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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1942

Page

2

Labor, draft evasion, and tax charge reports loom in period notice

Walter L. Miller cites reports of Western Pennsylvania motorists driving without the new federal motor vehicle tax stamps and facing possible prosecution. Aero Lodge 1508 notes a man from Port Worth, Tex, arrested for draft evasion after failing to report to the armory exam. proceedings continue. Last day to pay delinquent garbage bills is July 11 under new federal rules. Sciota Community Aid to hold all-day meeting July 9 with a noon red cross sewing session. William Brant of West View, Pa, reports a 39-inch muskellunge caught near the harbor. Service flag requests urged for households with personnel in service. Powell Motors offers vulcanizing and recapping. Labor and Industry reports first-half 1992 jobless insurance payments at $9.5 million, down from peak. Brookville farmers seek help with shell crop shortages. meeting to form a support group to aid farmers. C D of A Bingo Tuesday night with $53 prize and $26 door prize.

Golletor Walter L. Miller Pennsylvania U.S Charles P. Uhl Miller Sciota Community Aid Vernon Welrons Red Cross Brookville William J. Henry C. D

City and Vicinity Gathers Local Notices and Incidents

Local notice roundup reports grocery deals at Wilcox, theater closing ruling appealed, and various town items. Residents included Charles Alexander and Walter Borsa among others seeking court relief over a Skyway Theater closure. Updates cover hospital visits, club meetings, a fire at Joy Mfg, accidents, births, and legal actions across Franklin and Corry areas.

Wilcox Grocery Lrie Thomas P. Dusn Ort Guerrern Skyway Theater Company Chris M. Culver Bradford County Millcreek Township Corry Hospital Charles Alexander Pennsylvania Avenue Walter Borsa Columbus John Silvis R. D Richard Jordan Emory Jordan Bear Lake George Kgestner West South Street Raymond Renskers Clymer Robert Stearns Weel. Pleasand Street Isang Sherlock Spartansuug Francis Shreve Spartansburg Blim Eli Snyder Circle Skellie Shermen N.Y Daniel Taggart East Main Street Donald Dickinson LeRoy Dickinson West Wayne Currensville Burgess Samuel Williams Glearfield County Erie Stuart R. Zimmerley Bureau Bureau of Mines Salt Lake City Utah Washinerton Christian Bach Washington Blvd Hamet Hospital Townsend Club Mirs Lawrence Eisermen Genter Street Ray Deimer Corry William Watowhek Sassafras Street St Street Weseiler Avenue Sckarak's Grove William Roehrig Chaiman Plenic

Three Lost in Boat Collision on St Clair River

The Great Lakes freighter James Watt and a 42 foot cabin cruiser collided early today in the St. Clair river. Three aboard the cruiser drowned and three others were injured. Twelve people were rescued by nearby Shore boats. The dead include Mrs Trene Wiseman 48 of Highland Park Midh Barbara Bagley 12 and Jaqueline Bagley 15, daughters of Mr and Mrs George Bagley St Clair Shores Mich The yacht owner Thomas Dyyer of Rageville and his wife Mrs Helen Bazley mother of the missing are hospitalized at Mt Clemens.

Algonag Mic Great Lakes James Watt St. Clair River Trene Wiseman Highland Park Midh Barbara Bagley Jaqueline Bagley George Bagley St Clair Shores Mich Thomas Dyyer Rageville St. Des- Eph Hospital Mt. Clemens Hiis Helen Bazley Wiris

Stull Pleads Guilty and Receives Six Month Term

Stull pled guilty and was sentenced to six months. He also faced additional charges tied to other defendants. Franc is S. McCormick, 22, of Bile, received an indeterminate term for alleged neglect of two young children. Three other men from Erie faced charges of habitual vagrancy. Oscar Rethl and Francis Cauley got sixty days in the county prison while Nevin Rite drew a three month sentence in the Allegheny county workhouse.

White Hill Franccis S. McCormick Mune Erie Oscar Rethl Francis Cauley Nevin Rite Allegheny County

Woman killed at Center Street crossing on Erie line

A Erie woman died after being struck at the Center Street crossing by an Erie freight train. Witnesses say she aimed to visit daughter before returning home, with her son Walter Turner reporting her plans. Gates were down and watchman warning efforts failed to prevent the fatal impact. The victim leaves a husband, two daughters, three sons, a stepson, a sister, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Davison Funeral Home with burial in Curly Cemeteries.

Parker Walter Turner Frank Green Bash South Geath Coons Burlingame Clough Brackes R. A. Matelerm Meadville Henry Nelson Ridgway Ajax Workshere Nelson Erie Wells Fee Prarie Green East South Siren New Rey Parker William Gulver Titusville Walter Purser Cony Lor Ian Torpedo Rolyert Anserson Fil Clty Columbus

Holiday Weekend Toll Drops in Fourth of July Rush

Associated Press reports the Fourth of July holiday weekend fatal toll fell to 334 deaths over two days, down from 628 the prior year for the three day celebration. Traffic crashes caused 162 deaths, 83 from drowning and 15 from miscellaneous incidents. Gas rationing and wartime production helped reduce accidents across the eastern states.

