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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1941
Page
3
A Tedera government action now controls about two thirds of the domestic meat supply. Dust Devi Whe turn refers to a dust devil or sand spout during a tropical sandstorm. The House of Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts, is open to visitors daily with no admission charge.
District Theater Were smith of the Pennsylvania Department of Forestry announces that state trees are not available for private use. The program lists species and ages for spring 1942 planting, with orders limited to 1,000 trees per lot. 1848 orders already on file. Planters must apply through District Forester W. B. Smith, 201 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Warren, Pa, and use new forms.
Controller Frans Ts Weelman submitted a nine month report on city expenditures. Total expended to October 1 amounts to 1 251,084.47 against an appropriation of 1 747,996.83 leaving a balance of 94,015.35. Projected year end surplus estimates around 60,000.
A disorderly tale from a Jamestown base recalls a Norwegian fugitive aboard the ship Hulzh Giant. Officials say the man, linked to pay amnesty schemes, was aided by a U S Border Patrol agent in Evie Pa as they recounted a recent voyage. The incident references past plans to move funds to England and aboard the vessel.
Mrs. Ralph A. Ochsenhert, sister of Chutes Crown at Cony, died suddenly of a heart attack while preparing to attend church services in New Brighton Pa. She is survived by her husband four children three brothers and two sisters Funeral services will be held in New Brighton Wednesday morning with relatives traveling from Corry to attend.
A flurry of weekend automobile crashes across the state left twenty two dead and multiple injuries. Names including Richard Woyflock of Belansey and Hugh G. Marini of Philadelphia appear among the victims, with fatalities reported from Greensburg, Mount Pleasant, and Windber areas. Police and railroad workers were cited in various fatal incidents, while others were killed in crashes near Lockport, Philadelphia, and Saybrook.
Philadelphia Gazette reports the Philadelphia Government Relief Board announcing about 40 members of subversive groups are under investigation after officials took office. The inquiry aims to determine further employee links to subversive activities and possible coercion or threats.
Elmo Pennington, 50, of Hoovarhurst, Indiana county, was exonerated after testimony showed Zatrel died of an intracranial hemorrhage from excitement, not a fatal blow. A coroner’s inquest previously cleared Pennington.
In a disturbed Sunday incident in Clirian county two motor vehicles collided near Shee R 04. Ed awry and June Blevniutly among those mentioned, the report appears garbled with several names and places unreadable. Authorities investigate to determine injuries and cause.
A fragmented report details New York State joining a pollution probe in Jamestown. It mentions dam blocks at Russell and concerns over fish kills including trout and bass, with references to local officials and anglers affected by water contamination.
Hayes, 23, of St Marys, was hospitalized at Kau Memorial hospital after a crash on Route 25 near St Marys. He suffered a head injury and wrist pain, with responders treating him at the scene before transport.
A police investigation into a shooting near a street in Erie is described as ongoing with no immediate charges. The event involved a youth and a nearby bystander description notes a man named Vincent and a repair crew. District attorney will determine whether any action will be taken.
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