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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1942

Page

6

Disordered city scenes mix police calls and council plans

The article chronicles police responses to disturbances on Main Street and inquiries into a vanishing valve at Me Steel Company East Main Street. It notes a $85 bond for a case and fines for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, plus updates on Civilian Conservation Corps camps, a railroad construction project, and a traffic- control inquiry at Center and Trying streets. It also mentions a Lebanon convention of a local society, a Pennsylavania blackout response, and a hotel meeting for war bond efforts.

Thins Steel Company East Main Aitret Maat Main Street George H. Gorton Vance Buell State Highway Department

Damages Sought in Three Erie Suits Totaling 98000

Civil action filed in Erie county seeks 38000 in damages in three separate suits arising from traffic and personal injury incidents. Plaintiffs include Bernice Smith Agnes Kaveney and Elizabeth Knott, alleging vehicle collision injuries on Route 20 near North East and related losses.

Etvil Alli Tunsday Erie County Miner Bernice Smith Agnes Kavenby German Street Gor Khuirh Sliwet Morwy Transportation Company Buffalo Statemert Agnes Kaveneys Qora Knilly North East Moran ‘Transportation Co Huinwl Hospital Elizabeth Cnomb Sreet James Purcell Purel Hardware Company

Franklin and Kane Officers Win Promotion

Major Ray mond J. Brown, B-Captain, promoted to major, U.S. Tafsatry, effective July 1. Stationed at headquarters of the 98d Division in Port Huachuca Arizona, Brown aided by prior examinations and a notable assignment. Major Samuel Willis Moore of Kane promoted to major, remains with Ivess unit as executive officer of the Third Battalion Tiath Fenn Infantry, on special duty in the Third Army Headquarters San Antonio Texas. Moore began service in the Marines in World War I, later joining the restructured Company M after the war.

Arizona Dayl. Brown 1Th Infantry National Guard Indiantown Gap Kane Samuel Willis Moore Moore The Ivess Unite Tiath Fenn Third Army San Antonio Tex U.S. Marines Tere

Johnsonburg fireman in serious condition after crash

An injured Johnsonburg firefighter remains in serious condition at Elk County General Hospital after a fire truck overturned near Grant Pass on Sunday. Three other firefighters are said to be in the hospital in good condition.

Ridgway Uly Cecil Willow Johnsonburg Greman Elk County General Hospital Willow Noor

Band Concerts At Clymer Open Civil Defense Classes

Civil defense classes start at Clymer Central School on July 9 at 8:00 p.m. They run for five weeks and are required for civilian protection workers. The program features a band concert by the Clymer High School band with varied patriotic selections and pieces by American composers. Concerts are free, with support from local business people and the town board.

Clymer Clymer High Pehioo Volbek Bord Aduration America Shudenie Regieterda George B. Campbell Elzabeth Campbell Pittsburgh Francis Campbell Midland Chris Christenson Fw, Neckers Claude Geertsom Mayville N. Y Robert Dn Gall Carrie Willlams Butlin Irene ‘Thowtpoon Meneville Arthur Sohermerham TenHaken Bul Moose Leon Legters Maxine and Lewelyn George Legters Robert Clifford Legters Mor Clarence Rhebergett Daugnter Evelyn Beth George Hoxenbboom Eleanor John Legters Joyce Frank Meyerink Charles Alxhard Union City Joan Groters Fmily North East Gawel Groters Roy Gravink Edward Gabriel Edward Phyliss Wiry Charles Meyerink Ivan Rhebergen Aberdeen May Henry Rhebergen Clifford Harmelimk Charles Howles Fort Monmouth Sim Ladies Mission Ald

Sewer Project Urged for Post War Program

City council weighs Havens and Gimerson plan to revamp native sewer system and add a parallel line on East Smith Street plus Bear Creek extension. Federal funds of 35000 for the Second War program were withdrawn, with state health officials seeking reconsideration and the city holding land for a future sewage disposal plant, as post war funding prospects remain unsettled.

State Department of Healthie East Smith Streach Bear Creek Ds Tolet C. H. Young Meadville Fuse U. S. Public Health Serice Federal Works Agency Auion U.S. Public Health Service George Besson J East Smith and Sdlota Besson Havens & Gimerson Lkely

Unemployment compensation fraud totals reach 86069 dollars

Harrisburg report shows the unemployment compensation bureau recovered 86069 dollars in profits fraudulently obtained in the first half of the year. William E B Collier, associate director, said the effort did not cover alleged payments by thousands of stevedore and garment industry cases still under investigation. Collier noted 23010 idle workers registered for benefits last week.

