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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1942
Page
6
A garbled Erie area report notes state and county actions affecting schools and finances. It mentions a missing wallet darkening a Sherman Street case, state treasurer announcements, and recent shifts in freight and district funding. It also covers welfare payments, school board meeting plans, and a springtime wildlife sighting.
Beaverdam March 3 The Methodist Ladies Aid plan an oil day at the home of Mr and Mrs Cash Smith Proctorgile on Wednesday March 11 Dinner will be served and all are cordial invited to bring thimbles and help the Red Cross. Community notices list many local visits and gatherings with residents from Union City Cranesville Albion Corry and Britton Run involved.
The first regularly organized athletic meeting of modern Hines was promoted by the Roys Military Academy at Woolwich, Eveland, in 1840.
The article details a wartime plan to build an inland Alaska highway system to defend supply lines. It cites four proposed routes from Edmonton to Norman, Fort Nelson, and Whitehorse areas, with cost estimates ranging from 12 to 30 million dollars and emphasis on avoiding coastal naval threats while leveraging Alberta oil fields and Yukon river corridors.
March 5 report notes 300 Erie residents signed petitions, including Mayor Charles Basver, as Harry Leet, 58, former official of the Erie First National Bank, is sentenced to three years in prison. Leet pleaded guilty to misappropriating about $24,000 of bank funds amid claims from customers exceeding $60,000. Bonding company and government discuss statute of limitations. Defense says Leet was long viewed as reputable and helpful in the community.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Lane Russell widow of Fred Russell were held yesterday afternoon at the Bracken-Keating funeral chapel. A temporary interment was made in the mausoleum at Pine Grove cemetery. Attending were Mrs. Paul Katferlin Betty Katferlin of Springs Creek, Fred Russell of New Haven, Mr. Clifford Farnsworth of Beidgenoyt Con, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Lowe of Charlestown West Virginia.
The Fair Rent Committee met in the Municipal building last evening to review two complaints from tenants about recently announced rent increases. One case favored the landlord after considering the fair rent level as of May 1, while a special session will hear further protests. The committee, a federal agency, invites filings to Don D. Williams at the city engineer’s office for next meeting consideration, aiming to aid tenants along with landlords and residents.
Answers printed on page 4 include Corregidor Customhouses Howard Hughes false Sloth eighteen The Declaration of Independence an effeminate young man five Breall.
The page lists houses for sale with down payment balance options at East Street 641 697 623, King Street 426, Seventh Street 43, inquiries directed to Mrs N B Haines at 43 Severth Street, plus a six room house in Union City with modern conveniences and possession April 1. Carlton Range at 1203 East 20th Street Erie Pa and legal notices including administratrix notices for estates of Michael B Kelehur and Elizabeth E Keleher, with addresses in Corry, Pa, plus sealed proposals by City of Corry for a 500 gallon per minute fire apparatus due March 18 1942.
Gis Musical Merchandise advertises a nearly new Musette Piano in a Journal Box GW listing. Item described as 60 OR SALE and offered at bargain price. Contact details and full description not provided in readable text.
English actors led by Binnie Barnes perform in a radio film project. Victor McLaglen and Edmund Lowe are also part of the cast. Barnes displays her hair in a styled updo, while the rest of the scene emphasizes soft curls and period fashion.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Illinois Central’s train crossing a trestle near Columbus, Georgia, with unclear details. The passage mentions Severa feucks of the City of Miami and a near miss on a site trestle, implying a possible accident or safety event.
Buffalo market notes show hogs salable 400 with scattered sales around 10 cents low, good and choice 180-220 lb hogs around 13.00, 170-230 lb trucked-ins 13.65. butter and lard prices mixed amid firm tone for some cuts. Pittsburgh reports moderate produce demand with apples and potatoes prices listed, including Rome Beauties 1.50-1.75 and Maine Chippewas 0.50-0.85 per unit, plus assorted berries and crates. Market blurbs mix multiple commodities and regional figures from Associated Press reports.
Fractured betting and scattered quotes outline a chaotic practice scene as Weber Junior and Culora exchange notions on training aims in a rough fragment of a sports briefing. Voices hint at team tactics, player roles, and looming intercollegiate effort amid unclear dialogue.
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