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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1944
Page
4
The fragment shows a newspaper masthead for Corry Evening Journal with listing of address, publisher Arthur Colegrove, advertising representative Fred Kimball, Associated Press note, carrier and mail rates, and advertising rates available on request. It reflects early 20th century production details and pricing rather than a news story.
News summary reports ample winter supplies of eggs vegetables grain and sugar beet output improving by Christmas while meat and dairy face shortages. It discusses Americans aiding Italy toward national self rule, a new birth of freedom, and Allied encouragement amid wartime costs and vigilance.
The article warns laryngeal cancer claims about 1500 lives yearly. Early treatment improves outcomes. 4-5% of cancers develop in the larynx as people age. Hoarseness is a key warning, and persistent hoarseness beyond two weeks requires examination with a mirror. Early physician evaluation offers a potential cure.
Twenty years ago crowds gathered at Alderman Gurion’s Eat Main Street office for a glimpse of a confiscated mammoth item linked to liquor supply. Weather promises sewer work on Angle Street within weeks. Hermen Burns suffers gunshot wounds from a hunting accident near Dunkeyville. An unknown man found near the brickyard dies at Corry Hospital. authorities deem him a floater with limited ID leads. A Nash car skids into a ditch near Pranklin. Glenn Dickson and sister Gracia escape with minor injuries. Phil Young, veteran Keystones basketball guide, elected team manager for next season at a meeting attended by Thea Williams, Arthur Pitts, Howard Sheets, and Philip Young.
A fragmented trivia page asks ten questions about topics from history and geography. It includes items on presidents, global places, and commerce, with clues that reference assassinations, abbreviations, and notable figures. The legible parts suggest a light test of general knowledge from an era.
Mrs Emma Bates 79 died early this morning at her daughter Mrs John Obrk s home on East Congress Street. Born September 15 1865 in Columbus she lived in Spring Creek most of her life. She was a member of Went Spring Cree Grange and survived by two daughters Mrs Ohm of Corry and Mrs Paul Kufferlin of Spring Creek a son Manley Bates of New Chaba Pa seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 40 o clock in the dome of her daughter Mrs Paul Siferlin in Spring Creek.
Fragmented OCR lists NBC and CBS radio slots with hosts Dick Hayes Dinah Shoce and Bob Hope plus dramas and concerts. Ambiguous names and garbled titles hint at a varied night program across networks including Mystery Theater Waterlo o Bridge and Contemporary Composers, with late shows and a forum awaiting confirmation.
Set. Richard B. Becker a World War II veteran missing from Chillicothe hospital since Oct 3 identified by relatives as the victim. He was found with a fractured skull after a truck struck him on a Mercer County highway. Truck driver Nick Etchy of Rubble 6 Mercer was arrested for involuntary manslaughter and bound over for the December term.
Meadville Oct 17 officials report a group of minors from Conneautville and two older youths charged with malicious damage to public property. Investigations continue as state police join county authorities into vandalism across townships, damaging Crozier School windows and Meadville area facilities.
Police in Warren seek two local youths Robert C. Porter 14 North Warren and Bob Maguire, both missing since Friday. Reports say one had a satchel at Rey when he left. A witness saw Moore unconscious by a roadside near Wattabung. Pockets of pickets from a Cleveland theater were found in Moore’s clothing.
Jock A Cudy, veteran Jamestown firefighter, testifies about the Richfield oil blast in 1984. He describes using a metal sign as a shield to approach a burning tank and the tanks exploding as spectators and firemen fled. The case involves four damage suits totaling 120,000 against Jett company. defense says it will rest tomorrow with summations. A 12-member jury has heard testimony since October 3.
Bear Lake fraternal lodge installs Noble Grand Leon Cable and 11 officers including Vine grind Amos Bemis and recording secretary Arthur Connell at Bear Lake Lodge No 1025 on Oct 1. Refreshments followed. attendees included Mrs Jennie Boone and Mrs F Eugene Perkins visiting from Erie and New York.
A clipping relays Stal Harvey Kane’s battle experiences in France Belgium Luxembourg and Germany. He writes from a hospital about injuries to his head back and leg after shell bursts and near misses, expressing fatigue and a wish for peace. Separately a radar radioman Sgt Elwood J Ward is reported killed in action in a Romanian bombing raid after being listed missing.
Sheffield reports joyous reunion as Staff Sergeant John T Farr, listed missing in action after a March raid, walks into his parents home in Sheffield. A British government note confirms he is safe at a base in England though further details were requested to be kept confidential.
Erie schools will close Wednesday Thursday and Monday afternoons this week to accommodate registrations for new A gasoline ration books. Herman Grose superintendent Howard W Seabury in charge of gasoline rationing and Heary Trask operations manager announced. School directors granted use of facilities. W Metfary assistant superintendent assigned to staffing and setup.
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