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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
6
A Sunday afternoon collision near Union City involved a vehicle that allegedly failed to stop. Police will file charges against the owner as the investigation continues. The story also notes local real estate transfers, military enlistments, a house fire on East Smith Street, and other brief community notices from Erie and Warren areas.
Beaverdam residents plan a penny supper at the United Brethren Church and a Methodist service with World War I veterans remembered. Air observers are urged to report for fingerprinting at the local post, while many social visits, birthday parties, and home gatherings are noted across Erie and Union City areas with family and school groups mentioned.
Advertisement style text touts SAN-CURA ointment for piles causing itching and stinging. Claims soothing action and antiseptic benefits, with mentions of companion products and domestic usage, all in a period voice.
Niney Miles reviews The Prolific Women by Nancy Hale and My Father in China by James Burke. The批 discusses The Mediterranean by Emil Ludwig, The Plenty of Pennsylvania by Carl Weygandt, Rebels and Gentlemen by Carl and Jessica Bridenbaugh, and Angela Thirkell’s Marling Hall.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Assalone and their eleven children escaped a blaze that gutted their Woodville residence. Firefighters believe the blaze followed a furnace blast around 11 PM. Loss estimated at 35000, partially insured, with extensive home improvements noted.
A fragmentary classified notice lists items for sale including 335 New Hampshire Red Bullets four months old from Arthur Wassily Clymer NY plus various household items and tools. It also mentions gas heater available at 317 W Pleasant Street and references cider mold press grinder and gas engine from Clyde Phanco and Thomas Motor Go along with a note about bagworms used in Japan for art objects.
One truck driver was killed and another injured in a head on crash on Ens Lake road near Erie at 6 45 PM Thursday. Coroner Frank St George reported Jesse Eddlebitte 96 of Columbus Ohio died from a broken neck while driving for McCullough Transfer Co of Clyde. George Wright 37 of Dunkirk driven for Newell Trucking Co of Dunkirk was taken to Hamot Hospital with injuries of undetermined seriousness.
A citywide scrap metal appeal targets all homes with children visiting parents and neighbors to gather donations. School buildings will collect items on Tuesday and Wednesday, with students recording donor names, addresses, article type, and weight to report to the drive. Proceeds support Red Cross Civilian Defense. statewide totals include 61,089 tons in Pennsylvania and broader county counts.
Buffalo market notes show hogs and cattle with varied demand and steady to higher quotes across weight groups. Pittsburgh produce items include apples peaches and potatoes with mixed price moves and reports from New York on dairy and meat quotations amid market fluctuations.
A scrambled Saturday report from a city league game highlights Duquesne Mireh, a standout for the home team, steering a tense finish. Teammates such as Joe and Bam contribute key plays as the squad edges their rivals in a tight clash marked by steady defense and forward pressure.
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