Miss Mullen Reports School Tax Collections For Year
Miss Mullen announced total school taxes collected, amounting to 84 131.84, with ward breakdowns for Third Fourth Second and First wards. The board approved exonerations and noted unpaid taxes by ward as of year end, with taxes to be moved to the delinquent collector next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
First Ward
Myird
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Pits
Mfunicipal
Board
Highway Department Plans Surface Work On Several Roads
State highway department begins resurfacing a two mile stretch on West Columbus Avenue Beaverdam Road with rock arriving today. Other routes, including North Center street and Range’s Corners south through Elgin and Concord, are slated for early resurfacing this summer with promises of seals and improved paving. Details on Sciota Road from Cory to the state line remain unresolved due to funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Columbus Avenue
Beaverdam Road
West Columbus syénte-Beaverdam Road
Center Street
Wayne Township
Range
Elgin
Concord
Sciota
Rom
Cory
New York State Inc
Fire Destroys House and Barn on Abshorp Farm
Fire gutted the George Abshorp farm at Tucker's Corners near West Spring Creek, leveling both house and barn. A bedridden man and a brother of Mrs Abshorp escaped as flames rapidly consumed the buildings and all belongings. Insurance coverage was reportedly limited and investigators gave unclear details on the fire origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Abshorp
Tucker's Corners
West Spring Creek
Abthorp
Igaurance
Cromwell 10 Support DLR For President
FragmentedOCR notes show Cromwell 10 urging support for DLR in a presidential bid. Mentions Jasnes FR Crom former minister to Canada and Triboratio and Aho Tah Sennies dream New Jersey pledge to Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Uamden
Jasnes FR. Crom
Mirslater
Canada
Triboratio Canvictor
Aho Tah Sennies
New Jersey
Presidigt i
Roosevelt
Red Cross Drive Sluggish as War Relief Appeal Goes Out
The Red Cross war relief drive in Gorsy’s Hampalin and Corry chapter areas lags with less than 3160 contributed. Chapter officers urge canvassing of business leaders and residents to boost funds for Belgium and France relief. Donations may be left at Bracken Keating, Stewart Hat Shop, Journal Office, or sent to Mrs J J Haight or Mrs W M Boughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorsy
Hampalin
Red Cross
Corry
National
Belgium
France
Bracken-Keating Company
Stewart Hat
Journal
J. J. Haight
W. M. Boughton
Gordon Collector Back as School Tax Delinquent Tax Officer
George H. Gordon was reappointed delinquent school tax collector for the Corry School District through a Tuesday special meeting. The board kept the same salary and expenses totaling 2400 dollars, with Mrs. Barnes opposing the high cost. MandeI Burles was elected vice president and Edwin J. Lewis will become treasurer. Cleve R. Motion declined the post, with Barnes again named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Gordon
Board of Education
My. Gordon
Corry
J. Fred Kinley
Gordon
Barnes
Pennsylvania
Heaton
Finance Committee
Caron
Mandel
Burtes
sTaly Tt
Edwin J. Lewis
Cleve R. Motion
yPost
Narvik Iron Port Taken as Allied Forces Advance
United Press says Allied troops captured Narvik in Norway from German forces seven weeks after occupation. British sources report BEF remains intact despite Belgians’ capitulation and air, sea, and ground combat nearby. Narvik and nearby Fagernes and Forsneset also fell, signaling continued Allied pressure and a rear-guard withdrawal toward the coast as BEF troops endure German air and ground attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Carroll
United Press
London
Narvik
Elitakrieg
Admiralty and War Office
Belgium
France
Admiralty and
War Office
Darachutists
Fagernes AN Forsneset
Norway
H E.F. Wassntset
Leopold
B. EF
BE. F
Man Claims Dismissal for Political Reasons Emphasized
Harrisburg report states Lawrence N. Greene of Connellsville alleges his WPA job as timekeeper on a Fayette County project was cut for political reasons. State WPA Administrator Philip Mathews confirms an investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Lawrence N. Greene
Connellsville
Fayette County
Philip Mathews
Lord Derby Attacks Leopold as Treacherous Ally
Lord Derby, former British war minister in 1915, denounces King Leopold in a speech from Liverpool England. He accuses Leopold of cowardice and utter disregard for his country and allies, calling him a mastermind of perfidy and treachery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wunneyeres
Liverpool
England
Lord Derby
Leopold
100 More Arrests in Murder Syndicate
Philadelphia officials say 100 more men and women will be arrested in connection with a murder-for-hire syndicate linked to a sensational city crime. County detective William B Connolly disclosed the scope of the probe as authorities pursue three suspects tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New Jersey
William B Connelly
Promnjuelphia
Ford could turn out 1000 warplanes daily at Rouge plant
Henry Ford told reporters in mid May that River Rouge could produce 1000 warplanes a day with no new buildings. Surveys by Army and Navy teams and existing facilities could be redirected to planes engines and parts within six months. The 1086 acre plant already employs about 80,000 workers and could sustain mass output if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Dearborn
Henry Ford
River Rouge
Bord
Ford
Rouge Plant
Allies retreat as German push eases in Flanders
