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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1943
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR readout contains scattered words and numbers. The legibility is too poor to identify a coherent event or subject, leaving only partial phrases and price tokens without a discernible news item or proper names.
A Corry Journal piece quotes a correspondent describing the North Africa Nazi collapse as the worst German defeat since 1910. It notes the myth of the unwavering Nazi soldier dying, observes Germans surrendering while still armed, and highlights younger Nazis eager to reach America. It calls for the UN to push for a swift end to the war.
The article urges women to aid hospitals amid nurse shortages. It notes Army and Navy demands for thousands more nurses monthly, and suggests nonprofessional helpers and Red Cross aides can free trained nurses for critical care. Retired graduate nurses could rejoin with minimal retraining to support civilians and servicemen.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to donate blood to save lives of wounded soldiers. It notes donors can recover quickly, emphasizes the donor’s impact beyond Red Cross, and laments declining offerings as public attention shifts to other activities. The message frames blood as crucial but modest sacrifice.
A compilation of local notices from May 1928 recounts deaths of Mrs Elizabeth Colby and Mrs Alvin Moore Springstead, ongoing remodeling plans for North Center street store, Choral Society concert success at the High School auditorium, Alamni reunion preparations at Macabee Hall, and Theo P Williams ranking third among Equitable agents with 4500 agents in the opening quarter of 1930s.
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania, a health notice discusses obesity risks and weight management. It notes heavyweights have higher death rates after 45, calories and inactivity drive overweight, and that heredity and gland disorders are sometimes blamed. The piece argues rationing alone will not reduce weight.
A mixed set of trivia prompts asks about heating water beyond its boiling point, a leading 1640s American ducky, a Yugoslav premier or McKinley assassin, pipe discharge equality, presidential progeny, a Scottish proverb, the largest state east of the Mississippi, US radio call letters, a biblical inscription on a hell, and a famous quote about sacrificing life for country.
Fort Pulaski in Georgia and Ca arillo national monument in California have been assumed by the Army and Navy for the duration of the war. Independence Rock stands as the outstanding landmark of the Oregon Mormon and California trails.
A garbled passage describes an American figure possibly dismissive of a military action against Benito and a worried boss Adolf. It hints at concerns over contamination of boats and includes a few scattered references to Indians and a shameless stance by Yanks. The fragment lacks clear events, dates, or verifiable identities.
Pennsylvania reports 166 680 assistance cases on the rolls as the week ends May 1. General Assistance totals 631 cases, Aid to Dependent Children 92 561, Old Age Assistance 91 572, and Blind Pensions 423. A recent survey finds virtually no employable recipients without handicaps and outlines needed rehabilitative measures to boost self support for war effort.
Heng J. Beckerink, 77, died at his South Center street home in Clymer after a long illness. Survived by wife Mary. sons Lawrence Pooy a nd Beckerink, all of Clymer. seven grandchildren and four brothers. Member of Clymer Hill Reformed Church. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. with prayer at home. interment in Holland Cemetery.
Erie faced a severe meat shortage Saturday with markets reporting exhaustion by noon and no supply expected today. some shipments to Evie may arrive by Tuesday morning. Meat packers cited exhausted stock and retail stores selling out as crowds strained for limited offerings.
Erie May 1 Coroner Walter G Strable was removed from the county payroll when Controller Harvey M Willis halted his pay following a solicitor ruling that he could not legally collect pay after moving his residence. Willis said an effort would be made to send Stroble his pay. Stroble indicated he intended to resign to let the governor name a successor. The dispute stems from Stroble moving to Williamsport more than a year ago.
Albion council votes in favor of a curfew ordinance to protect children and curb juvenile delinquency. The measure curtails late night street and downtown loitering, sponsored by Elyke groups amid a nationwide youth crime trend.
Erie May 17 a workers meeting at the Lord Manulai plant drew 1145 ballots to decide employee representation between the Independent Employee Association and the United Rubber Workers CIO. Seventy-one percent backed the former, with 40 percent for the latter? four challenges were noted and twenty-one votes went to neither union.
A vintage ad urges keeping SAN CURA Ointment and SAN CURA Soap on hand for emergencies. It lists uses from minor burns and cuts to sores bruises itching and chapped skin and promotes ointment priced 6 cents. The copy touts suitability for babies and general antiseptic comfort.
Erie reports 15 arrests after liquor substitutions detected in several establishments. Inspectors cited 18 proprietors for violations with fines from 26 to 90 dollars per incident. Investigations found bar patrons charged extra for cheaper bottles refilled with higher quality liquors.
A jumble of automotive ads and help wanted items. Car sales claim cash for your vehicle with dealer assurances from A J Alkens Motor Sales. Also listed are autos for sale, used trucks, and farm help positions. A Titusville note mentions ration appeal and transit issues affecting nearby communities.
Richard Wolfe 28 shot Mimsodi at 1 25 p.m. at 1034 East 25th Street after his wife Dorothy Anderson Wolfe refused reconciliation. He then shot himself in the left breast as police arrived. He had been in poor health and unemployed for some time.
Markets note hogs 2100 heads. weights 170 to 260 lbs averaging 180-240. bids 14.65 to 15.50. calves and veal active with 17.00-17.50 top. sheep and lambs steady with shorn lambs around 15.00 and ewes to 8.50. Pittsburgh produce and New York egg and stock markets follow with mixed prices and steady to uneven demand amid international developments.
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