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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
3
A small fire at a vacant lot near the Fan Vate district caused alarm but no injuries were reported. Firefighters battled the flames for about an hour before bringing the blaze under control, with crews inspecting nearby buildings for heat exposure.
A frosty morning brings a string of incidents and wartime notes from Corry and surrounding areas. A dropped pouch narrowly missed the Butters home after a dented impact. a missing Corry high school girl was found safe at home after a father’s alarm. An eight-year-old boy was located after a few anxious hours, and a theft at Jupiter High was reported. Relief payments dipped slightly to 1156 for the week ending October 20, while Christmas Seals for 1943 arrived with most funds staying in state and county. Wartime topics include a real estate transfer, denial of longer service obligations for certain Army trainees, casualty lists with Pennsylvanian names, and a public address by Russian ambassador Gromyko. Fluid milk sales expansion is planned for several Pennsylvania cities, and local son Oliver Brown features in WDAN radio spots. Photographer Healy’s senior portraits are underway for next spring's Corian yearbook.
A testimonial dinner is planned in Erie on November 6 at the Masonic Temple for Franklin B. Hosbach grand warden of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and George A. Blair high priest of the Grand Encampment. United States Senator James J. Davis is slated as principal speaker with officers of the Grand Encampment and Grand Lodge expected to attend. Roy B. Mills secretary, 161 East Sixth Street, Erie, is handling reservations.
Allied forces across the Fifth and Eighth Armies report new gains as air and ground actions target Mis and surrounding airfields. Photographs show a 70 bomb hits square on target with massive plumes. Casale, Mareigliara, and Grosseto airfields and bridges along routes to Rome were attacked day and night. In the Middle East, RAF raids hit Aegean airfields and harbor facilities on Rhodes and Cos with shipping targets also listed.
United States selective service directs conscientious objectors to merge the Civilian Public Service camps near Kane and Marienville. Enrollment has fallen as men take on duties in farming, mental institutions, and the Allegheny National Forest. The two camps, run by the Church of the Brethren, join as workers in national importance.
Erie officials warn motorists to verify if vehicles can be shipped out of town before selling to prevent worsening transport problems. James K Shields of the Chamber of Commerce notes 50 825 registered passenger and numbered vehicles in Erie County with 3449 in Erie city and cautions out of town sales could burden workers and hinder wartime shipyard production.
Thue Oct 21 preparations proceed for the county vote with indications that turnout may not exceed about 23,000 from the primaries. Voting machines delivered late next week, and election supplies reach election boards soon. Street lists of voters by residence will be available Wednesday at the sort house or party headquarters.
Ad copy extols FASTEETH as a pleasant paste for those with false teeth. It claims alkaline formula improves comfort, helps teeth stay in place, and aids eating with a whiter look. Mentions availability at stores.
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