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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
3
A Corry journal features a wide range of topics from rubber reclaiming, describing devulcanization and processing to produce durable reclaimed goods. It covers East and Near East regional definitions, and notes on food shortages in Hamburg amid war. It also urges war bonds to curb inflation and support postwar credit.
A column recalls events from 24 1922 noting Mrs other Cosad a carry aist who arrived from New Haven Conn to oversee Hutch school grounds and assist at playgrounds during summer. Engagement announcements for Miss Marjorie Auer to Dr. George S Peck mentioned. George B Williams, 71, Corry R D, died after a long illness. Corry officials warn amateur radio operators to safely install antennas to avoid contact with power lines after several radio related accidents.
Harry J L Kimnisy and Mary A Soon wed today in Mayville New York. They plan a motor trip to Niagara Falls Buffalo and other points before settling in the city. Friends extend congratulations. A four church attendance contest organized by Sunday serials of Methodist Presbyterian United Brethren and Baptist churches concluded with a union picnic planned for July 4 at Brokenstraw Park Columbus.
Beware the ides of March and the days of July. July is the most dangerous month of all the year with 15 percent higher accidents. One in 150 Americans injured in July and one fifth of drownings occur then. Fireworks kill and injure hundreds on Independence Day. Pennsylvania laws regulate fireworks. Public displays are safer and patriotic during the war effort.
The page poses ten trivia questions from a vintage newspaper quiz. Topics include geography, military honors, literature, grammar, religion, U.S. politics, symbols, science, and demographics. Answers point readers to a classified page for solutions.
Fragmentary account notes the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis opening in October 1885. The text then hints at talent constraints and wartime assignments affecting performances and personnel, though details are obscured.
A 31 county blackout sweep in eastern Pennsylvania aimed to set a high standard for civic readiness. Dr. A C Marts praised local defense councils as Erie and other counties in the west planned a similar dusk to dawn exercise, with traffic lights left on, then halted for 30 minutes for the blackout at 10 30 PM as emergency vehicles and shelter seeking pedestrians moved.
The Office of Price Administration issued new price ceilings for services tied to consumer goods. Shines, car repairs, tune ups, funerals and higher cost services will be limited to the March peak, excluding professional services like physicians, dentists, lawyers and barbers.
The body of an unidentified woman killed in a car crash near Slippery Rock has been identified as 21 year old Mrs. Henrietta Kelly of Almandale. Two passengers said they had given Kelly a ride on the Grove City Slippery Rock highway shortly before the accident when the car struck a tree.
Pittsburgh June 24 police report a severely harmed man identified by fingerprints as Ernest Alonzo, 38, of Donora, Pa. The body was in the river about 18 hours, floating from Donora, about 25 miles away. Local authorities stated the identification was completed by finger prints.
Prayer services were held at Bracken-Keating chapel this morning before a requiem Mass at St. Thomas Catholic Church. The St. Thomas Choir assisted Rev. Francis Graves as pallbearers and family members attended, including Anthony Potemski, Casimer Potemski, Harry Peck, and Jett Bacon. Frank Potemski of Cleveland and Casimer Potemiski from Philadelphia attended.
The article details the Dunkirk episode where a salt boat from Burnt to Wile was chased by the British cruiser Lady Provost. The crew escaped to Canadaway Creek, a tavern keeper Hannah Cole aided the militia, and Captain Josn Tobbs led troops to defend the vessel. Early dawn saw boats engage, with the lake battle culminating in the Lady Provost withdrawing after Canadian shore batteries fired. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry later wrote to Madison about the engagement, noting eight wounded on the Lady Provost and no fatalities.
Kane city officials and the Dual Parking Meter Company prepared Tuesday to install automatic meters on seven business streets. Borough council ordered 100 meters earlier this year. material delays and priority shifts pushed work into June. Police Chief P E Nelson and company estimators laid out locations following local ordinances and new safety rules.
Promotion announced at Camp Livingston Louisiana promoting Prish Lieut Leo Scorio to captain and Second Lieutenants Richard A Dane and Charles B Monson to First Lieutenant. Command ceremony conducted by Capt Lawrence R Newton. Scordy previously managed Browns boat shop. Monson and Dana earned commissions during regiment training at Indiantown Gap. Dana served four years in the Navy before joining the 112th Army unit in February 1941.
Harrisburg police arrested Maynard Swisher in Bloomsburg after a girl, Patricia Swisher, age three, found abandoned in River Park. Swisher admitted the child was his and was charged with abandonment of a child. The girl had previously lived at a children's home and was described as a model child. local residents had sought to adopt her.
Franklin Pa June 24 Pro motion 19 Lisitanant Commander in the Navy has come to Morris Atrsch officer in charge of Flight Deck 2 of the Welated aircraft carrier Gusingtor Wag announced today Bersh 34 a native of Prowl was one of hundreds who snapped from the Texington after putting up a Victorous Datta against the Japanese In the Corn Bbs Assignment to another Mroratt varrley te sxpected Lieutenant Commander Hirsch now is on the wral cushy awaiting orders
Fredonia Normal receives a college rating with approval for credentials. Mickie, faculty member, was authorized to confer degrees and grant two years of credit toward the four year course. The summer session at the college will begin Monday, with entrance examinations for next year scheduled.
Mayville resident Marie Tuiph, charged with three counts of assault in the recent shooting case against his wife, withdraws a previous plea of gallery second degree assault and will stand trial. Trial date set by County Judge Lee Ottaway for June 2. Defense counsel Willard Cues. Charge reduced in DA motion. Rolph had pleaded guilty to the downgraded count but withdrew. Ordered held for arraignment on the first degree charge.
Mayville June 23 A damage suit followed a crash on the Sherman Alymer road near Clymer. LaVaughn Neckers sues Chester Larson and the Niagara Lockport Power Co for injuries from the collision. Testimony described poor visibility. Mrs Weckers injured testified Tuesday as the case, connected to earlier proceedings, continued with Lombardy Pickard for the plaintiff and Hitchcock ONeill for the defense.
The page lists quiz results: New Zealand. Distinguished Service Crosses. War and Peace. Evergreen tree. Congregational. Robert Wagner of New York. Right hand. True. North Dakata. Greater. Birgue Latro, a large fat temp in Indo-Pacific islands, melted for oil by nanites.
Moscow reports claim Red Army yielded ground to a fresh Nazi onslaught on the Kharkov front as Sevastopol’s lines weaken against German forces in a broad push. German operations include a Crimean base assault and near 100 enemy tanks plus troop transports hit by Allied reports.
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Buffalo livestock prices and market activity show hogs and cattle steady to higher with varied weights and classifications across salable lots. Pittsburgh produce notes moderate demand for apples and potatoes, with regional fruit sizes and grain prices listed amid mixed market signals and a broad list of industrial stocks in steady to mixed trading.
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