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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1945
Page
3
Prolonged debacle in Venango county as five refineries shut down and up to four Pennsylvania plants eyed for government seizure. About 200 workers idle. strikers and pickets reduce output while officials seek legal interpretation and a possible presidential order.
Rapid progress is being made on the warehouse building for the Ajax Tron Works on West Washington Street with most steel work completed. The Ford coupe driven by Dan Depew went off the road near Willow's last night but caused minor damage. A basement fire at Filey and Ruley in South Center Street was contained before spreading. Andrew Paulson’s Willys-Overland sedan was wrecked on Brie Wattsburg road. all occupants escaped serious injuries. The Harmony Four will open the season at the new Hotel Corry with a varied program. The Senior High Geography and Transtury class plans a U S tour starting October 12 via the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, stopping at Swift and Company in Chicago, aided by delineascope slides.
Washington report outlines FDA labeling reforms ending double talk for over the counter items. New rules require full directions for use and dosage on bottles, with Rx symbols where needed and a disclaimer for products containing no known active ingredient.
Three year old Smrekar girl from Bryner Street, Bryner Station, suffered severe burns to face and torso when clothing caught fire at home during Sunday move. Mother left briefly to check another house and fire began after child altered clothing, with flames enveloping her as she ran from the house. Patient treated at Ol City Hospital in critical condition.
A youthful burglar described as about 20 with greyed hair and wearing a white shirt and dark suit broke into three Erie homes Friday into Saturday. He unlocked doors at 1 30 am and 11 01 pm, stealing purses, cash, a fountain pen, and a wallet totaling about 30 dollars. Victims include Mrs Maggie Lou Gluckler, Mr and Mrs Dorothy Gluck, and guests at 349 West 7th Street.
The article notes Fire Prevention Week with tips to reduce home fires and casualties, listing practical rules on electrical cords matches and stove safety. It also profiles Gen. Charles G. Dawes, praising his career and wartime service, including a celebrated quip about prices and a reference to his Nobel and diplomacy roles.
The reader is asked to turn to the Classified Page for the correct answers to ten questions about history politics and language. Topics include Truman weekend trip, women in Congress, grammar correction, Hong Kong sovereignty, the start of the twenty first century, the Charter of the United Nations, ancient myth figures, OWI food needs for Europe, a historical battle, and France's Vichy government chief.
Mrs. Thetol B. Matteson of East Wayne street was injured about 12:15 when her car collided at East South and Concord with a second Plymouth driven by Gilbert Vasey of Columbus not owned by Gerald Damon. She was taken to Corry Hospital. Dr WW W Graham attended to her injuries. No details on the extent were available.
The Board of Education will convene this evening for the October session. Directors expect to handle routine business including bills and invoices for textbooks and supplies for the current term and to elect a successor to Carl Wengert as director of the local vocational school on a recommendation from Supt. of Schools Dewey.
John 8 known as 6 2 A wide circle of friends died after a stroke two weeks earlier at Titusville Hospital at 11 43 Saturday morning Born near Breedtown June 1 1868 he spent his life in the area Survived by wife Richey Peebles who died in 1905 children William Verne Samuel Clyde and Mrs Vada Lafontaine 13 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Also leaves no surviving brothers or sisters Funeral services set at Flanders Arnold Funeral Home Tuesday at 1 0 and at Fairview Methodist Church at 2 30 with interment in Fairview Cemetery
Ott Shanklin Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Ray W Anderson of Liberty Street suffered serious burns to face and hands Saturday at 12 30 p m while applying a vaseline and gasoline mixture to a jacket in the basement of his home The mixture flashed from a fire burner on a hot plate causing flames to rise and threaten the basement ceiling The Brooklin High School student was rushed to care following the accident
The article explains body minerals with calcium as central, representing about 2 percent of body weight and essential for bones and teeth. Adults need roughly one gram of calcium daily, sourced from vegetables nuts milk cheese and butter. Chalky soil and water contribute calcium. a balanced diet maintains minerals overall.
Mortimer Graham a former Erie County district attorney now in the Naval Reserve has been promoted to lieutenant commander. He joined the Navy in December and served as head of the navigation department at the U S Naval Air Station Lake City Ph. The promotion was announced Saturday and he expects discharge within a month.
Jamestown reports the Chautauqua ferry will continue running until December 1 to handle ice conditions. Superintendent Bruce Chilson notes the ferry carries more vehicles this year and about double the pedestrians compared with last season as the lake approaches freezing.
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