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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1943
Page
2
City and vicinity report Powell Motors engaged in vulcanizing and recapping with brief notes on expenses for a county commissioner campaign and miscellaneous local items including a hospital visit, club meetings, and community notices.
A new drilling method promises faster oil recovery in Northwestern Pell vil. The concept digs a 4 mmine-Skeehash to dip all-bearing strata and then drills horizontal holes outward from the spokes of a wire array. Ben Raney, director of the mil led and techitted injector, says results are promising with a seven hast wall soon. The Veriango quintl was formed a year ago by producing and refining firms and five individuals.
Newville Pennsylvania October 16 eight year old Jon Coover has been missing for two days. Cumberland county mountains are being searched by volunteers and police near his home after a neighbor reported hearing cries at night. A man reportedly saw a sobbing sound but did not report it.
Miss Mildred Swanson of Columbus dies at home after an illness. Her husband Charles Swanson is mentioned. further details are unavailable. The notice notes the death occurred this morning and that a fuller obituary will appear in Mondays Journal.
Associated Press reports U S planes bombed Makin Island in the Gilbert group, an equatorial outpost of Japan, on an operation described as small with no losses. The raid targeted the seaplane base on the northern Gilberts island, and return to base without incident.
The Fourth Naval District announced that a blimp has crashed in Barnegat Bay off the New Jersey coast. A district spokesman offered no further details and promised a later statement. No information about the blimp’s identity or casualties was provided.
Jay Ranger a longtime Cony resident died at Wheelock Curry this morning after ill health. Born December 4 1883 in Dansville New York he moved to Curry 1914 and lived there except for a brief stay in Sharon. He worked as a carpenter until retirement. Surviving are his wife Clara Lander daughter Mrs J J Rathbun Salamanca NY son Walter at home two grandsons sister Mrs Hose Neu Arkport NY. The body was moved to Boncken Keatie Funeral Parlors for services there Tuesday at 1 30 pm.
Tubbs Prank A Tubbs 53 died while returning from Aero Supply plant when a passerby rushed him to Cory hospital after he collapsed from a heart condition. Coroner Arthur Crowe ruled the death a fatal heart attack with no inquest. Survived by wife a son in the Army Air Force in California and two daughters. Funeral set for Union City Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Crowe funeral home.
Harrisburg fire raged through downtown sections, gutting the Army Navy induction center and causing more than 100000 dollars in damage. About six fire units and city volunteers battled the blaze for seven hours, with several firefighters treated for minor injuries and smoke inhalation. Chief Earl Swarts withheld cause pending investigation.
Pittsburgh Oct 16 The Allegheny County Democratic executive committee narrowly selected County Solicitor Willer B Smart for the Common Pleas court nomination won in the primary by the late Judge Ralph J. Smith. There remains possibility that Judge Smith's death yesterday prevented a substitution.
Erie farmers renew demand for higher milk prices claiming current costs push production down. A Pennsylvanian Milk Control Commission increase is sought, with farmers threatening action if the OPA does not respond by midweek. A meeting with GPA representatives failed to secure OPA approval, prompting further effort to meet consumer opponents and press for cost-based adjustments.
Babson states airline passenger service will rebound strongly once wartime restrictions ease. He notes planes will be booked to capacity with more equipment and pilots available, aiding operating costs despite high taxes. He cites progress toward transcontinental and trans Atlantic routes and argues air transport offers faster, cheaper travel long term.
Two year old Dorothy Aha Schenek of 118 West Washington Street was rushed to Corey Hospital with a fractured left arm after reportedly falling during play. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs Pau chyenek, requested medical attention.
Erie October 16 coroner Shortt to probe death of Raymond Kujawski 95 found face down on a sidewalk near 21st and Reed Street after being last seen Wednesday. City detectives will determine if a skull fracture occurred in a fall or from other cause. Kujawski, a meat cutter, worked at Labh law's Groceteria 2420 Parr street until Wednesday.
Fragmentary report notes St Edward s School war activities and concerns tied to Sisters of Jisrey. It mentions purchases, bonds, and savings, with unclear references to individuals and meetings at Vil Maria College.
An unclear note discusses soil preparation methods for planting. It mentions turning soil to a depth of eight inches and suggests hand or mechanical work as viable approaches. The language hints at early farming practices and manual cultivation.
Fragments describe payments and taxes during a wartime period with mentions of administration costs security and Allied powers. The text references prices and an overextended tax system, plus vague notes on officials and public spending.
In a terse public notice, residents hear about a scheduled Bo event tied to a municipal service outage or utility issue. The fragment hints at formal action, with little detail but notes public involvement or attendance. Further context from the full notice is needed for precise facts.
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