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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1941

Page

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41 School Tax Here Remains Unchanged

Corry school officials confirm the 1941 tax levy remains unchanged for the coming year. The budget plan, shaped Monday night, anticipates no levy increase despite anticipated costs from Loveland Field fencing, Hutch Vocational science bonds, bleacher purchases, and potential Concord school repairs. Final approval and public hearing are scheduled, with a May levy finalization.

Corry Lie Journal Loveland Field Hutch Vocational

House moves bill for food stamp fund

April action in Harrisburg on a bill to create a revolving fund in the state treasury for surplus commodity stamps used by eligible families. The measure earned quick committee approval and was given first reading, authorizing payments from the fund on request of the public assistance department.

Harrisburg House State Government

Funeral Services for John J. MacInnes

Funeral services for John J. MacInnes longtime city resident were held at Davison Funeral Home yesterday at 2 30 P M Rev Gilbert L Boyd Presbyterian Church led the service Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery with bearers E J Lewis Walter Hultberg Dr F Bennett Colin MacInnes A Bruce Smith and Herb MacInnes Attendees from out of town included Paul A MacInnes Rochester Colin MacInnes Beaver and others from Erle and nearby areas

Herb MacInnes Paul A. ‘MacIones Rochester Colin MacInnes Beaver Alesandsf MacInnes Alfred G. MacInnes Harold Mac~Innes Jean E. MagInnes Consid MacInnes Erle

Eden Returns to London After Diplomatic Talks

Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and General Sir Robert G. Dill, chief of the British Imperial General Staff, have returned to England after concluding talks abroad.

Eden London Anthony Hien Si Robert G. Dill Imperial General Staff England Tony

Two Escape at Rockview Penitentiary Reported

Bellefonte Pa April 10 Blottau nds and guards were set ad ay on the tail of no convicts who climbed a stockade round nearby Rockview penitentiary and escaped shortly after the breakfast period this morning. The men, first to escape his spring, were reported by prison officials to be Lovis Fisher 20 from Fayette county for concealing weapons and Wham Hollengauet 18 from Junista county for burglary.

Py Vsaonsayen Rress Bellefonte Rockview Penientury Prion Lovis Fisher Fayette County

United States Plans Greenland Airbases Under Danish Agreement

The United States will establish airbases in Greenland to protect Greenland and the western hemisphere under a U S Danish accord announced today Washington says all army transports moved to relocate troops and supplies between the United States and overseas bases Undersecretary Patterson notes a full censorship on overseas base information and the transport service has shifted 26 passenger cargo ships plus 10 more ships are being allocated by the War Department and Maritime Commission.

Associated Press Washington United States Greenland War Department Robert F. Patterson Patterson Maritime Commission

Death claims Fred D Mason at age 76 in Corry

Fred D Mason of 735 East Main street died yesterday at 9 o clock one day before his seventy seventh birthday after six years of declining health. Born April 10 1804 in Wayne township he spent his life there before moving to Corry fourteen years ago. He worked for J W and B Howerd Company retired nine years ago. Survived by wife Norm a daughter Mrs Lee Barton three granddaughters Valera Leona Coletta Barton sister Mrs Lucy Tanner and several nieces and nephews. Funeral by Rev P A Galbreath at home on East Main Street Saturday at 3 o clock with Beaverdam cemetery burial.

Rea D. Mason East Main Street Mr. Mason Corry Hospital Wayne Township Corry J. W 4. B. Howerd Norm Mason Lee Barton Valera Leona Coletta Barton Copry Lucy Tanner Union City P. A. Galbreith Methodist Church Meson Beaverdam

Governor Urges Ford, UAW to Accept Three-Point Plan

Detroit April 10 Gov. Murray D Van Wagoner urged Ford Water Company and the United Automobile Workers to accept a three point proposal to end the eight day strike at the Rouge plant.

