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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1942
Page
4
A fragmented header shows the Evening Journal announcing national and local advertising representatives, newsroom associations, and subscription details. It lists Nubional Advertising Representative YARED KIMBALL Inc, Detroit Chamber of Commerce bids, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia dispatches, and Associated Press credit, plus postal and rate information for subscriptions and copies.
Chairman Low H. Holland of the Smaller War Plants Corporation tells Congress that the vast Washington system blocks needed actions. He cites hiring a personal director blocked by lawyer rules and top mechanics barred from civil service, plus ads prevented to recruit experts. He urges a practical, benevolent dictatorship to cut delays.
A fragmentary passage argues Mongol conquests included mass killings at Baghdad and widespread destruction, drawing a controversial parallel to Nazi campaigns. It also pivots to a criticism of Army discipline in athletics and commerce, citing War Department figures on soldiers serving as athletes and the revenue of prize fighting under military oversight.
Michael Orlando a 47 year old contract worker was badly hurt when his Ford truck returning to the city from ice collided with Lenin 900 on the Buffalo and Pittsburgh division at the North Center street crossing. Elmer Love was assaulted at his North Center street home by a tramp the intruder fled after a chase by Miss Lucille Love and police failed to locate him.
Concord Massachusetts September 2 The Army runs the first permanent guerrilla warfare school for interior security troops and state guards. It trains officers in combat tactics including camouflage, silent movement, and improvised weapons to counter air land and sabotage threats.
Spectators gathered near the express offices to watch the singles city horseshoe tournament semi finals. Young Group beat Robbins 60 20 and defeated Stewart 50 44 in the final. Mrs Harry Robervis assisted several Young ladies at Mre Gee Perk yesterday. A four course luncheon was served at the Blue Bird Restaurant with yellow and white décor. Prizes went to Mrs George Perk and Mrs Sidney Istow. guest prizes to Mrs M T Alfred and Miss Helen Alfret of Los Angeles.
In the twelfth century, under Rennes bishopric, sapphire was seen as most fitting for church rings. The text notes Japan’s influence on Manchukuo and claims a 1084 enthronement of Kang Teh with a Chinese cabina behind, where over 400 Japanese held government roles.
The piece notes irritable colon originates in the GI tract with abdominal distress gas and fatigue plus anxiety and nervousness. It highlights patient tendencies to fear serious disease, reports fatigue and mood effects, and advises sleep and rest to aid the upset nervous system.
A list of quiz questions from a vintage classified page asks about ages of Queen Wilhelmina, Russian army snipers, the Mustang plane, invasions, the Louisiana purchase, U S presidents, the Sphinx body, British income levels, a quote about monarchs, and an American composer. Also notes a common error about verb usage.
A historical note recalls the Concord and Sparta Agricultural Society holding its first exhibition in 1859 on the Stranahan farm in Concord, predating the Concord Sparta Pair by decades. The 1860 premium list preserves officers, judges, and a community invitation to compete, with plowing matches and an address by Rev O A Hubbard.
Three men faced three years in prison for disobeying the selective service act amid conscientious objection. Erie's Glenn B. Hartleb and Clyde Owen, plus Joseph D. Alter of New Wilmington, heard Judge F P Schoonmaker pronounce sentences as the fall term opened. Hartleb threatened to “linger and die,” while Owen backed Jeanette Rankin’s stance against sending servicemen, amid other cases including a $200 fine for threats and a postmaster embezzlement case in Seneca and Sparta.
Woodpeckers perform essential tree care by removing woodboring larvae from bark. Their bark repair work is credited with extending the life of much timber and supporting forest health.
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