War outlook and world turmoil in wartime editorials
The Corry Evening Journal surveys the global crisis, urging a spring Allied offensive against Hitler, warning of Japanese advances and the strategic risk of delaying action. It highlights Greece and Poland’s suffering, calls for sustained industrial war effort, and critiques 40 hour work week proposals amid war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt ‘MacKenzie
Hitler
Near East
MacKenzie
Saltows
Europe
English Channel
Atlas
Axis
Java
Australia
Indian Ocean
Russia
Middle East
America
Britain
Madagascar
Africa
Ceucasus
Japan
Washington
Fire probes, plays, and local business moves in Corry
Twenty years ago an investigation by state fire marshal reps centered on arson in Corry as authorities pursued a believed culprit for the Flaherty fire on Union Street. The Deacon comedy drama by Community Church members drew crowds at Oda Fellows Hall in Columbus, with shows tonight and tomorrow. Corry investors faced a stock crash after Arm J. Cass sold the European Hotel and Miller eyed future plans. The Chamber of Commerce mails daily letters to major U.S. manufacturers urging Corry as a viable shipping hub amid possible relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaherty
Union Street
Columbus
Oda
J. B. Cass
East Main Street
Andrew Miller
Mr. Gass
Oi City
Miller
Activiny
Chamber of Commerce
Corry
Daily Quiz Questions From Classified Colums
A scan of a humorous quiz column asks readers to answer seven questions from a wartime style paper. It lists topics from military command to presidents, states by population, dwarf characters, authors, planets, basketry straw, and famous aphorisms and composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest’ Pacific
United States
Franklin JD. Roosevelt
New York
Dopey
Doc
Cotter
Daily Dozen Burns Safety Message From Prom Medical Society
A Prom Medical Society bulletin urges caution on severe burns, noting burns are a leading fatal accident cause and affect homes and industry. It highlights prevention, early professional care, and dangers from fire liquids steam and electricity, with advice to seek medical help promptly. It also warns against wage profiteering during wartime.
Corryite in Long Beach blackout reports from coast battle
Charles B. Parkhurst of Corry writes from Los Angeles after a Long Beach blackout during a recent air raid over California. He notes limited hysteria, describes the raid timing, defense beams, and air presence, mentions hotels, parks, and Terminal Island, and reports a squadron claim from Pepel Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Parkhurst
California
Teme Beach
Charles B. Parkhurst
Corry
Pacific
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Parkhurst R
Wins
Mgth
Dotglas
Hobart
Frederick
Pepel Harbor
Pin Ball Machines Questioned After Court Ruling
Erie reports a Philadelphia high court decision classifies pinball machines as gambling devices, threatening local legality despite the city licensing about 400 machines at $25 yearly. District Attorney Laub notes uncertainty until a copy of the ruling arrives, as Pittsburgh faces similar licensing revenues. The Erie ordinance, based on a Dauphin County opinion, now faces challenge if machines offer free plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eri
Eric
Philadelphia
High Court
Burton R. Laub
George
Cnristoon
Laub
Pittsburgh
Erie
Dauphin County
Common Pleas
Edward M. Murphy
Charles R. Barber
City Coun
Four Injured In Bradford Area Car Crash
Four persons were injured, some seriously, in a three-car collision just over the Pennsylvania New York line late Sunday night. Walter Stavish 21 of Olean fractured skull and head injuries. Leo Welch Jr of Glenn lacerations to left arm and legs. Vincent Mohr of Salamanca chest injuries and facial cuts. L L Dickson of Limestone N Y bruises. New York state police investigated and said Welchs car struck Mohr and Parker cars while en route to Bradford. The Mohr and Parker cars were believed to have caused the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Pennsylvania
New York State Line
Bradford Hospital
Walter Stavish
Olean
Leo Welch, Jr
Glenn
Vincent Mohr
L. L. Dickson
Limestone
N. Y
New York State
Welch
Mohr
John Parker
Allegany
Parker
Bradford Tey
Fairview Woman 94 Knits for Soldiers in Erie
Mrs C T Walde, born in Fairview Erie County 91 years ago yesterday, plans to keep knitting garments for service men until the war ends. A longtime resident, she was guest of honor at a family dinner and says knitting does not bother her eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Erie
C. T. Waldo
Erie County
Walde
Warren County Pomona Grange Meets March 5
Warren County Pomona Grange schedules a March 5 meeting at Akeley Grange Hall Akeley with a full day program. Activities include opening the fifth degree, roll call, demonstrations of degrees, lectures by Mrs Mary Wells and Mrs Thelma Phos, home economics sessions, garden planning by Walter Nisley, committee appointments, a noon dinner, and an evening session featuring singing, discussion, and further degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Spring Creek
Wille
Waren /Chuity
Pomona Grange
Akeley Grange Hall
Akeley
Welsom
Mary Wells
Akeley Grange
Pomona
Featur Max
Florence Price
Three Mules Die in Elk County Barn Fire
Three mules perished in a large frame barn near Bryne Isle Elk County owned by Thomas Russell early Sunday afternoon. The origin of the blaze is undetermined with an estimated loss of 1000 dollars. The animals supported Russell’s coal mine operations. One mule died in the fishes while another was shot after being seriously burned. William L. Sutton long prominent Oil City native and pioneer helped develop the Sistersville oil field, died at his home in Sistersville after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udgway
Mar
Thomas Russell
Bryneisle
Elk County
Russell
William L. Sutton
Oil City
Pioneer
Bistersville
W. Va
Sistersville
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
D. Colegrove
Willam
Lombard
National Advertising Representative
Fred Kimball, Inc
W. 44Th St
Michigan Square
Chicago
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Weightman
Associated Press
Ppointed
Carry
Greece
Poland
Adolf Hitler
Wintter
Hiller
United Auto Stores, Inc
Edward 5. P. Carrier
Boner
Severs
Daily Dozen
Prom Medical Society of the Late of Pennsylvania
Uberal
Warren County
Akeley—State College
Apple Grove
Morrell
Watson’s Family
Curtis Chicken Broth
REX Theatre
Son of Fury
Tyrone Power
Gene
Tierney
Clarence Wallace
Chrysler & Plymouth
First Avenue
Merle Jordan
B.D
Corry, Pa
OLA ‘St Radio
Gibbons
Ais Merkle
R. D
Dial
Guy Rogers
First Ave
Cynthia Carter
ALL America
Poe
Magnesia
Dorothy Kittlehenzer Floryan Gibas, R. D
Automobile Insurance
Rossbacher Insurance Agency
BABY
Crawford M
Harley C. Allen
W. F. Crosby
Wing
Willi
Duz
Hershey Coltenti
Oscar Stevenson
Hutz’s Market
Gertrude G. Owens
Shambaugh
West Main St. John
Spiesman
Roors & Hosiert
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