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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

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Farewell Dinner Planned for Company A Members

A farewell dinner is arranged for members of Company A 112th Infantry and trainees leaving the selective service net. The Golden Rule Club leads planning with Rotary Kiwanis and Veterans groups aiding. Tickets cost 1.25 dollars and are sold at multiple local stores. event at St Edward's hall next Monday evening February 24 with program and gifts for soldiers.

Company A 112Th Infantry Gerry Citizens Golden Rule Club Rotary Kiwanis Veterans of Foreign Wars Amercan Legion St. Edward's Hall Busness Glancy Committee Rexall Pharmacy Western Auto Associate McCandrew's Drug North Corry Lindsley's Pharmacy Wilcox Golden Hale Club V. F. W. Law Allerney Francis Graves P.R St. Thomas’ Chures Olli W. Broder Frank Hi. Hepler Ross Fehlmen Bennen E. K. Wagner St. Paul's Cutheran Church

Saboteurs Blamed for Susquehanna School Vandalism

District Attorney Carrig and the Federal Bureau of Investigation joined state and local authorities in probing $7,500 damage to Susquehanna Public School caused Tuesday night. Investigators pursued saboteurs who allegedly damaged rooms books and flags amid misreported defense class fears.

Associated Press Susquehanna Joseuly L. Carriglotay Susquehannaigh School Bueraw Polée M. 3 Dean Tocal

City Still in Grip of Blustery Spell

Corry endures fourth day of sustained cold wind and snow squalls. Temperatures show slight easing but continued snow and cold conditions are forecast for tonight. The blustery spell marks the harshest stretch of the winter to date.

Corry Priddy Imedisheri

Leaps to death from train near North East

Charles Stone, 4, of Richford New York leaped to his death from a Pullman car on a New York Central train near North East Pennsylvania. Passengers saw him jump. The body was found mangled. Stone had been in Los Angeles on business. Investigators say a $4400 check and $240 in cash were his belongings.

North East John F. Marks Charles Stone Richford N.Y New York Central Railroad Pennysylvania Marks H. Eek Toledo Railroad de Lectives Stone Los Arualee Calif

Tobey Attacks Dem Campaign Costs Investigation

Senator Tobey charged that Oliver A. Quayle Jr. of the Democratic National Committee brazenly mishandled funds in the party expenditure and failed to forward documents. Tobey’s supplemental report, filed as a committee member, calls for suspension and possible perjury action.

Associated Press Washington Tobey Oliver A. Quayle, Jr Democratic National Committee Senate Camparty Girlette D-Town Toby Tobes Quayles

Charges rise as Nazi spy case targets German consul in US

In San Francisco on February 20 a suit filed by Mrs. Alice Crockett claims German consul general Wiedemann ran an espionage network in America. Crockett seeks 8000 for alleged visits to Germany and tasks to verify Hitler’s favor, while Wiedemann’s attorney Otto Hoeckner insists on speaking for him.

Associated Press San Francisco Aiorcee Pritz Weidemann Adolf Hitler Nasi America Alice Crockett Wiedemann Hitle Germany Germany. Mrs. Crockett Alice Gulden Otto A. Hoeckner

No Legislation Needed Hillman Says Strikes Rare in Defense

Sidney J. Hillman, assistant chief of Defense Production, told the House judiciary committee that strikes are the rare exception in the defense industry and that 110 additional legislations are necessary to deal with them. He praised labor and management for cooperating to avoid interruptions of production and urged continued support for the democratic conference table technique.

Associated Press Washington Sidney J. Hillman Defense House Judiciary Committee Aind

Four Injured in Head On Crash Near North East

Four persons were injured in a head on collision on the Windley Lake road about two miles from North East. Mrs. Harry Casperson of Corry and her 14 month old daughter Janet, Mrs. Milton Loyd and a city child, and Dr. A B Whiter of North East were aboard two cars. Mrs Casperson and Mrs Loyd suffered cuts and bruises while the child was badly cut and bruised. Dr Whiter sustained a broken nose and a lip gash. Both cars were badly damaged.

North East Harry Casperson Corry Janet Milton Lloyd A. B. Whiter Snayistorm Windley Lake Road Casperson Loyd

Defense Chief Subject Before Pa Legislature

Harrisburg February 20 The 1941 Pennsylvania legislature has defense on its mind with more than 20 bills introduced since January 7. Proposals include training defense industry workers, criminal penalties for sabotage, banning the Communist party from ballots, funding investigations of subversive activity, and creating state defense councils to coordinate effor ts for war material production. The issue shifts focus from relief and taxes as Governor James opens the session. The defense bill faces final House action Monday night at 9 with Senate session at 4.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania House Senate State Department of Public Instruction Communist Party James Colel

Miss Alice M Laughlin Dies After Ill Health

Miss Alice MeLaughlin, a well known resident, died this afternoon at her home west of the city after a long illness. The body was sent to Bracke Sealing funeral parlors. A fuller obituary will follow Friday.

Alice M'Laughlin Alice MeLaughlin Priday

Administration leaders press on present British aid bill

Washington reports administration leaders reject changes to gain extra votes for the British aid program. A Republican strategist suggested trading votes for more restrictive amendments, but aides say they are satisfied with the bill as is.

Absochted Washington

Reynolds Opposes British Aid Bill in Senate Debate

In a fourth day of Senate debate Senator Reynolds of North Carolina opposed the British aid bill. He warned it could pull the United States toward war and cost American lives and dollars. He had supported reporting the measure from the Foreign Relations Committee but paused on support for final passage.

