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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a mile bridge over a field with identifiers W. L. S11654 and 82012. No clear event, date, or involved entities beyond these scattered codes.
A Chau tauqua County jury returned a verdict of no cause for action after deliberating under 30 minutes in a case arising from a June 30, 1940, accident at Cutting between vehicles driven by Fred L. Foster of Jamestown and William DeHaven of Corry. Claims sought damages for Mrs. Foster, Foster, and James town Mutual Insurance, were reduced. DeHaven countered with damages against Foster. Witnesses included Howard C. Blanchard Clarence Wallace Lyle Bemis Clyde Courtwright. The Mayville trial ended with a quick no action verdict. Attorney James A. Hughes of Jamestown represented DeHaven.
In Erie on June 18 Carl Pastore and Charles Michal were commended by the mayor and city council for heroic acts saving three people from a car that plunged into Presque Isle bay near the public dock east of State Street. A resolution directed to Pastore and Michal offers assistance in pursuing citation medals for meritorious service.
Federal Judge Robert N. Wilkin in Cleveland yesterday appointed designation of reorganization managers for Erie Railroad. The panel includes J. K. Thompson of Cleveland, Frank G. Wright for the Reconstruction Corporation, Harry Hagerty for Metropolitan Life, John W. Stedman for Prudential Life, and Henry S. Sturges of The National Bank of New York. The managers will have full power under court supervision to implement the reorganization plan and appoint directors. South America has nearly twice the population of Europe but only one with similar density.
A historical home remedy promotes lemon juice mixed with Rulx Compound and water to ease neuritis rheumatic or arthritis pain. Two tablespoons twice daily is advised with a two week supply, claiming quick improvement and a money-back guarantee from drugstores nationwide.
On June 18 the County Association of Township Supervisors asked county commissioners for a share of the gasoline tax fund turned over by the state. Boroughs already receive about 20,000 yearly. The commission approved a plan for an un stated appropriation next year with a later determined amount to be divided by township supervisors. The fund may be delayed due to the state's delay in remitting gasoline tax funds.
Special services begin tonight at the Baptist church of Spartansburg led by Pastor J Alte Waugaman. Evangelist E M Shelton, with seven years with the Business Men's Clubs of the South, joins from the LeTournemy Hyen gergelistic Center in New York City. He preaches fearless gospel nightly at 7 30 p m EST through Sunday June 20th, public invited.
City Treasurer Miss Mullens warns that July 1 marks the start of the 1 percent monthly penalty on 1941 city taxes. She notes past week or two saw a drop in collections despite overall progress, and urges taxpayers to settle before the rebate period ended May 1.
Six air raid warning posts will be established around Bradford as part of a nationwide effort by the American Legion. Dr. Hugh J. Ryan announces locations along Corydon road Rum Junction near Detrick City and other areas. Each site will have a chief observer and a 28 person crew. Volunteers are urged to join and contact Bradford Post 208 radiotunk. A tank truck was used in 3914 payers to make payment before July 1 to avoid this tax bill increase.
In Kane Paine 18 representatives of a defense training initiative held sessions at Olean High School to recruit men for industry oriented courses. Instructor Bidwell noted applicants must be at least 18 with no upper age limit. The federal program aims to train 20,000 workers for national defense across western New York.
A New York Central westbound freight train narrowly missed a vehicle at the Main street grade crossing in Dunkirk. Dorothy Lawrence of Leopord street sustained minor bruises, while Mr and Mrs Santo Sapienza of Prospect street Fredonia escaped unhurt. The crossing had just reopened after paving tied to eliminating local grade crossings. DENKIRE, June 18. An a
Bradford water department clerk Wayne W Lareh, age 41, convicted of forgery after a trial in Mokeas County. He was sentenced to serve 4 to 1 year in a Western Penitentiary. The case was prosecuted by Sheriff Genes D and Lerch, with the defendant evicted to the pen.
In Fransian, Pa a Tuesday hearing before Judge Lee A McCracken discussed the $300 reward posted by county commissioners for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Stanley Ropehak a Polk Third Ward resident fatally stabbed on February 1 1940. The proceeding involved principals in the case and coverage noted the trial connected to the Henderson conviction. The court ruled on the murder charge and noted broader context about Arab populations and faith.
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