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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1942

Page

2

Bootey firm opens in Jamestown offices at Wellman Building

Edward B. Bootey and son Edward R. Bootey announce a general practice of law with offices in rooms 649 580 of the Wellman Building. The senior Edward F. Bootey has long served as U S Commissioner since 1918 and was Albany Law School graduate in 1894. Hyde town’s George W. McKnight returns from Harrisburg after serving on a restaurant wage board and notes a wage scale sent to the state. Powell Motors vulcanizing and recapping noted.

Jamestown Edward BR. Bootey Edward R. Bootey Will Mains Wellman I U. 3 Edward F. Bootey Albany Law School U. S

Pigs and plane tales mix in Erie and Titusville area report

Local items note pig improvement in Erie County and a St. Vincent’s Hospital update on an auto victim. Meantime, collision near Kearsarge Meadville prompts hospital updates. Lockheed news, ordnance leadership shift, and defense siren orders frame a busy week in Titusville Jamestown and Oil City with a hospital style show and other community notices.

Erie County Lawrende ‘Taylor St. Vincent's Hospital Lamberton Kearsarge Meadville George F. Griffith Keystone Ordnance Works M. M. Serrém Jr. High School Jamestown Edward R. Tenox West Sth Stowell Farm Sager Lenox Eric N. A. Carlson Eric Meter Systems, Inc Oil City Kazimiera Streene- Wilk Cooper Avenue Splane Memorial Airport B. P. W. Club Titusville Sunset Heights McCusker Fairview Street Second Avenue James A. Jordan Schwartz Lane Drayman Clyde Alcorn Route 5 Centerville South Perry South Street Polies C. D John Stetz Reynoldsville Tes Wendell A. Adams Hospital Jr. High

Horse Show 10 Aims to Aid Municipal Airport Drive

Many plans swirl around a benefit horse show to fund the municipal airport project. The Tratts Riding Club will sponsor a four act event tentatively set for Tuesday October 20 with a two and a half hour program featuring trick riding and fancy acts. Warren Hutcheson, Corry Civil Air Patrol president, said preliminary reports from Corry Jamestown, Raymond and Aero Supply plants show strong support for the campaign.

She’ Elty Tratts Warren Hutcheson Corry Civil Air Patrol Corry- Jamestown Raymond

Schwab Estate Sold For Sixty Thousand At Auction

In Lorett o Pennsylvania the Schwab estate known as Tamer grun, built by Charles M Schwab, sold for about 60,000. The 26 room mansion, seven cottages and 200 acres were bought by Friends of St Francis for 32,900 to support nearby St Francis College. Nearly 1,000 people attended the auction to settle the late Mrs Schwab’s estate. Mr Schwab died months after.

Associated Press Loretto Tamergrun Charles M. Schwabi Friends of St. Francis

Farmer Killed by Kick of Youthful Horse in Portville Barn

Henry L. Gleason, 63, was killed Saturday afternoon in his Portville town farm when a young horse kicked him in the head. Coroner Gurl J. Hosmer of Olean said the hoof blow caused skull fracture and cerebral hemorrhage. Gleason was bending to pick grain from the barn floor when the animal reportedly kicked as it reared.

Henry L. Gleason Ims Gleason

Nude body found. police detain suspect in New Brunswick

In New Brunswick New Jersey, the battered body of an unidentified 20 year old girl was found behind the Opera House theater. Police say she was murdered and likely thrown from a second floor stockroom with signs of a struggle in the women’s restroom. A Black man was detained as a suspect.

Aos Absooisten Eres New Brunswick WN. J Opera House Frank W. Masterson

Tire Thieves Hunted Here

Tire stolen from a lime spreader owned by A G Sorensa at 102 West Smith Street Saturday night. Police have a good clue to the identity of two men suspected. Authorities planned to question them. The theft is treated as a serious offense with stiff potential sentences.

