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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1944
Page
8
The hospital announces higher daily charges for ward private and semi private rooms. Ward rates rise to 5.44 to 9.95 per day, semi private to 6.50 a day, private rooms to 5.30 per day. The increase, the first since 1941, covers furnishings and utilities while promising no reduction in care.
Volunteers in Corry and the eastern area face reduced supplies for the surgical dressings program as the War Department allocates limited gauze and cotton monthly. Chairman Mrs. Harold Gilbert urged continued dedication while awaiting shipments to sustain the chapter’s historic level of production.
The Soviet drive pushes toward the Baltic region with troops 26 miles from the Datvian border and 37 miles southeast, as German forces resist along the Pskov to Polotsk railway corridor. Moscow reports heavy fighting and German attempts to halt the Soviet advance with mined roads and blown bridges.
A short note claims lemon juice can ease rheumatic pain rapidly. The text presents fragmented phrases and stray words, making details uncertain but centers on a home remedy involving lemon juice and associated health claims.
The Clymer Conservation Club plans to repair and build a dam to restore the Upper Pond for better fishing. They hosted a meeting in Town Hall with about 04 members, discussed donations to the Red Cross, and planned events including fund drives and officer elections for March 27.
The report notes Scout and lodge activities with a ladies group gifting a scout, a change of meeting place for Mrs Weille Querreveld, and an installation planned for April. Mrs Shute received a gift from the Scouts. 18 members attended the Reformed Church morning services and Sunday School.
A paratrooper from Erie has been wounded in action while serving with the army. The man, a member of the 3rd Paratrooper Battalion, entered service February 28, 1942, and trained at Fort Bragg before joining active duty. He is hospitalized with leg injuries and is reported to be recovering.
The notice lists religious services and events for a local group. Sunday activities include prayer meeting at 8 p.m. at Weleda and a mission service at Lindles' Mission with Ald Boulet. Midweek prayer gatherings occur Wednesday at 7:24 p.m. and other sessions feature the Junior League and related clubs with organizers Mrs Myrile Gallup and Mrs Alive Kearns overseeing the evening program.
The article notes changes under a new revenue bill affecting postal charges. It mentions a shift to a three unit rate for locally addressed mail and changes to parcel and direct mail fees. Postmaster Sullivan said details will be released once official instructions arrive.
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