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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mrs Lena fortly, Mrs Ethel, Mrs Percy pringer, and others. References to 1886, church, school, nephew, and Corry appear with unclear connections and dates.
Fragmentary OCR note notes a timing reference around 10 o'clock and mentions Sprig. It lacks clear event, parties, or location details to form a fuller summary.
A former honor student and football captain to whom the Columbus University uniform belonged is shown with his two children in a New York home where he called himself and his children by gas. He was despondent after failing as an insurance salesman, according to his wife.
James Roosevelt will wed Theresa Schneider at the George Converse home in Beverly Hills with family and selected guests present. The wedding follows a divorce timing constraint and is to be a civil ceremony conducted by Municipal Judge Arun S. Goer. Roosevelt, a Marine Reserve captain, and Schneider, a nurse from Wisconsin, plan to live in a San Diego apartment after the ceremony.
British forces plan a retreat behind the Libyan frontier as German and Italian motorized units push toward the Beysian Libyan border. Matruh remains a keyistanoline line where last year counteroffensive halted the Fascist advance and forced a substantial retreat into Libya. Talks of operations proceeding on schedule surface as the Axis forces clash near Salum this weekend.
Erie County superintendent Willis B. Pratt warns a serious shortage of elementary teachers may force importing educators from other states. City schools likely unaffected. Assistant Superintendent McNury notes many teachers on waiting lists and possible recall of resigned staff during an emergency.
Officials from the U S Forest Service State Police and Bradford police hunt a single arsonist who started seven forest fires within seven miles along the Willow Creek road between Bradford and Corydon on Friday afternoon. About 60 to 70 acres burned, threatening two homes and a garage, with some damage to trees on the Allegheny National Forest. The fires began around two PM and ran along the highway as dry conditions aided rapid spread.
The 126th Allegheny Anniversary celebrates Founder Timothy Alden and the college’s origins in 1818. Dean Emeritus Clarence Roy will give the Founders Day address at Port Memorial Chapel. A procession and unveiling of oil portraits mark the commemorative events.
The Fourth Armored Division, 501 men and 15 officers, spent a Saturday night in Erie en route to Pine Camp New York. The unit, traveling from Burt Knox Kentucky and West Virginia, set from their base and headed east after a dust-filled stop, greeting locals and fellow soldiers during a brief layover at the armory.
Notice to bidders from Schon District Gerry PA invites bids for school supplies. Bids due April 21 1941 at 5 p m. Specifications available at Schon offices Library building. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids and to correct defects in forms. Clarence Shoof, BHT-14 Servela re.
Anthony L. Schwabenbauer, 40, was struck while lying on Gore Road near his home at 1 Hy 5, Erik. He was removed to St. Vincent's Hospital by Robert Purver after the accident involving a car driven by an unnamed driver. Hospital reports indicate severe injuries, including fractured right shoulder, facial burns, and other trauma. Police are investigating the incident as authorities work to determine how the man came to lie on the road and whether the vehicle wheels passed over him.
April 14 in Arqoevilye Brank Ville Larainthemul and local merchants adjourned a session and voted to change meter enforcement hours effective April 28. Enforcements will run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, with Main Street Solon of Maith Street limited to two hours during enforcement. After enforcement hours three-hour times will apply on Main Street.
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