A. G. Sorensa West Smith Street Sorenson Brie

Death Claims Nels Geertson in Corry

Nels Geertson longtime Corry resident machinist and pioneer in auto and motorcycle repair died at his sister Mrs Frank Bliss home on Wright street just before 3 this morning. Born April 9 1893 he lived his life in Corry. Survived by two sisters Mrs Holgar Petersen and Mrs Frank Bliss two brothers William and Sidney Geertson a nephew Harvey Petersen and others. Funeral from the Bliss home Wednesday at 2 30 p m.

Nels Gerson Corry Frank Bliss Wright Street Ajax Tron Corry Hospital Bills Holgar Petersen William Geertson Sidney Geertson Harvey Petersen Tioon

Corry Youth Wins Leniency in Court

Yasmina, 21, Corry, was paroled Saturday after pleading guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. McParland admitted supplying the liquor that led to a 17 year old Corry boy's arrest. The court sentenced McParland to six months in county prison and suspended to parole with court costs to be paid.

Sui Wee Yasmina Corry Miles B. Kitts McParland McFarland

Boy Scouts Attend Funeral of Boy Hero in Ellwood City

Ellwood City Pa October 5 Boy Scouts from Charles Follette Jr troop were excused from school to attend the funeral of 14 year old Follette who burned fatally when he tried to shield spectators from a popcorn wagon explosion at a football game. Fellow scout Wack Lindgren 15 remained in serious condition at Ellwood City Hospital from burns while helping Follette and fireman Relph Whiner 40 also suffered burns.

Ellwood City Charles Follette Follette Wack Lindgren Ellwood City Hospital Fol Jette Relph Whiner Elwood City

Five Percent Tuberculin Positive in DuBois Schools

DuBois area reports from the county tuberculosis society show only five per cent of students in 10 high schools tested positive to tuberculin last month. Treasury daily figures indicate Oct. 2 receipts of 25,106,983.37 and expenditures of 190,916,383.99 with a net balance of 94,021,078,508.49, total debt 91,197,549,265.07, marking an increase over the previous day by 45,740,794.

Little T. B Dubois County Tuberculosis Society Today Harrisburg Washington the Treasury

Labor Shortage Forces Dairymen From Business

Harrisburg October 5 Associated Press John Light secretary of agriculture warned farm labor shortages are driving dairy farmers out as milk production demands rise. He cited herd sales and rising production pressures while noting labor gaps affect all Pennsylvania farming, including tomatoes with 15 to 20 percent rotting in fields due to picker shortages. Similar issues affect late vegetable crops.

Ly Associated Press Harrisburg John Light Light Vand Pennsylvania

American Planes Get O K From Statistics

Official combat statistics reported to a House military sub committee on aviation show that American planes and pilots are meeting and beating the enemy. The figures indicate U S Army aircraft are more than a match for any planes now pitted against them, based on downed aircraft and testimony from ace pilots and senior Air Force officials.

Associated Fresh Washington Congressional United States Army Uncle Sam Army Air Force House Military Subcommittee

Fragmentary 19th century note on fuel and coal use

The readable text discusses fuel choices in a 19th century context, mentioning oil and coal, fire risk, and consumption. It notes the urgency of ensuring adequate fuel, with references to rooms, winter use, and avoiding waste. The fragment hints at economic and practical concerns about fuel efficiency.

Peo 4 with vote of 18 th of na 1 nt

The readable fragment shows a political or civic voting note mentioning an 18th date and a unit or group. It references a turnout or approval context but lacks full names places or actions. The incomplete OCR prevents a clear, factual summary beyond noting an election or vote event.

Denmark’s Turnover and Traitor Talk Amid War Rhetoric

Fragmented OCR text shows scrambled phrases about Denmark, traitors, and anti communism. Mentions Germany’s influence, Quiss and Seaverius, and warnings of sinking enemies. Contexts include wartime propaganda and shifting loyalties.

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