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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
1
Fragmented brief notes report a mother died as the fourth victim in a farm fire. The item is part of a condensed at a glance page with various World War II era briefs and listings including weather, politics, and radio programming.
Italian captives swelling past 20 000 with five generals among the fallen noted in a western desert communique from Cairo Athens reports Greek advances north of Potami and Clift sim while British actions at Sidi Barrani push captives and equipment into Suez line Rome observes fierce desert fighting with Italian and British air support and ground clashes as the campaign continues across the Libyan border
Judge Howard W. Hughes in Harrisburg fixed December 23 to hear arguments in the case of Roy B. Brownmiller, former highway secretary, seeking release from Dauphin county prison where he serves a year for payroll padding in 1935. Brownmiller’s attorney J Dress Pannell filed the petition from his Washington home, citing ill health after seven weeks in jail since last September.
Mrs Beatrice Lindsey 35 mother of three boys killed in a farm fire south of the city died at Corry Hospital from burns shock and exposure. The accident left seven children, husband and another son in fair condition in hospital. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at Bracken Keating funeral home with services at 4 30 pm. triple services held yesterday for Richard Bruce and Donald Lindsey with community attendance and local relatives from Columbus Sugar Grove and New York.
Santa Claus in a jolly mood arrives in Corry tonight via train, diverting the schedule to a 6 50 o clock arrival for the formal welcome. He will head to Washington and Center Streets to hand out toys to children with a parent, as stores begin their open evenings and a storefront contest awards $20 to top merchants.
Pennsylvania completes Selective Service machinery with Governor James near the end of a broad appointment drive totaling over 3,000 officials serving without pay. Selective Service headquarters reports 9,289 appointments to boards as 1,235,422 registered and 1,170,474 active after nonresidents’ cards were redirected. Hospitals, health boards, and associations offer aid to assess registrants’ fitness, noted by national director A. Dykstra as enabling more thorough examinations than local physicians could provide.
Five residents of North East were injured in a Wednesday automobile crash on the Wattsburg Beaverdam road near Wattsburg while en route to a hunting trip. Mrs Richard Meehl suffered a severe facial laceration and shoulder injuries after being hurled through the windshield. Mrs Mike Ognibene endured serious chest and shoulder injuries and facial cuts, while Mr Ognibene suffered a lacerated nose head broken ribs and back injuries with facial cuts. Mrs Glenn Lick and Mr Meehl were shaken. Ed Parker of North East drove the truck that collided head on with the North East car, believed to have fallen asleep. The three most seriously hurt were taken to Hamot hospital at Byte.
President Roosevelt nears the end of a defense inspection cruise covering over 8,000 miles. He has visited the Atlantic and Caribbean seas aboard the Tuscaloosa, with 11 days since leaving Miami and a reported unspecific destination ahead.
The Duke of Windsor departed Miami by naval patrol plane for an undisclosed destination amid reports he may meet with Roosevelt and possibly become a British ambassador to the United States. London papers speculated on a new Washington envoy as a long list of candidates circulated and the U S capital observed a period of mourning for Lord Lothian, awaiting funeral arrangements and possible tribute from the United States.
A broad winter weather pattern moved across the Great Plains and upper Mississippi Valley with subzero conditions in parts of Montana North Dakota and Minnesota. In Warroad Minnesota the low reached 25 below. Pennsylvania enjoyed milder mid December conditions contrasted with the cold wave sweeping the region.
Harrisburg unveils a large road program estimated at 3,620,000 with a decade schedule. The plan coincides with a three day convention of Pennsylvania Constructors at the capitol. Secretary Lumient Hughes outlines the state's road construction program for the present year at 55,950,000, noting costs higher than other states.
Sheffield in the north of England faced concentrated German raiders during a night raid. The raid damaged or blocked roads and caused fires, with several buildings and huts destroyed. The government reported the attack as the Luftwaffe’s intensified assault, noting many fires were brought under control while some buildings burned longer.
Pennsylvania State Grange resolutions opposed milk control programs and federal education duplication while touting local governance. People named include Corry Grange rep Mr and Mrs Oral Templing and officers re-elected or installed such as Kenzie Bryshaw as worthy master and Miles Horst as secretary.
In Harrisburg the 1941 session begins January 13 as Republicans in the state House reelect Rep. Robert E. Woodside as floor leader. Woodside says former Speaker Ellwood J. Turner, now chairman of the joint State Government Commission, shares leadership duties and may be in some respects superior in guiding the party. Turner declines to reclaim the top post as party leader, noting his commission duties.
Hollywood report says Ra mon Movarro an all year old screen actor was seriously injured in an early morning automobile accident. Doctors at the Hollywood police hospital diagnosed chest injuries a concussion and described his condition as unsatisfactory before he was transferred to a private hospital.
The Lindsey fund total rose to 320 as mail subscriptions increased. Several donors contributed amounts including Mr. and Mrs. Bernstein with 200, George McDonald 60, Mrs. Elmer Suss 400, St. Edward's PTA 10, and Roy Owen 2 among others. Additional gifts from Leon Binkeslee, Frank Durtow, and the Corry Women's Bowling Association supported the drive.
Washington reports State Department does not expect to act on new food relief for Europe for at least three months due to ample overseas supplies and Britain blocking shipments. A Red Cross exception may help Spain, with some aid for preserved milk and vitamin foods for infants and children in France.
Dairy producers voice opposition as federal milk marketing amendments face possible suspension if fed policy fails approval. Officials say amendments aim to increase income for New York farmers while co operatives resist payments cuts and added producer services. Government insists amendments necessary to carry out Marketing Agreements Act policies despite protest.
About 200 Jewish refugees died when their ship broke apart off the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul while sailing from Bulgaria to Palestine. The near 400 passengers included many children and mothers, and most were unable to reach lifeboats as heavy seas overwhelmed the vessel. Turkish newspapers reported the tragedy today.
George L Swart dies at his home near Ashville at 72. Funeral services set at Magnolia church after a prayer at his late home. Swart was longtime president of the MayVille local of the Dairyman's league. Survived by wife and three daughters, plus other relatives.
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