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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1944

Page

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Allied advance tightens grip on Aachen and Rhine frontier

Allied forces push near Ronsendaal and Breda while mopping up in Aachen, the first major German city to fall, as German resistance dwindles in pockets. Red Army advances threaten Zagreb and Budapest as Debrecen falls, signaling broader offensives in Hungary and Yugoslavia.

Antwerp Debrecen Hungary Courtney H. Hodges Aachen Rhineland George 5 Patson Nancy Chaudians The Bargen Op Zoom Rotterdan West Front Butmany Brilyeres Belgrade Yugoslavia Moscow Red Army Zagreb Croatia Budapest Slovakia

More Columbus Cottages Entered

State Police from the Corry station say they have confessions from three Corry youths who admitted vandalism at Columbus cottages. Richard Yoting, David Ollaway, and Leonard Herdidger face Juvenile Court in Erie after a conference with Probation Officer Search. The targeted cottages were linked to Tony Lite, Milton Spaulding, Al DuRe, and Pred Ross.

Corry Columbus Erie Richard Yoting David Ollaway Leonard Herdidger Tony Lite Milton Spaulding al DuRe Pred’ Ross William Randall Columbia de Ducoy Ltte

Cleveland Fire Devastates City Amid Explosive Blaze

The Oct 21 Cleveland disaster leaves 42 dead and 82 missing after a massive fire and gas storage plant explosions. About 3,600 homeless. thousands evacuated as flames reached Alberta height. 500 Ohio National Guard mobilized to patrol the burned district.

Associated Press Cleveland James BE. Granger Adj Donald Pancoast of Ohio

Tries death by own action at city jail

Percy Robinson and Tony Fowler Garrison were arrested on disorderly conduct charges after a fight on East Main Street. Robinson attempted hanging in his cell with a leather belt, struck his head on the bunk, and was taken to hospital then returned to jail in weakened condition. both men were set for a magistrate hearing this afternoon.

Percy Robinson Tony Fowler Garrison East Main Street City Kelly Garrison Robinson Brewer Gordon

Inquiry continues into stabbing of woman in Baltimore

Baltimore police pressed a continuing inquiry into the stabbing death of 26 year old war worker Evelyn Acker of Osterburg Pennsylvania. Nine persons were questioned overnight as investigators sought to identify a possible suspect whispered by the victim before she died at Marcy Hospital.

Baltimore Mise Evelyn, Acker Osterburg Marcy Hospital

Corry Hospital Names New Superintendent Twin T Saunders

Twin T Saunders of Green Woh was elected superintendent by the Corry Hospital board at a 4:30 PM meeting. He brings over 15 years in hospital work at Greenwich Hospital and will assume duties within two weeks, replacing resigning Lee Nichols.

Twin T. Saunders Green Woh Corry Hospital The Hospital Association Elston, Hawkins Hilstrom Irvine Nast Ard

VFW Armistice Day Plans Notable Event in Corry

Corry youths overseas indicate desire for immediate VFW membership in Archie W. Thompson Post 264 Vereigns of Foreign Wars. Mass initiation expected for Armistice Day evening at Corry Junior High School with parents or wives presenting pledges. A nationally reputed speaker is planned and the Folk’s Mple Chorus 43 will perform.

Corry Archie W.thompson VFW Flks Mple

Pair Held On Morals Charge In Sprinc Ofek Case

Lewis Kelsey of Sprinc Ofek and Marc domes of Usts city were seized Friday morning from a rooming home by police at owner request and charged with morals offenses. Held on $300 bail for county court, they failed to post, and were jailed. Police call this the first incident in a broader effort targeting local sex solicitation by known drinkers.

Lewis Kelsey Sprinc Ofek Marc Domes Usts City Ael Gordon Che Cane

Progress Toward Solving Polish Dispute Reported

Moscow dispatches praise the Churchill Stalin talks as progress toward settling the Polish dispute. The eight day meeting yielded a joint communique noting progress on Bulgarian armistice terms and Yugoslav policy, with US approval. The leaders planned future meetings, and a fusion of Polish factions was hinted though Warsaw uprising remains a point of contention.

Associated Press Moscow Mooscow Russi Great Britain Soviet Union Yugoslavia United States W. Averell Harriman Church Stalin Roosevelt Mascow Teheran United Nations London Lublin Warsaw

Assault Case Is Continued In Juvenile Court

The case of Joseph Reed Jr was continued by Judge Evans in juvenile court after the youth, recently released from Morgana institution, was positively identified as the assailant in an attack at the city dump last Sunday. Police showed the victim’s description matched by Reed’s bicycle, recently repainted. Chief Flanigan referred the matter to Probation Officer Search, who will monitor due to the circumstances and the defendant’s firm denial.

