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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
6
A garbled report notes heavy snowfall creating sled use opportunities today while warning pedestrians and drivers to avoid sidewalk slipping and dangerous intersections. Police plan stricter checks on violators as inspectors monitor traffic and safety measures amid holiday preparations and waste paper drives.
Slippery roads caused multiple crashes with cars skidding on Route D1 between Union City and Waterford Saturday evening. John Hornik investigated. Melton W. Jaggi faced reckless driving charges. Minor accidents followed due to skids and ditches. Hughison College quartet members reported a highway skid between Youngsville and Corry.
War fronts show German and Italian claims of progress blurred by Allied resistance in Libya and Crete. British submarines penetrate Gandia harbor as Japan suffers deeper losses in the Far East. U S command reports bomber strikes sinking ships near Luzon and in the Malaya theater, with several transport and supply vessels damaged or sunk.
Advertisement-style copy promoting Hepent Tor Thompson’s Bor soma Tablets claiming to improve kidney function, detoxify the body, and cure symptoms like headaches dizziness and fatigue. Mentions drug stores and adds a laxative product Golden Lax Tablets as a remedy for constipation.
Harrisburg report details efforts to shield 1,900 Pennsylvanians employed by the state home guards from layoffs as a Brigadier General warns of changes. Officials say a conference is planned to discuss the future of the unit and potential reorganization of the National Guard. Local troops faced demobilization amid broader wartime labor pressures and public debate over veterans' duties.
Local listings detail Monday evening radio across NBC CBS and MBS networks. Notable items include The Civet Mail Features James Mello 9:40 PM and Blondie Vox heard on CBS. Also scheduled are Navy plays Santa and Farm and Home Hour with Barnard Glee Club and Lum and Abner segments.
Charles Higgins a longtime Corry resident died Sunday morning at 9 90 o clock after a prolonged illness. Born in Meadville in 1885 he worked for the Erie Railroad before illness forced him to stop. Survived by wife Julie Higgins and daughter Minty Higgins of Olean NY. Services Wednesday morning at St Thomas Church with funeral rites to follow.
Lima reports government agencies rushing aid to the stricken capital Fitarsz after a massive avalanche triggered by water floods mud and volcanic lava swept through the area Saturday killing many and leaving the city in dire need of assistance.
Word arrives that a blaze leveled the Edgehill Drive house of Mr and Mrs Karl Lyons in Tokenecke Conn destroying the Lyons home and contents including a baby grand piano and other valuables. Neighbors say the couple were away at the time and the fire began shortly before 2 pm Wednesday. A separate report notes illness of James H Higgins formerly of Olean N Y with his son Charles Higgins in Corry hospital but details are unclear.
The November milk price rose eight cents from October to 2.629 per hundredweight with dairy producers receiving 2.01 for milks. Gary prints reports say milk checks will be distributed earlier to dairymen, with expected distribution by December amid rising demand and favorable year-over-year comparisons.
Rogers Structural Steel Company announced a liberal Christmas bonus plan for employees. All workers with a year’s service receive two weeks’ salary. those employed six months to less than a year get one week. Those under six months get a half week. Distribution set for Tuesday. Pittsburgh dispatch reports. Also noted: George Palmer, 99, of Walatt, Pa, convicted in a bank robbery case in Harrisson. Trial verdict delivered by sealed jury, sentencing deferred to Wednesday.
Americans commemorated Bill of Rights Day with a Roosevelt address broadcast nationwide from Newark on December 15. Governors LeHague of New York and Price of Virginia spoke, noting Virginia’s ratification on December 1791 and George Mason as the drafter.
Earle, a United States official alleged to be minister to Bulgaria, claims Bulgaria declared war on the United States, while Bulgaria dismisses the accusation as not its doing. The article notes he and other officials discuss travel and furloughs amid uncertain diplomatic tension and a chaotic wartime climate.
Buffalo livestock traded actively with hogs at 40-80 cents over Friday's average for 180-210 lb weights, and cattle showing gains across all classes with good to choice heifers and yearlings at 12.70-19.70, calves around 14.50-15.00, and sheep and lambs higher. Pittsburgh produce demand was moderate with assorted apple and potato quotations across regions, while New York market closed mixed on wartime guidance with several major equities showing fractional moves and producers listing several notable names and prices.
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