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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1941
Page
3
Harrisburg reports the state highway system suffered winter damage. Engineers mandate urgent spring repairs to prevent further deterioration. April will see patching across sections. load restrictions remain until surfaces and bases are completed.
A passenger list shows Mrs. James M. Cox Jr of Miami Beach among survivors. Injured include Harry E Post with a broken leg, co pilot B M Crabtree with broken leg and head lacerations, and steward Albert Martin badly cut. Others with minor injuries included W Haystater, Mrs Margaret Alten, George Shaw, Bertram Strook, Mrs Margaret Graham, E V Caulfield and Mrs Alimone Green. The plane departed West Palm Beach en route to New York, attempting to detour a storm. wreckage sighted after dusk near Daytona Beach.
District 6 Boy Scouts publish a lively update on spring plans, fundraising ideas, and camp prep. The Erie Sea Scouts seek a two weeks lakes cruise. Troop 3 reports on camp hikes, tree planting, library donations, and a pancake supper to fund their activities. Awards and re‑registration updates from Troops 82 and 2 close the column.
Pittsburgh April 4 A CIO union leader threatened action to day to gloss seven small coal mines in Mercer county operating despite the general shutdown of the Pitt miners fields since the expiration of wage contracts April 1. The mines were reported closed late today.
Erie April 1 a man identified as Michael Rutkaw 45 years old from Jefferson City died of coke gas fumes in a cabin on Wy 0th street and Peasler. Kenneth Marks found the body after smelling gas as he opened the door to awaken him. Coroner Stroble ordered an autopsy and the body was taken to the morgue. Police seek relatives.
In Mill Village a woman received severe burns while pouring kerosene on a fire at her home. She was treated at the Union wing for burns to her shoulder and neck. The accident reportedly occurred on a Wednesday evening and local details are sketchy.
State and police advance their investigation into the April blaze that damaged the Kane House and adjoining shops on Bayard street. Fire damage estimated around 15 000 with gaso line found in third floor rooms. Insurance surveys will refine damage totals.
Michael McCau ny, 56, a well known Erie fisherman, died after a Tuesday night crash near Huron. He was riding in a car that left the highway and overturned, suffering skull fractures and severe concussion. The incident occurred near Sandusky and involved another man driving the vehicle.
Jamestown April 4 Charles A. Anderson 75 resident of Jamestown seriously injured when his automobile ran into a tree. He was admitted to Jamestown General Hospital in poor condition with two fractured right clavicle shaved ribs injury to the right
Dunkirk April 4 Following a strike at the United States Radiator Corporation where about one hundred workers walked out Monday morning the Dunkirk Radiator Corporation also saw about one hundred workers leave yesterday Officials said a general five percent wage raise was offered but the foundry demanded ten percent to settle.
A new 40 by 60 foot garage building is planned on Columbus western outskirts by Turben's Auto Service. The structure will be tall enough for overhead cranes or hoists and allow for servicing and operations under the BW Theben movement. It will be located on the east side of the former garden lot near the intersection of the blacktop to Columbus and Route.
A fragment notes a racer named Jim Weaver achieving speeds near 1205 with a claim of travel faster than a century. Details are unclear and partially garbled but indicate a record attempt or claim of rapid movement beyond standard limits.
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