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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
2
In Beaver a car struck a bicycle carrying 13 year old Albert Dicton and his 15 year old sister Elizabeth as they headed home from school. Albert died from injuries while Elizabeth sustained serious injuries. The Dicton family resides near Aliquippa.
Various brief items locate community events and mishaps including school official changes, Decoration Day florals, car wrecks, military service entries, church activities, legal notices, and local crime summaries across towns like Franklin, Ridgway, DuBois, Warren, Titusville, Meadville, and Mecca. Names include Dr Herman Grose, C W McNary, Rev Brest Ruperk, Boy Scout Craig Crowell, and Major Howard A Rose.
May V Kosataki a letter carrier at Etna substation was held on a $500 bond after a hearing before U S Commissioner Roger Knox on nine counts of embossing a teller with a small money amount.
The Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran church at Warren approved ordination for four candidates including H Webb Pfeifer son of Dr William P Pfeifer superintendent of the Old People's Home at Zelfenople. The others Franklin H Scott Johnsonburg John sonburg East Liverpool William Heil Woods Run and Louis G Golder Wil Sindburg are to be ordained tomorrow evening for pastorates in Wilkinsburg Woods Run Newastle and nearby churches. The Synod opened its 100th convention with a Holy Communion sermon by Dr H Shepper who urged love as motive in service. Officers elected include Dr J J Myers secretary and Rev J BR Nicholas secretary statistics. E L Wagner added as chaplain in the army with others already serving and a service day for chaplains was named.
The state liquor control board announced an 80 day ban on sales by Anthony J Lowres of Diamond Lunch Titusville and a 10 day suspension for Mary Katherine Brown of Waterford Hotel Waterford. Hartford flag plan supports night workers with a designed red white blue banner bearing the city seal and the words war work.
Walter H. Kress acting secretary of revenue will report for duty June 1 with the U S Army in the Third Corps Area Baltimore. He holds a captain rank in the quartermaster reserve. The Sciota Community Aid meets Thursday May 28 at Mrs Addie Schuman s for an all day session.
Washington May 25 supporters of a 42 dollar monthly pay base for armed forces face a tough fight to avoid a roll call when the bill reaches a vote. House backers seek to avert a record tally, arguing political risk near elections. Rankin signals demand for a direct vote while others back a higher 48 or 50 level.
The War Production Board ordered canners to set aside the entire 1942 pack of salmon sardines and mackerel raw Atlantic herring to meet military and lend lease needs. Officials stressed civilians may still receive any excess if supply allows. Lawrence Hopkinger said the move prevents shortages and could release surplus for civilians later.
M. T. Pinnan longtime secretary of the National Letter Carriers Association and a Springfield Florida native died yesterday in Doctor's Hospital after a heart ailment. He retired from active duty in the association last September.
Waterford man Lyle Donnell elected to the District 10 Resolutions Committee for the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association convention in Buffalo June 18. Otis Brewstron of Kidder, N. J. named alternate. Jay Rickerson and Tyan Hatch also named delegates with Mrs. Frank Harvey as alternate.
Mrs. Jean Morris, 40, admitted throwing acid in the face of Dr. Michael Scott, a Temple University professor, while being treated for a nervous condition in Philadelphia. Magistrate Jacob Dogole set bail at $5,000 as the case proceeds. Mrs. Morris stated she did not know why she acted and called it mean.
Patient guidance on relief for external piles through San-Cura Olnlanent, highlighting its soothing effect and applicability to minor burns, cuts, and skin irritations. Recommends wash and ointment usage from drug stores.
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