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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1941
Page
6
Police report an arrest over a renewed claim of endangerment linked to a Washington street youth and a rifle. Investigators plan continued inquiries while Maple Avenue residents protest city traffic near the plant blocking driveways.
Corry district residents listed as receiving questionnaires include Hiram Tiley Brewer Walter Wiliam Dugan Wilfred James Mountain Urvil Chester Smith Odell Kurta Murray Malcolm Andrey Baines and others distributed to Corry registrants. Additional names across Union City Edinboro Waterford and other townships appear in the mailed notices.
The Bell Aircraft Corporation and Curtiss Aeroplane Division of Curtiss Wright with the Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsor the Empire State Model Airplane Meet open to model builders throughout New York state and surrounding facilities. It will be held Sunday, August 17, in Buffalo, NY.
City officials in Corry approved an ordinance limiting train crossing delays and setting a 20 mph speed limit on street crossings. It requires trains to clear crossings within five minutes and imposes a $10 fine plus costs for violations, with jail time up to five days for defaults. The measure also mandates doors stay open when vestibulated cars stop on crossings and restricts freight car movements across streets during certain conflicts with other trains.
Harrisburg August reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Highways outline next winter’s snow removal plan. Engineers review mileage, considering adding routes near industrial plants tied to national defense and rearma ment programs. Contracts for trucks and plows were advanced to ensure adequate equipment.
Otis Lewis Emery Jr announces the death of his wife, a Bradford notable, at their Degglis suburb home after recent illness and prior October surgery. Active charity leader, she founded and led a local organization, donating time and funds to causes including the Burns for I Won’t Bomb Washington effort.
Investigators probe a Monday night blaze damaging two cars at the Dubois Motor Sales area between the John W Hunner agency and the Dubois Motor Sales Corporation. Losses include about 2500 to the Wilks Motor Sales lot, 1000 elsewhere, with a building damage of 1600. Firemen, trained by a state program, contained the fire within thirty minutes but used heavy water streams and ladder work. The Erinet agency, building owner Reuben Emerick, and A B Tate suffered losses. The cause under review is believed to be a discarded lighted match or cigarette into an air soaked bed.
Kane Pa aug Binnog CIO workers reenforced Holgate Brothers factory Tuesday to receive pay checks as the walkout entered its eighth day. Strikers and workers lined up at the Welfare office to collect wages for July 16 to yesterday totaling 18900. The Holgate payroll since New Year averaged 21500 every two weeks. The strike status remained unchanged with about 480 employees at work.
Wanted waite legnarn broilers 450 pounds and leg horn heavy fowl. Thompson's Poultry Farm Clymer N Y eight miles from Corry. Broilers and dressed 300 pounds for sale. Star Household Goods for sale. Call after 5 PM 109 West Washington Street. Combination bookcase Moray table wifeboard cheap Bowen Beaverdam.
Two strong earthquakes were recorded by the Pordham University seismograph with a center about 4 7000 miles from New York. The first shock occurred around 1 24 a m EST and the second followed shortly after. Montana miners strike ends with union demand. Buzzard distribution noted globally.
Markets report a mixed day with moderate demand for produce and varied prices for items like apples and potatoes. In Buffalo livestock trade, hogs and cattle moved steadily with some shifts in price, while New York sections show only scattered gains and overall thin activity amid late summer market pressures.
A fragmented note recalls classic horses Whirlaway and others, hinting at spring matchups, jockeys, and trainers. It mentions training chatter, upcoming races, and the lingering impact of past Derby era standouts on current fans.
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