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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1941
Page
6
Local reports describe Meadville labor discussions with Edward McDormid and Union City figures amid a looming strike unless wage disputes are resolved. Nearby, Meadvill e repair shops resume full week operations, and residents eye a federal migratory bird stamp update reflecting hunting season shifts.
At Dunkirk on May 17 army officers witnessed the completion of the first gun carriage from the American Locomotive Company. The No. 1 carriage, designed for a 155 mm gun with a ten ton weight and 16 hundred drawings, was displayed in the plant yard amid speeches touting defense expansion and future orders. Local officials, including Mayor Thomas I. Ran and Chamber of Commerce president Dalton B. Burgett, attended along with industrial representatives.
Corry Junior High students near final exams as Mose avert EonrW manent 1h bedi spe Me preiiindtling for fiial esc eminaliony. Seniors rehearse for commencement with pre-exam tests in most classes while a special assembly featured Nelson Covey. The Beaver Club postponed its dinner and dance to a later date and plans for a Rambow Gardens dance May 23. Senior baccalaureate practice occurred Friday. rooms display placards naming subjects and teachers. Sports Club members will attend Edingyoru Play Day with Volleyball, tennis, basketball, football and more, leaving from Hotel Car-Y. The playground was cleaned up and equipment placed. Reports note strong pupil achievement in reading and arithmetic across grades.
A wartime column argues air force optimism about shortening conflict, contrasts pacifist and aggressive views, and urges balanced preparedness for war and peace. It cites US air corps officers predicting possible November 1942 milestones and stresses leadership, faith in air power, and prudent investment choices for 1943.
Fragmented text hints at a party fracture over a candidate named Famien G. Blaine and a party nominee dispute. Mentions New York Sum, Repphitenn party, and a tense tone about support. Unclear details due to garbled OCR.
Plans for the ninth grade party to be held in the symposium on Thursday evening May 29. Ninth grade boys had a dancing class in the gym with Miss Kelly supervising. The baseball diamond layout was changed to ease classroom concentration. Ministerial Association presented pocket-sized Nely Tectamartis to ninth grade students. Rev E L Wagner and Rev William Hall officiated. Ninth graders attended a crime lecture at Sentar hich School with a reformed gangster speaker. Memorial Pay parade plans were advanced. Binney and Smith rep demonstrated art in Mrs Ross’s class. Boy Scouts exhibited basketry work in Erie with Miss McCray assisting. The 9B’s hosted Wilbur Halleth at Blive Haight’s home. Wilbur leaves to South America. Donald Dickinson absent due to seven in the family. Mrs Charles absent for nets. Ninth elementary notes list Marjorie Muller Joan Poldt and Marieke Capwell. Friday science experiment day. Examinations were made possible by Huk Thomas Jan Howsstt Tommy Moloney Sidney Mston and Dick Feebles. Quaranti in the extended class included Jimmy Richtinger Brit Fullnesmo Paul Craker Ronald Windah Russell White Homer Whily Buly Bick Lynn Bergman and Robert Blakely. Washington School Frances Whitney visited Bruges Sunday after.
Wealthy industrialist Curtis Curtze died May 7 in Erie leaving an estimated $1,020,000 estate. Will filed for probate names Ralph B. McGann as register and outlines three trusts for widow Caroline, daughter Louise, and son Frank, with Alban W. Curtze as guardian and executor.
Answers to test questions listed on page four cover topics from naval to geographic items. Items include Cruisers and battleships. States and regions such as Virginia and the Black Sea appear among varied answers. Multiple proper nouns like Ulysses and the archangel Michael are referenced with numeric codes.
A May meeting discussed pupil transfer from Findley Lake to Clymer Central School for a year. A. D. Snolk was appointed treasurer and a seven-member board list, including Mrs. Laura Von Stuhls and Louis Searem, was elected. The budget was presented with discussion on extending a five year program.
Kane May 17 The Kane Bandits file parole applications with the State Pardons Board to commute 10 to 20 year sentences. Santucci 35 and Joseph Scully 88 of New Jersey, represented by Bernard B Cohen, Pittsburg, say the robbery was not complete. Dominis Thomasule sought a prior commutation. The inn hold up involved Axel Cleer, Clarence Cleer, and a gunfight ended when the gun misfired, prompting a family melee and police pursuit.
No assurance that the general appropriation bill will pass the House or reach the Senate this week. Administration leaders warn failure to pass by month end would jeopardize unemployment aid and funding for the State Defense Council and defense-related agencies, potentially impacting many Capitol departments and leading to late pay for state employees.
A fragmentary note cites three U.S. presidents in a garbled claim related to Fort Carolina. It mentions Johnson Jackson and Polle with Dolly Madi son described as a Tar Heel native. The text is unclear and includes multiple inconsistent references.
Mayville May 17 Assurance the Mayville Chautauqua ferry will operate this summer as W M Marsh, longtime operator of small power boats on Chautauqua Lake, buys a 48 foot cruiser to add to his fleet. The boat, purchased from Mrs J W Packard Lakewood, can carry 50 passengers and will launch from Marsh’s dock at Mayville Lakeside Park late next month. The original custom built vessel cost 22000 dollars. Marsh also owns and operates the Gray Goose, a lake craft he built about ten years ago.
Informants say Berlin again criticizes President while noting cautious observers warn against assuming French German talks signal full collaboration. Negotiations are described as making satisfactory progress despite tensions and warnings about overinterpretation.
Harrisburg May 7 The department of commerce reports Pennsylvania led all states in new passenger car registrations for 1940 with 274 029 units. Nationwide tally shows 4 more than 274 029 but the text is garbled and inconsistent about 1999 figures and other countries.
Hogs 350 head moderate activity steady. 180-210 lb hogs $0.50 higher. Cattle light week with light weights steady to higher. Heifers $11.10 at top, cows weak. Sausage bulls $8.00-9.50. Sheep and lambs steady. lambs $9.75-10.00 for good and choice. Springers 55-75 lbs $12.00-19.00.
War and labor notes mingle with stock market quotes listing major firms such as Bethlehem Steel Boeing General Motors Chrysler and Standard Oil. The fragmentary report hints at price movements and market activity in a New York context with several named companies and indices.
FIPTSBURGH PRODUCE PITTSBURGH May 17 Apples listed by variety with prices in baskets and bags. No. 1 Bi baskets Fribuerates New Fork Baldwins 31,25-36 Rome Beauties 140 Northern Sprea 6145 Fennaylyonia Delicious 31,40 Virginia Winesaps 1.15-25 Potatoes 96 cars weaker Idaho Russet Burbanks 1.75-1.90 Als ama Biles Triumphs 2.00 Bliss Triumphs 200-10 Fla Bliss Triumphs 125.
Fragmentary text describes Lillian Lynm and Earl J. Las with references to Allegheny and coaching roles. Mentions averages, seasons, and possible nominations, plus lottery like sums and minor league context. Many garbled phrases obscure clear facts about people, teams, or dates.
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