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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1942
Page
4
The text notes the brain and eye changes with age and hints at wartime strain on speech therapy. It discusses how the human eye grows from youth to old age, increasing about 25 times in size, compared with the body’s growth of about 21 times, and mentions the need for expert training to regain effective speech amid war spreading to cities.
The article argues for short term investments as a safer choice in a low rate environment. It warns that lendlease could spur a postwar industrial boom at high prices while funds are depleted. It suggests buyers favor bonds maturing in two to ten years for potential future gains. The piece notes political debate and ends with a stray remark about Greenland.
Corry social notes detail visits by Miss Pauline Weed from Youngsville and Mrs. Walter Guignon of Philadelphia, plus soldiers on furloughs and service members returning to bases. Readers include John Hnatyczyn from Rhode Island and Frank Chase with the Fifth Armored Division, among other local engagements and family news.
The Men s Brotherhood of the United Brethren in Christ met in the church with about twenty attendees including H G Boring of DuBois as a guest. Gerald Bagley led the business session planning the coming conference year while board games followed and a lunch was served by the new officers G T Bergman Lyle Chase Rev Haris Guy Bennink and Mr Bagley.
After a high school football game at Donald Anderson's home in Columbus, a jam session and dance evening followed. Attendees included Mari Lynn Haight, Marlyn Lopus, Mary Alive Rich, Margaret Spencer, Eva Lou Crowell, Berniece Sorenson, Jeanné Nichols, Conrad Monroe, Dale Dunnihoo, Clyde Henton, Donald Anderson, and Richard Bonney.
Feiler Mallick and Mrs. Donald Houser hosted a gathering at a West Wayne Street home honoring Mrs. Dean alitebell. Guests enjoyed bingo and visiting as elves delivered gifts to the guest of honor and several friends. A salad course later followed for a list of attendees.
Washington reports a War Production Board action limiting hairpin output to cut metal use. Women must replace four pins with three and packages capped at 100 pins. The policy aims to save about 5,700 tons of steel versus 1941 consumption.
Describes how the eye’s color sensitivity changes with light levels from normal to twilight and very dim. At normal levels the eye is most sensitive to yellow green, but as light fades it shifts toward greens and blues, making familiar objects harder to recognize. Some people may fail to recognize their own homes in very dim light.
Guests filled the Presbyterian church for a benefit silver tea to boost the roof fund. Miss Martha Hultberg opened the lively program announced by Miss Phyllis Lindsley, featuring vocal selections and guitar, piano, and readings.
Introducing a son to Mr and Mrs Joe Rutsky of Pittsheld yesterday Mrs Rutsky is formerly Miss Bessie Howard
Rear Admiral Emory S. Land, chairing the Maritime Commission, told President Roosevelt that 1942 deliveries should reach 8,000,000 tons, with a 16,000,000 ton goal next year likely. He praised shipyards for building capacity and urged continued effort as 25,000 daily riders may use the Oakland–San Francisco Bay bridge to reach work.
Regular soap and water care in timely cleaning reduces future repair and replacement expenses for modern household fixtures and furnishings. Frequent cleansing lowers wear and material costs over time.
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a youth driven movement in a local area. The message mentions organized groups and aims to engage teens in community projects, with emphasis on teamwork and positive action.
District sports brief notes New Castle defeating Erie 2 to 1 in a tense game. East 6, Be Bradford 14, Clearfield 15, Mit Joseph greens Greenville and Sharon 6, Your Youngstown Parrell 0. Event appears fragmentary with incomplete team names and scores.
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