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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions Rother, apdrag J, Rowe, 34 274 and Dairymen's Donnell. References to district James 197 and Monday events. Claims about qualify paints bold at 1b and injuries including a fractured arm. Names such as Mrs and Charles appear with unclear context.
A fully equipped Army Examining Station will open in Erie on May 27 at the Armory located at 6th and Parade streets. Draftees from Erie and within ten miles will be examined there and forwarded to Camp Meade or Cumberland or Camp Lee if passed. The plan includes a 10 to 30 day waiting period before orders to camp and replaces the Pittsburgh induction center, with Dr Norbert Gannon explaining the setup at a draft-board meeting.
Erie May reports 52 year old Lynnn Thompson of Buffalo Road was improving at St. Vincent's Hospital after a hit and run on Parade Street. Jota Whichevisit, 81, RD 1 McKean, was arrested Tuesday and held on $500 bond, admitting he drove the car that struck Thompson last Sunday.
ERIE May 9 Thirty eight cases are listed for the May grand jury meeting Monday at 9 a.m. Detect ive Leroy Search says the panel will finish in about four days. The list includes involuntary manslaughter tied to a city automobile fatality and numerous charges such as forgery larceny burglary assault and battery and fraud.
J Lee McPate, longtime New Castle business figure and Rotary active member since 1915, was chosen as governor of Rotary District 175 at the fourth annual conference. He succeeds Mel McDowell and will assume the post July 1 after attending the Denver international convention as governor-nominee.
In Kane Pennsylvania, a six hour soaking rain drenched the nilitop region, delivering six showers in 40 days and the first measurable precipitation since April 23. The moisture reduced fire hazard for forests and brush, aiding spring vegetation. forests and foresters welcomed the relief as regional officials held three conferences in New Castle.
May 4 report states the Federal Works Administration abandoned a plan to build 20 defense housing units in Heidelbere Borough after local leaders passed a resolution opposing the project. Pittsburgh Housing Authority administrator D. B. J. Hovde indicated the government would still pursue housing for defense workers elsewhere, despite local objections.
Mediators from the National Defence Mediation Board will meet at the Coneventel Rub to settle the Erie strike at Wop Works 102 Liberty streets. The action aims to avoid further employment disruption, with the board to convene on Friday as part of national mediation efforts led by A Dykstra and other officials.
Henkel general manager and Local No. 1 union head clashed as United Rubber Workers CIO Joeal called a strike. The company offered a short hourly wage boost, while the 45 demanding a 10 percent raise and 11 was suspected to be discussed. An army officer crossed fields near a 9 mile distance, 124 hours. John C. Eig strom died in Jamestown after a heart attack. Victor Johnson, 72, was moved to Jiene town General hospital with fair condition.
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