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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1945
Page
6
A jumble of wartime local items fills the page, reporting shifts in duties for a county clerk, whisky rationing extending into July, Marine recruiting in Corry, and state health and unemployment figures. Other notes include Greyhound bus service changes, a fishing license push, a dog bite incident, and a newspaper blurb about air base personnel, with scattered references to local governance and community concerns.
E G Erskine, longtime business leader and president of the Sylvania Electric Co, died yesterday in Cameron County. He founded the Sylvania Products Company in 1824 and helped create the Fygrade Lamp Company, leading a major industrial group with 30 plants. He was a prominent figure in the Pennsylvanian business community and remembered for expanding lamp and electrical product operations nationally.
Mrs Lillie Rosenblum hugs a newspaper photo of Gen Dwight D Eisenhower, after being told her son Pvt Samuel Rosenblum faced a death sentence for disobeying his captain in the European Theater of Operations. The young soldier, wounded near the Purple Heart, awaited final decision amid Allied command.
The article reports a city burglary and liquor theft, detailing staked bonds, cash, and a whiskey robbery. It notes bonds held at John E. Stewart’s home on Maxwell Avenue, mentions a $10 cash loss, and lists suspects and a separate liquor theft with a $3.50 value. It also covers a rail timetable note and locomotive technology discussion by Baldwin officials.
A Kane Company incident on Fraley Street near Humes surge involved a tractor trailer rolling a massive sheet cable weighing about 4 000 pounds. Borough police responded after the load threatened to spill, causing damage and blocking Paley Street near Miles Kane Company. No injuries are reported.
A 7 year old Albion girl Phalletinos Cooley and her aunt Grace Cooley died from severe burns after an incident at the mother’s home. The child sustained burns over most of her body while the aunt suffered burns to hands and face. Both victims died at St Vingent's Hospital after the blaze.
Bradford school board contemplates changes as it discusses administration efficiency. President J Paul dures argues for caution while proposing possible reorganization. Members applaud now and speculate on further meetings as Grorge Bell is named assistant principal and longtime principal Buhl Custer resigns for Hillside Nod High.
Answers to the J Q Quiz Contest issue results show Yuen Clough winning the Republican nomination for City Controller over incumbent Chick A Polo with thirteen write in votes. Democratic ticket nominee is also indicated with write ins affecting the ballot.
Lieut Joseph Mayer of Erie is reported killed in a recent attack at Mineipal Airport. Mayer was the son of Miriam Bliss Mayer and long served with the Navy Departmen t. He had recently visited his family and had served many months abroad before his death.
June 25 report from Phillipsburg states Raymond A. Spieler, mine foreman at Buck Horn Co. in McCarney, died days after a coal mine accident. He was burning to the exit when a powder blast sparked, trapping him. He attempted to reach an ally but collapsed en route and died after initial hospital treatment. Mine Inspector Milward investigates the incident.
Classified want ads show jobs and rentals with various listings. Names include Clifton Lindsey and Arthur Pitts with addresses and multiple auction notices and sale items listed for public bidding with cash terms and dates in 1945.
In New York and Pittsburgh market desks the session showed a strong bull trend with rail stocks leading gains as quoted prices rose toward multi-year highs. Key names moved higher amid broad buying while commodity notes and livestock prices were also reported with mixed movements.
Classifieds show multiple job notices including female help wanted for house cleaning and cooking at Conneaut Lake Park with wages 3300 plus room and board, a laundry and fusework helper for a family, and a general assistance role. Contact details include phone numbers and a post box address for Corry Journal.
A fragmented article describes a United Nations working session nearing a final version as delegates from San Francisco gather amid war concerns. Leaders promise a historic ceremony as the signing begins around 3:30 PM with chiefs and officials from five nations present.
A local prisoner named Slagle was hospitalized after a heart attack while in custody. Corry police report a prior fine and notes from Erle doctors indicate medical treatment followed the incident. Authorities say Slagle remained under watch as the case develops.
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