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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1942
Page
6
Police report several youths attempted to lift a basement grating at the Y M C A Recreation Center on First Avenue around 11 PM. Other break-in attempts via the same route have been noted in recent weeks as authorities name a suspected leader.
Meadville reports Dr. William P. Tolley, Allegheny College president since 1931, elected chancellor of Syracuse University. Tolley, Syracuse class of 1922 graduate born 1900 in Honesdale Pa, will assume about October 1. He heads the Pennsylvania Association of College Presidents and holds degrees from Drew and Columbia.
New Castle Pa August 10 District Attorney Leroy K Donaldson announced a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest of the assailant who pushed Walter F Linton from a case resulting in a fractured skull on July 1 and death on July 16 Investigators will scrutinize all angles including possible crime near a drinking place to shield a license.
Coroner Ed Lowrey reports Clifford Ottie Delp aged 37 was found dead yesterday at his parents’ Sugar Grove Township farm home. Delp reportedly died by his own hand due to illness. a 12 gauge shotgun was found beside the body.
Two survivors of torpedoings addressed Ajax workers at an open house, urging 100 percent production to speed supplies and armaments to fronts. Demitri Goulandris of the Greek Merchant Marine recounted bombardments and Nazi cruelties while E N Wilson of the Canadian Merchant Marine echoed the call, stressing ships are vital and the United States as a beacon for democracy.
Joseph J. Moorhead 53 of Oil City executive manager of the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association died suddenly in Washington where he had been summoned to testify before the Senate tax committee. He was a former Texas and Colorado newspaperman who served as executive secretary to Oliver H. Shows during Shoup's Colorado governorship.
Pennsylvania general assistance rolls rose by 929 with 51,657 added and 738 removed in the week ending August 1. Net WPA curtailment plus private employment affected totals, with 22,933 general cases and 64,924 people served. Expenditures rose to 203,801 dollars, up 6,029 from the prior week.
Jamestown Aug 10 At Ashville Bay on Chautauqua Lake local angler Eyar Brugge age 71 of Durant Avenue boated a 49 inch muskellonge weighing 41 pounds after a 25 minute fight. He had just landed a bass prior to the big catch and the muskellonge is believed to be the season’s largest so far.
A broken rail near Union City on the Erie line was timely found by East street Corry foreman Onduls and crew. They bolted the rail, allowing heavy train No 5 to cross safely after train No 8, with two engines, passed before the delay. Observers said a derailment was possible if the rail had remained undiscovered.
Samuel Giacobello, 15, of 1125 West 20th Street, was struck by a car at East and Hampton Road about 3 p.m. Saturday while crossing on a bicycle. He suffered possible skull fracture, possible neck fracture, and a broken left leg at St Vincent Hospital. Driver Mehl Lydie, 935 East 26th Street, reported traveling west on 26th Street when the boy rode into traffic from a store at 26th and Hampton Road.
Bids will be received for cleaning a Columbus school. All bids must be in by Monday August 17 1942. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Eugene Powers Secretary at 1012 14 R D 2 Corry Pa
In Utinbunbung Pennsylvania Joseph Calla age 21 was accepted for army service as Erle and became the fifth son of Mr and Mrs Frank Galle of Second Avenue to enter the armed forces Bruno Calla 21 and Angelo Calla 19 are stationed at Camp Wheeler Georgia Joan Calla 25 enlisted in 1940 at Chicago and is in the air force stationed in India Private James Calla 23 in service at Camp Edwards Massachusetts
The Mercer Dispatch and Republican, Mercer county’s oldest paper, will change ownership September 1. William M. Kitdas of Oakmont will acquire the business, ending 98 years of continuous operation under the Barton family begun by Civil War veteran David L. Barton.
Captain Harry Douglas, Erie air wardens chief, doubts Erie city and county should join a surprise blackout before September 1st. He cites inadequate warning systems and reliance on whistles and a few sirens, noting past blackouts caused complaints from outlying areas and urging not to force continuous radio monitoring.
Sheriff Fred Lamberton announced that all owners must list properties by Friday, August 14, for the next sheriff sale set for September 11. Twenty-one properties are listed, with potential increases expected.
Readable fragments describe turbulent events in Calcutta involving police, guards, and traffic disruption. Mentions fires, bonfires, seized goods, and investigations as authorities act against disturbances. Student detentions are noted amid chaotic conditions and unclear, damaged details.
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