Ford Ano Press Detroit Murray D. van Wagoner Ford Water Company United Automobile Workers C10 Toam Rouge

British Raid Strikes Berlin Center

Bellevue Castle a famed guest house was bombed in a British raid on Berlin. The Berlin State Opera House and nearby landmarks suffered fire damage while the Prussian Library and Emperor William I palace faced incidents. Officials report heavy losses for attackers with several bombers shot down and civilians injured or killed.

Associated Press Berlin Bellevue Castle Unter den Linden High Command Emden Bremen Germany Hitler Auvic Tm Potsdam New Palace Wilhelm 11 Pifteen

James Roosevelt Marrying Romelle Schneider in Los Angeles

James Roosevelt and Romelle Schneider will be married in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The couple obtained a marriage license the same day. Roosevelt, a captain in the Marine Corps, is anchored at San Diego where he has been subject to transfer speculation.

Assonmyea Rres Los Angeles Examiner James Roosevelt Romelle Schneider San Diego Roosevelt Th .S. Marine

Board approves eight new beds for Carry hospital remodel

Carry hospital directors authorize purchase of eight new beds to be supplied by Franz Furniture Store. Board plans to add beds to additional rooms as part of a remodeling proposal including ward rearrangements on a lower floor. National Hospital Day is set for May 12 with details to be announced.

Carry Hospital Board of Directors Messrs. Brown de Rosay Elston Fogle Howard and Lombard Margaret Bower Bower Maren Howard Franz Puniture

Roosevelt Seeks Broad Authority to Seize Idle Vessels

President Roosevelt asked Congress for sweeping power to requisition or purchase foreign owned ships idle in U S ports with just compensation. He urged authority extending beyond Danish vessels and cited the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to enable government seizure in a national emergency or for defense needs.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Congress Aad Coast Guard

Emmanuel Church Declines Call to Local Pastor

Ward reports Emmanuel Episcopal Church received word that Rev. Charles M. Coldren Sr. of York Pa will not accept the call to succeed Rev William Kuhn who resigned. Bishop John G Ward will attend Good Friday and Easter services. Governor Javier announces plan to transfer the State Bureau of Aeronautics from the Revenue Department to the Department of Internal Affairs.

Ward Emmanuel Episcopal Church Charles M. Coldren York William J. Kuhn John G. Ward Emmanuel Church Harrisburg Javiés State Bureau of Aeronautics The Revenue Department Department of Thternal Affairs

Fire devastates Columbus homes and town hall

A blaze in Columbus destroyed a vacant house owned by Mrs. Agnes Drake and damaged a nearby residence owned by AB Watton. A chicken coop, another building, and the town hall suffered extensive damage as volunteers battled the fast moving fire before being overwhelmed by fumes and spreading flames. Firefighters from Corry and Clymer aided with pumping equipment.

Corry Viel Clyniet Columbus Hue Town Hall Dellevertander Central Agnes Drake FR. Baulkner Main Street AB. Watton Emily Wen Clymer

Waterhouse Elected Republican City Chairman

Wilmer W. Waterhouse, local auto dealer and former state assembly candidate, was elected Republican city chairman succeeding Walter L. Peake. The post covers the rural district including Cormy, Concord and Wayne townships and Elgin, and the committee also praised Peake’s efforts for the party.

Jouynel Wilmer W. Waterhouse State Assembly Republian Walter L. Peake Waterhouse Republican Committee Cormy Concord Wayne Townships Elgin Peake Republican Oil Organization

Italian Commander Accuses Embassy Over Sabotage Case

Capian Romano Tomiciel of the Belvedere freighter denounces the consulate and embassy claiming they abandoned him and his crew after being brought to court. He and 12 seamen face federal sabotage indictments as bystanders in the marshal's office hear his protest amid absent attorneys.