Joseph Reed, Jr Eris Reed Tronic Morgana Institution Flanigan Search Evans Seseton

Hurricane Ends in Carolina Hill Landslide Damage

A tropical storm battered Cubs and Florida, causing 37 deaths and massive losses. In North Carolina, Tampags town suffered as the storm lingered at the foothills last night. Florida citrus losses were pegged near 99 million dollars.

Raleigh Cubs Florida North Carolina Iit

Local potato harvest near end nationwide crop yields reported

Harvest in Corry district nears completion with early estimates showing record yields, while other regions anticipate lighter crops. Bewverdam grower Tvah Miller dug 430 acres and forecasts the best crop yet, shipping 100000 bushels to storage. Collected reports describe varied results across farms, with storage and distribution plans outlined. War Fund drives and local campaigns are pushing to meet a 12500 quota as volunteer groups organize solicitations and prepare for next week’s push.

Corry Va Tvah Miller Bewverdam Croy Rod

Store Stocks Favored By Babson

Babson Park Ma mutuals and investors are urged to buy merchandising chain stores stocks as hedges against pension and social security costs. The author argues these stocks trade near book value, offer solid common shares without bonds or preferreds, and benefit from continued consumer spending in neigborhood markets amid possible New Deal pressures.

PLC Hopkins Hillman

Red Cross and Civilian Defense Unite Units Plan

Emergency groups in Doky Chapler and Corry join under a statewide setup, with Governor Marti backing a permanent Civilian Defense corps led by Gal. Lynn G. Adams. The merged services will keep canteen, transport, nursing and other divisions ready for all needs after the war emergency ends. A formal agreement linked Red Cross and Civilian Defense officers to combine services. Rail traffic in Tioga County, N Y, remains halted after a two freight train collision killed one and injured five, with detours via Pennsylvania lines while repairs continue after rain delays.

Doky Chapler American Red Cross Corry State-Witie Marti Gal. Lynn G. Adams Las Williamsport New York Central Railroad Tioga County SUI Pennsylvania Railrondines

Swiss Italian frontierBulletin reports heavy civilian losses

Reports from the Swiss Italian frontier say hundreds of workers were killed in a yesterday assault on industrial areas. Bombs were heard in Milan and echoed in Beri, 125 miles away, while diversions in the Philippines led to fires and grounded planes. Aachen reported the unconditional surrender of eight hundred Germans, ending resistance in Ueinity and suburbs as forces collapsed.

Associated Frese Milan Beri

Elks Chorus to Perform in Multiple Northwestern PA Dates

The Diks Mile Chorus of Corry Lodge No 758 formed within a year under Hynn Rice has earned praise at each appearance. They are booked for public concerts in Corry and nearby towns with events on November 11 at the Valerans of Foreign Wars open air sing, November 22 rehearsal for the Stanford Hose ball, December 2 memorial service, and December 5 Oil City appearance with Grand Exalted Loyalist Harry T. Klean visiting. The lodge anticipates strong attendance from northwestern district lodges and officials.

Valerans of Foreign Wars Elks’ Chorus Chorus Stanford Hose Elks Mymoria Oil City Harry T. Klean Land Log Corry Lodge

American units drive forward on all sectors in Philippines

General MacArthur reports decisive progress as American forces push inland on Leyte’s central sector from Palau to Caneabalo Bay amid heavy Japanese resistance. Ground forces consolidate beachheads while air and naval power pound enemy positions. convoys suffer minor losses but land and supply lines remain on schedule.

Associated Press Douglas MacArthur Philippines Leyte Cnetral Philippines Ondshoor Lobor Japan Bataan Philip Pines Sixth Army Central Pacific S U Uder Walter Veriegen Caneabalo Bay Palo Fred Hampson Syater MacArthur

Young Lads Paroled After Garage Breakin Case

Two youths aged nine and one years were paroled by Judge Evans to their parents amid an agreement to relocate from Fairhaven district and pay restitution to garage owners for damages. The case involved multiple break ins including Turner and Berkwith garages and other thefts.

Warner and Iylinois Vous Turner and Berkwith Evans Fairhaven Wemers Jamestown Hey Genevie Bei Die Evans Tastee

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