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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1944
Page
4
City officials report paying $10 500 this month to reduce municipal debt amid housekeeping of lots and federal scrutiny. The Van Pelt Bureau of Statistics notes total municipal debt fell to $859,775,010, the lowest since 1826, despite previous large sums and ongoing obligations.
The Coxy Women's History Club met in the Library building with a flag salute and prayer. They discussed forming a servicemen canteen and a rest room, naming Mrs. Bert Weldon Mrs. George Willett and Mrs.Edward Kinley to select a suitable site and organize cooperation from other groups. Several local military and civilian travelers were noted in attendance or as visitors to family members, with updates on leave and arrivals from Army Air Corps, Camp Adair, Camp Reynolds, and other locations.
The marriage of Miss Jean Carnahan to Lt. Warren Proctor was solemnized on March 15 in Meridian Mississippi. The couple reside at 1808 23rd Avenue and plan future life together while Lt. Proctor completes training at Key Field Meridian after earning his wings in the Army Air Corps. Mrs Proctor earlier attended Worthington schools and Penn College in Cleveland before marriage.
Miss Hebeeya Anderson leaves for basic training with the WAVEs as she is honored at a farewell party hosted by Mrs. Betty Jackson on East Columbus Avenue. The workers from the 800 department at the Aero on the 4 to 12 shift attended early Thursday morning. Friends enjoyed the gathering and presented Miss Anderson with a farewell gift.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a routine meeting last evening. A collection was taken for the Red Cross canteen mobile unit being purchased by the auxiliary. After the business session, members enjoyed refreshments provided by Mrs. Loyd Stowe, Mrs. Albert Carlburg, and William Hough.
Pvt Vincent Tomchick was honored at a party hosted by Mrs Kenneth Gates at Camp Adair Oregon. Attendees enjoyed games contests and refreshments including warm maple sugar before Tomchick returns to duty.
Herbie Johnson and his eight piece Erie orchestra will play at the annual Junior-Senior spring prom. A banquet at 6 pm in the Hotel Corry main dining room precedes a patriotic decorated dance at the Junior High gym. About 160 juniors and seniors expected. invitations soon. Robert McClintock leads committees with roles in program, decorations, favors, orchestra, check room, menus, and invitations.
More than 100 members and friends attended a congregational supper at the Methodist church sponsored by the Good Samaritan Sunday school class. About 400 people heard a program including vocal solos by Rosemay Dewey Clarice Capwell and others, with Rev Ralph Findley of Faulkner New York delivering the evening’s principal address on All For Work of the Kingdom.
Teachers in the Junior department of the Presbyterian Sunday school met Friday afternoon at Mrs Walter Scott's Wright street home to celebrate her birthday. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by the group. Greetings and a gift were presented to the honored guest. Light refreshments were served.
Fayette county commissioner and former sheriff Charles T. Frock, 45, was fatally injured when his car struck a parked trailer two miles from his Farmington home. A crushed chest caused his death.
March 25 report lists six Pennsylvanians among 20 Second Army soldiers missing since their raft capsized Thursday morning on the Cumberland River in Tennessee. Two soldiers, including a Philadelphia man, were rescued. The missing include Pfo. Leonard M. Sielski, Efe.
The infrared image shows white or near white foliage where chlorophyll is abundant while other leaf types appear almost black due to their lack of chlorophyll. This contrast highlights how plant composition alters infrared reflectance.
Washington March 25 Army officials told Representative Edith Nourse Rogers that 1134 American soldiers have had arms or legs amputated so far in the war. Brig. Gen. Fred W Rankin said only 68 lost two limbs and there is not a single triple or quadruple amputation or any so called basket case.
Marine Lieutenant Donald C. Joy of Erie Pennsylvania was killed in action on the first day of the Namur invasion in the Marshall Islands. Joy, a 1938 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, was commissioned a second lieutenant on March 11, 1943, and his wife Jo Ann lives at 1932 West High Street in Erie. An accompanying note mentions a separate statistic on worker accident costs.
Melvin Mora dle Simpson, 33, was found guilty of second degree murder for the December 21 shooting of Chris Rayford, 31, in Erie County Court. Judges Miles B. Kitts and Elmer Levans accepted testimony after Simpson pleaded guilty and admitted shooting Rayford with a shotgun during an argument at a game of skin over a dispute about stolen property.
Babson contends city real estate may not boom after World War II. Inflation will be gradual, with demand driven by housing needs and modest price gains through 1950 to 1955. Individuals worry about debt and savings while interest grows in small farms and urban homes. Growth hinges on attitudes toward inflation and postwar planning.
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