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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1942
Page
6
Fourth of Regatrovion Day celebrations and rain promises mark a busy Erie county day. Reports include a settlement after a police case, car collision on Clinton Street, grand jury scheduling changes, drunkenness arrests, railroad earnings drop, enlistments, milk pool forecasts, Registration Day at schools, fines from a tavern incident, rationing releases, a found child, and a well blowout mystery near Chautauqua Lake.
Erie county officials warn farm labor shortages risk halting crops as farmers expect draft-eligible rural students to be released from school to help with harvest. Rolla McCray of the county agricultural defense advisory committee says delaying fall openings may be needed to supply harvest labor. He notes farmers were exempt from the 61st World War draft, but now face compelled workers and widespread planting reductions.
In Westfield on April 27 at 2 14 p m a small rubbish fire spread to Bert Wallace s barn and home on Oak Street. The barn and contents were razed and the west portion of the house damaged. Neighbors aided in salvaging furniture before fire crews arrived. A house across the street was endangered but saved.
Jamestown with Board of Public Utilities reports wartime orders from the War Production Board barring nearly all street lighting extensions and home wiring during the war. The Second Street widening plan and other expansions in Jamestown Felconer Celoran and Ellicott lighting districts are halted by the order.
Harold P. Redinger, 28, of 3618 Bird Dynesleyville, is set for a 2 p.m. May 4 hearing before Alderman William Heisler on an involuntary manslaughter charge related to the March 9 traffic death of Clayton C. Chamberlain, 63, of 1819 Holland Street. Chamberlain was killed after a vehicle struck him near the Edshifth and Holland street intersection, per police.
A Ripley Central School eighth grader, Palco Mary Winter, age 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reymond Winter, won the Ghautauque County spelling contest held Friday night at Fal omer High School before about 100 attendees from across the county. Irene Hubbard teaches her. Detesher Olson, 18, daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert Olson of Brockton, was runner up in the same contest.
Merchants and residents urged to curb scrap metal magazines newspapers rubber copper iron and brass for Civilian Defense Salvage Drive. Ward wardens will canvass starting today concentrating junk to two or three spots per ward ahead of citywide collection on April 29 to May 5. Proceeds fund defense supplies and residents are asked to place salvaged materials at curbs and donate to the Civilian Defense Committee.
Erie April 27 James M Ube an ex soldier now on duty in Bermuda has been promoted to major in the United States Army at age 24 likely one of the youngest to hold the rank. He spent two years on special duty with the quartermasters in Bermuda and held captain rank before this promotion which took effect February 1 but was only announced recently by Bermuda Base Command. Relatives here received the news last week.
A North East man identified as Gawarecki is expected to face a murder charge within 24 hours in the slaying of Willison. He previously faced armed robbery charges and is a parolee from the Lewisburg Federal penitentiary, with links to multiple robberies across New York state. Police tied the suspect to the Wilkinson case as authorities press forward with the murder indictment.
The report notes Tantrymen and shock troops facing unspecified sectors as several Russian attacks were repulsed. In the Mediterranean theater four Axis supply ships en route to Libya were sunk by British submarines. A British air raid hit Catania, Sicily, while German forces continued non stop attacks on Malta.
Andrew Lindell of Russell was fined 13 dollars after pleading guilty to speeding 50 mph on East Second Street in Jamestown. Judge Allan EB. Bargar remarked on Pennsylvania fines and quipped about visiting the state.
Erie April 27 No inquest will be held in the death of George Woot 92 Townville Pa who succumbed Friday in St. Vincent's hospital of injuries from an auto crash near Kearsarge last Saturday Riding alone in his car Wool crashed head on into a tree There were no witnesses and it is not possible to hold an inquest Body of the victim formerly employed at Standard Chair Company Union City was taken to Townville funeral home
Erie county treasurer's office in the courthouse saw a morning rush as 4s persons sought dog licenses. Rollo McCray, head of the department, noted publicity about state fines for unlicensed dogs boosted purchases.
The report quotes Hitler signaling internal troubles and the need to endure another winter. He cites the 140 year winter hardship since Napoleon, notes unprepared railways and equipment, and claims measures to prevent repetition. He warns of continued German efforts for peace while predicting British catastrophe and denouncing a supposed Jewish international menace.
AP reports wide spread wildfires in Pennsylvania burn hundreds of acres of timber from Allegheny forest to Tioga County. Fires near Kane Marienville and Wellsboro destroyed thousands of trees and prompted state foresters to mobilize crews. A dozen blazes, some started by sparks and possibly arson, left homes and timberland damaged as fires climbed Pine Creek Gorge and threatened remote areas.
Three year old Uttle Jo Eldred Jr dies from skull fracture after being trapped under a gravel slide near Spartensburg. Funeral services planned at Hydetown home of his grandmother. Father aided in rescue but boy died Saturday at Titusville hospital. coroner cites accidental incident.
Local plan announces defense position classes for kite workers in shops at the Senior High. Classes start Tuesday evening at aD o'clock and continue Thursday and next Tuesday with longer sessions to complete in three evenings. Some air raid wards and civilians who missed first classes will join the new course. A house fire in Westmoreland County sparked brush and six fires were reported, with the largest burning 125 acres in the Lynn Rum mountain area.
In Erie on April 27, five Lawrence Park streets stop work due to a War Production Board ban on road projects over $5,000. District engineer Wyduckson says statewide highway renovations are affected, including East Lake Road and Wattburg Road. A $17,500 Mayer Byes Construction bid was poised for Morse Street, Howe Avenue, Napier Avenue, Feld Street, and Rumsey Avenue.
Steven Kays, 54, of 1803 East Ern street, arrested on a surety of peace charge after threatening his family with an axe. Remanded to county jail without bail for a 7 p.m. Tuesday hearing before Alderman Kulwcewski. Also Walter Ruudensiki, 41, of 597 Hist 4th street, charged with assault and battery. hearing set for 11 p.m. today before Alderman Kiliszewski.
An official report confirms the plan to extend the rent control program to hundreds of cities including Erie. The move, tied to the defense buildup, follows over 300 communities already under scrutiny and is expected to be announced after President Roosevelt sets the anti inflation agenda. Erie likely to be included, with city and labor groups urging government action.
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