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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1942
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal is a daily newspaper published on West South Street Corry Pennsylvania with advertising rates available on request. It lists publisher William F Combard and national advertising representation Fred Kimball Inc New York Chicago and Detroit chamber affiliates and notes Associated Press news dispatches and postal mailing details.
Financial experts warn that consumer spending and money supply are at record highs. Inflation remains uncertain as more people work and spend, while caution grows about relying on bonds and government debt. Nazi occupation costs in France illustrate the heavy burden of wartime administration and the strain on the French economy.
A reader quiz lists seven questions about world events planes and history. Items ask about Wendell Winkle’s plane, Austrian Anschluss year, Panama Canal sunrises, Sphinx location, Diet of Worms, blood circulation time, and a biblical or linguistic quiz about who versus whom.
Twenty years ago the council planned an extensive year long program starting with West Washington Street pavement repairs. Ab Le Corry Country Club hosts a Thursday dinner honoring Frank N. Antes and Sidney Stewart for backing the movement. High School faculty prepare a job joining the Daughtseneot project. Health officials report twenty two contagious disease cases from Oct 16 to Nov 20, including typhoid, diphtheria, scarlet fever, chicken pox, whooping cough, and measles as Old Man Winter brings early snow and a sudden temperature drop.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death after heart disease. Early cancer has no pain, but is most curable when found promptly. The disease is not contagious and may be caused by chemicals heat or friction. Regular physical exams are advised to improve chances of cure.
A jury acquitted Anthony Dinonis of Sharon, 29, in a March 1941 burglary case involving Miss Moxy D. Hancock of Elle Street and the Eagles Club. Dinonis denied stealing jewelry worth $5,000 and testified he did not participate in the theft. Relatives and friends provided alibis during the trial.
The city pension plan for all employees will be delayed one year, solicitor Edward Murphy revealed Friday. Participation payments will begin next year, but benefits may not restart until January 1, 1944.
Nine year old Lorowny Jean Brown of Smethport suffered a fractured leg a broken collarbone and other injuries when struck by a car in front of the Farmers Valley schoolhouse Thursday afternoon. Driver RD Kelly of Eldred was cited by State police Smethport unit as unable to see the girl due to a preceding vehicle. The child was taken to Lee ambulance for treatment with condition reported today.
A sprawling roundup from Corry chronicles wartime duties and public notices. It notes Prank A Mashrouck’s ascent toward a New York Central role, local assessment efforts for 1949 44 and 45, air raid wardens training, a push on liquor license appeals, shopping days to Christmas drives with war seals, and community hints about tax reforms and Red Cross drives. It also mentions local residents in military training, arrests, and social notices such as property sales and church entertainments, shaping a mosaic of home front life.
Dunkirk’s new theater by Dalton B Burgett will show the first film on Thanksgiving Day despite opposition. War Production Board approved materials and a city electricity board was ordered to supply power, clearing delays from critics who argued the project did not aid the war effort.
Emporium police issued a teletype description of Denise Isabelle Steen a 15 year old Emporium High School sophomore who failed to return home after Thursday school. She is the daughter of Jerome R Steen and Mia Steen of Sylvan Heights. Teachers noted her absence from class Thursday morning and Friday.
Erie investigates hoarding of tires and unlawful sugar stamps as officials warn of penalties. The probe targets local sellers and potential individuals involved, with authorities preparing to identify persons linked to the alleged schemes. Local residents report widespread concerns about price manipulation and law violations.
Junior Red Cross seeks silk nylon and rayon stockings to aid the war effort. Public urged to donate wearable and discarded items, with collection boxes at convenient locations. Mrs. Wallace Hemmond directs efforts in Aniselly, under War Production Board and salvage division guidance.
Hany Kuhns an 18 year old from Trwin sustained a gunshot injury during bear season near Sheffield. He lost the middle toe on his right foot and was treated at Dr Taylor’s office then at Community hospital before being discharged home.
Funeral services for the late Robert Keppel will be held from the Byncken Keating chapel Sunday afternoon at 3:40 o'clock. The burial will follow in Pine Grove cemetery. Mr Keppel died quite suddenly at his home near Corry Friday morning.
Fragmentary OCR shows harsh rulings on welfare support with weekly sums set by judges. Names like Elmer Ty Evans and Charles White appear amid allocations for families, childcare, and dependents. The document references weekly payments ranging from 8 to 87 dollars and notes increases and specific case details.
In Jamestown on November 4 a woman was found dead in water near a residence. Coroner Samuel Bowere was notified and preliminary findings suggest death by self-inflicted action. Police continue to investigate the circumstances and local authorities urge calm as details emerge.
Nov 1 funeral in Frewsburg for Rev Charles J Zotler longtime Erie Conference Methodist minister who died recently after 1987 service as local church leader and former secretary. He served nine years as pastor in the Frewsburg area and held church roles across multiple communities.
An incident near Wilson Avenue involving Albert Wilier and Robert Wither, accompanied by Edward Atarkley, ended with a misfiring double barrel gun. Wither reported the weapon discharged while trying to move away, and a second accidental shot occurred during the attempted retreat.
McKean County petroleum dealers association appeals to gasoline dealers to cooperate with the new Solar Fuel rationing plan as December 1 approaches. The group met Thursday night to prepare for rationing and to discuss handling business under the program.
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