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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1943
Page
2
Kaiser Steel works begin full operation at the West Coast plant marking the first steel produced west of the Rockies. The milestone positions California as a key steel supplier with a major industrial expansion under Kaiser ownership. This initial run demonstrates capacity and signals continued growth in regional manufacturing.
State Treasurer G Harold Bard announced that several state aid checks were mailed to institutions including Corry Hospital for amounts such as 595.79. Other allocations cited benefit Meadville City Hospital and Erie Infants Home among various hospitals and charitable facilities. The report notes endowed steel plant references and a history of the Ya00 acre site formerly orange groves and vineyards.
The Blyst furnace began operation last December and the pig iron for fret steel was produced yesterday. Plant official Kalsee said the rolling mill will be completed in August. Ore is supplied from mines only 150 miles from the mill.
City and Vicinity ads feature 46-oz pineapple juice 41 cents and 46-02 tomato juice 25 cents at new low points, plus 4 cans spaghetti or macaroni 35 cents. Florida oranges 220 size 41 cents. Free delivery from Page & Ferry. News brief notes deaths, trials, local incidents, and community notices from Titusville, Moniville, Warren, Red & Gun Club, and surrounding areas with scattered crime prosecutions and civic announcements.
The Office of Price Administration set flat maximum prices on soaps, washing powders, and cleansers to standardize costs. Stores were grouped into four classes, with Lux and P&G brands showing differing caps by class, ranging from independent small shops to large chain outlets.
In 1942 Great Lakes ore carriers unloaded about 1,000,000 tons of iron ore to U.S. steel plants, highlighting their crucial wartime role. The American ship industry remains a central, enduring force in transportation and industry.
Mister Shevnen, a Chicago authority, will visit the Lafayette Hotel Meadville on Tuesday May 48 from 9 AM to 5 PM. He claims the Zoetio Shield offers immediate rupture improvement, folding the rupture and increasing circulation without straps or medicines. Demonstrations are free at 409 N Artesian Ave, Chicago, and he invites large incisional hernias or rupture after prior operations to attend.
ERp reports on junior high and elementary scenes with tests, Victory Garden plots, animal studies, safety patrols, and staff changes. Second graders read about Texas rattlesnakes, horned frogs, and birds. Sixth graders lead Safety Patrols and celebrate garden progress while Washington and Fairview schools show War Savings Stamps, spelling honors, and classroom decor through April. Senior high notes the A Capella Choir contest.
Last Friday’s event brought financial and musical success with about 628 dollars raised and 80 dollars remaining in the treasury. Committees for Commencement decor and ushering have been named, with Jean Mitchell and Kathleen Mulderick co chairs of decorating and Bob Corbin and Pat Kinney named head ushers for boys and girls. Baccalaureate services occur Sunday May 40th with the Senior High Orchestra. Graduation will feature six speakers including Mary Graham and Wilma Armitage, selected by class election and faculty. Final exams run May 21 to May 6th. The Senior High Band also performs at graduation.
Sophie has taken a very active part in all school activities and is regarded as a good all around person. Honors go to Mrs Burr for the first violets of the season. C's work on a unit in various kinds of graphs in mathematics. Total War Savings Stamps and Bonds sold this week amount to $115.10.
Pittsburgh May 15 a program approving 189 dwelling units for families 100 dormitory rooms for men and 60 for women will be built at the Shenango personnel replacement depot in Greenville Pa announced today by the Pittsburgh branch of the Office for War Information.
Chicago May 15 live hog prices hit the lowest 1943 level as divestock traders faced pressure from officials to impose a price ceiling. The top price Friday was 1445 dollars with average drive cost near 1425 dollars despite market uncertainty and reduced demand.
Fragmented text references Americ and pay go ideas with odd phrasing. It mentions citizens, debts, fines, and telecommunication terms in a garbled pastiche. Names and clear events are not identifiable.
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