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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1942

Page

8

Death of Girl Inmate at Polk Hospital Sparks Inquiry

Dello Hall 7 was held in confinement at Pottey State School as authorities investigate the sudden death of 38 year old inmate Miy Knes'y Meath. The coroner Dr P E C Gunningham probes and ordered an autopsy to determine if a heart attack from an altercation caused the death. The inmate, who came from Bigler and had prior quarrels, may have been struck or kicked during a fight on the laundry floor. Artificial respiration and X rays were used. no external marks beyond a finger scratch. The incident is under state welfare supervision.

Pranklin Dello Hall Pottey State School Allnnee Miy Bigler Clearfield County Della Hall Westmoreland County

Rogers Brothers halves Albion trailer plant workforce

Albion, Sept. 18. Rogers Brothers Corporation has reduced its force by 50 percent. An Army Ordnance department notice effective Monday said a slow down of tank transporter trailers was required as demand dropped and metals must be redirected to other vital production. The slowdown will affect a few other trailer makers as well. Company officials said they hope to win government contracts for other trailers needed for the war effort.

Albion Rogers Brothers Corporation Army Ordnance Department Rogers Brothers

Franklin Man Held as Draft Evader

Franklin man Franklin Wilson of Rocky Grove, previously jailed for assault, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for failing to report for induction into the Army. He had been summoned by the Venango County draft board but did not appear and was arrested in Pittsburgh amid ongoing correspondence among draft authorities.

Franklin Juenara Wilson Rocky Grove Allegheny County Pittsburgh Wilson Venango County Draft Board

Books and Critiques Review on The Principles of Power and Other Works

Ferrers powerful new book The Principles of Power argued as European upheaval stems from internal dis order and seeks legitimate governance. Quicksilver by Fitzroy Davis is praised for astute stage life study while Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms is lauded for alphabetic arrangement and practical usage. Also noted are Dogs Against Darkness seeing eye studies and They Were Expendable detailing early war heroism with Lt John Bulkeley’s Squadron Three actions and MacArthur’s evacuation.

Perraro Weltes Europe Professor Ferrera Lesing Eye Dickson Hartwell Dowd, Mead New Haven Morristown N. J Boston Post Ross Hans Eustis Switzerland New Jersey Darnness W. L. White Harcourt, Brace W. J. White Elory John Bulkeley Manila Bay MacArthur Batsan Philippine Australia Book-of-the-Menth Club Mr. White Willem Allen White Board of Judges

Erie raid wardens receive helmets and defense gear

Erie Mayor Charles Barber announced delivery of 2,500 steel helmets for air raid wardens and over 10,000 armbands for defense workers. About $5,000 in equipment has arrived with more shipments expected in coming weeks. further orders remain.

Erie Charles Barber Barber

Tire theft sentence in Erie jail prompts warning

Trumen Graham, R. D. G. Ele, was among the latest tire thieves to receive a harsh penitentiary term in Erie. He admitted stealing two tires valued at $15 from Austin Nelson of Harborcreek, as local officials warned against further such thefts and urged immediate penalties.

Erie Evans Trumen Graham R. D. G. Ele Austin Nelson Harborcreek

Sparta Fair Opens With New Features At Community Park

Sparta's annual fair opens in Spartansburg on Thursday with a relocated display hall, new gym features, and parade plans. The Victory Club and P T A serve hot coffee and pies while prizes include items from Torrey's Electrical Shop. Local service members receive proceeds from coffee sales. Several residents attend to fire incident response and army homecomings are noted along with visits to York Fair and family guests.

Spartansburg Spertansburg Truit Victory Club Fardey Andrew Crovie Armed Service Torrey P.T. A Sutter Wis Oliver Carter Hoy Ehrhart Fort Knox Roy Hirhett Isis Centerville D. D. Stranahan Hichard York York Fair Witmer Richard Witmer Wendell Kean OU City E. F. In Eram Concord Corners Sparta Fire Department von Hoffman Kathlee Scottdale Reba Robinson Clyde Johnston Titusville 3. A. Johnston Leonard Richards Paul Richards Gloria Frank Kershner Duquesne Willis Kinney Kershner Yvonne Kinney

Family Update and Weekend Church Notes at Wabernacle

Mrs Howard Muncen and baby returned home after visiting sister in law Mrs John Appletee in Clymer NY. Overnight guests included Mrs Guy Cochran of Rowville. Tuesday evening worship and evangelistic service led by Rev W W Gonley with 8:30 start. Morning service at 11 with message “Man, the Great Disappointment.” Baptist notes mention Sunday school.

4Mele Howard Muncen Babe John Appletee Wb Clymer Guy Cochran Rowville Wnton J. A. Johnston Wabernacle Finetor W. W. Gonley Gome Spartansburg America

Kane and Clearfield Men Indicted at Pittsburgh

Federal grand jury indicted Charles Monron Wrig Jin of Clearfield and Rawned Wile Mien Parker of Kane for transporting a stolen automobile in interstate commerce. The case involves ownership by Hyman Bookfinder of Buffalo, with alleged staging from Buffalo to Clearfield in May 194a. Also referenced are local church notices and services for morning worship at 11 and a 8 p.m. teaching service led by Rev. J. A. Wauen oman.

Fittsburgh Ilyeo Ty Gopareufe Federal Grand Yry Charles Monron Wrig Porter CLP Ts Cupp of Kane Frm Jastowi N

Three Towns Reach Agreement Over Shared Infrastructure

In a regional accord, Itsttburlington, Colntown, and Ponemaw finalize a plan to share water and road projects. Officials cite cost savings and faster completion, with a joint committee to oversee construction deadlines and funding.

Fragmentary note on wartime broadcasts and unclear names

A garbled snippet mentions a pledge, a war contingency four key lists, a fire visible, and a university linked name. It references NESO-CCUD and a Dutch broadcast with unclear Hadsluken to the seul, leaving several proper nouns unrecoverable.

Don Tiarters Reying Uniers Adiscle Leoops New Guin Hadsluken

Fragmentary notice on wake and wage act hearing

Fragmented OCR yields a partial note about wage and act related procedures in Ames. The readable bits reference a meeting or action concerning workers and wages, but most specifics are missing.

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