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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
1
A morning meeting in Bly on Wednesday proposes a $2 million project to fence and build a road along 2 miles at Lake Bly. Owen and local officials announced the plan and set a target date for completion in two weeks.
The readable fragments mention February discussions and a February event involving a teacher, a salon, and a wedding in relation to fibers. It also references sports parks, a fall registration, and an unclear schedule with numbers and times like 3 am and 254 2 154 pkg. 141.
The British Aid bill moves to the House floor for debate starting Monday after quick Rules Committee action. Secretary Knox testified Nazi weather signals suggest invasion plans, while lawmakers split over broad presidential powers and amendment freedom.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Gillette directed the campaign announcing committees to assist Bundles for Britain in this city. Clothing committee chairwomen include Mrs. F. N. Ames, Mrs. James Lewis, and Mrs. James MacInnes. Bundling chairwoman Mrs. N Tray Gillette with Mrs. Wallace Young and Miss Virginia Loveland. Gadgets group chaired by Mrs. Harold iber with Miss Juanita Strananan and Mrs. Bernface Gillette Hilyard. Readers can obtain yarn and knitting supplies at Gillette’s home. emblems and other items are also for sale. The drive progress was reported as encouraging.
Harrisburg reports state secretary of agriculture John H Light predicts that within a few years about 100 Pennsylvania fairs will receive state financial aid. He noted 84 fairs were aided last year with three or four more to join this year as losses affected about 60 of 103 fairs while paid admissions rose to 1,172,562.
President Roosevelt marked his 61st birthday with nationwide celebrations that raised funds for the anti polio campaign. He spoke from the White House praising the public’s charity and kindness, noting the turnout as the largest since eight years ago.
Louis Wolytowecz aged 27 registered Spartanburg Pa. and worked for a Chicago flooring firm on a new aluminum foundry project for Delco Remy near Chicago. He was exposed to a 4 000 volt transmission line, collapsed, and died en route to a Chicago hospital. He leaves four brothers on a farm near Centerville.
Gerald G. Skinner of Corry was appointed project engineer for the Franklin district of the State Highways Department at $1800 a year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy Skinner of East Wayne Street and has served with the State Fish and Game Department for several years.
Navy Secretary Knox told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that a negotiated peace now could not bring stability to Europe. He refuted Lindbergh's call for peace, praising Lindbergh's aviation but noting limited military knowledge, and warned that British tolerance of German terms would be unlikely.
Assacihied trys Egypt Jan. 31 Britain's army of the Nile turned westward after driving Italians from Denia and advancing toward Bengasi. Reports say British troops near the Libyan coast tighten positions along the Derna to Apollonia line while Italians hold Moyale in Kenya. Military experts note heavy resistance as Grazzani's forces retreat toward Tripolitania.
London suffered a daylight raid with two high explosive bombs and several incendiaries dropped in a forest area during a mid afternoon alert. Machine gun bursts from low flying planes were heard. a bomb struck a London square and several surrounding streets. German weather observation and British foggy conditions are noted as factors. a lull in RAF operations followed bad weather.
Corry native Rev Edwin A Briggs son of Mr and Mrs H R Briggs gains national attention in Life magazine with a nine page pictorial feature “A Practical Man of God.” It highlights his work as pastor of the First Methodist Church Boone Iowa guiding 1400 parishioners and serving as adviser, comforter and counselor in daily life, birth, marriage and death.
The coroner's jury ruled Joseph Penska died from crushed chest and internal injuries after a car crash near Briton Row on January 4. Wayne Arcery faced questions of negligence as the jurors noted a split verdict and possible charges to be discussed with the District Attorney and motor police.
State motor police issued a warning for motorists to exercise caution on icy highways in the area especially in late afternoons and evenings when temperatures drop. A skid accident occurred on Route 4 near the city line with minor damage. Ada Brieberishauser of the Powell Motor Company fractured her right ankle while skating in Union City last evening.
National Safety Council reports 96 500 people killed in accidents in 1940 with 4 00 million for medical care and damages. The count marks the highest on record, with additional 410 052 deaths from other causes and most accidents tied to industry and transportation.
Dover England January 31 President hopeful Wendell Willkie observed coastal guns in action at Hell's Corner during a whirlwind inspection of the Dover defense. He viewed a German refire hull and artillery used to cover the coast, inspecting a gun named Winnie in honor of Winston Churchill before leaving for London.
Indianapolis January 31 Col Roscoe Turner promoter of speed plans proposed converting 200000 two seat private planes into single seat bomb armed craft. Each unit would carry a rack of bombs with armor plated cockpits and bombsights enabling effective attacks from 1000 to 1300 feet. He urged sending them out in droves to deter any invading army from all directions.
Justice McReynolds retired from the U S Supreme Court after 26 years of service. He announced no plans for retirement or his upcoming birthday and said interviews would be granted as needed. The article notes his quiet departure and typical lack of observance.
Governor Chas Eglich refused to sign extradition to Georgia for Robert Elliott Busts who escaped twice. Wilhelm Kunve, national German American Bund leader, and eight associates sentenced to up to 12 months in state prison for race hatred. Secretary Knun says long-range weather forecasts predict good period ahead. Philadelphia court spares a mother from the electric chair and life imprisonment for another. Brookville, Pa. acquits Alice Laverty of embezzlement and fraud. British freighter reports Axis submarines possibly east of St. John’s Newfoundland sighted about 60 miles offshore.
Nazi high command claims long range planes sunk the 9 677 ton merchant ship Austward near Donegal and another small vessel near the Humber estuary on the British east coast. Also reports a California killer dies in gas chamber for homicide. Dodgers sign Paul Waner after Pirates release.
The National Guard mobilization set for February 7 is confirmed with 2810 Division units marching to the Squiy Armory. Officials expect week long preparations at the armory ahead of entrainment for Indiantown Gap and Pennyslvania guard units, with Major General Edward Martin commenting on rapid barrack construction and timing.
Stanton and Tune report Funk has accepted a Trinidad posting with a New York contracting firm. Formerly an assistant engineer with the State Highway Department, he will oversee construction tied to new American naval bases. He recently left Holidaysburg after a period directing highway work in Brig County. A YMCA canvass planning meeting at the Hotel Corry will map the annual drive with over twenty workers expected.
Washington reports Japan's severe economic strain may influence Far East policy. Tokyo seeks to stem destabilizing information by halting publication of import export data with specific regions and countries.
The State Revenue Department extended the renewal deadline for 1941 automobile drivers licenses to February 10. State police were asked not to arrest motorists lacking a license during the extension. About 2.4 million licenses were extended with around 6,000 still pending.
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