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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
6
A page from Jamestown Furniture Exposition notes rising interest in lighter hues and refined styling. Strong wine and grey tones lead, with lighter finishes adding sparkle and life despite regions where smoke and soot restrictions limit use. Quality materials and expert workmanship remain emphasized.
Services for Frank Lin S. Babbitt of Erie, former Corry resident, were at Bracken Chapel with Rev. Gilbers J. Boyd. Bearers included Everett Walker and George Slingerland. Attending from Erie and nearby towns were Phi Kappa Psi members, relatives, and a large representation from local lodges and the Erie Burial Case Company. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery with Corry Lodge officers officiating.
Harrisburg reports a legislative committee probes fraudulent unemployment claims. William W. Bardsley, regional representative of the Bovina Security Board, and Secretary of Labor and Industry Lewis G. Hines are invited to testify. A November 12 hearing is set to continue the investigation into politics and social security tension in Pennsylvania.
On Air New York reports peace in radio music disputes as ASCAP reaches contracts with NBC and CBS resolving a long negotiation. The schedule lists numerous programs across networks including Parks America Town Meeting, Fanny Brice, Bing Crosby, Major Bowes Amateur Hour, and varied music and talk shows through the day.
Mrs Anna Wilson, longtime Union City resident, died Tuesday at her home at 15 Fourth Avenue after illness. Survived by husband, two sisters Mrs Dan Klippel and Mrs Charles Sere of Meadville, a brother Lester Sonnet of Greenville, and several nieces and nephews. Requiem high mass to be held Friday at St Theresa's Church and burial in St Theresa's Cemetery.
Eriq Wojnarowski, 57, a convicted wife killer serving life after strangling his spouse, seeks an eighth bid for freedom. He informs District Attorney Burton Laub that he aims to aid the defense program of the country, a plan previously opposed. He says he drafted his letter before filing the petition and notes past attempts failed due to DA opposition.
Jamestown reports skunks repeatedly wedging heads into cans. Dog warden Webeck shot a polecat trapped at Garfeld C Traver’s yard after it wedged its head in. Herbert Lindstrom and others freed animals using pitchforks to pry the cans free. Residents urged crushing can ends to prevent repeats. The text notes the Donets basin as “Soviet Pennsylvania.”
Erie report states Georgy Heath, former Wesleyville tax collector, to be arrested on embezzlement charges for shortages in 1981. Assistant District Attorney Jost presented the case, claiming Heath diverted county funds to personal accounts. Heath allegedly failed to explain the full amount, which reportedly ran to approximately 000.
The Sunerat ne Homer Austin x sur Ungame, 85, of Thien Gly RD, passed away Monday afternoon at home. Funeral services were held yesterday at Crowe funeral home with burial at Wee ferford cemetery. He leaves wife Mary and eight children including Mrs Curtis Findley Lake, Mrs May Brown, Mrs Ethel Ormsie, Mrs Sarah Ormshes of Watentard vis, Laura Baldwin Corry, Mrs Clara Logan and Irvin Burlingame of Upton City, Bert of Yori.
Russell A. Tatah, 87, formerly of Buffalo, admitted involvement in a string of small‑place burglaries targeting drug stores, bowling alleys, grocery stores, restaurants, and service stations. Police said he confessed to multiple break‑ins and a third‑degree burglary charge was filed. the burglaries were linked to Webb Avenue offices and other sites during a recent surge of similar crimes.
County officials remind voters who moved to new addresses but remain in the same district that they may vote in the general election. Voters need only inform the election board of their new address at voting time, and records will be updated accordingly.
A compact ad for Dr Owen an optometrist offering eye examinations and glasses fitting. Daily hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM with special evening slots by appointment and lens repair service noted. Mentions demonstration of a product called Star Dust that cleans and prevents steaming.
Soviet dispatches report Kharkov fallen back to Soviet forces after German advances in Ukraine stalled near Rostov and the Don front. Moscow notes strengthen positions while Italian forces admit losses and lack of rest amid ongoing Crimean offensive and siege dynamics in Sevastopol and Caucasus corridors.
Market notes from Buffalo show hogs slow to steady with weights 170-230 lb and cattle weak with varying grade cattle prices. Calves steady to firm for good veal. sheep and lambs steady to higher. Pittsburgh produce reports fair demand with a wide fruit and potato price range and assorted fresh produce movements.
An unclear fragment from a New York report mentions Cleluhe Sint Cart, a lead and business items, with scattered references to a boot era, Old Chit, and sports elements like basket and jump, implying a mixed column or wire fragment without a clear single event.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a short sunlit garden scene with vague reference to a racket. No clear event, names, or locations are identifiable beyond the partial phrase.
A fragmented line from OCR notes an item about Santa 4 with unclear context. The readable bits suggest a brief public notice or teaser connected to a seasonal event or icon, but specifics and dates remain unreadable in the provided text.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions various teams and players across sports like football and hockey, with references to Green Bay, Cleveland, New Haven, and others. It includes stray numbers, names, and shopworn phrases, producing an incoherent collage of scores, dates, and venues without a clear single event or outcome.
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