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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
1
Incomplete text references a proposal set for Easter or July and entails bishops, calendars, and a council. Mentions aging dates, holidays, and a diocese discussion linked to potential questions and candidate suggestions. Ends with references to Elizabeth and Rome.
In Athens Argirocastro fails amid retreating Italians as Greece fights to hold. Rome reshuffles naval command to drive Italy’s war effort with Cavey advised. London endures nocturnal air raids as navy reports aggressive strikes. Havana reports British interception of a German freighter near Cuba, vessel possibly sunk or threatened.
Defense officials press private talks to accelerate and expand output while reviewing estimates. Army doctors report 10 to 26 percent of trainees rejected by local boards due to dental issues, with bad teeth cited as the major disqualifier. In Miami, elaborate police guards prepare for a Windsors visit aboard the yacht Southern Cross.
In Harrisburg Democrats meet to organize for the 1941 legislature with Kilroy-Achterman contest for spent er. Also notes on Supreme Court docket over Alien Registration law, reapportionment goals in Pittsburgh, Penn Power expansion plans, and local notices including fires and accidents plus a dense radio schedule and community events.
City officials unanimously supported Rep. Elmer J. Holland of Allegheny County in a bill to share state automobile and gasoline tax funds with cities by street mileage. The proposal would award about $1,000 per mile of street, directing funds to Corry and other municipalities, though local authorities doubt approval at the next legislative session. Holland cites a survey showing 89 miles in the state deprived of about $10 million annually for street repairs, while the motor vehicle fund is tapped for up to $39 million per session. Restoration of one-fourth of that amount to cities is urged without harming the fund.
Police guard the Duke and Duchess of Windsor upon their Nassau to Miami arrival. Fifty officers will protect the yacht Southern Cross dock and escort the Duchess to a Miami Beach hospital for major dental surgery. An extensive motorcade will ensure their strictly private visit with no public appearances expected.
Governor James appointed former State Senator Frederick T. Gelder of Forest City Susquehanna County to the state liquor control board. The new slate becomes an all Republican three member body with Rubi chairing and W Wagner of Philadelphia as the third member.
British African command reported clashes with Axis troops on a broad track in western Egyptian desert. About 300 Italian prisoners were captured south of Sidi Barrani, near Graziani's expeditionary forces. Rail and sea changes followed in Rome as Musolini reshaped naval leadership amid war. Greek forces pressed after Argirocastro with "On to Valona" cries as Axis retreat continued.
Pottsville Pa Dec 9 A strike by 18 teachers in Reilly township Schuylkill county ended today after a unanimous vote to return to classes Supervising Principal L J Witchhelder said Students 400 had been kept home from Branchdale Bha Neptaws schools last week as talks stalled The teachers had agreed to return only if back wages were paid but did not secure immediate pay
Norma Jean Nantes nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Nantes West Church street was bitten by a large police dog while playing near her home. The bite pierced through heavy clothing leaving a severe flesh bruise requiring a physician visit. Police were notified and the dog will be observed to prevent further attacks.
A series of weekend accidents on slick streets left several injuries. Leo Rupp, 42, West Smithh Street, suffered a fracture of the left ankle after a fall on ice and was treated at Corry Hospital. Carlton Perrine’s Chevrolet was rear damaged by Herman Anderson’s Mercury which skidded into it near Columbus Avenue and North Center Street. John Meskaukasy and Wilbur Blakeslee had minor damage on North Center Street with a settlement arranged. Gerald Ross allegedly fled after striking Joseph Henlein, who said he would file charges. Jack McLaughlin sustained a bruised lip when his car left Erie Waterford Road and crashed into a pole. he escaped serious injuries.
German air raiders focused a night long assault on London causing widespread destruction and heavy casualties. British RAF bombers targeted ships and bases in Europe while observers reported dense smoke and fires across the capital.
Harrisburg discussions by governor and legislators focused on using surplus miners for a state reforestation program to address the bootleg coal problem. Ralph E. Taggart of Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. said operators generally supported the plan, which would end mining from mine holes but awaits funding.
Edward Shaw aged 20 son of Earl B. Shaw vice president of First National Bank was killed and eleven others injured in Sunday crashes on icy highways in the Byle district west of Erie Pennsylvania. State Patrolman A W Hohel said Shaw’s car struck a station wagon and overturned late Saturday night. Also reported death of Christopher Wall Hous a 49 year old county lawyer and banker in Greensburg Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Washington reports the German freighter Idar Wald captured or sunk after attempting to break the British blockade off Cuba. British cruiser Diomede intercepted the sloop watch off the south Cuban coast. conflicting reports say the vessel burned and sank or remained in British hands. Navy officials say crew escaped in small boats as torpedoing and engagement unfolded near Mexico and Havana.
Kane Pennsylvania December 9 Game Protector Carl Benson said he would charge a four-year-old hunter from Carhegle with shooting to death Albert Henry Klingensmith age 44 of New Castle. Klingensmith was struck in the chest while hunting with his 16 year old son near Sheffield Forest County. He died at a hospital earlier yesterday.
Adverse weather kept many hunters out on Saturday and a lighter deer take was reported by game wardens across sections of the deer country. Among the successes were Miss Gladys Lindberg, a High School student from 744 Liberty Street, who bagged a 130 pound dog beat Pine Valley. Frank Sadowski narrowly escaped a facial injury as a shell fragment grazed his face while his gun fired. Continued on Page Five.
Frees FINGAL Ontario Dec 9 A search was organized today for three Royal Canadian Air Force flyers missing after a Fairey battle bomber disappeared during a routine flight over Lake Erie yesterday The missing men are Flying Officer B A Hood native of St Joseph Missouri Aberaman E W Borne of Dabei Ontario and Abchafta John Henry McNally of Minall Ont Their exact fate remains unknown as authorities sweep the area for clues and survivors.
A fire early Sunday morning badly damaged a Ford coach owned by J. R Miller Produce Company of Kane. Reportedly started by a cigarette, the blaze occurred on East Boutglee near Mill Street around 5:30 o clock. Interior severely damaged. driver and car belong to GB Morler of Kane. Estimated loss $50.
Cleveland Morton to present committee assignments for the year at the Board of Education regular meeting at the Echo offices this evening. Re election of Attorney Walter H. Scott, who has served the district, is expected. The meeting will cover routine business including communications and the superintendent’s report.
The Supreme Court docket centers on the 1989 state alien registration law, challenged as unconstitutional. Commonwealth officials argue federal authority preempts state laws, while a three-judge district court previously ruled the act unconstitutional, deeming alien registration a civil tool not a state function.
Washington war department plans a general revision to delay calls for most of about 100 guardsmen slated to wear uniforms in January. Details note the Traction building at 115 East Washington Street will be remodeled into a Zanropulos brothers restaurant in Union City.
A blaze leveled the Ralph Millet home south of the city after an oil lamp exploded. Firefighters and local residents faced a fast-spreading inferno that consumed the brick woodlined dwelling and belongings. Total loss estimated around two thousand dollars with family members evacuated.
Otterbury College Westerville Ohio groups attended the seventy fourth anniversary observance of the Brethren of Christ church at a local edifice. Rev S Paul Weaver district superintendent spoke on the greatness of the church and its nineteenth century founding. Dr D Ruskin Hows president of Otterbury College also spoke at afternoon services, noting the church’s strong leadership. Continued on Page Five.
State's Attorney reports a mother Agnes Borg killed her two children, a 3 year old son and a daughter, in an apparent family tragedy. The 3 year old boy was found near a water cistern and bodies discovered in the home as investigators continue inquiries. The case moves toward formal charges.
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