Ey Comociaves Harrisburg William EB. Collier Associated Director Qeare Collier

Community events and church notices in Clymer area

Local notices list civil defense open hours at Clymer French Creek Public Library Thursday afternoon from 1 to 5. Church services announced at First Reformed Church with Rev Timmer delivering the sermon An Open Door and other activities. Community members from Jamestown visiting Schreus family and Schreus farm hosts mentioned. Senior O.W. meeting led by Doris Ruslink with a program. Girls League for Service invites all girls over 16 to Friday gathering at Mrs Doris Kolstes home.

Arthur Goggins Rue Button James Warnshouse Clymer-French Creek Clymer- Prench Creek Ares Lucia Johosoh June Jamestown B. W. Schreus Hubert, Kooman Ji Mes. Schreus Gerrit Timmer Dunior G P. i Roger Beckerinik Ahll Goc O. W Doris Ruslink Tapte Taple Girls League Doris Kolstes

France Against 1. 3. Pianos Declare War in 1901

Fragmentary note alleges France declares war against the United States in 1901 during John Adams presidency. It mentions an amicable adjustment to avert open hostilities though details are unclear.

France John Adams

Two Band Leaders Nabbed At Erie By FBI

Federal agents arrested two German American band leaders in Erie after a New York indictment of 29 men for alien registration violations and suspected conspiracy. Schmeller and Bachmayer were to be turned to New York, with others awaiting transport. indictments name Walter Schneller and ties to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia among defendants.

Erie FBI Mitshurgh Wit Pedecol Hurguil Loveyttgs Pittsburgh Jenders Wew York Walter Schneller Joseph Bachmalv Sted Aim Sthmetlen Woretaker Na Dimteidtey BBL Hera Agne Philadelphia Alyo Schmeller Bachweler New York Wal- Ince Buchmaier Ehulgren Altoona Talon Company PMOL Bagtmaler

Maintenance Savings Used For Highway Improvements

The Department of Highways reports maintenance spending in fiscal years ending May 1 1942 and May 31 1989, noting savings from efficiency and higher material costs. It cites total maintenance expenditures of 16,209,000 for the year ending May 1 1942, and 23,500,000 for the five years to May 31 1989, with snow removal cuts and weather factors reducing costs. Overall, maintenance expenditures from 1939 to 1943 totaled 49,570,637, about 44.8 of funds, with average annual maintenance per year around 10,523,085, and maintenance costs averaging 36.2 percent of highway dollars in earlier years.

Department of Highways Preyius Initiatves Moley Jn Mee Department For Wilita

Filling Kane School Openings

Kane Pa July meeting of the board of education heard that last year’s average attendance was 120. A school census for next year will be taken by Constable Glyde J. McEwall, with hiring authority delegated to the Learners’ committee and superintendent. Leaves of absence were granted to William Norbeck and Christian F. Pelt, Jr. No decision was made on teacher appointments.

Kane Stennis H. Rickert Board of Education Glyde J. McEwall Leachers' Committee Wenobury Toy William Norbeck Christian FB Pelt

Ridgway Pastor Appointed Army Chaplain

Rev. A. B. Bengston, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway, is named U.S. Army chaplain. He departs July 20 for temporary duty at Fort Eustis after serving in World War I with an artillery unit and seeing active service in France.

Ridgway A. B. Bengston Bethlehem Lutheran Church U.S. Army Bengston Fort, Eustisia Li Prence

Kane Youth Hurt Falling From Car In Kane

Clyde Van Straten aged 16 sustained a fractured skull after alighting from a mobile in Kane. He was reported unhurt at first then taken to Community Hospital with serious injuries. The crash occurred while the car was moving and both youths were observed by police at the borough building.

Clyde van Straten Kane Wilehlad Iim Braya Mobile Clyde Nels von Intel Shalino

Two Way Radio System Linked for Defense Units

Emergency communications plan assigns F D Billiey of the Billiey Company to install and operate a county wide two way radio system. Lt. Schlaudecker becomes technical supervisor with J Brojfgersom and C Jordan overseeing traffic and applicant data. System aims to connect with Third Corps Headquarters via Buffalo Pittsburgh and Allentown for rapid orders if wire lines fail.

F. D. Biliey Billey Leothe Company

Fragmentary notice teases a local report fragment

The readable text hints at a two part report linked to a feast or bout. Names and precise details are unclear, but the fragment suggests a structured recount from a local event, with possible references to individuals and locations obscured by OCR gaps.

Unclear naval clash report from damaged OCR text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a naval engagement with ships named amid conflict, mentioning torpedo damage to a hull and suspects of specific vessel actions. Partially legible references to Russian and Norwegian elements appear, but essential names and dates are missing or garbled.

113 BU AND FBI May Clean Pleads By NEW YOS ing FBI age

Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled report linking FBI actions with pleadings and indictments in New York and Dallas. It mentions sentencing of seven individuals and refers to national security acts in a metropolitan context.

FBI Thos John Aug Dudge

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