Associated Press Washington Reynolds D-Nc Ministra En United States Senate North Caroling U.S America Congress Shi Gnal Voll Ral Sverchisgil Senate Reynolds Foreign Relations Committee Bailey

Carroll Fights Extradition-Reject Six

In Istambul Turkish press reports that Bulgaria will not join the axis and would block any Nazi advance through Bulgaria to Greece. The Bulgarian Turkish accord is described as an obstacle to German hopes in the region.

Associated Press Istanbul Turkey Bulgaria Greece Vales Germany

Corryite Held at Buffalo for Manslaughter

Raymond Carroll of Cory held in Buffalo on manslaughter charge connected to the January death of Laxgon. He allegedly fought with Joh Larson in McKean County and was found at an aircraft plant. extradition proceedings to Pennsylvania were requested. Coroner's inquest earlier found Carmi's beating fatal.

Bufffalo Mokfean County Authoilues Reymond Carroll Cory Pensylvania Joh Larson Moean County Merley Dickinson Bullalo Ug Conall Wo Smethport Fle

Sparta High Student Hurt in Head-On Crash Near Buell's Corners

Miss Helen Maynard a 16 year old Sparta High student from near Centerville is in Titusville hospital with shock and undetermined injuries after a head on collision on Route 89 near Buell's Corners. Robert Streich of Titusville escaped with minor injuries. The crash occurred during a heavy snowstorm as visibility failed and both drivers failed to see the other vehicle. The Maynard car was reportedly wrecked with about 500 dollars damage to Streich’s truck.

Helen Maynard Centerville Titusville Hospital Robert Streich West Elm Street Titusville Streicht Maynard Spartamsburg High School Buell’s Gorners Easton Miss Maynard Streich

Bomber Crashes at El Paso Radio Tower Kill Two

One Hudson bomber en route to the British Air Force struck a steel radio power tower cratered and burned at El Paso Texas, killing two pilots. Eight bombers were flying from Burbank California to Canada when the crash occurred. the other seven were detained overnight for weather east.

Py .Yyod EL Paso Tex Burbank Galif Canada

U. S. to reinforce Pacific air power with latest planes

Gen George C Marshall told the Senate Military Affairs Committee the United States plans to immediately bolster the Pacific Fleet with an unspecified number of the latest army and navy fighters. Corporal Chester A Haines of Masonstown Pa, 20, Bat A 36th Field Artillery, was killed at Camp Bragg NC while contending with a brush fire and an exploding heat source.

Associated Washington George C. Marshall Army Aye Senate Military Affairs Committee United States Camp Fort Bragg N.C Chester A. Haines Masonstown 36Th Field Artillery Haines Giberd

Decide Soon on Housing Issue Here

Federal officials will decide promptly on Yu Curry's request for wartime housing for workers. Committees here are advancing the project as conditions at Curry Industries follow the defense housing plan. Hinton in Washington and Frame Bennett in the region expect an early decision. The Federal Housing Authority is reviewing the situation for possible action.

Yu Curry Curry Industries Division of Defense Housing Coordi- Hinton Washington Frame Benvett Servne

Service Pins for Workers at Corry Plant

The Aniline meeting of employees at the Corry plant of the Pennsylvania Eldehere Company drew 30 attendees. Paul Defossy recalled France experiences, with talks by R C Baylor OH Marshall Otto Lang and W Ford from Erie and district managers from Warren Meadville Knox and Erie. Awards for accident prevention and long service pins were given, including twenty year pins for C. Mr. Howard and twenty one others with no injuries.

Gory Elev Pennsylvanaa Eldehere Company Dle Corry Siperigi Tendent Thames Gemndrou 'T Hoenes Grant Whitford Harald Ratscher Mr. Howard

Meeting to discuss lights for Loveland Field

Tonight a meeting of interested residents will be held in Attorney Waller J. Scott's office to determine support for a project to install lights at Loveland Field for night baseball and football.

Loveland Field Waller J. Scott

Examination of CO A finished at early hour

Company A infantry men were examined by a board of Army doctors at Welock early morning. Six men failed due to medical conditions including two eye problems, bad teeth, and poor vision. The examination extended into the night and a follow up was planned, with 94 men and two officers set to depart for Indiantown Gap next week.

Welock Wideuwert Company Lnit Evie Elmira Parr Ross Febimyn Thomas Hoelofs Indiantown Gap Church Perviers Ay St .Thomas Church

Investment fraud suspect hunted as audit and warrants rise

Philadelphia reports say a second slayer in an investment fraud case is being sought as prosecutors audit accounts of John M Dredeer who disappeared January 1 with about $100 000 entrusted for investment. A warrant issued and audit begun. Extortion plot charged in McKeesport as Melviiy Coates says two men demanded 5000 under threat to kill his nine year old daughter Jean.

Associated Press Philadelphia Robert J Mckeesport Melviiy Coates Jean

Register All War Veterans For Defense Here Saturday

The American Legion announces nationwide registration of World War veterans for national defense, at the Corry post office Saturday. Thirty six questions will be asked to catalog qualifications, with Postmaster James P. Sullivan aiding at 9 AM, 12 noon, 2 PM, and 7 PM.

American Legion National Defense Service Lester Lopus Elmer OG Carrier Post Corry James P. Sullivan Sullivan National Convention of the Legion Boston National Executive Committee Indianapolis

Japan Moving Tedops RUE in Shanghai and Tokyo talk

Reports from Shanghai and Washington discuss Japan moving troops toward the Burmosa coast and possible military moves in Indo-China. Tokyo media dispute peace terms while Britain warns Thailand, and a U S jury acquits two county officials in a local racket case.

Washington

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