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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mabel 208 Bloor and an event at Wes, with garbled details about an office and personnel. No clear date or outcome is discernible.
Erie OPA investigates potato price ceiling violations and seed potato sales. A grocer paid 36 per hundred for seed potatoes and a 1.41 peel purchase prompted scrutiny. Other dealers sold three pounds for 25 cents and a carload possibly shipped from daha at high prices.
Pvt James Tressler 3 BR D 3 North East who went AWOL from Camp Croft in 1942 and hid in a woods shack near North East was arrested by state police sergeant Willard Sehauer. Army authorities took him to Pittsburgh then to an army camp. He said he disliked army life and lived with a friend who supplied food.
Mr Daniel Evans of New Castle Pennsylvania reports his stomach disorder caused slow digestion and delayed eliminations. He credits World's Tonic with relieving constipation and associated ailments, urging readers to try the medicine at local drug stores.
Sparta Pennsylvanias Hora Council fixed May 12 for Clean-up Day with 7 am collection. residents asked to place rubbish in easily handled containers. The Red Cross canvass raised 533.22 dollars. gas defense lectures were postponed. Community groups hold meetings, games, and a junior class play Your Face Is Familiar on May 14. Several local residents and guests attend meetings, dinners, and social events at Sparta High School and nearby homes.
Aero Local No. 1508 reports strong success in a Second Victory Loan canvass at the Aero Supply plant. Payroll deductions rose from 2800 to over 10000 annually as union support boosts expected monthly subscriptions well beyond goal.
The son and grandson of former president Theodore Roosevelt were listed among national war heroes. Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr earned the Legion of Merit in North Africa, and his son Captain Quentin Roosevelt received a Silver Star for valor.
Five Corry high school students named Wilma Armitage Barbara Anderson Edna Coulter Mildred Young and Victoria Bovsx travel to Lawrence Park for a state scholarship examination. They are joined by Miss Morris and Mr Coulton for the day’s events. The notice also describes Sunday services at the Baptist church with Mother's Day messages led by Rev. Arnold Lundberg and Gerald Mitchell of the Philadelphia School of Bible. All are welcome.
The report notes strong turnout for Saturday gym classes as attempts to expand the program continue. Reading and writing school recess plans aim to accommodate big classes at the Junior High, with bats balls and bathing facilities added last week. C W Shotzbarger directed the effort with assistance from Mrs Merritt Hunt and Mrs Shotzbarger.
State Defense Council moves to open child care centers in communities where needed under new law signed by Governor Martin. A $187,000 appropriation funds equipment for up to $1,000 per center, aiding women joining war industries as part of a broader state effort led by the council and its child care bureau.
Readers are invited to start a beauty regimen using SAN-CURA Soap for cleansing followed by SAN-CURA Ointment to treat irritations blemishes and blackheads. The simple method promises radiant skin and is advertised as available at drugstores.
Harrisburg May 7. The legislature sent to the governor the parole board reform and civil service suspension bills after a party line 320 to 68 vote for the parole measure creating a three member board and board appointment authority. Democrats failed to block the civil service suspension 122 to 9, with bills proceeding back to the Senate for concurrence.
Lichtenwalter claims the measure has federal approval in its current form though notes a conference committee will address a pending section. The Civil Service Commission faces scrutiny as talks aim to resolve points and finalize the draft.
Franklin Pa May 7 The body of Mrs Velya L Qevty 58 was found yesterday in the Allegheny River near Bran Gon ten miles south of Franklin Police say she apparently leaped into the river ten hours after she disappeared from her home The coroner's office reported the apparent suicide case remains under investigation
Mrs Mary Bilgere 51 of WB Eastward street died Wednesday at 1 20 p m in St Vincent's hospital Erie after a four month illness. Surviving are her husband Michael Pisher one daughter Mrs Harrison Reed two sons John Corry and William Fistier three sisters Mrs Cotten Mrs Carrie Woeger and Mrs Paul Gorake. Funeral services will be held from Brugger Funeral Home Saturday at 9 30 a m followed by High Mass at Holy Rosary Church at 10 a m Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
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