Philadelphia Capiahn Romano Tomiciel Belvedere Htis U, & Marshal’s Tomicich

Southern Train Wreck Near Valdosta Leaves Dozens Injured

A Chicago Miami Streamline named the South Wind derailed at Dupont Georgia. The locomotive stayed upright as four passenger cars overturned in a ditch and a fifth toppled. About 100 passengers aboard. many injured transported to Valdosta hospitals. One reported dangerously wounded.

Associated Press Valdosta Dupont

Urge Caution With Bonfires Amid Dry Spell

Fire department headquarters warns property owners to exercise care with bonfires during the dry spell. Seven more fire calls were answered yesterday, with two garages threatened and other structures endangered by brush and embers. Five daytime and two evening alarms were logged, as grass fires spread to nearby areas including Buffalo, with 19 rake fires reported.

Fire Department Canival Liberty Street Buffalo

Blimp Crash Near Lakehurst. Crew Escapes Unhurt

The L-2 naval training blimp crashed in a cedar swamp south of the Lakehurst naval air station at noon today. All four crew members escaped injury. Lieutenant Henry F. Burteind, in command, said damage appeared confined to the blimp.

Lakehurst N. J Laleshurst Navel Henry F. Burteind

Altoona Blaze Destroys Five-Story Commerce Building

A blast from an oil stove set off a fire that swept the five story Commerce building in downtown Altoona. Damage is unofficially estimated at forty thousand dollars. The blaze burned the interior of a women s apparel store and men s haberdashery on the first floor and damaged offices in other floors.

Associates Press Altoona Ps

Corryite Kin Member Dies In Flooded Creek Recovery

The body of Prank Markert, a longtime resident of Ry bun aid Beer Woods EK Nea Erporlinn, was recovered after the swollen Wert Wrecks creek swept him away near Rathbut. Markert, an employee of the VaIIH Railroad, vanished while attempting to aid a stranded vehicle near St. Marys. Funeral services are planned in Empami today.

Bun Aid Beer Woods Erporlinn Walter Barry Market PMR Ample Haven Orem Cameron County Charles Linbee St. Marys Rathbut Win Wite Markertelco Vaiih

New Attempt To End Strike Set With State Conciliator

Strike at Corry Jamestown Manufacturing plant halted operations after workers walked out. A meeting with State Conciliator Hodge is planned this evening to push for a settlement and resume production.

State Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation State Conciliuor Hodge GE investiRens

Easter Egg Hunt Draws Up To Four Hundred Children

More than 400 youngsters joined the YMCA Easter egg hunt at City Park yesterday with prizes awarded to Nancy Cass in the 5th grade at Junior High Charles Jong 7th grade Billy Zafiropulos 6th Washington Perry Tanner 6th Washington Jek Marti 6th Concord John Lata 6th St. Zawords Jack Armitage 4th Concord and George Andrus at Tinior High.

YMCA EB. CoReneau Nancy Cass Charles Jong Billy Zafiropulos Robert Lawson Sith. Washston Perry Tanner Wathington Jek Marti Concord John Lata St. Zawords Jack Armitage George Andrus Tinior High

Greeks Fire Salonika as They Evacuate Port

Athens April 10. With foreh and explosives the Greeks blew up everything of military value in the port of Salonika before abandoning the city to German forces. Emman tte Spanakis AP correspondent said he left on the last ship. Flames roared hundreds of feet into the air from warehouses air tanks and facilities. Explosions roared across the harbor as cranes and gear were destroyed. Hours later flames remained visible from more than 60 miles away. Spanakis described the German aerial offensive that preceded the evacuation.

Associated Press Athens Salonika Emman Tte Spanakis Spanakis Fas Mulinary Spanakls

Turkey Warns Istanbuls Population To Be Moved

In a Turkish government statement issued after a Rome broadcast, Istanbul may f lee a significant portion of its population to avoid impending invasion. Allied forces report British and Greek actions in Greece as German advances press toward the Aegean and Salonika, with tanks and troops arriving in the region.

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