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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1942
Page
6
Panacal Bay Day events include a He thie evening parade and a regular City Council meeting tonight BL 8. Police investigate a probable break in on West Frederick Street. A burglary report covers furniture losses and ongoing inquiries.
Corry Red Cross benefit concert proceeds go to the Corry Chapter. The Corry Band directed by Robert H. Brown performs at Benhar High School auditorium Wednesday at 4 o clock. Rotary and Elks Club members handle ticket sales with an advancing canvass aiming for a full house. Mary Jean Sullivan and Mrs James Sullivan perform two numbers, with a Red Cross first aid demonstration by Arthur Wolfe. Wendell Gage features cornet solos and patriotic airs. The program includes national anthem overture American Triumph and Remember Pearl Harbor among others.
Jamestown reports blame for high traffic fatalities on adults and a few children, noting that five recent deaths involved adults. Traffic Patrolman Harald F. Schreie cites pedestrians crossing busy thoroughfares as a key issue and urges improved signals and supervision.
Deputy Coroner states no inquest will be held into the death of Frank Blake 41 of Putneyville who was fatally crushed near the Aero Supply plant while helping move a freight car to clear a coal bin. Blake died about 11 38 p m from chest injuries after being struck between a rail car and a protruding truck at the West Wayne street crossing. Witnesses reported he shouted warnings but failed to free himself before the car moved. A verdict of accidental death was issued and the body was given to local funeral homes for burial.
April 6 Patrick Cole year-old son of Mr and Mrs Leo Cole of Norcross road was found in a creek near his home after playing with friends His brother Pat aged 14 spotted him face down in the water He was rushed to St Vinecent s hospital where doctors said his condition was good Saturday night
Clarence Schaal 23 of Buffalo Junction likely to avoid manslaughter charges after coroner's jury attributed fatality to his lack of full alertness. Marianne Yaple 23, bride of five months, died in a head on crash near Avonia when Schaal’s car collided with a machine driven by Robert Armstrong. Assistant DA Wayne A. Gleeten will review evidence with DA Burton R. Laub.
Corry Dairymen's League members and local women are urged by Secretary O F Lindstrom to attend a special meeting in Maccabee Hall Hornbibe next Friday April 10. Officers have invited a capable speaker to discuss current milk producer issues and questions. Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches and milk for lunch after the program and entertainment.
The Erie City Council unanimously approved an ordinance granting Pennsylvania Railroad permission to construct and operate additional tracks along the bay front from Walnut to Cranberry streets. The project includes installing switches and appurtenances to support increased bay front traffic and storage for the anticipated coal dumping facility deigned for Liberty street. Tracks are to be laid at Walnut Cherry 18 at Liberty 18 at Plum 17 at Cascade 15 at Front 11 at 2nd 11 at Rasberry and two at Cranberry, with all work overseen by the city engineering department.
Two Corry men suffered injuries in a Friday afternoon crash four miles south of Erie on Route 19. Harold Atcam, 27, of 541 W Washington St Corry, had scalp lacerations and was treated at St Vincents hospital. Passenger Frank E Daniels, 97, of 308 Essex St Corry, was admitted for a fractured collar bone and facial lacerations.
John Burkell aged 50 of 2890 Myrtle Street was injured at Erie City Iron Works when a chain hook tore off a tank and swung into his back. He suffered a possible broken back and fractured ribs but hospital attendants later reported his condition as good.
Two members of the Sugarcreek township school board resigned at the April meeting in the Hocky Grove Heights School building. Howard Moore moves from Sugarcreek to Franklin and Carl Haun moves from Lamberton street to Stedinsburg. Resignations accepted with regret. L C Dueenberger and Arthur Young appointed to fill vacancies until the 1948 township election.
A serious measles outbreak is reported in Columbus with several adults afflicted and multiple cases noted over the weekend. Public health officials describe the illness as virulent and spreading in the city, signaling a rising health concern for residents.
Thirteen Erie County Medical Society members join the U S armed services. Names and ranks include Dr John W Kemble captain at Panam and Dr Herman W Reister first lieutenant in Port Clayton Pan ama among others stationed from Hawaii to Ta Ta Camp Bea gard to Australia. Also lists quiz answers from the editor page with topics from supply to France.
A small classified item list shows sloans liniment priced at 70 cents, anacin tablets at 75 cents, beef tron and wine offered with no clear price, sal hepatica listed at 0 cents. Readable text indicates a general sale of health products in a period newspaper classifieds section.
Buffalo market shows hogs and cattle with steady to higher tendencies across weights and grades. Hogs 190-230 lbs mostly 14.95, 170-240 lbs 14.00-14.85, 250-825 lbs 14.50-13.85. sows 12.85-19.60. Cattle 1600 head, Canadians included, steers 11.79-12.00, heavier weights 18.95-19.75. cows 6.05-6.95, canners 6.60-6.85. Sheep 1700 head, lambs 12.00-12.50, some consignments to 12.00, Westerns active. Pittsburgh produce demand moderate. apples and potatoes steady with various regional quote ranges. Stock market edges up late with steel, motors and blue chips leading gains. closing quotes list numerous major stocks.
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