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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1942
Page
6
Disjointed OCR fragments report on a Legion convention plan for September in New Orleans, civil court term with 161 cases, Navy Reserve inductions for Albert Catilsch and Donald Wilt, and re elections at Meadville IOOF Home. Also noted are Great Lakes vessel freight records, Civilian Pilot Training enrollments, and wartime civic actions like a plastics blackout plan for Dunton and community temperature reminiscences.
Albert Knechere, 45, once released for robbery in Allegheny County, was recaptured after attempting a robbery at a city jewelry store. He spent 17 of the last 18 years in prison and received a long sentence, with judges calling the offender a disaster in quarantine. Police recovered valuables from Knechere at the scene.
Funeral services were held for Julie Taylor fourteen, at Cobb’s Corner Church after a several weeks illness. Rev Gilbert Z Boyd presided with Charlotte Hillburg Cynilia Scoll and Helen Greer Crane providing music. Classmates from Farmington High School attended and spoke. Interment followed at Rast Branch Cemetery. Relatives and friends from Hawthorn, Meadville, Warren and nearby towns attended.
A church worker and pastor are tied to fraud allegations with the worker using eight aliases and a past of 15 state arrests. Police uncover the scheme after she claimed innocence, while the story notes prior prison terms in multiple states and unions with several earlier arrests.
In a strategic view from New York, war reports describe Dutch Borneo as a key asset for Japan if conquered, with oil, rubber, quinine, minerals and other resources critical to Allied and Japanese war needs. Defense stretches along Sarawak coast as Dutch forces bolster air and coastal defenses. The island’s jungles, mountains and mangrove swamps complicate invasion, while oil fields and ports attract enemy attention amid broader Pacific theater contention.
Corry Water Supply announces changes following the death of M Fay Greene. Lloyd Meerdink is promoted to general superintendent and Harold A Gilbertoux becomes secretary and treasurer. New officers have assumed duties.
Funeral services for Myron H Reynolds of East Washington were held at Bracken Kealin chapel on Sunday afternoon with burial at Wattshire cemetery. Members of the Oui Fellowe Lodge served as bearers. Out of town attendees included Everett Hougwell and D P Thomas of Warren and Alice Estes of Union City alongside several others from nearby towns and communities.
A historical notice outlines Borneo’s resources and people including 1.8 million tons of annual oil output, Dutch and British influence, and a headhunting tradition among Dyak natives. It notes 2 million natives and 6,000 whites, with piracy and legends tied to the island’s violent past.
A federal appropriation of 189000 will fund a new hospital annex in Dunkirk to join the existing West Sixth Street expansion. The request, channeled through Senator Mead and county chairman Daniel P Scannell, aims to strengthen Dunkirk as a defense hub for Northern Chautauqua with improved emergency medical facilities.
Erie obituary notes Hopere Grayson Bard died Friday near his son Charles B. Barn North East. Born in Franklinville he lived in North East forty years. At seventeen he joined the Sixth New York Cavalry in 1860 and served until 1865, fighting at Gettysburg with Meade, acting as dispatch rider for Burnside and scout to Colonel Beyons.
A Sunday telegraph report notes Hy Meraye county’s entire village faced threat as a Saturday blaze engulfed the J W Black hardware store and Gast Infield’s residence where a tavern operated. Mercer Stantboro and Fredonia volunteers battled the three hour blaze in subzero temperatures, finally gaining control.
The body of Lieut. Harold W. Wolfe, killed in a crash during a flight near Springfield in a snowstorm, arrived in Dunkirk escorted by Lieut. W. M. Lively. Wolfe, stationed at Patterson Field since last September, is to be buried after services at St. John's Evangelical church with local veterans honor.
Cuarter No. 4479 details the Citizens National Bank of Corry Pennsylvania report of condition as of December 41 1941. It lists assets including loans and discounts 85450, U. S. Government obligations 216226.25, cash and deposits 790930.95, bank premises 642008.36, real estate 118704.00, and total assets 9 187 000 05. Deposits total 2 025 437.85 with capital accounts totaling 3 187 000.04 and liabilities 202548789. The document is sworn by bank officers on January 7 1942.
Suyim van was arrested on a Friday evening at 107 French Street for stealing two relief checks from Mrs Clara Waldowski and cashing them. Jacobs pled mutuaity to larceny. bond set at 500 dollars. Also, a Sunday fire at Wilbur E. Baird service station caused about 500 dollars in damage with one attendant escaping serious injury.
Federal agencies boost corn use beyond normal in meat, dairy, and distilleries to aid war effort. New processes seek synthetic rubber from corn and other crops while photos reveal stocks in steel tanks and rapid mobilization. Officials report large unused reserves from farmers could backstop civilian needs if government assets are redirected.
Pittsburgh markets show moderate produce demand with various price ranges for apples potatoes and berries. Notable items include Virginia Delicious apples 1.60-1.65, Maine Chippewas 2.40-2.50, Idaho Russet Burbanks 3.10-3.15, and Pennsylvania Russet 2.10-3.30 per unit. Buffalo livestock reports hogs cattle and vealers with prices and weights. New York stock market notes a selective movement with steel, rail, and diversified prices and several major firms listed.
A garbled page lists players and teams across multiple sports with many unreadable fragments. Mentions include Buffalo, Union City, Parker, Williams, Cooper, and other names, along with hints of matches, home fields, and potential scorers, but most details are unclear.
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