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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1941
Page
3
Fragments show neighbors trading items with names unclear and prices listed. Mentions yellow adornments and various goods like 25 dozen items priced around 25 to 35 cents. No clear event or dates identifiable from the readable text.
Dr Felix Hanson of Jamestown NY was reelected president of the New York conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod at a five day convention that closed with memorial services. Officers named include Gideon Olson Lawrence Nordstrom Karl Olson John Nelson and many church and home board appointees. The article notes various names and three year terms on several committees and boards. It closes with a remark on a 1 in 16 chance of a first grader earning a college degree.
Washington May 12 Volunteers in 3700 Red Cross chapters are asked to knit about 6 million garments for the homeless and suffering in war-torn Europe this fall and winter. Chairman Norman Davis outlined a quota by region and described Baby and Toddler Packs, layettes, mittens, and clothing sets for infants and children.
Mayville May 12 Mrs Sara fino Marcello of Westfield died in Jamestown General Hospital a week ago Saturday injuries in an automobile crash in this village. A will filed for probate Names Frances Marcello and John Marcello as executors. Estate valued at 2100 in real estate and 2500 in personal property. Rose DelPrince of Buffalo named in will.
In Erie on May 12 Private Wilfred Silverman 21 was buried after being shot Thursday at the Carlate Army Barracks. Escorted by 81 U S Army representatives his body arrived by train and was taken to Brugger Funeral Home then to Blessed Sacrament Church for services at 11 am Monday. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.
The role of best man began with a five day old wedding custom when the groom summoned friends to assist in the bride’s capture. The practice evolved into a formal tradition over time, though its origins remain linked to medieval marriage rites and social bonding.
Relief rolls show a record low 20,377 recipients, down about 91,000 from earlier totals as private industry absorbs WPA workers. Unemployment in private industry declines and transfers from federal programs cut household grant costs, with several hundred cases moved to other assistance programs during the week.
In Bradford Pennsylvania on May 12 the case of Rehane Alger, alias Shatnoks UoalleR, and Antoni Alger, alias Girard, was heard as they pled for parole after a confession tied to the 1924 shooting on Benaford's Main Street that killed an innocent youth in his car. The court sentenced one to 20 to 42 years, noting no premeditation was proven and the defense argued intention to kill another.
Erie May 15 The Navy announced in Washington that bids were signed to supply machine tools worth 2 979 469 to the Enter plant or Hive Leach Bleettic Company for Navy ordnance work. Similar contracts were awarded to Scheneck lady aps Pittmeld plans with amounts 7 213 9 and 8 182 218 respectively.
Fredonia villagers approve a bond issue of 11000 to fund street lighting modernization. The plan authorizes ten annual installments to cover costs of the improvements.
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