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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1941
Page
3
Bette Davis on a Chicago platform searched her purse for travel tickets but could not find the stubs. The streamliner waited four minutes while the actress retraced her steps and recalled the tickets were left in her hotel room. Arthur Farnsworth bought a replacement ticket.
Philadelphia reporters describe the completion of a vast new dry dock at League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The $19 million facility aims to speed battleship construction, with an 1100 by 150 foot shipway and plans for a fleet of two oceans era warships.
Youngsville United Brethren church hosted memorial rites for Clebert V. Curtis with Rev. Wagner leading. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery, flowers from many friends and relatives, and bearers Merle Capwell to Oscar Henry among others. Numerous Curtis relatives attended from multiple towns and states.
The piece notes Guffey backing an open state primary with a slate including Davis Wilson for senator and Thomas Kennedy as a ticket, defeating Walter A. Jones and Jay Cooke in 1920 politics. Rumors name Earle, F Clair Ross, Luther Hart, Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Jr, and others as possible governors in next spring’s Democratic field. Earle, writing from Bulgaria, withdraws as war continues, stating he may join the navy if his diplomatic post ends.
Guidance on gently washing fragile crystal stemware. Use warm water with suds, line the dishpan with a towel, wash one glass at a time, and rinse in clear hot water. For stubborn residue, use a soft brush and serve with care.
The Corry High reports a change in football game prices to align with a new federal tax. It notes the TH-Hi-Y induction with four seniors and twenty-one juniors, plans to reduce late marks, and upcoming events including skating night, lyceum matinees, and a busy junior high assembly with student performances.
An elderly Dunkirk man, 82-year-old Prench, was struck by a car while crossing Fourth Street at the Central avenue intersection Thursday evening. He was severely injured with head and facial lacerations and possible internal injuries. taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital. The driver, Meceslaus Kreol, 22, said he stopped for traffic and did not see the pedestrian in time. police arrested Horzel on a charge of failing to yield. The driver released on promise to appear in city court Saturday morning.
Sara Brehlman, 23, of Clymer, received six months in jail and an 8 percent fine after pleading guilty to a third degree assault charge before Justice Whippo. Brigit Brightman, also of Clymer, was arrested Wednesday night on a warrant obtained by William Fuller. Brightman allegedly knocked Fuller down three times and tore his clothing during a fight on the Jolu Wingers’ farm Tuesday. She faces extra jail time for unpaid fines, at one day per dollar remaining.
Mrs. W. Bourke Cockran of New York is identified as the Annie Ide dn who inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to bestow his birthplace ode in ROT.
Erie county records show George Heath of Westerville withdrew from a Republican bid after bond shortages emerged. District attorney Burton Fe Laut and county officials scrambled as contested signatures and missing funds threatened the election.
Four new members were added to the Erie County Tuberculosis Association board at a noon meeting in Hotel Fisher. Robert C. Reed was elected to fill a vacancy caused by Barry Nye Groverd’s death. Mead, son of John J. Mead, Sr, was elected in place of his late father. Kolpien, county superintendent of schools, replaced Dr Willis Fowler. Donald M. Rosenberger, Hamot Hospital superintendent, was chosen for his interest in the field. Plans were discussed for the 164 Christmas Seal Sale campaign beginning Thanksgiving Day.
A Toronto man was arrested Thursday night for alleged immigration violation after crossing the border. He was taken into custody by a Special Officer and handed over to U.S. Border Patrol. Formal charges were expected to be filed later.
Rev Haines, former pastor of Cary Methodist Church for eight years, is scheduled to speak at Cambridge Springs with sessions at 2 40 PM and an evening address on the Book of Bowes the Word of Clue. A note mentions a Turn to Lae Bibte CHL pAlyn event in the Cambridge Sneinue Méthode chweel Trent October 130.
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