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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1942

Page

6

Corry notices and local incidents reported

A roundup of local events includes a Youngstown city council meeting, a neighborhood glass-breaking incident blamed on a youth, a milk truck accident near West Wayne Street, a transformer damage cutting electrical service, and a postmaster from Corry elected head of a Pennsylvania postmasters group. Also noted are a private promoted to sergeant at Patterson Field, hospital stockholders meeting, tax deadline, a found bicycle, a fugitive search for George Vandele, a fire company picnic planned, Roy Brownmiller's release, missing teens sighted, and a new measles quarantine in Corry.

West Wayne Street Elk and Irving Streets

Zurn Sought As Chairman Of Erie County Dems

In Erie County the Democratic party seeks harmony for fall elections and next year’s municipal contests. A “dreit Zurn” movement backs Everett Zura for county chair with Joseph Wagner seeking re election amid factional split. Opponents align with state patronage from Gov candidate F Clair Ross while Eddie Hinckley leads Ross campaign efforts locally.

Erie Erie County Democratic Congress Site Assembly Joseph Wagner Ambrose Mulligan The Peninsula State Park Norbert J. Fitzgerald Site Compensation Commission Wagner Audicar F. Clair Ross Eddie Hinckley Ross

Improvement at B and O Kane Station Nears Completion

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station at Kane, on Biddle and Welsh streets, nears completion after a full interior redecorating. The agent’s office and waiting room are finished, with exterior work including new siding and red paint to follow. Workmen rebuild the crossing switch near South Edgar Street, and staff changes accompany the update.

Baltimore and Ohfo Biddle Welsh Streets Clarence Bhimaker Cambridge Springs Shu Order Munerel Carl Fins Git Kane B. de O Edgar Street Une

Local notes fragment mentions Corry Riding Cut

In a scattered fragment the text references Corry Riding Cut and a period of vacation, with mentions of Warren Sallinsty attending in the afternoon. The obscured passage indicates partial details about community figures and events during a local vacation period.

Corry Gurle Ana Corpe Warren Sallinsty

Lord Hee Hee An Oregon U Alumnus in Japan Echoes

Eugene readers learn of Charles Hisao Yoshii an Oregon alumnus who after studying in Tokyo became Japan's radio spokesman dubbed Lord Hee Mee of Nippon The piece notes privacy concerns naming Yoshii and compares him to Yosuke Matsuoka highlighting university embarrassment over alumni tied to Japanese propaganda efforts.

Eugene Ore Alvemnus University of Oregon Yokohama Enelon Charles Hisao Yoshii Japan Tokyo Imperial University Lord Hee Mee Pacl Banks Oregon Bramd~ Basting Corporation Mim. Press Nichi Niehl Isveuaue Colin Whteh Ynein Wn Matsuoka University

Five Held For Clothing Theft In Erie Robbery

Five men waived hearings before Alderman William Heisler after a Friday burglary at City Cleaners 1518 Grandview Blvd in which about 2000 worth of clothing was stolen Police report two other men charged with receiving stolen goods and state troopers with detectives recovered roughly 1800 worth of garments including gowns dresses pants and overcoats. bond set for some defendants and next steps await the September grand jury.

Erie Aldernan William Heisler City Cleaners Grandview Blvd

Edinboro Bank Pays Dividend to Depositors

Edinboro reports a five percent wealth dividend to depositors of the old First National Bank of Edinboro. Trustees chair Ase T. Skelton says about $10,000 is paid now, with total dividends since the bank holiday near $495,000. The bank closed March 3, 1933 by presidential proclamation.

Edinboro First National Bank of Ase T. Skelton Skelton

Erie Marine Dies Of Crash Injuries

Private First Class John Offmer United States Marine Corps died from injuries suffered in an auto accident near Dun Cal Jay California on June 11 at age 24. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Offmer of 913 West 1st Street and sustained a fractured skull jaw leg and internal injuries. He never regained consciousness.