Associated Pres Pennsylvania Associated Press

Draft evader and girl taken in gun duel

A 23-year-old man, Charles Sebancuk of Nicholson, is jailed in Wyoming County, Pa., accused of abducting 14-year-old Louise Oakley and guiding her into a forest where he wounded a posse attempt to arrest him. Sebancuk hid since May 1922 after dodging draft charges. A posse of 50 farmers tracked them to an abandoned chicken coop where he fired three shots as they approached before capture. The girl’s grandfather, Norman Oakley, fired four shots, all missing, as Sebancuk surrendered with the girl. Charges related to the gunfight and capture will be filed.

Wiitven Atvi May Daverites Miss Connie Jett America Locomotive Company Clymer Gilbert Vander Schaat French Byrd Peninsula Hospital Salisbury Clinton County Franklin Ralph B. Tarr Tiipsville Venango County Court, of Common Pleas Elatni Michael Aless North Exel Jez General Electric Hamot Alessi Holly Associated Press Tunkhannock Wyoming Seint le Days Corp Leroy Thomas Wator Charles Sebnuenk Nicholson Louise Oakley Sebaueak Sebasak Nér Farm Homa Whett Fred Norman Oakley Sebancuk Thomas

New Dairymen's League Manager Named for Corry Plant

I Ht Henning of LIHMue New York has been named manager of the Corry plant of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association on Dus Main street. Mr Redding arrived to assume duties. He succeeds L A Bump who recently resigned. The new manager has led the Granville plant for some time.

I. Ht. Henning Lihmue N.Y Corry Dairymen's League Cooperative Association, Inc Dus Main Street Redding L. A. Bump Manger League Granville

Fatal crash near Cassadaga leaves one dead

John S. Bradtke about 25 of Poughkeepsie was killed when a vehicle driven by David Raymond Jr. of Prentonia left the highway near Cassadaga Hamlet around 12 30 am. The car rolled several times, Bradtke died of a broken neck and fractured skull. Raymond was injured and held in county jail for questioning. Deputies Len Peterson and William Styale assisted in the crash investigation.

Jamestown Wily Chailtiqua Musisol Bradtke David Raymond, Jr Water Street Prendonia Willan Crandall Westfield Cassadagm Hamlet Sherry Chadwick Len Peterson William Styale Raymond Sherif I. l

Local Station Changes Hands In North Center Street

Clayton Turner and Russell Beck have taken over the Atlantic Service Station on North Center Street. They will run the repair shop and filling station, succeeding William Fleming who managed the station since Edward Borstorff. Turner has nine years at Thom as Motors and Beck previously Martin with Atlantic station.

Clayton Turner Russell Beck- Mma Atlantic North Center Street William Fleming Edward Borstorff Turner Beckwith Thomas Motors Company Mrr Beck- Milly Tormerly Atlantic Station Re~ Ourns

Withdrawal from Lewis Chattanooga UMW District 40 Protest

July 6 mass withdrawal of southern locals of District 40 United Mine Workers of America to protest policies. Regional Director Bernard Borah of District 59 announced resignations of Borah and five regional organizers along with the withdrawal.

Lewi Chattanooga Temn District 40 United Mine Workers’ of America

Mrs Christ ensen Dies After Illness in Corry

Mrs Maren J Christensen died Saturday evening at her home near Corry after a long illness. Born in Denmark October 14, 1859, she came to the United States in 1902 and settled in Corry area. Survived by sons George R D 5 Fred Marinus Chris of R D 2 and Lotus of Golling Center N Y. fourteen grandchildren. brothers Chris Peterson of La Center Washington and Chris Christensen of RD 2. burial in Columbus David Curlis cemetery after services at Brackenstentine chapel Tuesday at 2 30 p m.

Estolene Bf Maren J. Chris Christensen Denmark Corry Chris A. Christensen George R. D Fred Marinus Chris Lotus Golling Center N.Y Chris Peterson la Centre Washington Brackenstentine Chapel Sflernoon David Curlis Columbus

Services Sunday for Loren T Marts

Funeral services for Loren T. Marts were held Sunday at two oclock in the French Creek home. Rev Maurles Tyson of the Clymer Hill Reformed Church officiated. Neighbors served as bearers. Interment was in Waltshire Cemetery with relatives from Ohio and several cities attending. The Lady Prenklin Rebekah Lodge meets Tuesday evening for a birthday supper.

Maurles Tyson Clymer J Hill Reformed Lady Prenklin Rebekah ‘Lodge

Berlin claims Nazis crossed the Don in major drive

German forces pushed eastward in a 120 mile front from Orel to Kharkov as airpower supported the advance. Reports say a bridgehead existed across the Don with 1500 aircraft deployed to exploit a possible German success. Officials predicted a major diversion on the Black Sea’s northeast shore and a push toward Rostov to control oil regions.

Berlin Don Tom Page Aircraf Orel Kharkov Black Sea Kerch Peninsula Rostov

Probe sale of Japan made pennants at Army show

The Army is investigating a sale of pennants labeled Made in Japan at a Army show. War Shows Inc offered refunds to spectators who bought pennants broken in half. Concession staff sold the items during the show's tour. Eight men were fined ten dollars each. Winkler and others owed court sums.

Sonmued Com Fane Ie War Shows, Inc Japan Joseph B. Ryle Army Ray Harrison Paul Winkler New York Jack Banien Willian Tish Philadelphia Frank T. Halloran Winkler Halloran

Economic unrest and policy debate amid resource strains

Fragmentary OCR hints at a national debate on economic controls, resources, and prices. Mentions budgets, clothing, shelter, food, and protests amid political tension. References to farming, households, and market pressures without clear events or dates.

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