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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1942
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment mentions letters and names suggesting a hidden subject. The unreadable sequence hints at a cryptic reference to a person or title within a fragmented text, inviting reconstruction from partial clues.
A mid 20th century US view contrasts Japanese expansion with colonization habits and notes high home ownership in Idaho and Utah. It discusses American creed from Frederick May Eliot, emphasizing faith in armed idealism, sanity, and pursuit of just victory without surrendering core values, alongside reflections on war ethics and national pride.
Twenty years ago DeWitt Messenger aged six died at his 440 East 1 Main Street home after an extended illness. He formerly lived in Blue Eye where he was a well known farmer. He had recently resided in Corry.
The piece presents a controversial, magazine style critique comparing psychiatry to magic. It argues some therapists use illusionary techniques to charm introverted patients, claiming modern psychiatry relies on scientific methods rather than primitive magic, while warning against overreliance on sensationalism in treatment strategies.
A scrambled test item asks seven multiple choice style questions about aviation, military slang, naval ranks, a vineyard owner, a trans Atlantic passenger guilty verdict, and scientific instruments. It includes true false and general knowledge prompts about wind measurement and religious demographics.
Hugh DeLury son of Mr and Mrs George DeLury of First Avenue has earned a commission as second lieutenant in the U S Army after completing training at Fort Benning Georgia He is back on furlough with his parents and will marry soon His rapid rise from noncom to officer followed a winter program at Fort Benning and he is slated for assignment to a parachute troop at Fort Benning later this week
Mrs Bertha Sonney 70 of Wilcox dies from complications after a fall at home resulting in a fractured hip. She lived in Wilcox about 60 years and is survived by her husband and several children. Body at Amends Funeral Home and plans for funeral rites announced.
Two cities, Oil City and Franklin, compete in a patriotic race for war bond honors. Oil City reports 624,401 dollars in bonds subscribed, Franklin about 6185a3. County pledges total 8,250 with about 50 percent reported in Oil City.
A severe barn fire at the Gust Benson farm on Neffert Road near Wilcox destroyed cows horses chickens and farm equipment. A lightning strike during an electrical storm started the blaze, with high winds aiding rapid spread as Mr and Mrs Benson and their children were away. neighbors could not save the barn contents.
Jamestown Automobile Club spearheads a regional push against gasoline rationing citing proximity to oil fields and refineries. Salamanes Olesti and Bradford in Pennsylvania join, planning to send letters to federal officials while urging nearby auto clubs to file petitions.
Jamestown May 5 Carl Henry Carlstrom 42 of 246 Barrows street was found dead in his parked car on a dirt road off Frint Road from carbon monoxide poisoning A verdict of death by own action was returned by Coroner Samuel T Bowers Police Chief Max Ehmke and Supervisor Fred Davis investigated He appeared to have been dead since midnight with a rubber hose leading from the exhaust through floorboards to a rear window shut out.
The April grand jury indirectly recommended a modern county prison and hospital expansion to allow updated methods and better care. It urged a monitory for hospital staff and for Dr RS Anderson to attend grand jury sessions, while county commissioners said funding non essential construction is not possible now.
City Treasurer Trene Millen reported April receipts of 40 187.13 and disbursements of 4 184.67, leaving a balance of 818 WLS. The rebate period ended Saturday May 2. City Gowrie noted evening receipts and presented the month’s figures.
An old newspaper price snippet shows ANACIN BAYERS ASPIRIN 59 at $1.35 and PIERCE'S REMEDIES at $1.00 107. The fragment includes references to CAL MINERAL and AGAR 89 with drug mentions and prices.
The 22nd annual meeting of the Colliabus Community Assocns convenes with directors to be elected for two year terms and officers for one year. The event supports cemetery use and welfare efforts in North Carolina, with Mrs Harriet Linendell and P T Berry coordinating donations from Morganton to aid the needy in the region.
A Cherry Tree Township man, age 7, reportedly died by hanging on Dutch Hill Miller Farm road in a personal crisis yesterday afternoon. Dr. Pe Chminghash, Vertigo County, investigated and issued a death certificate noting suicide. a daughter, Mrs. Kielen Bylo of Oj City, is mentioned.
The island Madagascar, eight hundred miles off South Africa, is now under British control with U S approval. The move includes regular troops and a small contingent of special service troops aimed at hindering Japanese advances and supporting Allied sea lanes to the Middle East, India, and China.
Buffalo stock market reports mixed cattle prices with cutters and common cows at 7.85 to 9.00, calves steady around 14.50, and Canadian steers reaching 12.15 while heifers range 11.90 to 12.00. Pittsburgh produce sees apples, potatoes, and russets trading steady to firm with various regional varieties listed.
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