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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
8
Franklin city council approved a 1942 budget ordinance totaling 128000 dollars and announced a possible one mill tax increase to fund playground development and Miller Sibley Field improvements. Mayor James G. Bohlonder said any rise would be carefully studied and limited to one mill.
H RAY Pone Jr of Prenklin and Milton Rosan of Olt City were admitted to the Venango County bar after passing the state bar exams. They were sworn in by Prothonotary Roy P Nelson. Both are Penn State College class of 1938 and University of Pennsylvania Law School class of 1941 graduates.
Miss Ruth York, a Youngsville woman, died in Tucson, Arizona, last Saturday during an indeterminate stay for treatment. The 45-year-old is survived by her father Glenn York of Pittsfield, two sisters Miss Bath York and Mrs Ralph Lydwie of Irvine. The body will arrive in Youngsville on Thursday and funeral plans are incomplete.
Franklin reports daily meals for the local duck colony after a charitable effort by citizens. The Arms-Franklin Company arranged meals despite weather, with funds from the community turned over to the firm for ongoing care of the ducks at Thirteenth Street Bridge area.
Tonight's radio schedule spans NBC CBS and MBS featuring Eddie Cantor Bing Crosby and Rudy Vallee with programs like The Thin Man adaptation and Adventures in Melody. NBC Blue and Red carry morning to late evening slots including What Can I Do and Farm and Home Hour.
William Marr aged 44 of Portland Oregon died at home from pneumonia. Survived by his wife and three children Marjorie Myra and Mary of Washington D C. Also survived by five sisters and three brothers including Mrs Almut Emerson Mrs Anna Meinke Mrs Gertrude Hughes Mrs Doris Gurney Mildred Roberts Ralph Marr Harley Marr and Edward Marr.
Arrangements completed for voluntary civilian defense enrollment in Warren County on Friday January 2 from 1 to 5 pm. Volunteers urged to join at designated sites including Columbus Community Church Carlton Curtis registrar Lottsville Wilson's Store Sheridan Baker registrar Spring Creek Donaldson's Store Leste Donaldson registrar. India records the world's worst hail storms with a storm in Nebraska weighing 14 pounds and 17 inches around, killing over 100 people.
Washington Civil Defense Director LaGuardia called the downtown blackout rehearsal an excellent depiction of a Nazi blitz. Edwin Stout describes a 45 minute mock air raid on Pennsylvania Avenue with sirens, searchlights, and realistic sound effects, noting the absence of full darkness and actual dangerous elements.
Erie residents faced a unanimous vote raising the 1942 tax rate and approving a new budget for the water bureau. The budget item shows expenditures of 2 760.47.50 with broad citizen interest noted and no communications received.
An Army bulletin reports US troops 25 miles south of Manila evacuations of seriously wounded Americans from the island. The note hints at a prolonged defense as MacArthur’s forces face tightening lines. Japanese authorities set the stage for a New Year’s Day victory celebration amid wartime secrecy.
A highly praised Rex feature offers a moving screen drama focusing on a Methodist pastor and his wife. Fredric March stars as the pastor with Martha Scott as his devoted wife, tracing church challenges from the turn of the century through wartime.
Mrs. Ida Simmons reports the death of her cousin Miss Grace Cleveland in a Los Angeles hospital. Grace Cleveland, daughter of Wirastus and Anna Cleveland, was born June 13, 1877 in Wayne township.
Governor James demanded a full details of Democrats reapportionment proposal before he would summon a special session. A bipartisan ten member committee has drafted a plan shrinking congressional districts from 34 to 33, but James insists on specifics and criticizes Allegheny leader David J. Lawrence for opposing shelving one Allegheny district.
A county tire rationing board with headquarters in the Mayville courthouse was appointed today by Charles I. Anderson, County Defense Council chairman. Separate boards for Jamestown and Dunkirk will be named by Joel Aeters officials with headquarters in their areas to serve under the county seat board. Members include Robert Lincoln, James Pringle, and Edward M. Skinner. The village boards will start functioning January and all members will be sworn in as federal agents.
Boston December 1 The proposal suggests Tokyo could be bombed by Alaska based planes bypassing direct routes. Bradford Weebbure head of the New England Museum of Nature History says a route from Alaska to Russia via wind patterns could shorten distance and avoid ship transport risks. He spoke at the American Geological Society meeting on serial photography.
Roger Cross of Wausau Wisconsin won the Burlington Liars' Club national championship with a tale of fish growing beards after a bottle of hair tonic spills. The prize is described as a diamond studded gold medal. Honorable mentions included George Stricker of South Pittsburgh Tennessee for a crows in cold snap anecdote.
Field forces of the department of highways were directed to fuel efficiency and conserve equipment due to production problems. Secretary T Lamont Hughes urged care in maintenance, warning that careless use will not be tolerated. He noted the department had spent millions on new gear and stressed preventive upkeep to extend life and reduce costs. A Fernch resident was killed Tuesday afternoon while working on a well drilled by Shorts Brothers at Jenkinsburg, Oil City, involving John Russell.
Fire swept the upper portion of the Ellington Hotel on Tuesday morning causing an estimated loss of 2500 to 3000 dollars. Bellington Kennedy and Cherry Creek Ore Departments fought flames smoldering in the attic for three days with no injuries and only water damage to lower doors. Nearby structures were not threatened.
Erie December 31 reports say Harry Wagner former Erie County poor director and current jury commissioner is seeking a county appointment after the year begins He reportedly applied for director of the county owned property department now led by Mrs Odessie H Plate former county recorder of deeds
Fragmentary OCR shows a discussion of wages, engagement, and war era references. It mentions 60 per ers, wages, and a possible connection to World War I. The legible parts point to economic strain and speculation on future wartime employment and outcomes.
A jumbled fragment references oath, time, and war obligations, mentioning blockade duties and the need for patience. It alludes to a personal bound duty tied to conflict, with unclear details about duties, timings, or responsible parties. The text remains elusive and unsettled.
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