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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
6
A brisk sequence from early morning fog to clear skies and rain drenched outcomes. Local events include a charity meal at the Odd Fellows hall, transit of two transients to the city jail, and saboteur vigilance around defense plants.
A first year audit shows 418 men women and children in Erie County received monthly old age and survivor benefits under the federal family insurance plan. Total December 31 1940 payments reached 7740.00. Benefits to 403 retired workers 275.01 to 7 wives of retired workers 987.52 to 42 widows with independent children 854.73 to 6 widows age 65 195.08 and 106 dependent children under age 8 1493.62. Manager Parabaigh emphasized family payments preserve the family unit and support citizenship.
A split decision in Mercer County divided towns over observance of daylight saving time. Half the communities, led by Farrell and West Middlesex, moved clocks ahead while the rest stayed on eastern standard time, sparking industry church and school confusion and council backlash against the approving vote. Mayor Balley opposed the change and refused to issue the proclamation.
A bank robbery in Eldred, Pennsylvania, ends with the death of a robber near Buffalo. Investigators identify a suspect tied to the May 14 First National Bank theft. more than $5,000 reportedly taken. Federal agents pursue leads as case unfolds with multiple accomplices and an arrest warrant issued.
The Pennsylvania general assistance rolls declined by 368 in the week ending May 24, a slow drop from prior weeks. The total state rolls reached a record low of 119,122 cases containing 264,814 people, with about 50,000 nonemployable. Private employment removed 1,879 cases from general assistance, the fifteenth weekly net reduction in a row.
Slim chance remains that construction will start this year on a new highway linking Ridgway and St Marys. Officials in Harrisburg acknowledge the need for recon struction but say no project may be underway in the near term.
A bear on the road near St Marys was struck by two vehicles. Edward Zitenski of Johnsonburg stopped after the crash. Damages were estimated at $95 to two cars. Police investigated following the incident on the highway near town.
The Associated Press reports a new radio communication system nearly complete for the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It will allow state police to block exits within five minutes across the 160 mile toll road. Eleven exits will be policed by patrol cars with two way sets and coordinated channels. Installations are nearing completion with tests planned and start of site exercises anticipated.
Four youths, ages 19 and under 14, were taken into custody by police after allegedly breaking into five local businesses in Oil City. The suspects confessed to multiple burglaries in the Ninth Ward area, including Sears Roebuck on Seneca Street and the Purity Milk Company on Spring Street. About $200 was stolen from parking meters during several nights, with some recovered at arrest. The youths will be turned over to juvenile authorities for disposition.
Fundraising shows $1,200 raised so far from multiple local donors including Fordyce A L Foster Frang Turner Co Pair Store and many named supporters. Receipts marked for the first days and a meter operation fundraiser are noted as eligible for refunds.
Instructions note that greasing muffin pans heavily on the bottom and only lightly on the sides yields muffins with better volume and easier removal.
A jumble of sale items and notices including broilers and dressed poultry price lists, seed potatoes, farm and dairy product ads, and an array of miscellaneous classifieds. Also includes quiz answers, a card of thanks, and acknowledgments to various local organizations and services.
Markets bulletin from Buffalo and Pittsburgh notes hogs active with broad price ranges for 170 to 350 lb weights, steers and yearlings steadier and generally higher, beef cows to $8.25, calves slow with vealers weaker, lambs scarce. Pittsburgh apples and potatoes listed in stable to steady ranges. New York stocks show modest gains with leaders hesitant, highlights include American Can, American Smelting, and General Electric among movers.
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