, and several surnames like Bowe Adobe s Gales Chi Joseph Jo herwood.
An OCR fragment references a court matter involving a defendant named Reilly and a judge, with mentions of a felonious act and possible penitentiary, but the text is garbled. Names, dates, and places are unclear, making it hard to determine full facts or outcomes.
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