29 Sep 1941
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1941
Page
1
The readable text describes a Sunday service at a church near Isville with mentions of a senior, Christ, Moss, and prayers. It references a surrounding area, skipping clear details due to garbled OCR. The passage hints at community activity and a disturbance or incident observed by local youths.
Berlin reports General Alois Elias premier of the Bohemia Moravia protectorate was detained on treason charges as Nazi authorities curb Czech elements. Reinhard Heydrich imposed a state of emergency across Bohemia Moravia with curfews and closures. Baron von Neurath was granted temporary leave for health reasons while Elias faces trial by the people's court. A BBC report on a planned assassination attempt on Slovak premier Bela Tuká drew denials from a Slovak official.
Township police hunt a truck that failed to stop after hitting a Pitch By ing Company vehicle in Centerville. The vehicle, driven by George A Volantadt, 1048 West 21st Street, was struck as another southbound truck sideswiped it and fled. Damages to the bakery truck were about 150, and a search is underway for the hit vehicle. Earlier, Willie W. Hunt backed from a driveway on Route 17 into a Thompson & Elboy truck driven by Ronald Zeaman, causing minor damage. no one was injured.
The Pennsylvania Superior Court opened the fall session in Philadelphia today with over 200 appeals listed. Some cases were postponed including Grace Sheafler, sentenced to one to ten years and fined for alleged wrongdoing, and Henrietta Gareth with a related matter set for October 27.
Italian torpedo planes attacked a British Mediterranean convoy, sinking three Briviab cruisers and at least three merchant vessels. British reports claim one merchant ship was lost and a destroyer damaged but later able to continue. Admlralty noted no significant loss of fighter capability.
Police probe the Lexington Country Club homicide of Marion Miley 27 a nationally known golfer and the wounding of her mother 50 as two masked robbers fled with 135 dollars in a high profile case. Detectives say they are stumped as they interview club employees and other witnesses amid a citywide manhunt.
Hooker Oklahoma September 29 seven persons were killed when a car stalled on a main street and was struck by a Rock Island freight train. Highway patrol listed the victims as Floyd Fidler 24 Wayne Light 25 of Rolla Kansas Frieda Henrikx 24 Carel Grins 23 of Liberty Kansas Mr and Mrs Ethid Kline of Hooker Oklahoma and Proverice Bogle of Pauls Valley Oklahoma.
Voters in Corry may register for the November election on Wednesday October 1 at the Municipal building. Registrars Mrs Dorothy Hammond Republican and Miss Mary Demmpsey Democrat will handle general registration including new voters party changes and address corrections from 10 am to 1pm 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 pm. Voter apathy noted from the September primary with 724 votes cast, far below registered totals. turnout expected to rise but still well below typical November levels.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania two miners who rejected a proposed settlement in the 22 day strike against 20 000 diggers plan another meeting. A three man commission led by CIO official L Devis will attend a mass session at Coal Gale to discuss terms. The dispute centers on union dues assessments and district governance.
Washington dispatch reports Congress signaled support for the president to request authority to arm merchant shipping. debate centers on whether to push only arming or also remove neutrality limits banning belligerent ports and combat zones. Some lawmakers expect a broader revision. others fear near acts of war. A decision hinges on briefing with lawmakers, with a White House note due midweek. Mundt cautions that even arming ships may fail in the House, likening it to the draft extension vote.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will be observed by Jews of Corry and worldwide from sundown Tuesday, September 30th, to sundown Wednesday, October 1. Observant Jews abstain from food, pray in the synagogue, and seek divine forgiveness during the solemn two-day period ending with remembrance for those who have passed. Stores operated by Jewish merchants will be closed Wednesday. FORGER IN CUSTODY ASHLAND Ky Sept 9 Police Chief Charles P Howard said today he was holding a man alleged as Harry Watkins of Harrisburg Pa on a forgery charge. The suspect, wanted in Pennsylvania, was arrested in Pennsylvania on 14 in the notes.
Railroads press city opponents over daylight time changes amid a heavy wartime strike threat. Local manufacturers report shipments rerouted by independent trucks. one firm confirms dispatch instructions through last week, with plans to expand.
Taxpayers rushed to the Tye Collector Trene Mullen office to settle current school levies before penalties. With strong employment and business conditions, collections are reportedly ahead of recent years as the deadline approaches. A five percent penalty applies after October 24, and initial payments must be made by Wednesday to avoid interest on delinquent assessments.
Philadelphia reporter: Dr Henry J Schireson plastic surgeon was sentenced to 18 months in a federal penitentiary and fined $500 on bankruptcy fraud and perjury charges. He allegedly concealed 190000 in stocks bonds and jewels under his wife’s maiden name. He did not mount a defense.
Moscow reports sustained Soviet holds against German forces across Rumai nian and Crimean fronts. Soviets claim naval victories and sinking of German ships in Baltic and Arctic areas. Talks in Moscow with British and American observers shown as significant, while Crimea rail targets face air raids. Local plant strike actions accompany broader wartime reporting.
Residents report little confusion as clocks shift back to standard time Sunday night. Some fear delays in rail schedules and bus routes while metropolitan centers revert to fall timing. Officials note mixed reception, with many welcoming earlier mornings and daylight, and others concerned about railroad timetables and school times returning to normal.
An Erie man, Ruggue Tarella of 2523 Baller Avenue Erle, was injured in a single vehicle crash on Route 8 north of Tinton City. His car, a 10 Chevrolet coach, overturned after leaving the road. He was taken to Sir Vincent's Hospital with cuts and bruises. police investigated the accident.
Ottawa reports a thousand Canadian trained airmen refused to board a transatlantic transport over conditions aboard the ship. Air Minister Power said hundreds reboarded and arrived at sea, while others remained ashore after criticizing cleanliness sleeping arrangements and suspected poor food. He vowed no repetition and noted disciplinary actions for those who disobeyed orders.
Ada Bencheye led a funeral service for Clyde Harold Fennelley of Fellview after his fatal injuries from a Route 8 bicycle collision with a car near Erie. The boy, 11, died at Lock Haven after being thrown from his bike. memorials and funeral services followed the tragic accident.
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