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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1946
Page
1
Market notes show dairy and beef prices with wholesaler ranges from 4.00 to 17.00 per unit. U S No 1 produce titles mention Penns nd Staymens Golden and Pennsylvania Imperials Baldwins Katahdins and Katahding sheep breeds. Demand appears uneven with some lines higher on open and other items down.
A maniac kidnapped six year old Suzanne Degnan from her bed in Chicago and after demanding $10,000 ransom, murdered her. Autopsy showed rape prior to strangulation and body parts dumped in sewer basins near the North Side home. Police arrested several janitors for questioning as they hunted a killer described as sadistic and motivated by lust and money.
City officials reorganize and assign all repair work to a single vendor. Streets Director Beston recommends outsourcing vehicle and equipment maintenance to a Malvolio expert, with Charles Linsky retained to lead the effort starting Wednesday. The move aims to curb escalating repair costs from patrol cars and department gear, while council okays old bills and awaits year-end reports from the fire chief and city engineer. Also, the council forms the new Board of Health with Mayor Kinley as president and plans to hear health and police reports at the January 31 meeting.
Kurt Leeds from Oneonta NM has arrived to manage the Corey Triangle Shoe Co. store on North Center Street succeeding Bud Tanner. Leeds will also run the adjoining press shop owned by the firm. Mrs Leeds will oversee the dress shop and plans for expansion. Mrs Lathrym Schramling remains employed there.
Beckerink of Clymer buys the local mile delivery business from Charles Legters who operated it for years. He will assume operations March 1 after eleven years with Model Dairy in Corry and plans to run bottling and delivery in Clymer. Legters keeps his dairy herd and continues milk production for Glymer distribution.
The demobilization slowdown draws Capitol Hill scrutiny as 12,000 soldiers push for a full inquiry into the program. Lawmakers debate a remobilization registry and possible emergency measures while Army officials cite needs in occupation and enlistment figures.
A draft call issued by the Corry Union City board names nine youths to be inducted on January 16. From Corry, Alfred Banton, Louis Quentin Street, Roy Hepler, and Richard Leslie Bogert are listed with notes of prior service or status. District inductees include Richard Dale Gilbert from Edinboro and from Union City: Himen Orté Blystone Marvin Francis Nelon Carl Kory La Verne Rexford.
In 1945 total losses reached 25 700 dollars with multiple blazes recorded. Andrew Paulson attended the city plumbing exhibit as officials reviewed fire pump lines and piping purchases. Several fires were blamed on defective wiring and valve failures, with live cases discussed by local authorities.
Montgomery Ward appoints H F They Loday as new manager in Corry state, succeeding C R Van Nette who led the local shop for over a year. Loday has 30 plus years in merchandising and recently worked in Balawin. He arrived in New York City yesterday with Caspeter Warren and others to begin the transfer during a brief changeover period. Van Nette remains a familiar local figure with no immediate plans announced.
Jack Taylor 20 and Vincent Nielsen 20 from Corry with three Grove youths escaped serious harm when their Dodge lost a curve on the Hane Creek road near Cutting and overturned. The car’s side door opened and all occupants crawled clear. none required hospital care. Taylor suffered facial cuts and bruises. the other youths had minor injuries. In a separate report, Orvis T Richardson, 41, of Springs Mills, was killed when struck by a passing car near Boss Run Road while helping another motorist start a vehicle.
Lea Binser G Carvey Post notes the Legion Home is mortgage free. A celebration is planned with remarks on a major improvement program to ready the property for its large local membership. Officials say upgrades must begin soon to support continued use and services.
In Swinging on January 8, China nears a cease fire after lengthy discussions between government and Communist delegates. A communiqué indicated most issues are settled with some specifics to be discussed. Marshall presides over the truce committee amid cautious optimism and no final accord yet.
Lt. Gen. Sir Frederick F. Morgan has declined to serve as UNRRA head of operations in Germany. London headquarters disclosed the move after a prior request for resignation following a news conference claiming a secret exodus of Jews from Europe was planned. An UNRRA spokesman said Morgan would await confirmations before leaving.
The Rotary Scout Troop of fifteen boys will depart Saturday afternoon by car for a camp in the hills above Pittsfield. They will return Sunday after camp activities and a camp breakfast before the journey home.
President Truman voiced complete satisfaction with the atomic and other agreements reached by foreign ministers from the United States, the Soviet Union, and Great Britain. He indicated the final say rests with him and affirmed that the Moscow talks do not endanger the secret of the atom, while endorsing the proposed four-power joint council for Japan.
Three Pennsylvania applicants for a radio license will be heard by the Federal Communications Commission. The tentative hearing date is January 23. Applicants include Meadville’s Pribine Broadcasting Co and FC Wins tow, both of Meadville, and Times Publishing Co of Erie.
Police hold James Eccles on a rape charge connected to an alleged attack on a 12 year old girl near 14th and Parade streets. Patrolman Theodore Voss presented the charge before Alderman Eilisrensiel after rescuing the girl from a hostile crowd that pursued the assailant. Eccles is held in default at $1,000 with a hearing set Thursday at 1:30 PM.
Washington reports growing pressure to raise meat industry prices and wages as labor disputes loom. Officials discuss possible price boosts with the OPA amid strikes planned by 190,000 workers, while industry leaders push for allowances to cover rising costs.
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