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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1944
Page
3
Amid ongoing global conflict, a wave of conciliation emerges even as Germany pursues conquest. Britain and the United States face calls from observers like Stanley High to select the very best political candidates to govern, stressing duty, competence, and the need to curb aggression to prevent future wars.
Skin specialists warn that skin disease is a leading absenteeism cause and any industry substance can trigger a rash. No single control works. prevention relies on protective devices and proper skin care, including protective clothing, gloves, mild cleansers, and gentler rinsing routines to reduce hazards.
A late 1920s fire at the Sitendaiany house owned by Don Ross in Jamestown destroyed the structure and contents while a crowd estimated at over three hundred gathered for the opening of the auto show at the State Armory. State fire marshal and city officials discuss investigation and future plans for local buildings and projects.
March 14 Warren fire department quickly contained a blaze at a house owned by Pal Amann and occupied by Katherine Taylor, Louise Jamm, and George Lesser. A coal stove exploded spreading oil and threatening the home, but firefighters limited damage to a small amount. Mrs Lamm rescued her baby and escaped via a second story window with minor injuries.
The community mourns Sgt. Syl Holthouse a Clymer native and WWII airman. A large funeral at the Abbe hospital chapel drew relatives and friends, with Rev. Gerrie Timmer leading the service assisted by Rev. Frank Shope. Loyal classmates from Clymer Central School and members of Damcottaonnes American Legion attended. Sgt. Grimmer escorted the remains from Kestney Neb with the Holland Cemetery burial.
A scrambled quiz list asks about Wy B Nurse Corps casualties, the last U.S. president to wear mustaches, a Pearl Harbor raid capsize, African port proximity to South America, urban versus rural living, an old Pimlico clue, Japanese versus Chinese population, Treasury Secretary predecessors, and dictionary completeness.
For the year ending June 30 1943 United States railroads increased the number of women workers on their payrolls by 54 900 to 4 500 or 1M increase of 188 6 per cent Although few women in Nassau county Newark carried pistols before the war clearly 1 0 may hold permits to pack a pistol
Erie March 14 31 six more persons were bitten by dogs over the weekend with several victims treated at St Vincent s hospital. Names include Lee Neidernie 3 of 513 Lei Tor, Thomas Grae Jr on Wearatt Street and Bell treated on a thigh with others listed. Authorities warn to keep dogs on leashes as a dog quarantine may follow for the affected blocks.
Jamestown reports efforts to collect waste paper Sunday with 25 inns and seven helpers completing a run. Preparation for Monday’s collection included requests for four cars. night halts limited loading to about 9 cars by darkness leading to an estimated total weight near 126 tons for the drive.
A woman was struck by a freight train near Brockway while crossing the tracks and died instantly. The incident occurred on a public road near Baltimore and Ohio lines as a bystander described the scene and emergency responders arrived.
State Fish Commissioner A. Freel said a thorough inquiry is underway into the sudden death of a trout in Thompson's Run near State College. French estimated heavy losses, noting some fish were exceptionally fine. Water samples were taken and analyzed, with corrective measures promised once responsibility is determined.
Allied forces mounted heavy air strikes across the Pacific. Japanese positions near Manus Island and other atolls were attacked with substantial aerial bombardment. In Burma British troops push toward the Irrawaddy valley as Lt General Stilwell’s forces advance toward the Hukawng valley with Allied leadership visiting Stilwell.
A dense listing of sale notices and ads includes kitchen range coal wood stoves mens clothing size 44 and shoes size 9 from Mrs Mary Swenter Corry PA. Also two piece living room suite Axminster rug 9x12 at 122 Gould Street and other farm and household items auctioned March 13 14 15 by Jonsen and Sdatén in Spartansburg with locations Lattsville Columbus Lotsville and Tred Jensen farm listing high grade Holstein and Guernsey cows veal calf 18 month Holstein bull tractors wagon gear and farm equipment auctioneers Arthur Sdatén Pred Jonsen.
War Department reports a Titusville soldier is missing in Italy since January 22. Private Marvylee Bloom, 25, son of Hyalmar C Bloom, of xi West Hint street, is listed among the men in the same unit as the casualty. Another soldier was killed, one wounded, and others missing.
Moscow dispatches claim German troops withdraw from Odessa while Red Army forces push toward the city. Reports say Germans abandoned light gear in heavy fighting. Malinovsky’s forces reportedly killed 20,000 and captured 2,500 Nazis in a week. Russians claim progress on the Ukraine front near Proskurov and Dnieper bend, with several villages captured.
A short garden note explains placing a collar around the stem of a plant to shield it from cutworms. The collar should stop about one inch below the surface of the soil and extend slightly above ground to deter pests. The tip is practical for home gardeners seeking simple pest control.
Market notes from Pittsburgh and New York show mixed activity across fruits eggs and livestock. Apples led with steady offerings including Northern Pennsylvania Im portials and Maine Kalshdins, while fresh egg quotes in New York and Buffalo hog prices ranged with varied loads.
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