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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1942
Page
3
Fragmentary report discusses labor shortages and farming demands, with references to crop prospects and official wartime measures. Mentions authorities, military figures, and calls for policy changes amid ongoing conflicts.
The notice provides pricing and subscription details for the Corry Evening Journal including annual mail rates, carrier copy price, and weekly costs. It lists advertising rate inquiries and claims the newspaper is a member of The Associated Press with republication rights.
The passage recalls early 1860s debates on Union prospects and leadership. It cites Supreme Court Justice Benjamin R. Curtis and Joseph Medill criticizing Lincoln era policies, hinting that many doubted victory and urged rebuilding and delay. It notes antiwar voters influencing 1862 congressional results and regional shifts in Ohio Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana.
The article argues for practical patriotism over heroism, urging reduced car use to 2000 miles or less annually and less fuel oil reliance. It notes open fireplace use can cut oil consumption and promotes staying indoors near heat. It also suggests coal fire substitutes and planning for smaller kitchens as winter grows.
A fragmentary 1940s-style analysis notes Denmark's foreign minister Eric Scavenius opposing the anti Comintern pact and hinting at collaboration with Germany. It mentions Danish volunteers for the Russian front and warns of consequences for those defying Germany. The piece includes a ponderous aside on recent wartime events and a satirical reference to Icelandic and other Axis-linked figures.
Twenty years ago in Corry neighbors noted a Colonial play impressing state officers at a conference in Evie Monday night. Plans for a Friday noon arrival by J J Desmond and party were announced with a local committee led by J J Desmond and Blaine Killard to meet them at the Phoenix House. Vee Powers offered horseback riding lessons as more townsfolk look on. Victor Omtins left his ticket agent post for a traffic manager role with H Clark and Son. Center street gains modern lighting as Corry Electric crews install fixtures. Halloween plans include a community service council event with a Mardi Gras parade featuring school children, plus a forthcoming holiday display on the white way.
Ten per cent of infants and children are allergic. Allergy can begin at any age and children may outgrow it. Untreated, allergic children suffer weight loss irritability sleep disruption and school trouble. If prolonged, facial and dental deformities can occur and skin allergies may form hard nodular growths. Early proven treatment can help children.
A reader prompts: Can you answer seven test questions from a classified column. Questions cover office language of Brazil, types of military drafts referred to by Hershey, American naval base in Cuba, insignia of the Army Medical Corps, Australian territories, a labor leader’s wife death, bar wigs as ornaments or insects, Yugoslavia's throne, Tobruk’s arts-held port, and a famous football coach killed in a 1931 air crash.
Erie grand jury enters its third week in a broader probe of vice conditions tied to city police. Elton H. Blair says a prominent Erie County Bar Association member will testify Monday as the first witness of the day. Indictments may target unknown persons. George J. Barber faces charges of attempted subordination of perjury and malfeasance in a case tied to a morals offense hearing. House, convicted of morals charges, was to be brought for a driving-after-revocation matter but was discharged for lack of evidence.
A Tonawanda youth identified as Richard McGowan, 877 Highland Parkway, posed as a naval officer. He waived examination before U S Commissioner and was sent to Erie County jail in $1000 bail to await federal grand jury action. Federal agents arrested him on a warrant issued by U S Commissioner Boyce H Butterfield in Buffalo for wearing an officer’s uniform without authorization.
The body of Frank Frederick Hexamer a mechanic with a tank division of the United States Army is being shipped from California to Franklin Funeral services will be held at Burger funeral home upon arrival some time during the coming week Friends and relatives believe he died of sunstroke while on maneuvers at the resort in California The note also mentions a common error guide about the phrase seldom ever.
Rev William Hall was re elected secretary treasurer of the Corry Ministerial Association for his thirty first term at the first monthly meeting in United Brethren in Christchurch. Hall, connected with the association for 33 years, led St Pauls Lutheran 1909 to 1983. A framed picture marking his eightieth birthday was presented today. Officers also include Rev H Ray Harris as president and Rev James Helman as vice president. A paper by Rev Gilbert L Boyd urged the church to be the church. Plans for a Union Thanksgiving service November 26 at First Baptist with Rev Harris speaking.
Bay City michigan police say two 16 year olds plotted and one admitted shooting Clyde Valentine a nine year old Detroiter. He then stole the car and continued the trip on a country road until captured. The confession details the sequence of the killing and bludgeoning with a pistol.
Mrs. Ralph L. Eberman died at General Hospital in New Brighton, Pa., September 26. Former Corry resident Florence Smith, who lived with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith on West Congress Street years ago, is survived by her husband Ralph Eberman five children her mother and sister, all living in Jamestown.
In Jamestown on October 9, federal agents arrested three enemy aliens during raids on 20 local homes in western New York. Authorities seized short wave radios, 3 tvenrmy items, 200 rounds of ammunition, and gear. Other suspects were ordered to report for questioning or sent to immigration authorities.
Mrs Arthur Wescott died Sunday at 5 20 a m at her home 29 First avenue after prolonged illness and a hip fracture in July She was born February 9 1868 and lived in Gerry and Corry She is survived by husband Arthur Wescott a son daughter granddaughter and three brothers Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Brecken Keating funeral home with interment in Pine Grove cemetery
Franklin state brief reports B Weaver resigning as hotel manager to take a government post at Hotel Bartletts in Cambridge Springs. He joins the Exchienge Hotel site staff for wartime duty, bringing prior experience from Buller. The community recognizes him as a familiar Franklin resident stepping into a new role supporting defense needs.
Classified notice lists FIRE INSURANCE THE AVER AGENCY and BECKWITH & TURNER GARAGE at 802 N Center, Lubrications Exide Batteries Carter Ciriumetar Service. Also offers Household Goods for sale including parlor suite electric washer stove kitchen table and more. sale at once. Address Bills Harvey 119 E Compress Street.
A notice from Allegheny County Judge President J. Roward announces the discontinuation of visiting judges at Pittsburgh courts. The 74 county judges will be assigned to criminal court duty within the county while visiting judges are retired. The plan details funding and daily expenses for the new arrangement.
Buffalo stock listings show hogs around 4150 to 1600 per head with weights 200 280 lbs and prices 16.10 to 15.88, yearlings at 16.00, calves 8.50, and cattle steady with cutters 7.00 8.25. Pittsburgh produce reports apples 26 to 130, onions and potatoes listed with mixed regional prices. New York stock quotes note mixed gains and profit taking while overall market strength remains, with several major shares at top January levels and rail indices near August 1941 highs.
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