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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1944
Page
2
Babson reflects on national gratitude during hardship and wartime. He praises the fighting forces for moral purpose and courage, declares full employment and rising wages, and notes strengthening value, justice in Washington, press freedom, business leadership, and growing church involvement as key blessings this year.
Gust C Magnu on longtime Journal Press general manager in Jamestown died of a heart attack at his office shortly after 10 pm Friday. He had been in ill health for years but kept working through, and was taken by ambulance to WOA Hospital. Local notices reference car lubrications at Powell Motor and other varied items in the county.
A backyard guide suggests setting mouse traps in the garden to reduce larger animal damage. Place baited traps at about one roof interval, inspect daily, and use a pin-sized dot of patmess on the pin for effectiveness.
City Council plans a light agenda for the Monday night session with routine business only unless members propose motions. City Clerk Wittians said Ames and Waite offer to share costs for a Fourth Avenue sidewall improvement and grade change, to be acted on at the meeting. The police department overhaul after heavy early expenses, including a rebuilt engine block, is reported to be performing satisfactorily.
Meadvill e area workers reported a coworker who offered to cash about $400 in checks then vanished before noon yesterday. Local police and the man’s wife could locate neither him nor the missing money as the afternoon wore on. The incident prompted a search of his last known Meadville residence.
Erie Nov 19 Judge Mudge Miles B Hits hopes to resume his duties on the Erie county bench Monday November 27 with decisions hinging on talks between his attorneys Y Rossiter and L Gilson and jurists. The judge retired temporarily last spring amid a petition to strip him of judicial powers over alleged mental incapacity. The Supreme Court withheld ruling and plans for his return were unclear. Supporters say he has recovered and should be allowed to return as he plans to seek re election next year.
French Creek residents suffer injuries after a Wednesday evening crash near Clyde Courtwright’s home. Albert Gravink’s head and face required eight stitches, his wife broke an ankle, Mrs Gravink and Mr Gravink sustained ribs and bruising, while others in the party escaped serious harm. Car damage was extensive, suspected steering fault as possible cause. The Dairymen's League local plans a gathering at Chris Gravink's home on November 23.
Nine of ten men accused by the OPA of possession and transfer of counterfeit gasoline ration coupons were arraigned before U S Commissioner Boyce H Butterfield in Jamestown and pleaded innocent. Each man posted 500 bail. Hearings set for November 24 in Buffalo. One defendant Veryl Mealy is reportedly hospitalized. Gerald Blackman is also arraigned and charged with conspiracy to violate ration regulations.
Ridgway Nov 18 Mae Dush and George Moore were arraigned before a local justice and jailed in Elk County on $1,000 bail each after arrest connected to the November 4 auto train wreck on the B and O Railroad at West Main street crossing. The case will be heard at the January term of Elk County court.
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