Analysis reports German forces failing to encircle Allied Wanders armies with evacuations continuing to England. Belgian army may have been rescued before King Leopold's capitulation as Ostend falls and Dunkirk and Gravelines remain under Allied control. Weygand's plan appears to favor a gradual retirement from the Flanders pocket after the Sedan breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Gérmany
Ostend
Dunkirk
Alles
Gravelines
Calais
Weygand
Flanders
Sedan
Profiteers Hit by Martin in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg on May 20 United Press reports General Edward Martin condemning profiteers as worse than Reds. He defends National Guard readiness and stresses government action against alleged under cover war agitators amid war-time tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Frees
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
Arthur H. Tames
Memorial Day Observed in Corry With Decoration of Graves
Memorial Day activities proceed in Corry as American Legion and veterans groups decorate graves. More than four hundred war dead rest in local cemeteries and Pine Grove graves will be finished this evening. A city park ceremony at 10 o’clock features Major Winfield R. Moffay delivering the address, with the high school band and male chorus performing. Cloudy, possibly showery weather is forecast for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Poitey States
Corry
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pine Grove Cemetery
Pine Grove
Winfield R. Motfay
Uae
Army
Erie
Corry High School
Lordiess of Christ
America
Compulsory Military Training Urged by U S Official
Brig. Gen. W R Dunlap of the Pennsylvania National Guard urged compulsory military training to ensure manpower for armaments under the national defense program. He warned a volunteer army may be unaffordable during a period of unemployment and economic difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pree Pinteburgh
WR. Dunlap
Pennsylvania National Guard
United States
Comaknmer
Una
Defenders Choose Knudsen and Stettinius to Lead Output
Washington May 4 United Press reports heads of General Motors and U S Steel will supervise the output of industrial machinery to speed the defense program. President Roosevelt names Knudsen of GM and Stettinius of U S Steel to direct production while a seven member National Defense Commission holds its first conference tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
U.S. Steel
United
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
National Defense Commission
Aor
William 5. iMnudsen
General Motors Corporation
Edward R. Stettinius,Jr
U. S Self Corporation
Senate
Warren R. Austin
Knudsen
Stellinius
Austin
Charres L. MiNary
Bén
Arthur H. Vandenberg
R. Mich
Stettinius
Gidney Hulman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Chester G. Davis
Federal Resever Board
Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Railroad
Leon Henderson
Securities and Wechange Commission
Harriet Tillett
University of North Carolina
Cautions for Motorists During Holiday Travel
Corry police urged motorists to cooperate in highway safety during the holiday period. Four major precautions include checking brakes and steering, starting early and avoiding speed, not driving after drinking, and not assuming roads are clear. Police will patrol heavily and arrest reckless drivers. A separate note from Washington reports the judiciary committee favored a clean pollen bill by 10 to 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
AL -Mallroad Crowinge
Tha Wiliday
Recklins
Toca Palvplinen
Washington
Faine Judiciary
Loday
Nazis claim capture of Lille and Ostend
Berlin reports capture of Lille in France and the port of Ostend as German forces seal the fate of the northern Allied army. The communiqué claims Belgians and French defenses collapsed, with Allied forces trapped and under pressure near Armentieres, Dunkirk, and the Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
Ostend
Camping Trip to Close Scout Training Course
Arrangements are under way for an overnight camp to complete the Boy Scout training course here during the final months. The camp will be Saturday night near Broke Rocks under supervision of the district. Scout committees leaders and parents are invited to participate and contact Ray Vute or Theman Taelors by Friday evening. Corry Boy Scouts will participate in the Memorial Day parade and meet at the Wy hewiie at 0100 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Vute
Yohe
Lib Council
Corry
US Pilots Report No Disturbances Across Panama City
United Press reports that U S Army pilots observed the Panama national highway and Rio Tale bridge with no signs of disturbance across the country. Mayor Carlee warned of punishments for any unrest, while gas prices and street conditions are noted in scattered downtown reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama City
Ilel States Army
Benmbert
Carlee Amaa
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Migs Mullen
RED Cross Drive
Japan
Italy
Toro
PeHemiehin Molen
visHling Thaly
Hac
Tokio
Carly Erie
Se Nves
J. W. T. Mason
Martin
N. G
U. S
Business
LABOR
Government
Armentieros
Berlin
Fredrick
Ochsner
Preach Star
High Command
Artois Gap
Belgian Terres
Leopold I
Yaer Cnnal
Ypres
Artois Ia
Idrest
Pueli
Adolf Hitler
Armentieres
Aghting
Cassel
Dunkalk
Dix Juiden
Bailleul
Bruges
High Commune
Wormhoudt
Artais Gap
Abbiville
Summarine
North Sea
Ralph Meinzen
Paris
Auill
Eye
Gala
Cherm
Freveti
Uhre
Somme
Abel
Baik
Aloue
Rhine
Chateau Porcien
Aime
Ling
United Pres
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