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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1942
Page
3
Fragments describe a confrontation involving a woman and a weapon and reference a planned action in a region. Details are partial and attribution is incomplete, making it difficult to determine the exact people, place, and outcome from the readable text.
Abe U Onetc faces a tense confrontation as rivals clash in a closely watched showdown. Officials report mounting tension and potential security measures as the event unfolds at a central venue.
A Corry Evening Journal reader summary notes the Washington peace hope after a tense political week, while Hitler's war stance is described as he clings to gains, plans further conquests, and faces a weakened, unsustainable empire. The piece contrasts wartime unity and congressional capability with the persistent threat of Nazi aggression. It also discusses the burden on the middle class amid wartime taxes and shifting economic strains.
Twenty years ago Corry items include Montel Chirk and Son planning a new local plant and daily work in hard maple, plus Union-Guy welcomes Pinehott and party, with local political activity at Hotel Phoenix. Reports note fire safety warnings as drought continues and students disciplined after furnace damage.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society highlights preplacement physical exams to prevent injuries and illness. Ill workers risk fatigue and accidents from poor lighting and strenuous tasks. exams identify those unfit for certain roles, improving safety and efficiency. In a plant study of 4026 workers only one third were deemed newly ill, with tuberculosis, diabetes, syphilis and rheumatism cited as common issues leading to transfers for better efficiency and conservation of manpower.
A jumble of quiz prompts asks seven questions about WAACs WAFS WAVES labor history military ranks and other trivia. It mentions classified columns for answers and includes garbled phrasing and typos with several historical and numeric items.
Registration records are closed until after the election with final enrollment and party strength figures to be issued later this month. Chief Registrar Joseph C. Williams reports street listings and address updates are being prepared and will be released as quickly as possible using mimeographing machines.
Erie plans begin on the two hundred unit Delaware Place housing project at 12 plryes and Delaware avenue with federal officials. Erie Housing Authority officials announce start dates. Harbor Homes on Bullaloond and Downing avenues are occupied as defense workers move in. The 224 unit Harbor Homes project costs 1.9 million and aims for completion by October 30. Lake City project near completion offers 40 units for colored families but not yet available.
Funeral services for John Hillburg were held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 from his late home in Columbus with Rev Constant Johnson of the First Lutheran church Jamestown N Y assisted by Rev John Waite. Bearers included Emmeth Smerberg DeForest Hillburg Orrin Hillburg Clare Gordon Peter Swanson and Clarence Thompson. Interment followed at David Curtis cemetery in Columbus with attendees from Cleveland Noa h Clymer Clarendon Willburg and Emmetsmedburg among others.
Very Rev Dr Michael W Moynihan pastor at SS Peter and Pauls in Jamestown died Sunday at 9 am in W A hospital after years of declining health. He served as dean of the Catholic priesthood in Chautauqua County and was widely known for church work.
The note stresses mental and physical efficiency depend on visual efficiency. Clear keen sight helps workers perform tasks quickly, reduce errors and waste, prevent accidents and fatigue, and secure sight to ensure jobs are handled correctly.
Mr and Mrs Kidwin Anderson of turd received word Monday of the death of Captain Raymond Btiles a member of 22 killed in the army transport crash near Puerto Rico. Captain Btiles had been stationed at Mentalirgeon Nh Losey Field, Powen, Puerto Rico for 20 years. Mrs Stiles and children Judy reside in Kanwar City after the officer’s death.
Funeral services for Mrs Paul Shields were held after prayer services at the late home on South Center street and a requiem mass at St Thomas church. The Rev Francis led the mass with bearers Wendell Shields Arthur Shields Zarl Sperry Sr Denny Marlett Robert Patterson and Joseph Boland assisting. Burial followed in St Thomas cemetery family lot. Friends attended and offerings reflected their esteem for the deceased.
George H. Gordon an alderman of the First Ward was formally appointed city police magistrate by Mayor Frank E. Hepler after a six month leave of absence granted to Magistrate C. B. Porter. Porter hopes to resume duties later. The piece includes an ownership statement for the Corry Evening Journal dated September 30, 1949, listing Arthur Colegrove as publisher and owner with Mrs. A. D. Colegrove and Arthur Colegrove as stockholders. no significant security holders.
An early Sunday night crash near Sunnyside Route 17 left four people seriously injured and two ambulances carried victims to Jamestown General Hospital. Injured include Haluh Olson 60 Lakeview Ave with facial and chest injuries, June Olson 39 with forehead lacerations and a fractured hand, Money Olson 11 with facial and limb injuries, and Clayton Halbere 40 Bemus Point with arm and jaw injuries.
Emil Anderson 56 of Jamestown New York died Monday in Titusville after an industrial accident at the Me Struthers Welle Corporation plant. He was struck by a machine arm at the Perry Street edge of the plank and died from chest injuries and internal damage. Deputy Coroner C M Sonne classified it as an accidental death. the man’s home was listed in Jamestown New York.
In 1939, Dr. Siple and Erle Bark developed a cold weather headgear for Antarctic expeditions. The device, created at the prewar research era, aimed to shield Quartermasters and soldiers at frigid stations from blizzard winds. This innovation marked a notable advance in protective clothing for harsh polar conditions.
Parlor suite electric washer top stove dining room suite tables chairs baby bed and other furnishings must be sold at once. Mrs Harvey 119 B L Congress Street at6 Stores window glass and party supplies. Answers to the Daily Quiz list of questions and answers from editorial column.
Harrisburg October 6 Associated Press reports liquor stores were urged to open calmly by the Liquor Gapp board as stores in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and nearby areas faced closures. Clerks hired through the State Bounty and Musiclyst Workers union asked for wage increases and benefits while board chairmen negotiated.
Markets report from Buffalo and Pittsburgh dated October 6 Hogs mostly 10 cents under normal with 170 to 230 pounds around 200 sows 14 50 to 14 75 cattle steady wind and higher steers 11 00 to 12 00 cannery and bulls 9 00 to 11 50 calves 17 00 to 18 50 sheep 70 to 80 cattle and hog values noted alongside fruit and potato quotations from Pittsburgh and New York markets
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