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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1943
Page
6
A misty October Sunday drew hundreds to view fall colors along local roads. The scene contrasted with prewar street life as residents planned farms near the state hatchery and others prepared moves to Maryland. Police logged incidents from thefts to a stray football window break, while wartime notices touched rationing and unemployment payments.
Kane October 11 heavy smoke hung over the hills as numerous brush and forest fires in the vicinity were brought under control by firefighting crews. A large two mile front fire near Trout Run and Wolf Lick areas continued to burn as Ridgway crews fought to check. Winds in the droughtWarning could raise hazards as dry leaves fed the flames.
Jamestown reports two weeks into a six month dog quarantine as enforcement strengthens for unmuzzled dogs. A quarantine is also issued in Sulimanen after a rabies case linked to a dog died in Ellicottville. Kane tax collections near 75 percent of $154,208.29 before the discount period ends.
Answers list for the editorials quiz covers topics from historical figures to geography and technology. It names Marshall Badoglio six August 1942 tanning Spanish American War Zachary Taylor and John Tyler anthracite magnetic compass and notes the Florida coastline length and the pipe-burst risk from frozen expansion.
An old advertisement touts Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment for cuts burns bruises and sores with claims of rapid relief. It also markets San-Cura Soap as tender to skin and useful for chafing and minor irritations, listing prices and multiple household uses.
Five soldiers were held in Jamestown city jail on Army orders after being apprehended Saturday. They allegedly deserted from Camp Pickett Virginia and traveled the Middle West in a rented 1937 light sedan used for one night. Investigators expect details on the car, registered in Virginia, today.
Charleroi, Pa. James Barret, 48, steelworker, veteran of WWI, finally receives the U S Army victory medal order mailed May 23, 1919, after 24 years in the mails. barrett’s daughter delivered the torn War Department letter at Pittsburgh Steel plant. Dunkirk death report cites death by own action at Sunset Bay as Mrs. De Etta Garrison, widow of George, found with car running. coroner rules monoxide gas and sedative poisoning as cause after investigation with Drs. Carr and Vosburg.
Two soldiers were questioned on East Second Street Saturday. They were picked up at 3:20 p.m. and three others were arrested in a West Second Street tavern on Nourister.
Ray F. Smock of Meadville, Crawford County register and recorder, is appointed deputy secretary of highways and will assume duties November 1. He will also handle rural county work while remaining county Republican chairman since 1930, with Forrest L. Knop expected to succeed him as county registrar. Gov. Martin breaks the engineer rule by appointing a non engineer to the post.
Statistics from Harrisburg on September relief programs show overall aid cases sliding. General Assistance decreased by 802 with 43,108 persons affected, Old Age and Blind Pensions also down, leaving totals near 155,083 cases and 89,258 Old Age recipients.
A garbled OCR fragment references approval processes for a school plan or policy. It mentions the need for declaration, supervision, and repeated use of a long standing approach. Details are unclear but imply administrative actions affecting classes or teaching standards.
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