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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1945
Page
6
A mix of police reports, road and street work, and community notices in the Erie region. Battery thefts from Aero vehicles, bicycle losses, stolen wheels, and a quarantine dog case are noted along with a Legion gathering for the 28th Division. Observations include road sewer work, hospital surgery, coast guard academy changes, and a National War Fund appeal.
Aug 23 Kane reports renewed drilling in a sprawling gas field east of Kant. A 4 million cubic foot well by Messer Oil Co of Bradford and another large well by South Peng Oil Co mark a surge in output. Additional wildcats are active, with multiple producers within five miles of the initial discovery by Mrs Rae B Kane of Henshegun.
Plaintiffs challenge a condemnation action by the United States seeking $15,000 plus damages for delay after a 1941 taking. Commissioners reported just compensation on April 5, 1985, but April 29 filing and district court appeal followed.
The Association of Cost Accountants will meet next Monday evening at the Jefferson School in Erie at 7 o'clock. Corry association members are expected to attend. The topic is Accounting Problems Involved To Contract Termination. Major J. D. Potter will lead the discussion, with Capt. Jack G. Maite and B. Burwite also aboard.
May 22 Jamestown reports two injured in a head on collision on Sherman Stedman road are improving. Henry Thayer 72 of Rhinelander remains in fair condition with injuries including facial lacerations. Shirley Mead 20 is in good condition. Two other injured people were discharged. Samuel Skinner Sherman is recovering at home and Arthur C Inbery 81 Sherman has been returned home after Hamot Hospital treatment.
Westfield reports the prisoner of war camp will operate starting Monday to aid farmers in harvesting tomatoes and threshing. About 100 prisoners will be used in shifts with volunteer labor not needed until September 1 due to guard shortages. Farmers must sign up for groups of at least 10 for contracted prisoner labor.
Several residents in Titusville reported seeing a large black panther near the Big Rocks area. Witnesses described a shiny jet black creature about two feet long with a similarly long tail, prompting searches by locals including Mr McGaha and Matthew Miller. A child’s tale of a beast in the rocks added to the day’s excitement.
Police were alerted last evening to panther sightings around West Ern between First and Second streets and near Elm Street behind Bob Smith's house. Residents reported a yellowish animal seen in grass near Union Street, but vanished when approached.
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