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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Macinnes and a toolmaker named Alexander, with mentions of Joan and a sister duo. The unreadable lines hint at a family crafts context, dates, and possible ownership or collaborative work related to a device or craft.
Fragmentary text mentions May, a Wednesday, a railway subrail designation, an April 15 service, and potential travel in California. Reading gaps prevent clear events or persons. the fragment hints at a schedule or leave but lacks verifiable details.
Erie mayor says police will clear The Jungles on Green Garden Road south of Mickel Plate R. A. tracks to curb transient activity. Police chief ordered investigations of shacks and coordinated condemnation and demolition with health and building departments.
In Barcelona on April 8 fishermen broke through ice fields to set white fish nets, the first run this year though season opened in March. Dunkirk boats left harbor briefly to assess ice, opting to wait at least a week as high winds graph the lake shore and break up floes.
Ella Gilouly Spleen, 48, wife of Major Stephen Spleen of the Twenty-Eighth Division, Pennsylvania National Guard, died in hospital from bronchial pneumonia after a brief illness. A funeral will be held at St. Leo's church on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. The notice includes unrelated tax collection language for Columbus Township with a deadline of April 25, 1941.
The Harrisburg report says relief funds will run dry by month end. A stopgap $4.3 million appropriation is proposed, aided by $800,000 federal credit, to cover expenses through May 31. Total relief outlay in the two-year period nears $215 million amid calls for broader funding.
Gloves left on a furnace at the Bill Rath farm on Concord road caused a fire after a late Saturday gathering at the Bath home. The blaze spread from first floor furniture to the attic before fire crews contained it, with estimated losses between four and five hundred dollars.
A committee of the Wexasena council of the YMCA works with Secretary E. Reneau to finish plans for the annual Easter egg hunt in City Park Wednesday afternoon after school about 4 o clock weather permitting. Grade school children are eligible to participate and prizes will be offered. The event yearly attracts scores of children to the park as part of Easter observances.
Dunkirk April 8 police and deputies broke through a picket line to escort 40 non strikers into the Dunkirk Radiator Corporation. Half an hour later the Middle Road foundry was closed with workers sent home. Officials gave no comment but strikers said too few inside to operate. The rest of the plant was expected to close soon.
The 12 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Berry Gontera drowned in a swollen Derriiweod creek near Emporium while playing. Fast currents swept him about 300 yards before a willow stand near the high school athletic field yielded the body. The incident drew Fire Department responders. revival attempts failed after about an hour.
Harrisburg, April 8 Senator Harry Shapiro demanded an inquiry into Workmen's Compensation Insurance. He called a colossal conspiracy to raise rates and proposed bills to make compensation compulsory, set up a state insurance fund, and target the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association and its affiliates.
April 3 report from Meadville describes a new Food Stamp Plan fund drive in progress. Attorney Newsy McDonald notes initial $86000 revolving capital from multiple sources with banks and bankers named as sponsors. Counsel for the council includes McDerald and Luis Wiessen. funds will finance stamps purchased from the federal government under the state public assistance department.
Lloyd Umstead, 20, of Polk County, was killed in a two car head on collision near Frostburg Maryland on Saturday evening. Bruce S. Harper of Alma Michigan drove the other car and escaped with injuries along with three CCC youths.
The Susquehanna River near Wilkes-Barre fell below flood stage after three days of rain. Water remained in cellars in a few nearby towns, but most of the stream’s flow was channeled by protective barriers. By 5 AM the river dropped from 23.93 feet to 21.48 feet, easing the danger. the fog and poor visibility contributed to the earlier accident.
In Clearfield two men and three other Altoona residents were charged after about 10000 dollars worth of furs were stolen from the Clearfield Fur Company plant. Police say multiple suspects have prior records and connections are being investigated in three robberies. The five will be brought to Clearfield for arraignment. authorities plan further prosecutions.
Batavia council plans a referendum on parking meters for the business district in the November election. Mayor Frank J. Hometlus said a weekend conference ruled the decision should be left to voters.
Lily Council discussed a proposed bus line from Noeust through Beaverdam to Wataburg seeking city backing. Members urged endorsement for public convenience, while the application to the Public Utility Commission relies on city support and potential benefits to Corry and a spur to Walon City from Watts.
Erie report states a man overcome by natural gas fumes at 438 West Louise Street was revived by a Fire Department squad after being found unconscious in his rooming house. The gas hose to a range became disconnected, he was taken by ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital and officials said he had better than even chances for recovery.
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