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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1943
Page
3
The page discusses wartime scrap metal drives needing 15,000,000 tons this year, urging households to search every corner for metal. It also critiques rising rents versus wages, arguing for fair treatment under New Deal rules, and explores debates on how much bias should appear in radio news versus objective reporting.
Alexandria Egypt Oct 4 The peoples of the Levant expect Allied victory and plan their post war role Conferences in Cairo outline possible Arab federation linking Lebanon Syria Palestine and Transjordan but face minority and sectarian obstacles Prime Minister Nahas Pasha Traqs premier and Transjordan's premier discuss unity while King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia is absent and Syria Lebanon consults are anticipated
A special meeting of the Board of Education selected the W. G. Hekles Company of New Castle Pennsylvania as architects for the Junior High school building and A P. Moun to supervise construction. Frank W Parsons purchased a block of lane fronting East Congress Frederick Gould and Wright streets in the Second Ward from St Thomas' parish with Rev Rather M B Tracey confirming the deal. The Barlow Hardware Company featured a bedroom suite by Kurla Brass and Wood Bed Company in its large showroom window. North Center street reports extensive home building with a dozen residences either completed or under construction in the area. Beaverdam saw a serious automobile collision injuring Mrs Dollie Childs of Union City. James Mead of Corry and George Childs of Union City were involved. Twelve local dog owners were arrested for license violations, according to J H Johnson, agricultural department agent from Harrisburg.
Complete deafness is rare and mostly incurable. Total deafness requires lip reading while partial loss is common. Conditions include nerve deafness from nerve or cochlear issues, age as a major factor, and blocked ears from wax or enlarged adenoids. Perforated drums cause deafness. recent advances offer hope with usable hearing in many cases.
Fragmentary report claims a bullished submarine caused panic at the Monte Carlo casino when three torpedoes reportedly misfired, slamming ashore near the casino. A separate note asserts New York’s First Presbyterian Church was incorporated September 19, 1720, and Ginger root is now cultivated by Puerto Rican farmers.
Lyle G. Hall of Ridgway was named president at a stockholders meeting of the St Marys National Bank, organized in 1867, noted as one of the soundest banking houses in Pennsylvania, with a history of capable management and public service.
A quiz asks about wartime trivia and science: which countries invaded Italy, WAC dependents eligibility, Lord Haw Haw, dry ice, correcting a sentence about death, the term one Hey, ins and diagnostic uses, president of the Executive Yuri of Ghing, a cadaver, and the name of the evening before All Saints Day.
Three cases of infantile paralysis in the Jamestown vicinity were reported today by Dr William M Stil of the health office. Two victims are Jamestown residents and one lives in the town of Bilicat. A youth from the township is hospitalized at W C A hospital and a 14 year old from Jamestown is to Jamestown General. The third patient, Schild, is living in Jamestown and is under treatment at home.
A large gathering in Corry discusses the Fraternal Order of Moone activities across Warren and nearby towns. Members are signing for the proposed Corry lodge union with plans for tenent suite organization by October if enough join. A group may travel to Warren Wednesday for a special gathering of members in the area.
Fire destroyed the large farm house of Leek Turk in Sherrytree township Venango county near Titusville. Defective chimney is blamed. firemen arrived around 4 50 p m but could not stop the blaze which consumed the roof. Insurance partially covers losses. Most furniture saved upstairs. home canned foods in basement were lost.
Mrs Mathi Meskauskas died this morning after a long illness at her Convordownski home in Corry. Born in Lithuania, she lived in Corenta township since 1921. Husband Vincent Meskauskas died in June this year. Surviving: sons William and John RD 1, Awneh fer, Mrs Veronica Stephen, Novwni, Ohis, and grandchildren. Funeral from St Elizabeth's church Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Thanksgiving was an official holiday in some states.
W. Jardine D. W. Jardine, longtime official of Erie County Electric, became vice president in the Erie division of Pennsylvania Electric Company effective October. He will oversee operations in Erie, Albion, North East, Corry, and Meadville as the Penn Electric system expands after acquiring Erie County Electric. Jardine will base his office at 21 West 10th Street, Erie.
Army and Navy college program hopefuls may take the qualifying tests on November 9 at designated communities. Eligible students include high school seniors and those turning 18 by March 1, 1944, with upper age limits set for Army and Navy tracks. Those who failed April tests may attempt November retests. testing does not imply enlistment. The day of testing will fix whether the applicant enters Army or Navy program.
Robert Atjoe, 20, of Pittschureh, was charged in United States court with impersonating an enlisted man to obtain funds. Local police arrested him after a Red Cross request for finance to return to California surfaced. He vanished during the fiscal inquiry and did not reappear.
Architects are invited to compete for the design of Ecuador's new national capital. The competition seeks a winning plan that reflects national identity and modern needs, with submissions outlining layout, landmarks, and sustainable design features.
Market notes from New York and Buffalo include first quotes on egg selling prices with shipper and jobber adjustments, plus price ranges for dairy cattle and hogs in Buffalo as of Oct 1. Pittsburgh produce trends show basket apples, crates, and regional potato prices. Ontario and New Jersey items noted. Also mentions dry goods and the arrival of Mexico tin concentrate for U.S. smelting.
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