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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1943
Page
3
The readable text references a crowded scene with a person possibly entering or moving through shops. Mentions of cornet and bounty hint at a cultural or market detail, but most text is garbled and unclear. No definite names, dates, or places emerge to anchor a concrete event.
An analysis piece cites how the Russian front and German language pose challenges for readers and soldiers alike. It notes the impact of wage debates, maternity work in defense plants, and tax policy on war effort and living costs.
Twenty years ago PontiNed local attractions. Elizabeth Kelly and Merrick Sheely wed at St Thomas rectory. Gas heat failure closes East Main Street school. Pittsburgh bound transfers and a Firestone representative return from Europe. Weather records fall to ten degrees below zero as Easter nears. births and marriage licenses noted in Grle.
Long police report traces Sloan a West County killer linked to a spree beginning in Erie county and ending with a 1939 parole hearing and transfer to the Weslo Penitentiary after a judge upheld a sanity finding. The article lists associates and prior incidents, noting a pattern of violence and escapes.
Classified ads show numerous sale notices including a wheel chair, wickless heater, Aladdin air heater, bed with flow springs, dining table, rubber baby carriage, mahogany rocker, garden hose, gas range, gas heater, beds, dressers, chairs, and more at multiple local addresses. Also a fragment discusses coal formation from peat-like material during the Carboniferous period.
A 1920s style quiz section asks seven questions on war psychology and general knowledge. It covers topics from War Production to Grant's Tomb funding, geography, grammar, and naval bases, inviting readers to supply correct answers in a classified ad.
Erie March 29 county aid army of boys, girls, women and part time industrial workers will be formed to ease farm labor shortages. County Agent Paul Crossman says demand peaks between mid July and early September with 3500 to 4000 workers needed in addition to regular crews. Lake border farms exceed 3600. at least 1200 may need help. A field office to coordinate help will be established.
The text notes fish skin shine from guanin and slime protecting fish alive, later feeding bacteria after death. It cites government and private spending near 650 million for steel plant projects. It mentions ruins in Sion canyon, Utah, linked to prehistoric peoples. It briefly notes 24 pilot training schools in the Union of South Africa.
Funeral services for Mrs Carrie M Curtis were held at Bracken-Kearning parlors with Rev Ch Boyd officiating. Bearers included Carlton Owens David Curtis Elder Bush Crosby Bush William Rowe and Guy Simmons. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery. Attendees included relatives from Silver Springs Md Niagara Falls My Colum bus and War ren. Marines noted as members of George Rogers Clark expedition into the Northwest Territory.
Jamestown March 20 A former Warren youth, Second Lieutenant Elwood Higham 20 VT 5 Army Air Corps son of Mrs Gertrude Highouse 125 Fulton Street this city, died in a mid air collision near UueSalle IL both planes filled First Lieutenant Kenneth Macut 3 of Debit Army Air Base Romulus Michigan announced the death came as a brief report with few details Higham born July 6 graduated Warren High School 1930 listed as aviation cadet June 21 192 a while in the army designated as a pilot with Ferry Command died in the line of duty.
An old advertisement promotes SAN CURA Ointment to relieve itching and pain from piles. It also touts SAN CURA Soap as a preparatory wash and claims benefits for minor sores rashes and skin irritations at low prices.
Pittsburgh market report lists produce with prices for apples including Rome Beauties and Staymans, Maine Katahdins seed potatoes, and other fruit and vegetable lines. Buffalo livestock prices cover hogs, cattle, veal, sheep, lambs, and hides with noted weight ranges and price ranges. New York Egg Market notes receipts and color grades with price ranges, while overall stock market activity highlights a broad rally with gains in rail and steel stocks and quotations for major industrials.
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