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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1943
Page
3
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Erie Sept 8 a prelude air raid drill drew criticism as the test went awry with premature whistle blows and chaotic traffic. Officials reported pedestrians and vehicles moved during red periods and had to be directed into doorways, with drivers urged to stop and pull over as streets near the Erie Rowing Company whisteble were affected. The yellow and blue signals followed, but turnout remained disorderly throughout downtown.
Eight-year-old Donald Ronald Herman son of Mr and Mrs Mark Herman of 237 East 22nd street is in St Vincent's hospital with severe burns to his chest neck and chin. He tried to burn off a cow boy neckerchief knot during a wild west play when the knot fouled and he set a match to the knot. His condition is listed as good.
Edward Brite and Anthony Grandi, both 17 of Kane, were seriously injured when an automobile veered off a rural Wilcox road two miles north of Wilcox. Betty Reu trauch of Johnsonburg, the passenger, escaped injury. Two youths suffered facial and head lacerations and were taken to Kane hospital. the car owned by Charles Colan of Kane was demolished.
Ad copy promotes Espotabs laxative alternative for constipated people. Claims fast relief, improved bowel movement, and comfort. Mentions Hepatopha and a promised product available at druggists with directions. No clear date or named organizations.
All American Aviation reports a 162 percent rise in air mail from 65 Pennsylvania towns including Corry for July 1943 versus July 1942, with 955 828 pieces dispatched in July 1943 and 364 700 in July 1942. Company president Halsey R Bazley cites Post Office data and predicts even greater August totals amid record volumes.
Erie County AAA announces a 4120 acre wheat goal for 1944 set by chairman Carl D. Proctor. The county committee will establish two farm goals and urge farmers to plant unused land with wheat when not needed for other essential food and feed crops.
At the Market street and 1 Pennsylvania avenue intersection Sunday afternoon two cars collided. Sam Creole drove east and stopped for a red light when William McCafferty failed to stop and struck Creole’s rear. McCafferty suffered a chest bruise. Cecil Bauer injured a right wrist fracture. Jeannette McCafferty sustained a lower lip cut. Damages about 150 dollars per car.
More than 2,000 people including employees and families attended an Is land Park event in Youngsville on Monday to celebrate the Struthers-Wells Service Award. The program featured service awards for employees with five years or more, including two with thirty five to forty years of service and five with forty years.
Pfc. James M. Brown, son of Mr and Mrs William J Brown of 408 Cherry Street, was wounded in action in New Guinea. A hospital letter indicates he is recovering and says he is coming along. Brown, inducted over two years ago, had served overseas since shortly after Pearl Harbor and attended Strong Vincent High School before employment at General Mills.
A tank on the Emblem Of Co property at 18th and Wallace streets was damaged when a truck driver sheared its valve at 5 30 am. About 10 000 gallons of gasoline spilled, drawing residents who scooped free fuel as rationing restrictions eased and no OPA agent was visible.
Harrisburg report states the Public Utility Commission refused approval of a 10 percent rate hike sought by 63 Pennsylvania trucking firms. It endorses a smaller four percent advance for intrastate rates and a seven percent for certain interstate movements, citing wartime cost pressures and the need to maintain essential transportation.
Private Donald Ost 27, son of Mr and Mrs Mike Ost of Ludlow, was killed in action in the North African theater. War Department message to his parents announced Tuesday. Ost left Ludlow November 7, 1942 with selecters from McKean County Draft Board No 1. After training in the United States he went to Africa after the initial push began against Rommel's forces.
Charges of murder against Richard M H Stroup and Jorn F P Turii were dismissed by Alderman Paul M Edwards. Edwards was mortally wounded early Saturday while seated in a car near a road house and died at Lee Hospital. The two testified they heard a shot but did not know who fired it. Injured woman dies Grove City PA. Liliam Crowell 11 or 12 suffered a compound leg fracture and shock when a car driven by her daughter-in-law collided with another vehicle on the Grove City Sandy Lake road. Eleven people were injured in the crash.
Navy Department seeks men eligible for voluntary enlistment aged 17 to 19 for Hospital Corps duty. No prior experience required for 17 year olds. applicants should have basic knowledge of anatomy and medicine. Immediate information from Navy Recruiting Stations, hours 9 to 5, except Sunday.
Emil J. Walther, 57 West 8th Street, a retired Erie businessman and property owner, collapsed and died at 11:07 a.m. Tuesday inside the Maine National Bank entrance while attempting to transact personal business. A former building contractor, Walther had retired about ten years ago and was the park owner of a city block at Elkine State Streets.
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