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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1941
Page
4
Local notice notes Second Class Mail Matter for Corry Pennsylvania and rate details. Mentions publication by Gunner at three cents per copy and annual mail charges of five dollars with advertising rates by application.
Early construction on the Hie Bair grounds for defense housing shows foundations and walls of reinforced concrete. Officials expect better insulation and weather resistance than many public works projects, with careful planning across the Corry subdivision. The Norlh Corry site offers year round access, improved streets and lawns, and orderly progress suggests the project will be a real asset to the residential district.
The Public Utility Commission ordered lower water rates for Cory Water Supply Company, easing costs for consumers though not as much as hoped. The move aims to stabilize bills amid rising prices of other commodities, while water use and expansion plans may boost utility revenue and justify fair returns on investment.
A local business era faces widespread shipment delays affecting stores and buyers. Frustrated operators report overdue goods, scarce cartons, and strained relations with suppliers, urging patience while maintaining temper as markets stagger through the disruption.
The fragmentary text shows a speaker addressing indies and gentlemen, discussing traffic law and behavior on the road. It references drivers, obedience to law, and concern for safety, with unclear context and scattered phrases.
A scrambled classroom quiz with garbled questions on topics from the Star Spangled Banner to presidents and cities. The text is a jumble of OCR errors but centers on common trivia prompts and a note about today’s frequent error.
An AP feature analyzes options for major powers as Japan seeks dominance in Asia. It contrasts potential paths for America Britain and Britain’s position, noting the Philippines defense, control of the Dutch East Indies, Singapore and Hong Kong, and the risks of blockades and strategic bases amid rising tensions.
Fragmented OCR notes claim William Wo served the United States as a wartime general longer than any other in office, holding the post for 12 years from 1817 to 1829. Mentions Saturn, Jupiter masses in silver dollars and a garbled reference to Noa Wellsten and a 1783 grammar work.
In a lively Hollywood reflection, the piece traces how a Fat American boy Lou Gehrig rose to fame from high school to the major leagues, amid talk of a film rights deal. It recalls Sam Goldwyn considering the story, the role of Gloria Brighi, and the appeal of a Lou Gehrig led narrative to both baseball fans and movie producers.
The column argues Navy service appeals for adventure and steadier overseas exposure, while Army duty is broader yet sees more civilian layoffs. It notes six-year enlistment norms, parental objections, and the draft board’s leniency in hardship cases. It mentions Navy censorship of cables and foreign correspondents, plus ongoing overseas deployments. It ends with a brief item on women aviators in Kilimanjaro type setting.
Miss Belen Hosier and Allison Gifford married August 5 1021 in Youngstown Ohio. After a wedding trip they will live in bits ery. William Morrell entertained her yesterday afternoon attended by Wight Willy girls. Fred J Weaver announced candidacy for council. Children Aid Society Rose Key campaign details noted. Mrs N L Senett former Corry High faculty member transferred to Pittsburgh. Nellie Sherrod and Mrs EM Piling left for Crate Valley. A daughter born August 1 at Corny hospital to Mr and Mrs Milton Spaulding. Paul McGary and wife welcomed a newborn at Maternity hospital Warren.
The Medical Society reports daily deaths from accidents in Pennsylvania during August at 283, with a year round average of three. The data cover ages 8 and up, noting 27,000 employed people killed at work last year and 34,500 traffic deaths, with 21,000 outside cities. Males dominate accidental deaths and a fatal event occurs roughly every few minutes, including home accidents every 16 minutes.
Blue-collar workers at the Smethport refinery of the Central State Oil Refining Co walked out after posters urged a strike for a 16 point per hour wage increase and other scale adjustments. About 130 employees participated, organized by the Brotherhood of Refiners and Refinery Workers. The strike began after preparations for wage talks.
Washington Day Book notes women's bureau aims to train female workers to fill gaps in expanding industry, especially in aircraft plants. Survey of seven plants found few women currently employed, yet 25 to 90 percent of jobs could be done by trained women. Training mostly funded by National Youth Administration and education office.
A fragmented Q and A recalls early 20th century pop culture and geography. The list includes questions about famous performers, places like The Church Around the Corner, and historical distinctions among territories and dependencies. Names such as Leo Durocher George Cahan and Brenda Marshall appear, along with references to songs, ships, and U.S. regions.
A fragmentary police report describes a stabbing at a residence with a person named Ruth B Esk Hothesten and others mentioned in disjointed notes. The text also references stab wounds, a wound count, and mentions Shadyside with limited coherent details.
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