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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1941
Page
6
Community schedules dinner meetings and board sessions while officials report theft recoveries and traffic concerns. Corry police outline cases for the September grand jury, and a Friday notice cites an Erie Railroad whistle incident and parking hazards near the Aero Supply plant. Band concerts and tax-like figures also appear in the mixing of local notices.
The final week in Angus records a further drop in Pennsylvania general assistance rolls to a record low of 182,008 people across 91,062 cases. About 6,000 cases remain employable, while 179,000 cases receive aid under age, dependent children, or blind pensions. Net employment gains reduced 904 cases, with 1,633 leaving GA rolls for WPA work and 418 added via WPA layoffs. Total grants amounted to 863,575 dollars, a $27,104 weekly decrease, with cash issued totaling 1,814 dollars in mile orders.
Erie Sept a steel warehouse by Erie Coureaule and Steel Supply Co to house ship construction for the US Navy. Building inspector Dunton approved a large all steel ship shop costing $1000 and an adjacent office building costing $500.
A man who concealed his identity for thirteen years left a will directing his estate to his mother and wife under conditions. His widow Mrs. Albert told detectives she had not heard from him since the start, while witnesses recalled his past as a coal operator with three mines and monthly income up to 12000.
Moscow reports German forces facing stout resistance as attempts to breach defenses around Kiev and Odessa falter. An entire German battalion suffered heavy losses, with at least 200 men killed or wounded in the fighting near the front lines. The German general believed killed was not named in the report.
Centerville resident Harry D. Knight was injured when struck by an automobile at the intersection of West Pleasant and First avenues. He spent months in Corry Hospital for surgery and other medical work, and is back in Centerville.
Bradford district Pennsylvania Oil Producers Association president Hugh Grant said four states New York Pennsylvania West Virginia and Southeastern Ohio will jointly study production costs. They will submit the data to the Office of Price Administration within a week or ten days per OPA guidance from Leon Henderson.
Erie officials announced the city’s 180000 bond issue for street and airport improvements sold at 14 percent interest, a record low for a 15 year Pennsylvania bond. Finance director Paul Watson cited city credit as the key factor. The issue was sold to Harriman Ripley Co and Merrill Lynch jointly. Benjamin H. Scoemaker spoke for the syndicate.
Hogs 2,000 head with weights 100-240 lb fetch 12.25 to 13.95. cattle trade mixed with short-fed and grass cattle around 9.75 to 12.25. calves 9.75 to 13.00. sheep 1,200 head with spring lambs 70-85 lb and price ranges 4.50 to 5.00. Pittsburgh and New York markets show varied quotes. overall demand moderate with some weakness in apples and produce.
OCR reads like a cluttered sports column noting field meets, clubs, and city events. It mentions baseball selections, a young athletes program, and upcoming meetings, with scattered names such as Maggie, Dolph, Newsome, Whit, and Card- or Erie-area teams, but specifics are obscured by errors.
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