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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR mentions a 3 year draft year 1870 and an unnamed 10 year old. references Selective Service deferment and a national rash. Details are unclear and lead to a murder or missing person context but the text is too garbled to identify individuals or events.
A motion was made at a Corry Teachers Association meeting to appoint a committee to study new salary schedules similar to those in neighboring towns. The committee will be chaired by the president and include H. L. Wiseinger, W. W. Myers, Miriam Wolford, Mrs. Helen Brown, and junior high staff members to be named later.
Jamestown Dec 11 Ralph Taylor president of the Jamestown Table Company said damage at No 1 street plant largely due to water. Nearly all stock in the building was damaged and much machinery especially the mores was ruined by water.
A farm fire leveled a family home destroying clothing and belongings, with losses estimated around 200 and no insurance. Red Cross and community groups launched aid efforts including garments and household goods, while the Richard Lindsey Memorial Fund and Aero Ply Plant employees organized support and redistribution plans to meet immediate needs. Local fire officials coordinated collection sites for donations and emphasized matching items to family needs.
Four civilian workers died after shale and muck collapsed in a six foot trench at a sewer line in the Indiantown Gap training site. The incident followed another collapse that wounded workers during ongoing $6 million housing and training facility construction for the Pennsylvania National Guard mobilizing in February.
In Columbus, residents prepare for Sunday services at the Community church with Sunday School at 10 15 and worship at 11 15 led by Rev John L Waite. Local visits include Charles Dodd in Jamestown New York and multiple calls at the home of Gerald Faulkner and Wartman, with social gatherings at the Dutton and Hilyard households and a bridge club session at Clare Gordon's. Bernie Ann and Bill Hilyard host a popcorn party.
London reports the government will implement a compulsory contributory scheme to compensate damage to all buildings. The measure also includes a compulsory insurance plan for business assets like print machinery and office equipment, and a voluntary insurance plan for personal chattels and furniture.
Seattle Dec 11 The Northwest lumber industry shows signs of ending as AFL union members on key fronts accept a compromise on wage and vacation demands after federal mediator Ernest P. Marsh announced a negotiators agreement. The Everett union, representing seven closed mills, voted by a large majority to accept. The Tacoma mill workers’ vote was pending.
Hazleton Pa residents are educated about new ice protector cans on street corners. The cans store sand salt and calcium chloride to spread on icy crosswalks. Some people misuse the cans as waste baskets.
Dec 11 court focused on the I Am movement fiscal operations and the Philadelphia origin of its funds as ten leaders stand trial in a mail fraud case at the Los Angeles court.
Erie officials review a revised fiscal plan showing a 250.9 percent rise in taxes. Finance Director Paul Walken reports a reduced requisition total of 27 980 while Safety Director Martin proposes cuts and a 409 628 91 figure matching last year. Mayor Barber and several directors refrain from comment as WPA funding of 116 000 faces potential removal in final budget.
Two members of the State Milk Control Commission questioned Pittsburgh milk dealers about efforts to end the practice of buyout of out of state milk at lower prices and to correct the contested shipping or assignment system. The state supreme court recently ruled the commission lacks price fixing authority over milk bought from farmers under contracts.
A debate continued today in Pennsylvania mining circles over federal inspection of mine safety. W. Potter of the Pennsylvania Coal and Cake Company urged enactment of stronger federal regulation while other states argued for continuing or expanding state supervision.
A strong wind of 45 mph swept Erie late Monday causing minor damage in the vicinity. One window shattered at a 12th and French Street store. a few limbs fell. Utilities reported no power trouble. poles and wires remained intact. Temperatures rose to 49 degrees with rain and possible snow showers forecast by forecaster Ralph W. Thomas.
Detroit reports about 60,000 Chrysler employees will get a pre Christmas bonus of more than 2 dollars and a one day raise of two cents per hour. Officials and the United Automobile Workers announced the plan. A union spokesman said each employee in 11 plants with TA W contracts will receive a 40 dollar bonus paid before Christmas.
Mayville December 11. Former Speaker Jom A McGincies of Ripley, county clerk, reports county tax rates for 1941. Jamestown and Dunkirk taxed at 74 and 64 cents per $1000, with Jamestown at 6.4905 mills. Budget funds and dog tax distributions discussed. New hospital physician appointment noted for January.
John Ginter, suspended WPA director for Altoona district, was released from charges of fraudulent conversion. The action followed a report by Charles Stoll of Indiana. The details of the case and any subsequent legal steps remain unclear.
The Duchess of Windsor is reported resting comfortably in a Miami Beach hospital after extensive dental surgery. Doctor J. Horite J. Cartee said she responded well and had a normal temperature pending continued observation and treatment.
In Moscow on December 11 the pioneers movement of the communist party announced that school children aged nine to fifteen will take part in large scale war games using wooden rifles machine guns and tank models during their winter break.
First National Bank of Edinboro will pay a five percent dividend on deposits, drawn from funds seized when national proclamation closed the bank in 1939. Asa I. Skelton says the total payout is about 91 per cent of deposits, expected around 10,000 dollars to 1,200 depositors, distributed Friday December 18. Trustees George Twitchell and FL Ga Bounty join Skelton in overseeing the liquidation.
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