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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1941
Page
6
News from Corry and Warren county covers toy shipments for the holiday season, a spike in registrations for Edinboro State Teachers College, a fatality notice from Charleston, West Virginia, local court actions, peach crop notes, evangelistic services, and plans for army induction. Local incidents include a bicycle accident settlement and a drunken arrest. multiple community updates reflect wartime drafts and public notices.
In Mayville area on September the New York and Michigan state police testified in Mason County Court against Hermond Miller of Dunkirk age, one of ten defendants charged with grand larceny in cattle theft linked to Charles Tada County. Miller allegedly stole calves from Robert T. Scott of Villanova on August 16, 1988. Police described Miller’s statements and a letter he sent to his wife as part of the evidence, with Miller waiving extradition and returning to New York for proceedings.
Chautauqua Dahlia Fields near Chautauqua are in full bloom attracting flower lovers. Over 300 varieties are on display from pom pom types to giant exhibition blooms. Lawrence T. Wallace, promoter, originated a number of varieties now grown worldwide. Over 60 new prize-winners are on display.
Chambers, 45, of North East, was injured Thursday when the tractor he operated overturned, pinning him beneath. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital with a fractured pelvis, fractured ribs, possible fractured jaw, and abrasions. His condition was listed as fairly good. A hospital guard noted the tractor may have struck a hole, causing the overturn.
In Butler County two residents died in separate highway crashes within 24 hours, raising this year’s mine death toll to 36. Gerald Brands Head, 18, of Her-Yan, died instantly on Herman Road after a wreck, while Robert Stewart Lilts, 44, of Emlenton, died from injuries on the Twin Willows super-highway. Both deaths followed severe fractures and neck injuries, with four others injured, two seriously.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 20 1930 insurgent miners defied the United Mine Workers of America leadership as about 20000 strikers refused to return to work. They planned meetings across the Wilkes Barre Scranton district to pressure for better dues and assessments and demand a settlement via legal means. Insurgents criticized the union commission report saying they would not await it before continuing action.
Darrell Billings, 47, owner of a tourist home at 327 Central Avenue, is missing after taking a large sum of 2421.80 dollars. His wife says he left September 19 intending to move to Willoughby Ohio, and fears foul play as only part of the money remains with her.
Free lance miners receive employment under a shelved plan as an emergency program promotes regulated mining. Officials note gradual absorption of relief miners into legitimate operations, with expansion expected to power hundreds more jobs under a voluntary production control system.
In Warren on September, four Democratic candidates slated for the general election ballot after September primaries plan to withdraw. J T Valone nominated for burgess, Lee Dunn for tax collector, J R Elliott for school director, and W Weathery for justice of the peace could not immediately respond. All were write-in nominees from the primary. withdrawals target the October 10 deadline with campaign plans uncertain.
Harrisburg, Sept. 20. A memorandum from Dr Lewis, director of state services, defines deferment and postponement for college students in military training. It states deferment is for the student’s best interest in a chosen occupation after training. induction is postponed to avoid undue hardship. If reporting order falls during a term, induction should occur as ordered. postponement is not to be used to delay enrollment when induction soon after term starts. If induction would occur late in a term, postponement may be reasonable to finish the term.
A white marble temple in Parc de Vilennes Ultag Partin stands as one of France's most treasured war memorials honoring American aviators who died serving in World War I.
The article details a large scale war game schedule with units including the 1st, 28th, and 43rd divisions led by Major General Lloyd Hydenhall of Wilmington. It describes planned command and exercise drills starting October 20 with the First and Second Army corps, then Sixth Army corps from October 27, and a November 3 program to oppose the Fourth Army corps under Major General Guy Benedict, highlighting simulated battles and encampment attacks.
A violent daytime confrontation left one bandit dead and two others wounded as pursuing citizens chased the trio through Crompage. The bandits’ car plunged down a 15 foot embankment three miles from town, while two motorists unaware of the robbers watched from a distance. Subdued by local residents, the trio, later identified as Ber Everts, 20, Snili Field. Palmer, 34, Volant. and Albert, Feele, 26, Republic, faced a chaotic scene amid spilled fuel and wreckage. The incident concluded with arrests and a tense court of public opinion as details emerged.
Pittsburg markets show light produce demand with dull Apples and cars in New York and Pennsylvania fruit prices. Buffalo livestock notes hogs steady to higher, cattle mixed with stronger spring lambs, and calves firm. various graded beef and veal prices listed amid weekly shifts.
A city squad, led by standout Fogle, defeated a tough rival as the team contended for a pivotal matchup. Fans witnessed a hard-fought game with limited scoring bursts and critical late plays shaping the outcome.
A fragmented report from a 1904 era game references teams from Pittsburgh and nearby towns amid unclear scoring. Players like Bre and Clarke are named in disjointed phrases as officials and spectators observe scrimmage steps and vague plays.
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