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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
6
A meeting in The Barn at Erie draws secretaries of the Erie county school boards and supervising principals from various districts. Police investigated a window peeper on West Park Place while a browser on First Eye felts during the night as hurried trips and city activity abound.
Jamestown June 11. Merrred men with or without dependents may be called for active military service by early fall, says William S. Hake chairing draft board 852. Deferments likely only for those directly in industries aiding the war effort, per regional officials. More men to be called from all communities as summer progresses.
Foreign Minister Anthony Eden announced Britain and the Soviet Union signed a 20 year mutual aid treaty to rebuild Europe on the Roosevelt Charter terms. The pact, signed at the British foreign office with Molotov, follows talks in Washington and is said to exclude Japan. The United States was kept fully informed of the negotiations.
In Alexandria Lagune Lu Fehrman of Corry Pa former commander of Company 8 119th Infantry reassigned to Fort Sill Okla for average in grade and to reflect War Department policy. In the same court Alderman Gordon handed fines to Andrew Sonoga for dogs running at large and Robert Smith for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Promises to pay and excuses were dismissed as Ward justice emphasized strict enforcement.
Lewis R. Kelley, 70, lifelong Rome township resident, was found dead at his home two miles north of Centerville on the Nat road yesterday morning. Deputy coroner Dr. W. H. Burniest attributed an acute heart attack to cause of death, likely seven hours before discovery. Neighbors reported ill health. the body was moved to Torrey funeral home Spartansboro. Services set for 2:00 p.m. Friday with Rev. A Fuller officiating, burial at Whitney cemetery.
A. Dusenbury, 69, of Portville, longtime president of the Olean First National Bank for two decades, and former director of the Buffalo Federal Reserve Bank, died last night at Richburg. He had served as director of Messer Oil Co in Olean and Forest Oil Co in Bradford and retired January 1 from the Fed directorship.
Charles A Costello son of James A Costello of 115 Concord street completed a three year course in the electrical department at Rochester Athensenum and Mechanics Institute in Rochester NC and now works for Hygarde Sylvania Corporation in Emporium PA He won varsity wrestling awards at 128 and 136 pounds during three seasons at the Institute He graduated from Corry High School in 1937 The announcement was the first official disclosure Unat Molotov had been in the United States or London.
Army drive progresses with about half of the 140 quota of funds reportedly raised. Capt. Morrison says reports are being compiled from two to three industries, paving the way for a citywide canvass. The Salvation Army advisory board continues to aid the annual fund drive.
Titusville notes describe the McCray cousins fifth reunion at Mead Port Corry with 52 attending a picnic dinner on a long covered table. Officers elected include Arthur Davis as president Creed Snapp as vice president Mrs Vista Sherlock as secretary and Mrs Viva Snapp as treasurer. Next reunion set for the first Sunday in June 1943 at the same site.
Produce demand was slow in Pittsburgh with apples unavailable and potatoes steady at 31 cars. Buffalo hogs and cattle markets showed mixed but generally steady tones with 14.25 to 14.50 for various weights and a broad range for grassfed and slaughter cattle, while lambs and sheep remained in supply with unchanged prices.
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