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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1942
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal of Corry Pennsylvania lists publisher Willim Lombard and advertising reps. It notes Associated Press usage rights and mail rates. The front page contains advertising rates and postal classification information.
The piece extols election day as a festival of freedom where citizens vote without hindrance, a vital practice that must be continuously fed by civic participation. It contrasts American ballot rights with the suppression seen in Germany and Japan, urging continual engagement to preserve liberty.
End of Jat Week reports Japanese forces pulled back from Solomon Islands vicinity and sailed away, leaving American troops on Guadalcanal in control of held positions. Navy Secretary Knox urged restraint in tone, comparing to the fall of Troy and the Greeks’ wooden horse ruse in a parable of caution.
Twenty years ago the Raymond Manufacturing Company joined with three other firms to form the Barnen-Gitwon Raymond Co, creating a modern plant in Ortrot Michigan. Wallace Barnes Co of Bristol Connecticut and William D Gibson Co of China followed as partners in the new corporation. The plan aims to operate a large modern facility and expand local industry. Also, two North East auto thieves were arrested by Chief Dunkle after abandoning a stolen car near Frenely Orle and facing a grand jury. they are wanted for prior thefts. The community continues tornado recovery, with McIntyre home repairs near White Street completed and more rebuilding planned. The Baptist Women's Missionary Society seeks warm clothing for Russia via a missionary ship in late November. A letter urges teaching only English in public schools to avoid foreign-language expenses. Corry high school, buoyed by a Youngsville win, prepares to host Westfield, hoping to improve after a recent defeat.
A scrambled set of quiz questions asks for quick facts on figures like Roosevelt and Robert Sherwood, plus math and history tidbits. The mixed readability implies a newspaper teaser testing reader recall across politics, science, and culture.
An article discusses planned military manpower totaling 7.5 million with 2.2 million in air forces and 3.3 million in ground units divided among infantry artillery engineers and mechanized forces. It notes air power growing as a major arm and describes snoring as a social concern linked to indoor conditions, warning to consult a doctor for physical causes.
The report discusses snow during the Russian front battles, noting how winter conditions hindered German advances and temporarily aided Russian defenses. It weighs snow as a double edged factor impacting communications and troop movements for both sides in the broader WW2 context.
The fragment discusses mislabeling a sentence as wrong. It riffs on a daily walk to College Hill and contrasts characteristic with incident. It briefly mentions Ethiopia ruins and Italian conquest and ends with a prayer for Ruviain's allies.
Captain Douglas is recalled from the local air raid control center to return to his former position at Hammermill. He has served as chief Abelard Worden for months and will step down to focus on defense work and his Hammermill duties. Seidel led efforts to lease Douglas to aid the defense initiative and speed the set up of the air raid and control center.
City treasurer Irene Mullen announced completion of the purchase of 110 original parking meters from Duncan Meter Corporation for Center Street. Receipts from lots will revert to the municipality as progress continues on 20 additional meters at Walshington and Main. Despite rationing, gasoline use declines, and meter collections remain strong with figures: August 141.00, September 878.52, October 920.79.
Dixon and DeForest describe a line of china and novelties at Stewart Hat Shop on North Conley Street with sets of dishes in all colors. The pieces are made in the United States and include small swans, dogs, elephants and horses suitable for display. The owners note the items are for decorating and invite public inspection of the stock.
City Council last night approved two ordinances on second reading and adopted a third on final reading. The measures authorize the appropriation of 1340 from fines and 800 from tax penalties into the incidental fund and grant authority to issue building and construction permits.
ERIE SAILOR REPORTED SAFE AT COAST POST. ERIE NOV 1. Jaun umaver, son of George Lester of 732 Ardmore Avenue, was a crew member on U S destroyer O'Brien sunk by the submarine in the Battle of the Solymon Yetends. He was rescued and is at a coast port. he informed Butler by telephone today morning. Lester served on the O'Brien for some time and may visit home during furlough. His father works at the General Electric plant here.
County scrap drive results show 20 343 tons collected surpassing target. Roy Dopale, chairman of the county campaign committee, announced the final figures on Monday. The county exceeded the quota and achieved a high per capita amount, with more details to follow from state officials.
Five members of a single family were hurt in a Main Street crash when a car sidewiped another vehicle and struck a home porch. William H. Courson and his wife Nelle, plus children Dolores Virginia and Edward, were treated at Oil City hospital. Mrs. Courson remained unconscious for hours with a severe brain injury. others had minor injuries. One bystander, known as Doc Node of Washington, Pa., escaped injury.
A late Saturday crash on West Third Street in Jamestown injured youths and led to the car’s driver, J. M. Benzinger, 49, of 24 Went Fourth Street, being arrested for driving while intoxicated. He pleaded innocent at arraignment, aided by lawyers Lom Barda & Pickard. case adjourned for a later date.
Erie city and county employees face wage freezes delaying any hikes. Officials say blanket raises are unlikely this term. each case requires individual approval. Department heads will survey bureaus to assess wage needs and potential adjustments while labor board decisions remain uncertain.
Nov 9 Bradford resident Mrs Mary E McCloskey will replace her husband Lewia W McCloskey as county jury commission member after Judge Charles G Hubbard issued the order. McCloskey resigned after 13 years to enlist in the U S Navy. She has led the Bradford Council of Republican Women for about six years and served as Republican committee woman for the Fourth Ward fish precinct.
Addison E Reynolds, aged 82, died at Union Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania on Monday. Funeral services will be held at the home near Wattsburg on Thursday afternoon at 4. Friends may call Wednesday evening and Thursday. Interment will be in Wattsburg Cemetery.
A brief note expresses gratitude to friends for gifts including cake cream molds and candles sent during a recent event.
A writ of inquiry in the Hasselmity versus Gerber auto crash case at Magnye parishes, held near St Marys on the Mullin Dollar highway, resulted in the jury awarding damages to the plaintiff. Gerber admitted liability but the jury set the amount. The proceeding was overseen by Sheriff Raplael J. Goat with representation for the plaintiff by Cheney Thomas CG.
Franklin local notice reports a school board member, Benjamin Purdoe, moving to Cleveland with his family to take a new position. He has long operated family service stations and a wire service on Franklin’s Thirteenth and Fifteenth streets. Roosivall of Hyde Park answers a daily quiz with a list of historical figures.
Produce demand slow. Apples in steady trade with several varieties priced per basket and by the car. Odd lot items include Northern Spy 115 to 95, Black Twigs 115 to 15, Rome Beauties and Wealthys 135 to 140. Potatoes rated steady with 29 cars noted and sacks sized 100 to 150 pounds. Chippewas and Russets listed with varied quotations across several grades and regions.
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