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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1942
Page
3
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A 1930s corry editorial column discusses Hitler’s handshake diplomacy, citing the Roehm murder and aggressive policies toward Poland Denmark Norway and Austria. It notes Rommel’s uncertain status in Africa, then reports on charcoal-fueled trucks as a wartime experiment and remarks on Britain’s Wavell and Soviet prospects. The piece closes with commentary on wartime life and shifting American work habits.
Twenty years ago a Hallowe en committee meeting outlined a celebration with floats general costumes and a friendly competition among local business leaders. A bonfire would feature a prize giving while a series of children contests and games entertained attendees.
A quirky quiz page presents ten questions on diverse topics. It asks for a prominent political figure from the 1990 presidential campaign era, Australia’s six states, the wife of a Texas governor, a Senate defense chair, the Duke of Windsor’s role, a capital city name on an African island, Great Falls location and other lore, Chungking’s river, the British Prime Minister’s house, and Indian city trio Calcutta Bombay Madras.
The piece notes stomach cancer is not hopeless. early operable in about half of cases though current operations run 20 to 25 percent. It warns symptoms are often late, urges X rays if symptoms persist, and stresses surgery as the only curative option when caught early. It also cites age over 40 with indigestion as a risk signal.
Historical locks once handling vast tonnage now fade from view as the Panama, Suez, and Kiel routes dwindle. The nation faces a sober realization of a monumental task ahead and the need for renewed resolve to improve waterway infrastructure and related work.
Roaming Roundup reports twelve charter members signed for Corry Exchange Club with Clarence W Inwit to replace Kennet Leeper in the October 15 shakeup. It notes property purchases, band efforts, and local civic activity, including Aero Supply Band and High School athletes, plus plans for public meetings and sidewalk repairs.
A drunken motorist, Mike Grgunigeinte, 59, of Clymer, N.Y., reportedly caused extensive damage estimated at 3,500 dollars by driving through freshly laid cement on East 12th Street between Hex Avenue and Garlin Park. The incident, witnessed by Alderman Joseph Kiliszewski and others, ended when Organisciak wrecked after crashing through a barricade and into the cement. Police arrested the driver. a wrecker retrieved the vehicle as onlookers watched a scene of destruction.
The body of Mrs. Jay Mitchell tones was found in a stream near Buch Gheey, 426 East, by her nephew Arthur J. Batley. Coroner Samuel T. Bowers and Wallace investigated. verdict pending. Mrs. Mitchell had been in health recently according to the coroner.
A Thartaugus County grand jury returned four true bills to Justice Al mon Lytle in Mayville. Obvious names include Faunan d Netinwill, Lindsey Buslek Dillon, LaBarbera, and Muscat. Charges cover morals offenses, first degree robbery, and third degree burglary with associated counts. Context places events in Jamestown, Fredonia, and Sheridan between August and December of prior years.
Mrs. Fae Robbins died last evening near Warren after a long illness. Born in McKean County, she lived in Erie and nearby areas. Surviving are two sons Bernard Robbins and Exnesl Robbins, a daughter Cecile, her father Axel Samfood, a brother Albert Sampson, and husband Hawin Robbins with other relatives. The body is in Bracken Keating chapel with funeral Sunday at 2 45 PM and interment at Pins Grove cemetery.
Automobiles for sale list several used cars with low mileage and good condition. One entry offers a Pontiac with worn tires and a miles value, another Ford V-8 with 45 horsepower in good condition. Additional ads include a Chevrolet sedan with extras and a Dodge sedan offered at reasonable prices.
A health officer during a city meeting argued the Board of Health should hold broader temporary powers, favoring action by that board rather than individual firemen. The board ordered removal of nuisances on Dairview Street within 25 days and planned further cleanup measures, citing cooperation from county and city officials and a deadline for Fitzpatrick’s reports.
Short notice classified item advertises a sleeping room for rent near Pleasant Street. Mentions gas or generic amenities with a German speaker preference and a dial phone contact 35-491 atlo.
Market summary from Buffalo livestock and Pittsburgh produce desks shows hogs and cows with varied bids, prices and weights. hogs to 15.00, cows 10.00 to 15.00, yearlings and bulls up to 12.50. In Pittsburgh produce, fruit and potato prices move slowly with baskets and sacks priced per variety and grade. apples and potatoes show steady demand and assorted regional varieties. The stock market closes the week with gains, notable strength in large-cap and industrials, while several key names retreat.
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