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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1942
Page
2
Various local items from Warren and surrounding towns report incidents, notices, and events. Police apprehend auto larceny suspect in Pittsburgh. a Pittston air crash victim's family notified. local youth runaways returned home. hunting and bingo events announced. shop notices and obituaries. Armistice Day closure and store ads. bear incidents near camps. community meetings and birthdays noted.
The Board of War Communications ordered telegraph firms to refuse felteltation and congratulatory messages and to discontinue all non telegraphic services starting December 15 as part of a wartime effort to streamline domestic telegraphic operations.
President Roosevelt answered a press conference about Tuesday’s election in a caustic mood. He said Congress would still pursue winning the war and that he has been consulting both parties on legislative procedure. He recounted voting openly at Hyde Park and joked about press interpretations.
Police report three German escapees from Army guards were captured in a barn about six miles from Bowling Green. The men, Hans Richard Jonat 27 Karl Lutt 19 and Pay Theodore Hijzegard 38, were members of the merchant marine and described as an enemy alien. They had knives but offered no resistance when awakened by Sheriff Downey and deputies.
The Organization of the Central Women's War Activities Committee was formed at a Hotel Corry meeting, naming Mrs. J. A. Cassidy to head the central group. A 20-member central committee includes leaders from various organizations. Officers elected: Mrs. J. A. Cassidy president, Mrs. Carrie Houghton vice president, Mrs. Harry Blount secretary, and Mrs. Donald Wilcox treasurer. Plans include Moms Clubs lunches for soldiers, care packages, surgical dressings, blood donor interest, a central war office, and a November nursery proposal, with broader volunteer outreach for the war effort.
Notice reveals accounts owed by Homer & Co. for several months. Payments may be made at Page & Ferry's store, at or AH, Homer. City travel noted and settlement location provided.
Russian counterattacks reportedly improved positions in a Stalingrad factory district Northwest of the city Soviet shells wrecked 19 German dugouts and three batteries as German losses were tallied in the ongoing 73 day battle The Moscow radio quoted a letter to Stalin promising a crushing blow when a second front opens and commemorating the Bolshevik anniversary. Also reported were US raids in the Caucasus and an interception of Japanese aircraft in China with three fighters downed A runaway balloon sighting was reported over Lackawanna and Wayne counties Pennsylvania with observers noting its distant appearance.
Mrs. Lila Nienois of Columbus suffered a fractured right shoulder a cut over the right eye a fractured finger on her left hand and possible spinal injuries after falling on stairs at her residence. She was taken to Corry hospital for treatment.
A fragmented OCR item notes durable goods including shoes and jewelry offered for sale. The readable portions mention a pearl item and a pen sale, with surrounding garbled text suggesting a local vendor advertisement and timing details omitted.
The readable parts suggest a casual inquiry about shopping for men and mules and bringing items for travel. It references Mow Chi and Tashi but lacks clear names, dates, places, or an event to anchor a full news item.
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