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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
8
In McKean rural school the dismissal of three students sparked by religious differences between mother and father of the Blount children. The two who returned to class saluted the flag and resumed work, while the third stayed home. The mother, a Jehovah’s Witness, said her Bible prohibits paying homage to mortal beings.
Mrs Abagail Hylings aged 70 of Spring Creek died this morning in Corry hospital after illness. Born April 15 1855 in Clarion county she lived there before moving to this area fifteen years ago. Survived by son Harvey Tm Hoff of Spring Creek Road one daughter Mrs Pearl Dunn of Saybrook seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 1 30 PM Bracken Keating chapel with interment in West Spring Creek Cemetery.
The Saturday evening Bible class for young people meets at Rev. E. A. Hook's home on West Washington Street with a six pence per person charge for preparation. The Sunday evening service at Father Hall begins at o'clock with a sermon by Rev. Book and special music.
District 6 marks the 31st anniversary of Scouting in America during National Boy Scout Week from February 1 to 13. A Monday banquet on February 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian gym features Don Miller from the Pennsylvania Game Commission presenting full color nature films.
Two fourteen year old boys skipping school caused a court house disturbance by running nude on the third floor. District Attorney Burton R. Laub ordered county detectives to intervene. The youths were provided mops to clean the shower room and corridor before being turned over to authorities.
Police and victims estimate the loot at nearly a quarter million dollars from a series of jewelry store robberies by a Pittsburgh gang. Officers traced leads to a cave near Raymilton in Venango County where two gang members reportedly visited, but no treasure was found. A woman connected to the gang provided details and names. sheriff officials, state investigators, and local authorities pursued the lead.
Harrisburg officials announced a new food stamp plan to take effect March 1 in Yorkard Erie Warren and additional counties. The program will aid about 34 000 relief WPA families in the northwestern region and three-county district, raising food budgets by roughly 50 percent. Funding approval depends on distribution district decisions rather than city or county actions.
FRIE Feb 7 The last major obstacle to a Federal Port Erie improvement program faded as county commissioners assured city council the county will contribute to land acquisition costs. All three commissioners back aid but split on amount and payment method. Dell Darling and Thomas W Fistley support aid but want later agreement on payment. Helen M Schur affirms support but notes concerns.
A board of inquiry from Ottawa was ordered to investigate a Trans-Canada Airlines transport crash near Armstrong Ontario. Nine passengers and three crew died with no survivors, marking Canada's worst aviation accident since 1939. Rescuers cleared a path through ten-foot drifts to recover bodies.
The county is not as financially strong as years ago when it agreed to cover half the land cost for the airport. Officials urged against paying half again and instead recommended a direct monetary contribution to the city so it can proceed with acquiring the necessary land for the airport.
Detectives expose a brunette disguise and a loaded box of clues tying a mysterious Madame Armand Blanchard to Armand Blanchard. Jean, guardianship-bound, faces pressure as evidence pinpoints Green and a false identity, while Rupert arranges protection for Gaby and lines up legal support. Walter seeks truth and vows to clear Jean as the coroner’s inquest looms.
The Emporium Borough Council approved a budget for the coming year and opposed raising the parking meter rates. The report notes a ten dollar monthly raise for police chief Roy Chadwick and street commissioner Lee Halderman, with consideration given to meter removal in Emporium’s business district.
Feb 7 Washington reports Sen Nye Gandy urged Lindbergh to run for Congress after hours of questions about the British aid bill. Lindbergh gave reporters no comment and the debate over a possible Senate bid waned as discussions shifted to other topics.
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In a late evening drill cadets and crews engaged in a rapid navy exercise, testing air and water coordination. Officials reported improved response times and noted a downed target during the maneuver as part of routine training.
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