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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1942
Page
6
Corry churches list diverse services including First Baptist Church and United Brethren offerings. Christian Science reads lessons from Bible and Mary Baker Eddy with Thanksgiving observances. union services planned with Rev Harris and Rev Smith, plus readings, sermons, and musical offerings across multiple congregations.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church at Corner Smith and North Center announces Rev. James W. Conner as rector. Church School at 9:45 A.M. Morning prayer at 10:00 A.M. (text reads as OCR fragment)
A local church directory lists Bethel Tabernacle and Christian and Missionary Alliance on East Washington street and Maple Avenue, Nazarene on Essex near Washington, plus Emmanuel Episcopal and several other congregations. It details service times, pastors, and Sunday school leaders, with prayers and revival notes.
Corry Pa local War Relief Committee reports extensive aid efforts through First Church of Christ Scientist Boxton Mass. since 1940. More than 68 000 pounds of durable clothing and bedding sent to U S and Allied forces and 99 400 garments distributed through military channels. Large shipments to Britain Russia Finland and other nations. total clothing value about 1 593 300 dollars. Local and international branches active. cannteens sent to England.
Erie County to begin selective service registration next month for about 18 year old youths who have just turned eighteen. Dec 15 starts the three week window, with processing taking about a month. Some inducted early next year may include last June registrants, but most eighteen year olds likely register at local boards and face no call until after the new year.
Chicago based reports show Bible sales will exceed 1941 by about 25 percent as war era demand grows. Dr. Robert Taylor of the Chicago Bible Society notes a widespread revival, with sales to varied groups across the nation.
Joseph IPARABRAF and Michoel Ghasulak attended a public ceremony at Wells Corporation plant where about 1000 workers participated. Lt. Gen. G. With spoke on wartime unity and spiritual renewal. Corry items include car theft and a police fine, while business notes report a weekly retail review and rising wholesale demand. Funeral services for Edward Davis near Spartansburg, and turkey markets in Northern New York are noted along with construction contracts in the East and school savings questions in Pittsburgh.
St Pauls Lutheran Church Corer South and Concord streets hosts Sunday School at 2 45 AM led by Superintendent John Freno and Morning Worship at 4 00 AM with Dr Roy Johnson of Thiel College. Hoy Beaut troop meets Monday at 7 PM and choir rehearsal Thursday at 1 30 PM.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Japanese losses and American destroyers in a naval battle context. Incomplete names, dates, and places prevent definitive identification of event, participants, or outcome.
A fragmented report describes a tragic highway incident near Omaha. The driver and another person are injured while a 30 year old man named Brib is reported dead as details remain incomplete.
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