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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary notice indicates a burial or funeral service for a Spartans supporter in Tituisville with dates and times unclear. Readable parts mention a service likely Tuesday at a church and a graveside or interment detail, but many words are garbled.
The report notes Sumania now under German control and British bombing, with German troop movements pressing northeast toward Greece and Turkey. Russia signals nonopposition to German troop transit through Bulgaria, while Britain breaks relations with Bulgaria if troops enter. In Libya, British advances from Tobruk toward Tripoli continue after capturing Benghazi. Spain's King Alfonso XI reportedly ill in Rome and has abdicated in favor of his son Juan.
Brie reports a new Erie broadcasting station preparing to debut as WERC at 121 W 100 Apreel. The Franque Ise Broadcast Co. will transmit The Story of the Gem City of the Great Lakes and other programs to Erie listeners. The station promises day and night operation with 1900 cycles and 100 watts nighttime power.
Nathan G. Richman 72 a Cleveland clothing magnate and founder of Richman Brothers died of a heart attack. He helped pioneer factory to customer selling, profit sharing and stock plans for workers. Richman steered the firm through 60 years with notable labor practices and a no time clock policy at the Cleveland factory.
Coroner Samuel T. Bowers and police in Jamestown investigate the death of Paul Kellas a 14 year old from Schenectady who allegedly exalted at the home of Estella Predo 15 Brine Street last night An autopsy shows the stomach indicates possible poison with chemical analysis to confirm findings Bullen had frequented the Fredo home for years arriving yesterday afternoon and dining there The United Giants by fur thy world's largest producer of petro is noted with Russia second and Venezuela third
Local government plans to appoint a solicitor as part of the city’s official business. Discussion centers on the selection of Walter Scott as preferred candidate and possible nominations by Mr Kincaid’s office, with continuity from prior arrangements and anticipated ballots.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Bracken-Keating chapel for Oscar Manges of 13414 East Congress Street who died at St Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh. Rev. E Galth officiated, assisted by Rev. Ray Harris. Mrs Harley Banks and Mrs Harold Fish sang. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers listed. many relatives and friends attended from North East Jamestown Columbus Youngstown Greenville and nearby areas.
The Franklin Aerie of Eagles plans to expand the clubhouse, with board approval anticipated soon. The new addition will be built on the existing property and include new meeting rooms and possibly more facilities.
A chaotic Erie scene follows perjury charges linked to a fatality at a Wesleyville area location. Police report one man, Michael Shuler, seventy, killed near Wesleyenbe with others injured. Court actions and investigations continued as officials describe the crime and injuries in the aftermath.
Hairpin Harpel, age 50, longtime resident of Youngsville, died Friday in Warren General Hospital after a period of declining health. He operated a garage in Youngsville and was active in the Methodist church and community groups. Survived by wife and two sons, father Charles Harpel of Corry, and brother Herbert Harpel of Bear Lake. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at the Youngsville Methodist Church, burial in Youngsville Cemetery.
Two Erie women were injured in a head on collision near Waterford on Route 4. They were transported to hospital by Henry Young and a passerby after the crash involving Lyle Moy the West district driver. one woman a commercial timbler from Academy High.
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