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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

6

Local notices and railway reports mix with city events

Fragmented report lists a Pennsylvania Railroad collision near First Avenue and West Main, a marriage license filing, church attendance plans for St Tomas parish, a merger proposal for Postal Telegraph and Bell system, a warrant for Brady Ervin over a Clinton Street crash, billiard hall fine, and induction ceremonies marching from Union City. Includes University of Pittsburgh business index and county commissions delivery.

Washington Postal Telegraph Company Bell Telephone System Postal Western Union C. J. O'Keefe All-American Cable Brafls Association

Man Confesses to Terrorizing County Women

Erie May 3 A hooded sex pervert terrorized women in Erie county and the Conneaut district for six months before being trapped Wednesday and confessing. James Hathaway 24 of Alliance admitted the sexual invasions after police announced his confessions. He wore a black mask and long coat, entered homes by ringing bells and forcing entry, and avoided weapons, relying on his disguise to intimidate victims. Dozens of young women reported intrusions beginning last November.

Erie Erie County Conneaut Pennsylvania Moror James Hathaway Ullher

Months May Elapse Before Fate Known

The report notes months may pass before word reaches families about soldiers in the Philippines. Officials cite strained radio communications and military needs, with Patterson saying no news is the best news. Corregidor situation remains uncertain as inquiries can’t be dispatched reliably.

Lypunuc International Red Cross Committee Geneva Philippines Patterson

Answers to the Daily Quiz Card Pack

Answers to the Daily Quiz list several multiple choice topics and names. It mentions War Savings Securities, Ceylon, Thailand Siam, National Housing Agency, Tin, Thomas Jefferson, Bermuda, North Africa, Horses, Forest Hills, and Wimble dic h England as items referenced in the quiz.

War Savings Securities Ceylon Thailand Siam National Housing Agency Tin Thomas Jefferson Bermuda North Africa Horses Forest Hills Wimbledich, Eng

Titusville area may get new bus service proposal

Pryburg resident Roy J Obenrader filed with the Public Utility Commission for a permit to operate a bus system in Titusville and within 15 miles. Plans include hourly service downtown to the new housing project and commuting routes to outlying plants, with connections at Rouseville to link riders from Franklin and Bil City.

Titusville Roy J. Obenrader Pryburg Cee W Public Utility Commission Tituwilte Hutiion Obenrader Bunect Heights Mot Dbenracher

Conrath Dies From Injuries After Car Crash

Walter J. Convatti 35 publisher and editor of the Albion News died of a skull fracture after an automobile accident near Conneaut. His companion, Stanley Blair 30, remained in critical condition. The crash involved their car striking a pole and overturning at Brown Memorial hospital in Conneaut.

Albion News Conneaut Hospital Associated Press Albion Connéaut Walter J. Conratti Convatti Alr Post Journal Brown Memorial Hospital Comheaut Stanley Blair Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad

Rome man released to New York State in Wilkinson case

Gawarecki 23 of Rome N Y was released from custody after two weeks as a suspect in the Lloyd Wilkinson murder. New York authorities waived extradition and he was sent back to Seneca Falls after District Attorney Burton Laub announced the decision. Taub handed custody to Seneca Falls officials as efforts to link him to the naval officer’s killing near Harborcreek on Good Friday failed.

Brll Kaware Gawarecki Rome Lloyd Wilkinson m New York Burton Laub Seneca Falls N.Y Taub Wilkinson Harborcreek Good Briday

Jamestown Seeks Voluntary Electric Curtailment

Jamestown officials urge voluntary power use limits to prevent a government restriction. Although current capacity is adequate, wartime industrial expansion and equipment delays may cause shortages in the coming weeks. Residents are asked to limit electricity for cooling and refrigeration and to reduce nonessential usage.

Jamestown, May Jamestackers Jamestown

Plan tests of Union City air raid alarm system

Union City defense council chairman Mey d-Chile Lardmer announced a test of the alarm system for Friday at 7:30. City officials planned a temporary rise in alert with a citywide sound, using the Union City patrol and fire whistle as a test cue. The test would begin promptly at 12:30, with intermittent blasts lasting two minutes.

Union City CIP Chile Lardmer Union Cly Defense Council Han Wet Pridiy Cos Nlng Hue Gardner Inten City Chaly Company

Lighting guidelines for commercial interiors and exteriors

The text discusses permissible electrical installations for interior and exterior lighting including signage and show windows. It notes a board suggestion to limit interior lighting to one watt per square foot of floor area in public commercial or office spaces, with exceptions for offices, classrooms, and areas with difficult extended visual tasks.

Essiaiical Indus

For Sale Miscellaneous 50s items and seeds

Small classified list items include for sale timber species hard maple cherry beech fir timberlock with seller Joseph Wauneynlai R D 1 Spring Creek Stile Farm and Dairy. also seed potatoes 500 bus and 4th 5 weeks old pigs by Claude Baccus Columbus. plus multiple legal public divorce notices with Erie County Pennsylvania 1942 sheriff signatures and subpoenas.

Joseph Wauneynlai R. D Spring Creek Stile Farm Claude Baccus Columbus

Radio Schedule Changes and Renewals Across Networks

Veterans of radio Cantor Towang and Cantor's colleagues renew contracts with NBC and CBS Vox Pop, with new programs and revised guest lineups. NBC announces listings including Lucille Manners concert and Waltz Time at 9 30, while CBS showcases Bob Wawaye and other segments.

New York Cantor Towang NBC District Attorney Cantor Oli Wilimber Wally Butterworth Parks Johnnson Warren Hull Oy Regist Lucille Manners Pease CBS Smith Hour Wallace Ad Free World Alani

Markets—Faltsburgh Produce and Buffalo Livestock

Market notes from Faltsburgh and Buffalo show slow produce demand with varied potato prices and sacks, while Buffalo livestock markets rise modestly. Hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep show higher bids. beef cows and vealers improve, with price ranges differing by weight class and origin.

Faltsburgh Pittsburgh Maine Buffalo Livestock Buffalo

Fragmentary sports notes hint at Derby and football plans

Readable fragments show Derby win discussion and preparations for upcoming matches. Names, places, and dates are unclear, but hints of stable events, players, and upcoming games appear amid jumbled text. The piece references teams, weekly schedules, and potential outcomes without clear specifics.

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