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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1941
Page
8
A large payroll of six hundred thousand dollars was distributed to soldiers at Indiantown Gap, sparking pride and plans for homeward trips. Gen Hugh Drum visited Company A, promotions were announced, and several soldiers were named for sergeant and corporal ranks as examinations proceed.
G O Biery of 607 Huston Front street retires after 35 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Born November 9, 1875 in Marienville, he began as fireman on the Chautauqua line, later became brakeman and was promoted to engineer in December 1913, serving until retirement. He married in 1937 to Olive Lawrence.
The Broken-Straw Valley Chapter of the DAR presents Land of Liberty at Rex Theater on April 15 with matinee and evening shows. The MGM feature depicts democracy and American history through 112 clips narrated by a prominent voice, featuring stars like Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, and many others. Proceeds fund emergency welfare work.
ERIE April 7 A plane bought Saturday by Bronislaw Nicanany 24 of 624 East 2nd street crashed into dense woods near Drakesburg Ohio. He escaped with a cut over the right eye after a stalled motor. He had sought a return flight to Erie with Vincent Sabosti and Ray Andrews nearby. The wrecked machine trapped the nose in the ground.
The legislature plans four day sessions as Republicans push bills in Harrisburg. Senate leaders outline measures including Tenure Act changes, civil service均 pay standardization, and a Little Dies Committee to probe subversive activities. A Communist ban bill moves toward a vote as Senate weighs extending civil service to more departments.
Erie April 7. Mr Ariel Moore and his two children lost a newly built home on Ralph Blvd and Grove Street one mile west of Kearsarge. The fire started about a half hour after the Moores arrived in Erie for a shopping trip and they were not found until the house was nearly destroyed.
April 7 Squire Pitch of Jamestown resigns after 19 years as highway superintendent. Bruce Chilson of Slow named temporary successor at 4500 dollars yearly. Fitch stays briefly to aid transition. Board expands highway committee to five from three amid Jamestown Dunkirk protests. County also hires a fourth health nurse at 1600 dollars yearly. Sudbury Ontario firms provide 50 percent of world pickles.
Upton and Tang win a $30,000 contract for a combined administration and utility building at the old G. E. baseball field East Lake road for 100 trailers bound for Erie. Defense housing program aims 1,750,000 for 300 units in Franklin avenue area. work to start immediately with 60 day completion. Henry Shenk Co. is low bidder on principal 600 homes for defense workers with no final quota yet set. bids opened in Washington. High Hat Bandits involve Milton Klein, an apartment supervisor, who faced two armed robbers demanding rent. he handed over $17, robbers left in disgust.
WARREN April 7 The Central Pennsylvania Lumber Company will shut its large electric sawmill in Sheffield in June ending 30 years of operation. The mill yard held about 40 million feet of lumber and its rail lines connected Warren Eli and Forest counties. Dozens of workers faced layoffs as the mill winds down with a final week bonus to retain staff until completion.
April 1 Dunkirk area reports the Steel Workers Organising Committee joining the U S Radiator Corporation strike. International rep Joseph P Malony says 120 of 200 workers joined the union. A previous independent union had made a contract but workers walked out seeking higher wages.
Official notice announces Social Security information sessions at the Corry post office. Office hours are the second Wednesday monthly from 3 to 9, next date May 14, inviting workers and families to learn wage requirements, eligibility for retirement or survivors benefits, and how to file claims.
John Van Camp 33 died after a fall at a coal mine near his Fryburg home. He and his father Samuel Van Camp were working at the mine when the accident occurred. He died at Oil City Hospital after traumatic injuries including a fractured jaw and shoulder. The mine lies between Pryburg and Venus.
An advertisement urging readers to buy Adlerika, a digestive aid, with a phonetic quip about families and foods. It claims the product helps when foods decay in the stomach, causing gas, sour stomach, or bloating, and directs readers to obtain it at their drug store.
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