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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1942
Page
2
Ralph R Hollobaugh an 18 year old from Mey se R D 2 was hurt when a hay laden trek ran wild down a street hill crashing. He is reported improved at Franklin hospital with multiple rib fractures chest injuries possible leg fracture and shock. Flighty spell of injuries noted in the report.
The column lists grocery specials including Wheaties and cake flour, notes last call for tomatoes, and shows a wide range of local happenings from a Cleveland death at a Witness convention to a Piper Cub plane incident near Kane. It covers hospital cases, court actions, a fire department petition, salvage scrap drives, strikes, accidents, jury duty, storms, and community events in Meadville Titusville Mayville and surrounding areas.
A weekend accident at two local industrial sites left one man dead and another with serious injuries. Charles Johnson, 4, of Dan Kirk, slipped into a vat of hot water at the Knight Vineer plant in Falconer and suffered burns over most of his body. Poll Betz, 45, of Buffalo, was hospitalized in Jamestown with burns to his hand from hot asphalt at the Marlin Rockwell Corporation.
Heavy rain Saturday night drenched the city and nearby areas, followed by a sharp temperature drop that ended an unseasonable heat spell. Winds rose and storms flooded basements, but damage was limited. Sunday featured the coldest weather in months, with fog and frost potential, yet clearing skies offered rising temps.
Mrs Wesley Kinch died at her West Wayne Street home shortly before noon. Born July 10, 1870 in Paradise Valley, Pa, she endured a heart condition for years. Surviving are her husband Wesley Kinch, two children Clark Lord and Mrs Stanley Nichols, two stepchildren Ortie Kinch of Tionesta and Mrs Amy Riche of Corry, three grandchildren Jeanne David and Barbara Lord, two sisters Mrs W H Coole of Warren and Miss Ellen Eaton of Corry, and a sister-in-law. She was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance church. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Tonight's radio lineup features NBC and CBS segments with musical guest Harry James Orchestra, Margaret Speaks, Mary Small Songs, Vox Poppers, and live drama How Green Was My Valley. Also listed are newsreels, quiz shows, and military band broadcasts with a preview of Tuesday's schedule including Keyboard Concert and Camp programs.
In PA during the second week of September general assistance declined as private employment improved. Net cases removed from rolls totaled 51 percent, bringing the statewide count to 21 80 cases involving 61290 people. Expenditures dropped to 204 119 dollars, with 837 applications received, down 190 from the prior week. Ashwood notes a recovery without sacrificing shock resistance.
Two Corry residents die within hours of each other in this week’s notices. Carrie McCray, born January 28, 1866, longtime Corry resident and Presbyterian Church member, widow of Civil War veteran Thomas B. McCray, leaves four sons and six grandchildren. burial at local church. Mrs T M Olds, born June 8, 1873, wife of Charles E. Olds, dies at home on West Congress. surviving kin include brother, nieces, nephew, and sister in law. memorial services planned for Wednesday at 2:30 PM.
R. D. and aunt Nira Nelle McPherson, of Corry, plus other relatives, mourn as Whetory has been moved to Park's home at 1050 North Center Street. The funeral is scheduled for 2 30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
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