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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1941

Page

8

Plan $300000 Catholic Prep School at Erie

Plans call for a $300000 Catholic preparatory school for boys at Erie by Bishop Gannon. The two story brick building on Ninth Street will include gymnasium, swimming pool, and modern facilities. Rev Victor Miller will be headmaster and oversee the new building at opening of the 1942 term.

Ge ‘Pennresn Erie Blahop Wehin Mark Gannon Hue Hag West Ninth Street Samirday Reliable Seuss Wesley Stickle Vrehitwet Poeinenr Yilin Victor F. Miller St. Boniface Church Hammett Gannon Cathedral Prep

Mechanic Charged in Espionage Conspiracy Case

Gustave Wilrelit Kaereler, a 45 year old mechanical draftsman from New Jersey, pleaded not guilty to conspiring to violate federal espionage laws. The FBI arrested Maercher described as a collector of information and identified as a member of a Bundist group in Staten Island.

Gustave Wil- Wrelit Kaereler New Jersey Gas and Electric Maercher Jaid FBI Staten Island

Traffic Deaths Exceed Nazi Raids in Britain

More people died in United States automobile accidents last year than in all Nazi air raids on Britain, highlighting the higher toll of road crashes compared with wartime bombing.

United States Britain

Six Injured In Weekend Auto Crashes In Clarion County

Six people were hurt in a series of auto accidents across Clarion county over the weekend. Three were hospitalized at Brookville Hospital with several serious injuries including a possible skull fracture. The injured include Lamoyne Trunk, 21, with skull fracture concerns and internal injuries. Alva Haines, 9, with a fractured left leg and bruises. Joseph Stab, 23, with head injuries and body bruises. Harry Taylor, 22, operator of the machine where the injuries occurred, with injuries to shoulders and body bruises. and Theodore Trunk, 24, with head lacerations and body bruises. The two younger men were treated by a local physician and sent home.

Clarion Clarion County Brookville Hospital Lamoyne Trunk Liberty Street Alva Haines Foi Joseph Stab Harry Taylor Theodore Trunk

Riding horse dies at Canadohta Lake incident

Tepusville reports a horse rented by a boy at Moreresan Beach and Ruggles Park on Canadohta Lake became overheated after drinking cold water. The youth jumped in to keep the horse’s head above water but the horse died, apparently from the heat. Local owner, Townville vacations, oversees a herd of riding horses and ponies for visitors.

Tepusville Durfee

James Plan To Put Relief Costs On Counties

Harrisburg July 7 Associated Press governor James plans to establish a "Little WPA" for relief recipients as a main hurdle to adjournment of the 1941 session. Conferees from both parties expected to discuss compromises, with party leaders and legislators caucusing after Senate and House sessions. The plan would have local projects funded by the state at 25 percent, aiming to raise monthly relief to 300, while current grants average seven dollars weekly. critics say it shifts relief costs to counties and localities.

Associated Press Harrisburg James’ Plano Assembly House Senate James A. Geltz Robert B. Woodside, Jr Hetty Hatty Shapiro Philadelphia Leo A. Achterman Monroe James Projects Administration Pennsylvania

Harmon Cox Reunion Celebrates 27th gathers at Cox home Edinboro

The Harmon Cox family reunion held at A W Cox home on Mearsville street Edinboro drew 54 relatives. Rev E J Mosher of Edinboro Baptist offered grace. Officers were re elected. A long lawn dinner followed with ice cream and cake served. Attendees traveled from Cory Bear Lake Union City Evie Wesleyville and Spartansburg. Oldest attendee was A B Cox 75. youngest Carel Ann Waiterspean 11 months.

Harmon-Coxx Harmon-Cox A. W. Cox Mearsville Street Edinboro E. J. Mosher Edinboro Baptist Church Grace Toom Cory Bear Lake Union City Evie Wesleyville Spartansburg A.B. Cox Carel Ann Waiterspean Erle

Horse Dies After Exertion and Gold Water Incident

Mr. Durfee and others reached the scene as the horse died and tried usual resuscitation methods without success. The animal was valued at about $200.

Oil Fields Near Bradford Boom Sparks Old Wells Refill

Tanker shortages cut western crude shipments and boost activity along Pennsylvania canals. The boom appears along the Bradford area west of Custer City with old wells cleaned and small producers revived as higher prices entice work from aging pumpers and crews.

Bradford Pennsylvania Canals Custer City McCount

Notice to bidders Columbus Two School District

Notice to bidders Columbus Two School District will receive bids for approximately two tons of furnace tools delivered in their bins at the Dean School. Reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Bids due by July 10. Carleton J Curtis secretary Columbus Two School Dist. Se 14

Caumbus Two Dean School Carleton J Curtis See'y Columbus

Colored women held in Erie robbery scheme

Erie police report four colored individuals from Cleveland and Gleland were detained on larceny charges after a wallet theft of $50 from Frank Smith. The pair allegedly staged a street car incident near New York Central bridge then fled, later caught with cash found on them.

Erie Tauise Boye Bro Rector Cleveland Tothy Billy Frank Smith W. Ridge Road Cueistoph Smith 13Th French Streets Serets Edward Englert Paul Cuthringer Herbert Foster

Bradford Over Top in Army Fund Drive

Bradford Pa July 7 Contributions to the local United Service Organizations Fund to establish recreational camps near army posts passed the 5000 dollar mark. Local drive officials announced some workers were not yet finished. John B McMullin chaired the campaign reporting a total of 5002.03 dollars, above the 4200 dollar quota and a high percentage of the national projection.

Bradford United Service Organizations Fund Trs John B. McMullin

2 956 More Cases Dropped From Penns Relief Rolls

In Pennsylvania the weekly relief rolls fell to a record low of 106 724 cases, with 69 000 including one or more employable persons. Net declines came from closing 6 410 cases while opening 3 454, aided by private employment reducing reliance on state aid and allowing shifts to WPA posts.

Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance WPA

Ugitives In Nazi Russian War Area Graphic Descriptions

Readable fragments depict civilians fleeing toward Russia amid German advance. The piece notes farmers and villagers displaced, Polish civilians intermingled with military traffic, and a dust filled road scene showing war impact on rural life as German forces push eastward.

Communien Russia James Germany Poland

Red Cross chapter to form motor corps tonight

A Red Cross auxiliary motor corps is being formed. The meeting is at 7 20 p m at the home of Mrs Marjorie Beck 22 North Center street. Anyone interested in joining is urged to attend.

Wil Molar Corps of the Red Cross Marjorie Beck North Center Street

World War Vet Harold Soper Dies After Long Illness

Harold Dave Soper of Corry died Sunday at Brooks Memorial Hospital Dunkirk after a long war related illness. Born February 24, 1897, in Corry he served in Battery B 64th Artillery GA C overseas, was gassed in WWI, later lived in Dunkirk since 1940. Survived by wife Margaret a son Paul Dayl and daughter Jane two sisters a brother and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from 439 East Pleasant Street with Lutheran cemetery interment.

Corry Harold Dave) Soper BataVid St. Paul's Lutheran Church American Legion Suviving Margaret Soper Paul Dayl Soper Jane Dunkirk Migses Rul Marian Soper Joh Bolamd, Jr Georg Soner Cory Barbara Mary David Boland Mary Booth Cleveland Ohio Familly East Pleant Street Lutheran Cemetery

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