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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1941
Page
6
A local notice reports James Hall's motorcycle fire near the fair grounds at 7 37 pm. City election talk centers on Democrat Hickey as a candidate for city council. Hickey is a deputy collector of internal revenue and has been seen around the city with his supporters.
County commissioners act under a new law to permit abolition of the occupation tax. Dell Darling says it is unfair and costly to collect, urging removal to ease local burdens. Helen Schigraf signs on for county only, not affecting boroughs or townships. Commissioner Platley calls the tax the most unfair, noting it falls on real estate owners already taxed and often yields less revenue than cost to collect.
A reported theft of a lamp and property of Merle Lobangh from R. D. Z. Tidioute was noted after police were called when a recent wedding celebration grew loud in the Third Ward early Sunday. Authorities asked for quiet as arrests appeared unlikely amid a broader aluminum scrap donation drive and a military induction list of local residents slated for service.
Salem investigations unfold after a week end spree ends with the discovery of Frances Cochran's battered body near her home. Police traced the slayings, noting a struggle and a gag with a tree branch. The suspect was taken into custody soon after the body was found as officers review a lead from a radio appeal.
Cape May New Jersey July 21 mystery surrounded the slaying of Philadelphia gangster John Goodman whose battered body was found floating in Cape May Harbor. Prosecutor aide Ilsse Souder said widow Marie offered no new clues. a bridge report noted an automobile parked at the scene. Goodman had been in Philadelphia custody for years. the case remains unsettled with no clear motive or suspect at this time.
A list of registrants who received questionnaires in the past two days includes numerous names and addresses across Cory, Waterford, Union City, Edinboro, Corry, and nearby areas. Recipients span multiple streets and boroughs, with many by R D numbers and several in Corry and Union City.
Possibility of a five cent an hour wage increase for 300 Erie city employees is being considered after union demands to council. Streets Director Harry J. Yeber proposed August 1 as the effective date with provisions from the 1942 budget for a ten percent raise. If enacted, costs would rise by about $6,000 in his department for the rest of the year, with about $2,000 more needed to cover extra expenses. a ten cent raise would add roughly $12,000. Names and addresses of affected workers and cities cited.
Warren County hosts an auto farm tour Thursday starting 2 20 am ET. Routes 6 and 48 link Sheffield to Jefferson and Brookville with stops at George Deiner Farm and Brookville dairy farms. Participants will view Guernsey Jersey cattle, hogs, poultry, potato demonstrations, pasture improvement, and strept cropping. Reynoldsville and nearby farms noted with home economics staff arranging visits.
Richard Freeman Wilson, 75, of 230 Bissell Avenue, died instantly when a rifle he was cleaning at home discharged. County coroner Dr. G. Foster reported the bullet pierced his left breast. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon.
Jamestown July 21 George White 22 of Bradenton Florida and Malcolm Watson 20 of White Plains were in a truck that left the highway and crashed into a tree near the Bay View Crossing above Bemus Point. White died almost instantly while Watson was hospitalized with possible skull injuries and facial fractures.
Pavis Samuel Ginter, 40, formerly of Erie, was killed when struck by a westbound New York Central freight train near the depot. Deputy coroner John Marks reported. death due to a crushed skull, fractured hip, and other injuries. Ginter had been employed as a cherry picker in the North East district.
Answers to daily quiz printed on page 4 list several items with partial legibility. The fragment mentions names such as Tolan and Thomas Bailey Aldrich, and references New Mexico, a migration-related term, and a yes/no response. The text is garbled but shows a quiz answer key with multiple items and numbers.
July 21 market notes report mixed demand across fruits and vegetables with apples and potatoes showing steady to fairly steady trade. Cattle calves sheep and hogs quoted with broad price ranges. New York, Buffalo and regional markets show activity and varied weights, with several named brands and companies appearing in quotes.
A garbled passage records bits of athletic action and names, mentioning openin ds, a tournament, and various players such as Ray Robin and Tonkins. It hints at records, rounds, and a push for a lead, but details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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