War time changes urged not to rush daylight saving
Corry editors urge sticking to national daylight saving policy as World War II stretches on. The column argues daylight saving saves fuel and light, reduces confusion, and should remain statewide rather than altered locally. It notes troops and industry rely on synchronized time during the war. The piece also discusses Pacific war offensives and the potential revival of canal transportation to ease freight burdens.
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Quick Energy Deluxe Fruit Salad Ice Cam Ad
An easy to take fruit salad product offered at 45c a quart. The ad promotes convenience and portability for quick energy on the go. It emphasizes compact packaging and affordability for daily use.
Early runaway girl shelters with Thayer McCrays
A girl about fourteen, claiming to be sixteen, sought shelter at the home of Mr and Mrs Thayer McCray in Concord township four miles from the city and stayed overnight. She said a stepmother’s abuse prompted her flight. Separately, drilling on the Green lease near Spartansburg reached 1600 feet with black shale. a 3000 foot cable was received for tests. A plan to equip Stanford Hose Company club rooms with radio receivers advances, with a possible station at the firefighters club quarters under study. Samuel More, 76, Civil War veteran and longtime local resident, died after years of invalid care. Water main leak on North Center street caused pavement seepage as a 12-inch joint lead loosened. Corry post office ranks high among western Pennsylvania first-class offices for Treasury Savings Certificates sales, amounting to 4475 dollars.
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Daily Quiz How Many Can You Answer
Daily quiz presents ten questions from a vintage column. Topics cover government, geography, literature, maritime history, anatomy, religion, and mythic gardens. The reader is asked to respond via classified columns for the answers, reflecting a nostalgic quiz feature from a bygone era.
Burglaries Hit Two High Schools Over Weekends
In weekend break-ins at Strong Vincent and Roosevelt High Schools, safes were tampered with or broken. At Strong Vincent, two safes were damaged and cash under 50 dollars stolen, while one safe remained locked. Roosevelt High saw a safe entry with up to 200 dollars taken, including defense stamps. Police checked other schools with no further burglaries found, though some doors were left open.
No Trace Of Man Feared In Ridgway Missing Despondent
State motor police in Ridgway search for Albert W. Kuttendrier a 29 year old Buffalo man missing since January. Despondent since registering for selective service he vanished from his home. A 1934 Chevrolet with New York plates was found abandoned near Highland Clubhouse and a wallet with his draft card and license was located in the car.
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Sheffield Township Maintains Fire Tax and Cuts Road Millage
Sheffield Township supervisors at the regular March meeting reduced the road millage for the ensuing year from 7 to 8 and kept the fire protection tax millage at 1 while adjusting the street tax millage from 4M to 4. The decisions were made during the meeting held recently in the township building in Sheffield, Pennsylvania.
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Pile Misery Relief Ad Promotes San-Cora Ointment
An old advertisement touts San-Cora Ointment as relief for external piles and minor skin irritations. It claims soothing action for burns and cuts and suggests using Ban-Cur jap before applying the ointment. Available at drug stores.
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Daily Dozen on Leg Numbness and Safe Reawakening
Prom Medical Society explains why a leg or arm falls asleep from pressure on a nerve and reduced blood flow. Temporary numbness lasts until movement relieves the block, with no lasting harm. sudden jerks after waking can cause a stumble or embarrassment.
Rites Today For Clarendon Flier
In memory of Glen K. Hyer who died in a plane crash near Prince Albert Saskatchewan while aiding with three others. Services Tuesday afternoon at 2340 Glelock from the home of Dr and Mrs T G Hyer Clarendon with Rev Jesse Knapp and Rev Carl Perri officiating. Interment in Oakland cemetery. Captain Hyer’s widow and two children with his father accompanied by the body.
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Woolen mills in Jamestown move toward full govt work
Jamestown reports gradual conversion of three woolen mills to government specifications. By July owners hope to operate mainly on government orders, with civilian contracts limited to about 20 percent. About 1,600 workers now employed at National, Empire and New York Textile Plants would rise to over 2,000 as civilian orders shrink.
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Warren to License Bicycles on April First
Warren borough council passed Ordinance No. 350 February 2 1942 to license bicycles starting April 1 The local police department will issue licenses annually for a 25 cent fee paid by all bicycle owners Burgess R W Sieber approved the measure the next day and licensing will be administered by the police department.
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Officials in Washington to curb rents in Erie action
Officials from the Prize Administration in Washington will take the next step to regulate mobility rents and fees in Erie. The Erie Fare Rent Committee led by Attorney Francis Nagorneyias found rising charges by lynchoids and urges action by April 1 to prevent such overcharges.
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Narrow Escape From Gas Fumes In Virginia Home
In Harrisonburg area, Mr and Mrs Joseph De Stefano and children Denni e Samuel and Jos vel De Stefano are recovering in hospital after inhaling carbon monoxide from a defective water heater in their Johnson Bain home. Dr C Dankmeier arrived with neighbors to gain entry, treated Mrs De Stefano and helped rush the family to the hospital where their condition was reported improving today.
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Erie Young Woman Hurt In Crash At Ludlow
A serious injury crash near Erie involved Miss Catherine O Shea of Kane. State police report shows Mayak and Brienesse Clyee R D were operating vehicles at Water Street Route 6 intersection. Mayak’s car skidded on snow and entered traffic after starting from Water Street, causing the collision with O Shea’s passenger vehicle. No major damage reported to either car.
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