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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
6
The report notes a drop in February to 1 048 000 in state and federal relief figures, with March showing mixed trends across counties. It cites 39 000 people in the February average and highlights shifts in welfare, while naming local officials and changes in education and health measures.
Lieut Archie W Thompson of Veterans of Foreign Wars notes Pennsylvania schools provide defense training through several colleges funded by the Federal Security Agency. Programs offer paid tuition with student responsibility of living costs and textbooks. Admission varies by school, with partners including Bucknell Carnegie Lehigh Drexel University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh. A new process metallurgy course is added to evening classes at the Juniors High School under state defense funding taught by James Lewis for metallurgical interests.
A canary alarmed a Mercer County family, waking Floyd and Mrs Jenkins and their five children as flames swept their one story home on the Perry highway south of Mercer. The parents led the children to safety, preventing potential loss.
Reported widespread damage across the state from major forest fires. Fires burned thousands of acres, destroyed trees, and forced guardsmen and volunteers to battle the blazes near towns like Franklin and along Broad Mountain. National Guardsmen aided evacuations and fire suppression while reforestation efforts and public works projects were referenced as recovery began.
Commissioners learned the elimination of the Rice Avenue grade crossing between Girard and North Girard is postponed until 1943 due to lack of federal funds. The plan, once tied to a pony truction, will be heard May 6 in the courthouse with testimony on damages and land impact.
William Chesney Martin, 34, president of the New York Stock Exchange, entered the Army today amid belief the United States would enter the war. He left his Wall Street post earning $212 a month and reported for examination under the selective service. He passed the tests and would go to Fort Dix the same day.
Assistant District Attorney Damian Mcbaugmin will travel to Harrisburg to oppose three Erie county parole requests from Western Penitentiary inmates. The cases include Frank Wojnarawski, inmate serving life for his wife’s murder. Stanley J. Wawsczyk Jr., twice paroled then returned for robbery. and Wilbur J. Hardine, serving a rape sentence. McLaughlin cited anticipated refusals as parole boards often deny such pleas.
City council debate on daylight saving time ends with a compromise. A motion to abridge the period to Labor Day passes, setting the change from April 27 to September 1. Mayor James W. Quit absent. amendment offered by Edward M. Bitner approved by the council.
Distemper free horses weigh 1300 to 2000 pounds and are selected on western Illinois and northern towns. buyers need not be horsemen to acquire a good horse. Also listed: hay for sale, an oil store turner, a two burner stove, radio battery separator, and other items with contact details in Corry and Columbus areas.
Frank L Weeks 85 died this morning after a long life as a local business leader in Corry. He operated a long standing shop on North Center Street later becoming the Qarrell Beauty Shop location, was active in civic life and led the Chamber of Commerce during Corry Old Home Weeks. He was married in 1879 and survived by two daughters, Hazel Weeks and Minnie Bog ih, plus four grandsons and two granddaughters. The body will be taken to the family home on Molt Street with services Saturday at 2:30 followed by interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Buffalo market reports hogs and cattle with varying grades and prices. veal and sheep markets show modest changes. Pittsburgh produce notes slow demand for apples and potatoes with modest price shifts. New York eggs and exchange listings show minor activity amid broader market signals.
The report covers dengue team schedules, home games, and a windy, rainy holiday affecting play. It mentions Lois Statinson and Leheyive Tass amid scoring highlights, plus anglers, city clubs, and a fishing event with weather delays. The piece notes the season opening in September, and references broad national participation and regulatory context for anglers.
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