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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1941
Page
3
A distorted report states General Archibald Wavell, identified as a British commander, is transferred to India. He is reportedly replaced by General Sir Claude Auchinleck, a sixty year old Scottish officer, amid British plans related to Norway and Wasgile operations.
Company A and Corry Guardsmen plan a three day weekend pass starting Thursday at 6 PM with 28 men on duty. Promotions and reductions take effect. several soldiers report weight changes and gains. Officers commend gifts from local supporters and note friendly visits.
Jim van Cise aged 18 died Wednesday at W C A hospital in Jamestown after a short illness. He lived thirty years in Mayville. Survived by two sons Cash Vancise of Buffalo and William Vancise of Corry Pa. three daughters Mrs John Raynor of Mayville Mrs Frances Morey of …
Erie county farmers should obtain a wheat marketing card (form 611) from their county agricultural conservation committee to market wheat under the new quotas. Penalties apply for selling wheat without a card. the program aims to stabilize markets and quotas are supported by farmers.
Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg announced two new and Alkue discussed laws from the 1941 session aim to curb coal bootlegging. The rules classify hundreds of small dump trucks hauling coal to breakers as track carriers requiring a commission permit. registration cancellation by the secretary of revenue could follow. Enforcement may reshape distribution used by miners since the depression era.
In Howard Siding near Emporium Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs Samuel O Furia celebrated their seventy fourth wedding anniversary observing the long union. Civil War veteran Mr Marks aged 95 recalled his first battle at Chancellorsville while Mrs Parks aged 81 has known Sem since she was 13. They wed at Jersey Shore on July 2 167 though this line may reflect OCR error. Eldest child is Mrs Annie Clark of Erle with other offspring Charles H Parks Niagara Falls Mrs Charles Spangler Hamparium and Norman H Parks Johnsonburg. Parks enlisted September 9 1862 at Wilkes Barre with Company G 143 Pennsylvania Volunteers and discharged June 12.
The American Meat Institute reported that Pennsylvania farmers earned over 38 million dollars last year from selling meat animals. Cattle and calves brought in more than 29 million, hogs over 8 million, and sheep and lambs about 1.1 million, with farm-dressed animals excluded. Packing ranks sixth among Pennsylvania industries with 101 million in plant value, per 1939 census figures.
Tuyonc ard H. Dodson Jr. 25 of Rochester Mills Pa. was killed instantly when his car skidded on a rainy highway and struck a tree and pole near here Thursday. George Barenick 19 of Pungsu tawney was slightly injured. the pair were en route to their homes from Buffalo N Y where they were employed for the Independence Day holiday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Commerce reports record weekly wages across many industries due to longer working hours and higher base pay. May wages averaged about $32.30, up over $6 from the previous May, with hourly rates rising from 72 to 78 cents.
Four Marine deserters from Quantico Virginia were arraigned before Alderman William Heisler on armed robbery and auto theft charges. They confessed to kidnapping Arthur Sheriff of Brie Indiana and took his wallet containing $25, plus the value of his car and traveling bag totaling about $300. Authorities say the suspects were captured after a gunfight near Findlay Sunday.
Mary Bell 72 of Buffalo Road died after a car left the road and rolled into a ditch on Route 20 west of North East. Four other women were injured and three remained under observation at Hamot Hospital. Coroner Dr. Stroble planned and investigation and possible inquest after reviewing a full report from the State Motor Police. The driver, Cona Knuth, was treated and discharged.
In Erie July 3 two youths pleaded guilty to armed robbery at a state liquor store. John Buczinski aged 20 received four years in the Western Penitentiary while Joseph McCue, 17, was committed to an indefinite term at the State Industrial School for Boys at White Hill near Harrisburg. The pair had forced manager Flint Parker and clerks to yield 1191 dollars from a safe on June 21.
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