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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1941

Page

3

Guardsmen to reenact world war battle in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania guardsmen plan a May reenactment of the 1918 Grimettes Woods advance by the 110th Infantry. Veterans from the 110th and 109th Field Artillery will recreate the night march and assault on the German line. Major General Edward Martin and Brigadier General Edward J. Stackpole Jr. will be among coordinating officials.

Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania France Southwestern Pennsylvani 110Th Infantry Grimpettes Woods Vesle 110Th Liewt Gol. James Gallagher 109Th Field Artillery Wilkes- Barre Clo Mitchell Jememnis Hose Bite Second Mountains Edward Martin Edward J. Stackpole, Jr Pennsylvania National Guard

Erie Brothers Lose Appeal for New Trial

Charles and Claud Orton, convicted last November of burglary and larceny linked to a protection racket in southwestern Erie, were denied a new trial by Judges Miles B. Kitts and Elmer L. Evans. They were found guilty of breaking into the state liquor store at 26th and Liberty streets after an earlier acquittal on a similar charge. Private C. E. Fieve arrested Jean Benhelt, Frank Adams, and Henry Kalinowski, each armed with a .22 rifle, charged them with discharging firearms and they were released on costs after arraignment before Peace Justice Walter Goodwin at Wesleyville.

Charles Claud Orton Erie Dudges Miles B. Kitts Elmer L. Evans 26Th Liberty Steels C. E. Fieve Jean Benhelt Frank Adams Wallace Street Henry Kalinowski East 28Rd Street Walter Goodwin Wesleyville

Portville Driver Held for Grand Jury in Fatal Crash

Lawrence B. Carter 26 of Portville was held for the grand jury on a charge of criminal negligence in operating a motor vehicle after an accident Saturday night killed Edwin E. Kelley 24 who was a passenger in Carter’s car. Carter pleaded innocent. The arrest followed four days of investigation into the fatal crash near here.

Peace Gustice Henry J. Butler Portville Lawrence B. Carter Carter Here Edwin E. Kelley

Corry Junior High and High School News Highlights

Corry students participated in safety programs, May Day plans, and athletic events. Activities included a Wiener roast by the Nature Club, state scholarship tests for several students, a May Day observance and a banquet for the girls basketball team, reports on class picnics, and upcoming exams.

Nature Club Room Three Robert Stowe Corry Loch Haven Celoron Park Edinger Wengert Corry Corncil Safety’ ‘Patrol John Scheppner Howard Pier Dick Alfred Paul Welcht Rollin Jewell Manley Robbins Louis Vogt Floyd Mexunn Dick Foster Pomeroy Keith Orn Alton Armitage Corry Hospital Kelly Park Doris Stowe

Arrest Parents Three Truant Cases In Sandy Township

In Dubois on May 3 a local officer announced arrest of 116 truants and two parents paid fines while others faced penalties. Three defendants appeared before Justice T. Carns and were fined 42 and costs each, totaling 7.50, with one jailed for nonpayment after refusing to settle.

Dubois Sandy Township Willant-Bor Uned Fall Northey Justice of the Peace Farry T. Carns Clearfield

Memorial for Oil City Officer Flynn Planned

May 3 plan for unveiling of a tablet to Lieut Walter J Flynn of Oil City at the Boalsburg shrine on May 18 at 2 p m. The ceremony honors Flynn killed in action in the Argon forest serving with Company D 112th Infantry in the World War. Fundraising by Walter J Flynn Post Society of the 28th Division supported by former 1st Division members from the state.

OL City Walter J. Flynn Boalsburg Flynn Argenfio Forest 112Th Infantry Walter J. Flynn Post Society Tormey Ie Company

Edinger Leads Fairview Safety Efforts and Student News

Edinger oversees safety activities at Washington School as students in multiple rooms participate in first aid training, poster contests, and observance of safety week. Luke Miller returns after quarantine. new student Donald Bennett joins room two. Roger Oslaney’s poster wins best originality with Mari Canfield second. April attendance praised. room four reports perfect participation so far. Mr. Edinger runs Friday assembly on safety programs.

Concord School Richard Mould Robert Ottaway George Valet Richard Walters Norma March Nancy Meerdink Vera Purdy Theresa Bogniak Norma Gleason Ad Marton Goring Edinger Hatch Vuestional Concord and Pleasant Streets Helen Adams Garry Rons Fairview Sarnal Fairview PTA Luke Miller Donald Bennett Spartansburg Safety Weele Roger Oslaney Mari Canfield Washington School Broderick Hoents Robert Lawson Beverly Henton Ralph Sheldon Mr. Edinger

Dunkirk Strike Meeting Over United Shoe Issue

May 3 Dunkirk New York report on a strike at the United Shoe Magivlor-Corporation. About 240 workers faced a return to work push while roughly 100 stayed out seeking higher wages. The meeting included James P. McIntyre and Glyde Win with strikers represented by Louis Camprese and Joseph P. Molony.

Dunkirk United Shoe Magivlor—Corporation Hare Trew Crita Wiel Heli NL Mabustewies Ah Gourtnes Sieer Dod Roberty Rae ‘Vip Aureement Whureday Ab Pony Union Offieily Thay Tur James P. McIntyre de Uwolt Glyde Win de Dunkirk PLC Hie Louis Camprese Foundermen's Committee Joseph P. Molony Buffalo Steel Workers Organizing Committee Swue

Engine Derailment at Titusville Shuts Freight Route

A large Pennsylvanian freight locomotive derailed near Titusville on May 1 splitting a rail as it backed toward a crossing. Wrecking crane from OH City arrived to lift the engine back onto the track while a heavy “Hotshot” freight from Creighton to Pittsburgh sped by Titusville at 11 pm, with cuts spotted on a siding.

Vitus Vito Titusville OH City Blige Whdely Pittsburgh Feu

Five Men Hurt In Collision Near Chapmanville

Five men injured in a two-vehicle collision two miles west of Chapmanville near Meadville. One driver semi conscious with shoulder fracture. others suffer head injuries and broken bones. Both cars demolished. accident occurred after 4 PM on the Rosite road near the Gulbis meat market. Police and hospital reports list injured including John Kapuisick Donald P Reta and Alber Pouilk.

Titusville Ie Chen Chapinate Ville Dames Heavies Pieusyite Auk Donald P Reta Attier Fort Peterson Meadville Mosdville John Kapuisick Alber Pouilk Midville Iyer Rosite Towayitte

Train Smashes Rail, Engine Slams Into Yard

A freight locomotive uncoupled from its cars and rolled onto the old house track. An act of spindling caused a 5 pound rail to snap south of Perry street crossing. The engine derailed as all wheels and seven big drivers left the track in the yard. No injuries reported.

Old House Perry Street

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