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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1943
Page
3
Report from Dunkirk area notes Lake Erie fishermen face a frozen field of ice delaying operations. Many skippers plan to return after resignations and military service. about six boats are idle as crews await safer conditions and a clearer port status.
Twenty years ago Ae Palin Prom Journal Filer Moret 20, 1923, with much activity reported. Police investigated a rifle incident, a $2000 campaign total, and a missing telephone operator. Marriage details, business openings, a Pittsburgh trace, and new beauty parlor plans in Ashville and nearby cities are noted amid city events and ongoing investigations.
A patchwork of Corry area notices covers storms near Allegany and Erie interests, local officials, and community milestones. It notes a cyclone’s claimed path into Friendship village, prominent residents’ birthdays and anniversaries, school connections, and sports figures with brief updates on hospital and civic life within the region.
The article reports that Min Dal Galbreany of Weel Pleasaiksuwet announced the death of his son, Robert Gaibreath Galbreath, a U.S. Marine who enlisted months ago and served in the Southwest Pacific. He was promoted posthumously to lieutenant after a distinguished career noted for combat on Guadalcanal and other Solomon Islands campaigns.
The piece laments resistance to income taxes among some citizens while praising others who embrace sacrifice. It argues war funding requires heavy spending and collective responsibility, noting fines or jail for evaders and praising those who willingly pay their share to support armies and navies.
The piece discusses American Day on May 16 urged by the president to recognize citizens who have reached majority or renounced past divisions. Officials and organizations are asked to help natives and naturalized citizens understand their duties and opportunities. The tone stresses uniting citizens to match home-front efforts with those serving in the armed forces.
A historical notice warns Pennsylvanians about high appendicitis death risk from ruptured cases. It cites 50 percent mortality after rupture, attributes delays to fear of surgery, and condemns laxatives or purgatives as dangerous. Emphasizes public education and to avoid giving anything by mouth during abdominal pain.
Olean March 0 After 28 years as principal of Olean High School Herbert L Sackett will retire his educational career 38 years. He previously served two years as principal of Dishire High School and seven years at Canty Hightaghoote Lewiston Mon. He spent two years at Piney Prep School Millabeth Ny and one year at Browse University from which he graduated.
Classified page style puzzle asks about a famous Washington D C mansion with East Room Green Room Red Room and Bids Room. It is a quizzed garret-style item from a historic text and aims to identify the building.
Erie March 20 Approximately 4 000 ration books No 1 No 2 and No S have been issued by the local OFA office since registration for the last book closed February 26 Robert R Crotty executive secretary said on Friday Registrations opened for Book No 2 estimated 126 000 would apply but more than 130 000 books have been issued to date and many more are expected before full population is registered
A $320,000 contract to build a hangar at Port Meadine was awarded to B. J. Bex & Co. of Cleveland. Officials of Graham Aviation say the new hangar will cover about 49 plates, nearly twice the size of the one destroyed in a previous incident.
A thief executive said he conferred in Washington with a Republican member of Congress from Pennsylvania regarding apportionment. One objection was raised to the measure but could be framed by amendments. The discussion touched on restoring Mercer county to the old 20th District amid debate on district boundaries and alignment with existing lines.
A family of eight fled a fire at a farm house nine miles east of town around 2 30 am Friday. Arnold Inem and Mrs Dov Oliea Arnold Giles woke to flames after daughter Giles spotted the blaze. The eight included five month old infant and three children. Neighbors helped shelter them for the night as fire destroyed the dwelling. no firemen were summoned. They plan to relocate to another farm building on Mr Arnold's property after a small insurance claim.
The Spring Creek News Letter lists numerous visits and travels. Hattie Donaldson, Ru Gickler, and others visit friends in Warren and Erie. Misses Erma Allen and Gladys Donaldson travel to Tidioute. Lawrence Morton Jr. returns to Syracuse Army base. families host relatives in Warren, Corry, Kane, and Union City. several individuals head to Buffalo and Erie for weekend gatherings.
Ooffiter Albert J Ratmonde returns home on furlough to Paloone after service with the U S Marines as a communications radio man. He travels with Burney Toss, champion boxer in Guadalcomtl. Charles Bull Rourke, son of Meg Propence Rourke, 224 Nott Center Street, is named student section leader at the 13th Technical School Squadron Lect Field HK. Commander Raigh c Walking USN appears in city notes amid local industry mention of Skinney Engine Company. The week’s items include brief city notices and personnel mentions.
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