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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1942
Page
3
Erie officials examined the potential of a wage tax similar to Philadelphia to fund city services. The plan would tax earnings of residents who do not directly contribute to operating costs. City officials planned a meeting with John F. Fenton and Federal Conciliator J. Steelwan to discuss adjustments for city employees and budgeting.
Mayor Charles R Barber said ten changes to one way driving designations may be considered after discussion. He cited gasoline savings from fewer stops and emphasized safety, noting a New York City meeting on traffic increases since dimouts. The serpent reference is noted as a biblical aside.
Weather winds snow and icy streets slow pedestrian travel in Corry as health reports list cases of measles chicken pox and mumps. Local officials discuss budget pinball licenses church visits and war related staffing while Erie area see weather and civic announcements.
Kane Pa December 9 The school board approved calendar changes moving Christmas break up to December 20 return January 2 New Year’s Day closure only One week spring vacation eliminated shortening summer by May 28 instead of June 4 The changes aim to free girls for holiday work and allow boys to work on farms with three months of work possible before autumn term.
Detective Paul Luthringer and state police located Joseph F. Leesch alias Joseph Parker and took him to Cleveland to recover stolen goods. Leesch has been bound over to the next court term on burglary charges from Erie and nearby counties. Much of the loot has already been recovered and returned to the homeowners.
Former railway agent Jacox reports killing a wounded red fox with a club after tracking it through the big game area. He had earlier taken an eight point buck, faced hunting restrictions, and recovered venison from a hidden cache before pursuing the fox.
The Warren Rural Electric Association moves from Pittsfield to the former First National Bank Building in Watten Gouily. The building was bought by the association and is being redecorated with some office fixtures reused, improving service. A remark notes a meteor crater stadium capacity estimate of 2,600,000.
Body of Sergeant Stephen John Kleason, son of Mr and Mrs Kleason of 924 Brookstreet, Olean, returned from Miami Beach where he died from injuries after being struck by an automobile last week. Born in Olean, he enlisted in the Army last April and was promoted to sergeant last month. Survived by his parents and sister Genevieve.
Don D Williams was elected director to fill the unexpired term of Artie Cole Grove at a meeting of the Erie Grove Cemetery Association. The gathering, attended by board members, reviewed the treasurer’s report detailing the association’s financial condition.
Engineer Fred W. Teltel of the Siste Park and Harbor Commission estimated on Tuesday that the cost to repair the peninsula and protect the Yalu riverfront will run between $250,000 and $300,000. The December note references the needed funds and project scope for protection.
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