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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1942
Page
6
Fragmented Erie Dispatch reports varied items: a community dinner at Hitz Restaurant, police checking a vagrant named William O'Brien, debates on War Production Board actions cutting copper supplies, Realty transfers on East Mallm Street, and rising traffic deaths. Draft boards plan April inductions. multiple court cases and minor auto accidents noted.
Erie County authorities probe a fatal Erie street accident. Clayton C. Chamberlain, 63, of 1819 Bolland Street WelWhe, was struck on 18th Street between Frenett and Holland. Harold F. Redinger, 28, Wesleyville former Gary resident, drove the car. Redinger was accompanied by Charles E. Romer, 42, of West 16th Street. The men were detained briefly and released as investigation continues.
Harold Swart an 18 year old Marine from Corry RD 1 was injured in a collision with a truck driven by W A Heustan at Terrill's Corners Route 19 Saturday morning. Swart and fellow Marine William Rhodes were in a car that slid on slippery pavement and struck the truck’s rear. Swart received medical treatment at the Keystone Works reservation. Private John Hornick, state motor police, investigated the 9 45 o clock crash.
Prayer services for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Spéty 217 West Church Street were held Saturday at 2 pm at the Davicewi funeral home conducted by Rev Ray Borris. Interment followed in Brooks Rocks cemetery.
A compact list compiles quiz key items including Kasen as item one, true statements for items two and six, Sundial as item three, Rhode Island misspelled, Landscapes as item five, Gary Cooper as item seven, Meine and Vermont pairing, Quentin Roosevelt as item eight, and Wheat as item nineteen.
Meadville police report a black four door sedan pulled an elder girl into a car while returning from a movie. The girl escaped, warned parents and notified authorities, while another child was reportedly bound in the back seat. State police noted no missing child reports at that time.
In Titusville on March 30 a Pennsylvania grade oil producer argues the 25-cent price increase offers little incentive to boost output. He says producers aim to meet the government target of 85 000 barrels a day through patriotism and effort rather than price rise, and expects shale oil to hit about 6,000 barrels a day if driven.
In Erie on a Saturday a petition was filed in country court seeking appointment of a receiver for the Pony Express firm. Employees including Leo Rastatter C A Kline Chester Snarski J W Murry and William Kastner claim the company owes about 7200 in back wages and act for themselves and other workers.
Senate naval affairs committee plans to call Admiral Ernest J. King to inquire into Atlantic anti-submarine measures. Chairman Walsh said the committee will assess patrols and countermeasures after German U-boat activity damaged merchant ships since wartime, hoping to confirm all efforts to eliminate the submarine menace.
Net total 517 General Assistance cases left the rolls in the week ending March under new policy linking ADC and Dependent Children grants to monthly amounts. Expenditures totaled 519,500 with 307,062 in cash and 11,607 in money orders. County office applications declined to 1092, and John L. Taylor resigns as Erie county Boy Scout executive to join Pittsburgh Civic Business Council.
List of dairy products with prices and sellers including A. and A. Dairy Station on South Center Street above Chestnut, plus raw milk delivery by Wm. P. Akam with contact phone. Also farm supplies and household goods for sale such as a wood cook stove. Public notice invites bids for salvage and waste deposited at City Dump for 1942 with bid deadline April 6 1942 and City Council reserve rights.
Market notes from Buffalo N Y listing hogs with weights and prices, cattle and calves values, and rough weighty sows. Pennsylvania Pittsburgh produce prices include apples and potatoes with regional varieties and prices. New York stock market quotes show noon prices and notable movers across standard issues.
A fragmented sports note records a late game scene with players Rambirs and Prank Soscie Millis in a tense college matchup. The report hints at a 18-14 score, defense pressure, and a tipped pass as the tendances of the night.
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