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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1943
Page
4
H J De Veies described as a self styled physician pleaded guilty to practicing medicine without a license. He received six months in the county jail and a $300 fine after being visited by County Detective Charles D. Ross and brought before an alderman.
Aly Cadet Frank Laurie arrives on furlough from Perrin Piel Sherman Tes for fifteen days. Robert Stowe arrives from Muhlenburg College Allen town Pa for six weeks. Charles Mitchell on ten day furlough from Camp Endicot Day ville RT joins family in the city. Families from Westfield NY Clarendon Pa visit Corry friends. Various locals travel or host relatives including Ligh ts et al. and Shavers with Army Nurse Corps.
AP report notes the Navy Coast Guard and Marines employ 50 400 uniformed women. Waves Spars and Marines Reservists fill 68 jobs from radioman to instructor with averages: Spars 5 ft 4 in 124 lb 24 years old Marine 5 ft 4 in 115 lb 23 years old Waves 22 years old 124 lb. Most from coastal states led by New York California Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Miss Lena May Williams of Corry engaged to Petty Officer Fulton Hugh Calvin son of Mr and Mrs Pressley Calvin of Hartstown The couple residents and education details are given He is stationed at Camp Parks Oakland California with a recent return from Dulien Harbor Alaska No wedding date set
A dinner at Second Avenue home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G N Roberts honored O K Murray who was leaving soon for armed forces service. Eight guests enjoyed games and gifts from the group. Out of town visitors included Mr and Mrs Hay Roberts from Jamestown.
More than 180000 workers in war industries have received U S public health tuberculosis tests since the war began, Surgeon General Thomas Parton reports. Nearly 250000 people total were tested with just over one percent showing significant disease. most cases were early stage and treatable without hospitalization, allowing many to stay on the job.
Miss Mildred Covey of Girard resigns from the Department of Public Assistance in Corry to join the wartime American Red Cross. She arrived in Corry in 1936 and will leave November 1 to report to Washington for preliminary training as a staff seeing worker in the military and naval welfare service department.
Seventy five boys and girls from the Junior Sunday school and church members of the United Brethren in Christ held a Hallowe en party in the church basement last evening. Bob Lewis won a prize for guessing the costume identity. Helen Bush directed games and contests while Mrs Harold Fish served refreshments.
Mrs Prank Perry hosted a Friday evening event honoring Mrs Michael Piccirillo. A pink and blue color scheme set the scene and gifts were presented. Prizes in games went to Mrs Carl Chivlewio and Miss Mildred Pom. Guests included Mrs William Wellington and others.
Mrs. Cecil Harvey of West Smithy Street entertained the 5-12 Club at her home for a Halloween masquerade. Games matched the season with prizes won by Mrs. Jim Coburn and Mrs. Willy Craker. Nine members attended and refreshments followed.
Sciota Ladies Aid hosted an all day meeting and a ladies shower for Miss Doris Kolstee who will wed next week. Twenty members attended with guests Mrs Heslink and Mrs Beckerink from Clymer and Rev H Ray Harris of Corry. A bountiful tureen dinner followed at noon.
Miss Agnes Labowski of West Pleasant Street departs Monday to join the Women’s Army Corps en route to Brie to train for Pittsburgh and then Fort Aglethorpe Ga for basic training.
The Women’s Central War Activities Committee met at the municipal building for routine business. A nominating committee led by Mrs Don D Williams was formed and election is set for November 5. Mrs Wicker Nigh became chair of the Home Front newspaper committee.
T. Y. T. Club members and guests gathered at Mrs. Chas Bell’s Eas South street home last evening. Awards for the eighty hundred game were won by Mrs. George Mulderick and Mrs. Barney Sturdevant. A salad lunch followed and Mrs. Thomas Garrity will entertain in two weeks.
Erie October 23 information sought on the whereabouts of Mrs. Tenbelle Moore Gregor aged 24. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Moore of 655 West 2th Street report she vanished after leaving home for a doctor's appointment and never reached the office nor been heard from since.
Over 30 000 General Electric workers bought bonds totaling about 2.5 million dollars in the Third War Loan drive. Cash purchases reached 2,492,938 boosting cash buyers to 17 percent. payroll deductions lifted annual purchases to nearly 0.5 million weekly and 51 million yearly total.
The steam of a federal state milk price dispute continues as dealers fear prosecutions under conflicting rules. Florida site price orders clash with federal ceilings, prompting talks on subsidies and public welfare. The commission argues higher prices ensure adequate supply and public interest while resisting external approval.
A 3 959 100 cubic foot a day gas well near Elizabeth south of here on the James Bedsworth arm was connected into Peoples Natural Gas Co lines. The gas is being used in war plants in Glassport and Clairton districts where supply was running low.
The Waupaca lakes in Wisconsin often are referred to as the railways of America, a colorful local nickname reflecting their shape and prominence in regional scenery.
Incomplete OCR fragment hints at a basketball or sports clash involving teams or players named Tash and Catt Albic. Details such as location date score and outcome are missing.
Officials announce a new probation scheme to guide community courts and social services. The plan outlines supervision, reporting, and support measures to reduce recidivism and improve public safety outcomes.
In a brief sports update, Buffalo Betan and Pi are listed for a forthcoming event in October. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the mention places them in a planned slot with a potential date in May.
A garbled OCR snippet references a brother, a paver, a decision, and a steward. Key named figures and places are unclear, but the fragment suggests a legal or property dispute with timing and roles left unresolved.
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