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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1944
Page
6
On Monday September 18 Jewish communities will observe Ash Ha-Shono beginning the year with atonement and repentance. The service opens with the Shefar blast and readings, and Orthodox synagogues conduct prayers the day after. The observance signals the Ten Days of Repentance ending with Yom Kippur. Special services are planned for Jews worldwide and in the armed forces.
Kane September 12 A half hundred pupils from Greendale school will return to classes September 25 after gas in the water system was reduced by shutting and blowing off nearby wells. A ventilating pipe is being installed to release any remaining gas into the air. The 216 foot well has been pumped in construction with blowing off the wells and traces in the water system are practically eliminated. Pupils and instructors were bused to Wetmore township schools Erickson and East Kane pending arrangements for full attendance. Officials expect the pine new pipe to connect in time for resumption of full classes after the annual institute session.
Allied reports place the Fifth Army near Landnano and Poggio D Ella Doguna, five miles from the Futa Pass, as heavy fighting persists along the central axis of the German line. The Adriatic sector remains largely unchanged with Italian positions at Conano San Sarbig.
Lt. Col. Robert Downie, head of the Pitts burgh Ordnance District, reports 436 prime war contracts totaling 250 million dollars, about 25 percent of total orders, cancelled as of August 31. Production remains high and plants keep operating while ongoing orders shift to material already in production. From January 10 to August, property valued at 6.3 million dollars was disposed of in contract termination settlements.
In Los Angeles on September 13, trombonist Tommy Dorsey and his wife Pat Dane were indicted on charges of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm. Also named are Jonall Mortis and Eddie Mortis after a balcony confrontation on August 5 at Dorsey’s Hollywood apartment.
Despite OPA rulings allowing small wholesale increases, there has been little change in retail bread prices locally. Only a few larger bakers show minor raises to certain loaf varieties, with most grocers reporting no broad consumer price hikes. Local firms including The Corry Baking Company and others in Warren and Jamestown have not yet adjusted prices.
Relatives receive word from the war department that Union City youths are wounded in action in France. Names listed include Pvt. Hubert Hutchinson of 27 Grant Street, Union City. Pfc. Frederick Gadley. George Hardner Jr.. and William Strate, all from local families, with several erte soldiers among them.
A fragmented 15th century style advertisement asks if Henry VII could suffer stomach ulcers and recommends trial of Uden Tablets with a double money back offer. The copy mentions Rexill Drug Store and widespread drugstores as sources.
Radio listings outline tonight’s NBCB schedule with Alan Young, Red Barber, and Jones. Programs include Drs Christians Prank Sinatra and Carson show plus Get Out the Vote featuring Jimmy Dunvnte.
Allied forces Seventh and Third armies meet on the Seine at Chatillon completing the union and cutting off substantial German units. French units push 48 miles northwest of Dijon in under a day while American troops advance past Vesoul amid renewed resistance near the Belfort gap.
A note from coal miners trapped by a fire disclosed how the men grew weaker yet trusted in God while deadly gas filled their barricaded tomb. Rescue crews with oxygen masks recovered 47 bodies and brought out four last night.
Buying interest in stocks remained selective with focus on a few industrials while the broader market drifted. Listings include American Can American Smelting Bethlehem Steel General Motors Westinghouse and others amid uneven price readings and persistent volatility.
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