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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1942

Page

3

LORRY EVENING JOURNAL Lays Out War Commentary

The piece presents a column of opinions critiquing Europe policies and Adolf Hitler. It contrasts German militarism with humanism and freedom, cites Thomas Mann, and discusses Tojo and Tojo-like figures, plus remarks on German soldierly tradition and Nazi leadership.

Oveien Polley Association Europe Enrapé Hiller Jole Adolf Hitler Tomas Mann Hitler

Twenty Years Ago Bond Issue Debate Shapes Corry Schools

Twenty years ago a closely contested election produced a 4 12 vote margin for a $175,009 bond issue to fund new school buildings. The report notes local figures and events, including plans by a Corry businessman and a transit lighting project, with deaths and transfers listed among community updates.

Wittsens of Corry

Daily Quiz on World War II and Miscellaneous Facts

A readable fragment presents a mixed quiz asking who aided Britain, wartime rationing dates, key Soviet cities, proximity of Brazil and Argentina, fabric strengths, and questions about Abraham Lincoln, George Du Maurier, and wine customs. The garbled orthography and stray marks suggest a 1940s newspaper quiz column.

Soviet Union Brazil Nylon Fabrie Hye Abrahim Lincoln

High blood pressure dangers and historical resilience noted

The piece discusses blood pressure as a condition influenced by activity, emotion, altitude, and aging. It warns of risks under strain and notes some ignore it while sensible people maintain balance. It also includes an abrupt, era-specific military commentary on Nazi invincibility and Soviet resilience.

New Wage and Salary Control Plan and Its Implications

An editorial discusses wage and price controls amid shortages and inflation. It cites Canada and Britain as examples of ceilings and rationing, noting how wage limits affect living costs, taxes, and consumer behavior. The piece warns against creating black markets and calls for careful policy to balance demand and supply. It references Canada’s 1941 measures and Britain’s tax strategies as context for possible U.S. approaches.

Merman Allen Canada

Services For Six Perished In Fire

Funeral services were held Sunday at Ti nsville for Mire Gertrude Wakeshoot Wright 27 and her five children who died in a farm house fire near Pleasantville last Thursday. Rev L A Shindledecker of Bleasantville Methodist Church officiated and burial followed at Jerusalem Corners cemetery where Mr Wright fainted. Attendants included relatives and friends from Corry Spartansburg Union City and other nearby towns.

Tinsville Mire Gertrude Wakeshoot Wright Pleasantville Cummins 4 Musset Fred Wright Theodore Vanderhoof Wright Philip Theodore Arthur Edward Poster Foster Espy Corry Walter Vanderhoof Weight David, Howard Earl Richard Vanderhoof Ethel Long

Murder suspect denied bail in Clearfield court

Joseph Passerb, a DuBois saloon operator, is jailed on murder charges after Judge J. Wallace Smith denied bail. The defense won a hearing that forced disclosure of some evidence. Coroner Erhard, Sheriff Jones, and state police testified about the 1941 quarry shooting of Charles McGranor, noting no money or watch on the body as Mrs. Floyd Clouser testified she saw McGranor with his watch and money.

Erhard M. S. Jones C. E. Stuck Pid Charles McGranor Hn Floyd Clouser DuBois McGranor

Rewriting a Crude Nebulous Sentence on a Bus

The fragment questions a sentence about a Batavia bus. It notes the line is crude, lacks clarity, and has no clear antecedent. A revised version suggests explicitly naming the bus as Batavia and clarifying the subject.

Batavia

Erie county returns show Martin wins governor bid

Official canvass reveals General Edward Martin carries both Erie city and county in the Republican gubernatorial contest with 15 081 to 13 768 for Democrat J Chair Ross. Lavery carries Erie City for Congress in the same totals, while Rodgers beats Lavery in the county. Assembly results show Delbert Dalrymple leading in the west district and Van Alstburg elected in the west county district. County Commissioners complete the tally in about 1 hour 20 minutes with 44 sulditer votes to be opened next week.

Erie Edward Martin Erie City Sounty Ross Martin Brie Lavery Rodgers West Ally Dalrymple John E. van Alisburg Paul B. Jones Tyr Homer’ Cook West County Harvey Hancock Julian Polaski

Routine school board meeting outlines unsigned items

Superintendent Dewey announced no special business was slated for the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education. The session proceeding this evening was expected to cover standard agenda items with routine reports and approvals.

Bond of Education Dewey

First Aid Ointment and Soap Ad Claims Broad Uses

An old advertisement promotes BAN-CURA ointment and SANCURA soap as antiseptic skin aids for cuts burns bruises and minor ailments. It touts household usefulness and lists prices 35c and 60c for ointment and 26c for soap with baby friendly claims.

Pa Assistance Rolls Hit Ten Year Low Statewide

The October 31 General Assistance rolls in Pennsylvania fell to 96 293 cases, including 80 4 thousand men women and children. About 30 000 cases lacked employable members and 6 000 employed members faced limited job prospects. Net weekly changes left 499 cases off rolls while 207 were added, yielding a nine month total shift of about 13 150 cases from General Assistance to private payrolls. Expenditures for needy families and individuals dropped by 10 644 from the prior week to 127 a decrease of prior week total.

Anl Department

Kaneite Jailed After Giving Police Tussle in Covington Court

In Covington County Court Stephen Kupke of Fraley Street faced disorderly conduct charges after a confrontation with police on Fraley Street near the Pennsylvania Railroad station. He resisted briefly, was arrested by Patrolman C. G. Kelis, and held for a hearing at the borough jail.

Kaneite Covenango Eams Stephen Kupke Figeht Fraley Street Thorougly Amestan Koupko C. G. Kelis Fraley Reeves Street Sit Franklin Bee A. McGracken John Joseph Campbell South Side Allegheny County Mweanions Joshi Norns Ripley Pn Automobite Franksley Pennsylvaaly “Industrial School Morganes Ae Prynklin Scrap Ton Company Anna L. Bubrym Oilchy Moral Melvin Sulton Olivity Prederiv& Silvermati

Fragmented Factographs From a Turbulent Era

The text describes czarist Russia military drills using mimic battles with one real bullet per 100 shots to keep soldiers alert. It mentions a Latin professor and notes about a professor's forums and an August 1942 industrial capacity change. The Panama Canal is said to be farther from Florida than before.

Russia Panama Canal Florida

Local Grocery Ad Fragment Boosts Small Market Picks

Ad fragment lists prices for produce and staples including Bologna Liver Sausage Cape Cod Cranberries Fresh Celery Hearts Florida Oranges California Lemons Tasty Loaf Cheese Sky Flake Crackers Durkees Oleo Salerno Soda Crackers with multiple price points. Mentions quantities such as 25¢ a dozen for crackers and 30-16 bi Fresh Celery Hearts, reflecting a mid-century grocery circular style.

Florida California

Pittsburgh Markets and Buffalo Livestock Report

Market notes from Pittsburgh and Buffalo show moderate demand for produce with apples and other fruits listed by car lots, while Buffalo livestock markets report scant hog trading, varied cattle prices, and strong beef and calf ranges. New York egg and stock quotes mix with large cap equities and commodity prices in a dense, period-voice market summary.

Pittsburgh New York McTalossy Quo Blaine

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