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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

2

British claim new advances in Libya threaten Nazi targets

British reports claim new advances in Libya with hundreds of RAF bombers flying nightly. Unofficial estimates say more than 1000 tons of bombs dropped in three raids on targets in western Germany. Nazi high command acknowledged damage to industrial and fuel facilities and civilian casualties, while Britain said 36 British planes and 14 German planes were shot down in the past day.

RAF Aivhr Suuer Semmany Ish

Ridgway Teacher Emily McCloskey Dies Suddenl

Emily V McCloskey a Ridgway public school teacher for 28 years died in Elk County General Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage after being taken ill Saturday morning. Funeral services will be at the family residence on Hyde on Wednesday afternoon. Born in Williamsport she lived most of her life in Ridgway. Surviving are her mother five sisters Nancy Pittsburgh Edna Hathaway Hamburg NC H L Kohlehepp Emporium W R Riley Washington, DC and one brother Ernest McCloskey Pittsburgh.

Ridgway Tudgway Emily V. McCloskey Elk County General Hospital Hyde Williamsport McCloskey Alice McCloskey Carrie Nancy Pittsburgh Edna Hathaway Hamburg N. C H. L. Kohlehepp Emporium Riley Washington, D. C Ernest McClockey Greyhound East Coudersport Buffalo Warren Starbrick Hudson J. J. Humphrey Clintonville Plymouth Vera L. Cure Youngsville Ernest 4. Johnson Humphrey Cir Currie Johnson Corry Hospital Peter Kenneth Emmons First Presbyterian Church Scranton Pennsylvania Synod Grove City Roscoe Warren Dale Oil City Jamestown Off City Attica Warren A Ecker Lester John Peters Caxsadagy Peters John W. Butcher Pamfret Gladys Hopper Fredonia Salvation Army Titusville Columbus Paul McDowell Muncie Ind Specie Imusios

Strawberries and local notices at Wilcox and area

A cluttered local page reports berry availability at Wilcox Grocery and other community items. Notable items include a dog bite incident involving Marie Russell Simon's 19 month old son, hospital updates, a bull attack accident near Condersport, clothing and hotel disturbances, school reunions, local police and hospital notes, fire defense planning in Jamestown region, and assorted community notices from Lowville, Franklin, Warren and Titusville areas with several minor incidents and civic updates.

Wilcox Grocery Marie Russell Simon Percy Simon Ass Street Minnesota Ferry Goodnoe Condersport Lowville James Chirouris Corry Hospital Amici United Brethren Church Spencer School F. Armitage Evenue Lehmat Snday Royal M. Bates Boid Defense Board Inélide Jamestown Falconer Celoron Lakewood Kennedy Frewsburg Ashville Panama Ellington Maple Springs Berit Paint Bastillery Center Sinclairville Rudolph H. Swanson Jamestown Department Gene Davison-Fogle Lumber Co Dunkirk Daniel Desmond Grint Street Santa Mariea Cal Satta Monica Brooks Memorial Hospital Franklin William Smith Reese Hil Merchant Franklin Hospital Toval Lodge of Odd Fellows Margaret Rudesill Reese Williard Reese, Jr Sugarcreek Etta. Pitzer Freedom Ida Knox Julieanderson Frantlin Joan Janet Robert Kenneth Yochin Steuben Java Meadville Art

New Ordinance Needed For Cutting Street In Corry

City Council plans to adopt a new ordinance to vacate a five foot strip of street at Aero Supply Mfg Co in Corry. The move follows concerns about irregularities in previous steps and lack of publication notice. City Solicitor Walter Seol will issue an opinion.

Weet Aero Supply Mfg Maret Gunnison Fish, Gifford and Chapin Erip Coufiedl Acton Walter 7H. Seol Counnell Corry

Three Meet Tragic Deaths at Erie City

In twenty four hours three residents die in Erie City. Gertrude Young, 27, hanged herself in apartment 254 West 9th street after domestic quarrels. Violet Stojakov, 34, dies from carbon monoxide from a hot water heater at 268 Poplar street. Edward Murphy, 43, dies from steam and hot water burns at the Erie County Electric Company power house.

Erse City Gertrude Young West 9Th Street Violet Stojakov Poplar Street Edward F. Murphy West 28Th Street Erie County Electie Company Power House

Lock Haven Plant Held Idle by Picket Lines

Pickets surrounded gates of the Piper Aircraft plant in Lock Haven Pa and allowed only office and engineering staff to enter as shifts changed. The company said the plant would reopen for all employees who want to work after President W T Piper announced the move. A union meeting was called to discuss the machinists strike, deemed unauthorized by organizer S Gauthier.

Lock Haven Piper Aircraft Corporation W. T. Piper Atrike Aim S. Gauthier

State highway bureau lifts driving ban for Alive Belaryt

The state highway bureau announces the restoration of driving privileges to Alive Belaryt of 208 First Avenue restoring the right to operate a vehicle after a period of suspension with no further conditions noted.

State Highway Skiely Bureau Belaryt First Avenue

Air mail pickup expanded to six nearby towns

Avocsted Press announces July 4 launch of air mail pickup in five additional Pennsylvania towns. Morning and afternoon service will operate for Slippery Rock, Youngstown, Portage, Blakelyville and Warren on the Pittsburgh to Minestown route, with special cancels to mark each stop.

Avocsted Wilmington Det al American Aviation Slippery Rock Woungeritte Portage Blakeyille Warg Aliphiny Rock Fourette Pitteburgh Minestown N.Y Thor Pittsburgh

Suits Follow Findley Crash in Mayville Trial

Trial began in supreme court at Mayville with Jamestown Mutual seeking $4 60 repayment for DeHaven collision insurance payout after the June 30 1840 Findley Lake crash. Foster and Foster seek $30 more plus personal injury damages. DeHaven counters for $171.

Corry Mar Mayville Jamestown Mutual Insurance Celi Pany William DeHaven Cory Pred L. Foster Gine EE Foster Jamestown

Titusville Council Adopts Manual Meters

Titusville city council approves manual parking meters after committee report. Miller Meter Co. to install 139 meters at $85 each plus $1.25 installation fee. contract funded from meter revenue with a nine month trial period. Locations to be decided. meters not to occupy all one hour spaces.

Miller Meter Co Titusville

Four Applicants for Police Department Examinations

Four applicants announced their intention to take the examination for police positions at the city board of clerks office in the Municipal building. The test, set for Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, aims to fill a vacancy and provide extra officers for the force.

Police Dept Police Department Berghs Bord

Crossings protection talks planned with railroads

City officials will confer with Pennsylvania and Erie railroads over improved protection at West Wayne First Avenue and Center street crossings in Corry. The meeting follows a railroad request and a council protest to the Public Utility Commission seeking 24 hour watchman service. Officials expect railroad representatives to arrive this week to discuss a possible compromise.

Qolineil Ayerenay Pennsylvania Erle Asilvantis West Wayne First Avenue Center Street Corry Public Utility Commission

Circus Enjoyed By Good Sized Throng

Lewis Brothers eve was enjoyed by good sized throngs at both the evening performances. The Claus program featured by the Elwants Club under whose auspices receipts were shared. The troupe leaves Dunkirk today then swings through New York state before a Titusville appearance on June 26.

Lewis Brothers Selernicon

Dont Let Piles Relieve Itch With Sancura Ointment

Antiseptic SANCURA Ointment offers soothing relief from itching and stinging. It helps prevent infections from minor cuts, bites, bruises, and skin infections. Sold in Pleasant town and nearby druggists, price 350 and 90 cents. Wash with SANCURA Soup before applying Ointment.

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