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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1941

Page

5

Bedford defendant testifies in din bombing plot case

Wiltcock, a Johnstown resident, testified that he and a companion were paid $100 to dynamite a roller used by Girard Construction on a turnpike project near Goose Run. He and another man had pleaded guilty and supplied state evidence against labor official Bert L. Russell in the tense arraignment.

Bedford Associated Press Wiltcock Johnstown Dford County Girard Construction Company Philadelphia Goose Kert L Kert L. Russell, Sy. Johnstown

State's jobless pay checks total over three years

Harrisburg reports that unemployment benefits paid in Pennsylvania reached 173,367,000 during the first three years of the system through January 31. State Treasurer F. Clair Ross notes about 20,000 checks were issued daily on average, totaling 15,700,000 checks across 36 months, with each averaging over 11.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania F. Clair Ross

Corry Girl to Join Stephens College Recreational Tour

Miss Mary Castor of East Frederick street, Stephens College student, will join 650 peers on March 15 16th annual education and recreational tour. The two week trip covers fourteen western states and British Columbia with twenty four instructors and two nurses. Plans include Santa Fe New Mexico visits, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles dinner with Earl Carrolls, Fannie Brice broadcast, and study of the film industry. Stops include San Francisco Portland Seattle Victoria and more.

Old Santa Fe New Mexico Laboratory of Antropology Old Government House Grand Canyon Los Angeles Wim Earl Carroll Fannie Brice Frank Morgan San Francisco Portland Searts Victoria British Columbia

Social and travel notes from Corry gatherings

Local social column lists Mr and Mrs Fred W Vaughn and daughter Virginia visiting from Warrenton Va for the death of Mrs Vaughn’s mother Mrs Kates Keim, plus numerous arrivals for funerals and visits. The report mentions departures for New York Philadelphia and Miami, Royal visits by several families and a YMCA leadership council party at the Reneaus home with twelve members.

Fred W. Vaughn Virginia City Vaughn Kates Keim Warrenton Arima Grady Detroit Mich R. G. Dawson Warren Grady FE. York Af Wattstroon Charles Bracken New York City James Bracken Jefer Philadephia Robert Bracken University of Pennsylvania Richardt Shoop Air Corps Brooks’ Field San Antonio Tex Denison University Granville Ohio Harry Alexander Erie Paul M. Brynolison Willard Clark Ford Motor Company Lawrence Hotel Ab Brie North Carolina Equitable Life Assurance Society United States Theodore Williams M. H. Geisking Birmingham Ala Florence Morgaridge Corry Hospital Edwin Hortill London Ont Can Hemingway Fifth Avenue C. Reneau Oil Guy MCA Elmer Wiseman Meadville Kentucky Wiseman Reneau Gil Chy Pittsburgh E. C. Reneau Corry YMCA Weet Smith Street

Miss Rosemary Aver Hosts Five Hundred Club Evening

Miss Rosemary Aver hosted her five hundred club at her East Congress Street home last evening. Prizes were worn by Mrs. Wesley Seamens Mrs. Peter Russell and Mrs. Paull Auer. Attending were Mrs. Glenn Betts Miss Amelia Vanderhoot Mrs. John Trostle and Miss Isabelie Edwards. Miss Auer served light refreshments. The club will meet again February 26 at Mrs. Russell's East Congress Street home.

Rosemary Aver East Congress Street Wesley Seamens Peter Russell Paull Auer Glenn Betts Amelia Vanderhoot John ‘Trostle Isabelie Edwards Auer Russll East Congress Street

Golden Links Class Met Last Evening

The Golden Links Class of the Methodist church met at Mrs. C. zl. Shoop’s East Frederic street home with good attendance. Mrs. Willis Brown and Mrs. John Fuller led a devotional and brief business session. Games, visiting, and refreshments by Mrs. J. B Cogan, Mrs. Shoop and Mrs. Frank Jones followed. The next meeting will be a tureen dinner at the bar in two weeks. W. C. Cox left for Meadville to attend a regional managers’ meeting of the G. OC. Murphy Company.

Golden Links Methodist Church C. Zl. Shoop East Prederick Street Willis Brown John Fuller J. B Cogan Shoop Frank Jones

Corry Rotarians Host Greece Film Night at Hotel Corry

Corry Rotary Club heard films on Greece shown by Mr and Mrs Peter G Pulakos of Erie at the Hotel Corry dinner meeting. The pair showed ten year old footage of historic sites festivals and pageants with Mrs Pulakos adding commentary. They described customs travel government and other Greek life facts. The group discussed plans for events with Edinboro Springs club and a farewell dinner for Coni Pany A. next meeting will be hosted by the Teachers Association.

Corry Greece Mirs Peter G. Pulakos Erle Rotary Club Hotel Corry Pulaks Hohorwie L. H. van Bouten Edinbars

Gra-Y Club Hosts Valentine Tea at Yr Center

Fifteen Gra-Y Club members entertained their mothers and friends with a Valentine tea yesterday afternoon at the Yr Center on First Avenue. Decorations and program reflected St. Valentine’s Day and Lincoln’s birthday themes.

Gr-a First Cvanue

D of A Entertain at Enjoyable Party

Catholic Daughters of America Court Conception No 5 hosted a social last evening in the Hows blocks rooms with twenty five tables in use. Ruth Powers and Rebecca St Clair provided bridge prizes while Mrs Glen Stewarts and Mrs Alfred Morrison conducted the auction. Louise Williams and Lawrence Morton handled the five hundred game. Mrs W A Steen Asalud Tuneh received the door prize. Committee chair Mrs J Paul Phelps led the event with Miss Mary Sullivan Agnes Lynch Mrs J Roach Mr Raymond Sandbury and Miss Lea Muldevick assisting.

Court Conception No Catholic Daughters of America Seums Watt Ruth Powers Rebecca St. Clair Glen Stearts Alfred Morrison Louise Williams Lawrence Morton W. A. Steen Asalud Tuneh J. Paul Phelps, Ehairman Mary Sullivan Agnes Lynch J. Roach Raymond Sandbury Lea Muldevick

Radio Copyright Battle Signals Potential Decree Move

News digest notes ASCAP moves toward a proposed decree to aid government anti trust case against ASCAP, following a prior decree by the radio group. Program listings show WIZ NBC Blue and MBS networks airing discussions and political coverage from Wisconsin Founder's Day to national events, with mentions of Dewey, La Follette, and Tony Martin songs.

New York National Association of Broadcasters American Society of Camp Authors and Publishers ASCAP Radio Group Wiz-Nbc Willie England Wisconsin Thoms Dewey Washington WABC CBS Knot Philip la Pollette WEAP NBC Sita Anita Derby Tony Martin

Radio Schedule Fragment From Early Evening Lineup

A scrambled list of radio and TV programs with stations NBC CBS ABC WABC MBS including The Watch CBS, Dr. Christian, Glenn Miller orchestra, Lane Ranger, Manhattan at Midnight and Adventures in Selene across listed times and networks.

Eedle Carter Kay Kyser CBS Nbc-Chains WABC Dr. Christian WJZ NBC Lane Ranger Chic Eaghland WEAF Druerwritirs’ Association Kale Smith

Hitler massing huge force in Romania continues

Reported mobilization and buildup in the Balkans with German plans moving through Hungary toward Bulgaria. Observers note German use of French and other national railway cars for Balkan preparations, signaling strained German rolling stock and looming pontoon bridge operations from the Romanian shore as spring weather affects Danube processes.

Bulgaria Hungary Balkan Balkans Danube Sue

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