Fragmentary weathered note on ties and odds
The garbled text mentions ties and weeds and a bull and a nine, with unclear context. No dated events, participants, or locations are clear enough to identify.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1944
Page
3
The garbled text mentions ties and weeds and a bull and a nine, with unclear context. No dated events, participants, or locations are clear enough to identify.
Morris L Breed farmer of Beaverduen Ton City district died Sunday night at Gory Hospital after a brief illness. He was born August 8, 1905, lived all his life on the family farm, and was known for his work in the community. Survived by his wife Eva M Breed a daughter Mrs James Crowell of Besterdam a son Charles Breed FR D Union City a sister Mrs Belle Harris and fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 30 from his late home with burial in Ben verdam Cemetery.
Twenty years ago Mairive Shambaugh of Uhl city is reported as involved in a fatal crash near Petroldim Center when a Pennsylvania train struck the automobile she rode in. Corry court circles gain notice of attorney Joseph Osborne planning to open an office in the Traction building. A pretty wedding unites Mildred Alton and Norbert Nantes in St Thomas rectory. A birth is recorded at Corry Hospital, a son to Ant and John Mitchell. The National Bank of Corry reports assets near two million dollars as local business stabilizes. W L Trill introduces a new Flushometer valve for toilet equipment, named the Trilt Flushometer.
Rationing notes describe Metis fats stamps, new and invalidated stamps, and indefinite validity for some items. Mentions November dates for validity changes, gasoline, fuel oil, and heating season coupons with conditions and regional applicability.
Services honored Sergeant Rich Conklin of Company A who died in action in German territory. His wife Mrs. Madelyn Schell Conlin of this city received word that he was killed in combat around September.
In reassuring remarks, Secretary of War Stimson rejects claims the War Department would delay demobilization to ease unemployment. He cites military necessity and shipping as limits, with rapid demobilization otherwise planned. The piece also critiques Major Eliot’s Carthaginian peace warning, arguing Germany’s military rulers leave no middle ground for peaceful terms.
Public sale notices listing two auctions. One at Martin Bemis farm Corry Pa five miles north and three miles south of Cutting on State Line road. cash terms for livestock and farming equipment. Second sale at Lander Pa four miles east of Ruscell offering Holstein Guernsey cattle dairy equipment machinery and tools with cash terms. Both notices include owner names and auctioneers.
A fragmented quiz list asks about a negative eight day meaning a prominent industrialist raising wages pending government approval. It cites Dickens Jerry Cruncher, Alaska house flies, Churchill Roosevelt talks, Calvin Coolidge succession, a sun and bars nickname, a maama Charis language, a Darkmouth College defense, Morse code dot and dash.
Advertorial style notice claims kidney fatigue causes backache and pain. It promotes Thompson's Morsuma Tablet as a quick remedy used by thousands to feel better, alleging rapid relief and elimination of poisons through overworked kidneys.
Public health officials warn that indifference to cleanliness in eateries fuels disease spread. Observations note unsanitary conditions in many establishments due to staff lapses, equipment shortages, and high demand, urging better dishwashing practices and owner responsibility.
Myron L. Phevrin, a farmer, died after being trampled while attempting to remove a goat from a horse stall on his Erie county farm. Coroner reports crushed chest from internal injuries. Last seen at 5 30 am near the barn, investigators said.
Meadvill,e man McGuire admits killing his wife after a domestic dispute at the residence in Blooming Valley. He was booked on suspicion of murder and attempted identification. Police notes indicate confusion over a relative in California and a separate accident involving a 14 year old boy later in the report.
Sgt. Cooklin joined the Army in 1940 and served with Co. T of Warren. He trained at Indiantown Gap Camp Livingston Fort Ord and Camp Gordon Johnston in the Philippines. He shipped to Birghind in 1948 and joined the 112th Regiment on August 1, 1942. He saw action in Prone and Germany, earned two overseas promotions, and later returned to the corps with OF Ane 112th. He is survived by his wife, his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Conklin, a sister Doris at home, and a brother Floyd in Youngsville, with grandfather Eugene Conklin in Erie.
Memorial service conducted at the Methodist Church with Rev. Galbreath delivering the address. Lt Brown enlisted May 1942 as a aviation cadet, trained at San Marcos Navigation School, commissioned in January and served in the Pacific area before being killed in action on September 4 1944. Parents Mr and Mrs Robert Brown received word September 24. Also notes local reaction and high school connection. Pittsburgh produce prices and fruit details follow in ad-like section.
Police seek 1400 worth of war bonds. Michael Skezypczak, 14, employed at Hammer Mill Paper, purchased bonds for his three granddaughters and his son Joseph, 39, now charged with larceny. Joseph allegedly took 824 in cash from his father’s home and cannot recall what he did with the bonds. Charges filed by the father before Alderman William F. Heisler.
A historical notice touts a simple hearing test and ear drops from Gurine Ear Drops and Lindstess Pharmacy. The ad claims the method will improve hearing or the reader loses money, urging purchase at drugstores nationwide.
A garbled list of company names and prices appears to reflect stock market quotations and vendor entries. Names include American Can American Shell Anaconda Atlantic Refining Bendix Aviation General Motors Studebaker Texas Instruments Westinghouse and others, interspersed with incomplete phrases and garbled text.
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