Erie First Glass John Offmer United States Marine Corps Dun Cal Jay Calif Michael Offmer West Ltn Street

Large Sawmill Razed by Lightning Fire Near Lucinda

A large sawmill on General Kane highway near Lucinda was destroyed by a fire sparked by lightning early Saturday. Firefighters arrived after 11 PM but could not save the mill, though adjacent lumber piles were shielded. No injuries are reported.

General Kane Lucinda Hylitaine Martengiliey Fire Department

San-Cura Ointment Promoted For Minor Wounds

An old promotional note urges care for small cuts with SAN-CURA OINTMENT. It touts antiseptic relief of pain and faster healing, claiming benefits for minor burns and skin irritations, and notes availability at drug stores.

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Erie Youth Lost in Sinking of Lexington

Machinists Mate John Krause twenty of West Lake Road was killed when the aircraft carrier Lexington was sunk in the Coral Sea during May 15 to 19. His parents were notified by telegram from the Naval Department. Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs informed them of his death in action. Interment would be possible near the death site if feasible. The father had a premonition, having called The Times for information.

Erie John Krause West Lake Road Lexington U. S Navy Coral Sea FH. Krause Naval Department Randall Jacobs Navy Department

Neon Tubing Project Aims at Marleina Pantry Route

Neon tubing covered with transparent plastic is reported to be produced for Marleina the pantry route. The item appears intended for road illumination and safety enhancements in the area.

Marleina the Pantry Hiehoetys

Young Women Advance With Shop Training at Hatch Vocational

Fifteen girls from Wie Hatch Vocational School enroll in a 280 hour five week shop training program under the National Defense Vocational Education setup. Cast Wengert teaches with supervision by Harry Wissifiger. The course covers lathe work hand screw machines drilling milling and related math blueprint reading and shop safety. Additional classes may follow if results justify. Bertane Williams of the U.S. State Employment Service helped organize registrations and placement for defense jobs.

Vcussional National Defense Wie Hatch Dune Ist Cast Wengert Harry Wissifiger Bertrane Williams U.S. State Employment Service

Deer crashes through Olean hotel and bank windows

A deer stormed through the woods into downtown Olean on Saturday morning, smashing two hotel windows and two glass doors at the Olean Trust Company. It moved through the lobby and dining room, then to the street before a policeman shot it as it battered furniture in the bank. The deer was fatally wounded.

Leman Muna Ue Aielock Olean Olean Trust Company Edward Wittenburg

Explosion rocks Paris hall amid unrest and executions reported

A Stockholm dispatch cites violence across Europe during a weekend. 258 Jews shot in Berlin amid Hitler purge echoes. Reports say executions threatened in Berlin Prague and Vienna if any plot against a single German occurs. Tass dispatch notes Hitler considering a drastic purge of officers at odds with the Gestapo.

Vonumen Vom Rm Opey Europe Stockholm Gross Lichterfelde Berlin Hitler Reinhard Heydrich Reichsprotec Tor Bohemia-Moravis Prague Vienna Tass Sowiec Geneva Gestapo

Seven Graduates at St Edward's High School Commencement

The St Edward's High School class of seven, including Donald Bachemer Catherine Castello Robert do Mauri Ellen Foley Mary Gravino Catherine Ant Mead and Thomas Saxton, received diplomas at the annual commencement held at St Thomas church. Rev Anthony Robaczewski delivered the baccalaureate sermon on Catholic education stressing moral formation and seeking the Kingdom of God. Diplomas were presented by Rev Francis J Graves after an outline of the school’s history and challenges since its opening.

Menane Womth St. Edward's High School St. Thomas Clas Churen Anthony Robaczewski St. Thomas Church Pather Francis J. Graves St. Edward's School Donald Bachemer Catherine Castello Robert Do Mauri Ellen Foley Mary Gravino Catherine Ant Mead Thomas Saxton

Children in Dynamite Pies Found Near Homes

In Bris the dynamite theft near Laws Science Park led police to eight children aged six to twelve making mudpies with explosive materials. Investigations found about seventy sticks of dynamite and caps stolen from a woody area near No 1 fairway. No charges were filed. the youths were reprimanded by police. The report also notes awards and commencement activities at a local parish high school.

BRIS Shart Jameheed No. 1 Lawscence Park Wolf Diag

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