Local classifieds and specials page highlights
A compilation of small ads and notices from Columbus and surrounding areas. Items include a rummage and bake sale by Ladies Aid at Columbus Community Church April 17 and 18, a law office address change for William Peiffer, an annual Spring Creek Cemetery Association meeting at Fire Station Beeecedesateteged, Weston rye bread specials at Connie's, Corry Ward closures, Hotel Corry dinner specials, and a grand opening at Belle-Gray Auto Supply at 102 West Bend Street with prize signups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Community Building
Ladies’ Aid of
Columbus Community Church
William Peiffer
North
Center Street
Pennsylvania
Spring Creek Cemetery Association
Weston
Connie's
Peoscoeoe OE
Belle-Gray Auto Supply, Inc
West Bend Street
Two Killed In Pittsburgh Apartment Fires
Pittsburgh AP report says two apartment fires killed 63 year old Louis Herda in a Northside 22 unit building and 25 year old Gwendolyn Robinson in Beltz Hoover. Firemen said Herda was trapped on the second floor. Robinson died in a second floor bedroom. Officials estimated damage at $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Louis Herda
Beltzhoover
Gwendolyn Robinson
Nimbus 3 Satellite Orbit Marks Space Research Flight
The Nimbus 3 satellite launched from Vandenberg AFB California carried instruments for seven weather projects designed to forecast up to two weeks ahead. The 1.20 pound butterflycreature? part remains unclear. A team from the Air Force and NASA confirmed an 86 mile high orbit data at 1:45 a.m. PST. The weather satellite uses nuclear power packs extending equipment life to over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitte
Vandenberg Air Force
Calif
U. Melvin Smith
B.D
Corry
Sylvester Krupa
Mead Avenue
Jamen Grean
Clair Morton
Ter Surees
Henry Nelson
Nielsen
Snyder
Tate
Air Force
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Rail labor talks hinge on pay and potential nationwide strike
An administration study warned a countrywide rail shutdown could devastate the economy, with up to 15 million workers affected during longer disputes. Key issues include retroactive pay for skilled workers and a new skill differential, while a White House panel urged an 8.5 percent wage boost across the contract. Concurrently a five day strike by the United Transportation Workers arose the same day as contract talks progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
United Transportation
Second Collision Claims Life On Same Alabama Highway
In PHENIX CITY Alabama two drivers caught in another crash on the same highway where they collided 15 months earlier with dire results. Francis H Patterson 65 of Seale died six hours after his car struck Sammy Brown Jr 28 of Phenix City in a head on crash. The earlier December 1967 Sunday morning collision on the same road left both men uninjured and reportedly strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix City
Ala
Francis H. Patterson
Seale
Sammy Brown Jr
Exhaust Fumes Blamed In Girl's Death
An 18 year old Geneva girl Wendy Ann Shelko died from car monoxide fumes at a drive in theater in Ashtabula Ohio. A defective exhaust system was blamed and she was found in a car with Arthur Pyle 22 of Jefferson who lay in poor condition at Ashtabula General Hospital. Union ended against the Illinois Central Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashyabula
Uso
Geneva
Wendy Ann Shelko
Arthur Pyle
Jefferson
Ashtabula General Hospital
Union
Illinois Central Railroad
Deaths of Mrs Tarbell of Louisville former Union City resident
Mrs Tarbell, 83, a Louisville resident and Union City native, died at a Louisville hospital. She taught at several area schools before marrying Dr Francis W Tarbell, who died in 1940. She owned Tar bells Tea Room on Route 6 between Corry and Union City for over 20 years. Survived by three sons Norman Corry Virgil Washington DC Neil Union City one daughter Veetta Mason Louisville one sister May Cook California one brother Newell Gates BC Corry 20 grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Friends may call Glenn Funeral Home Union City today 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm and funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at United Methodist Church Union City. Burial in McCray Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edin‘boro Normal School
Hare Creek
McCray
Smith School
Homestead
Fort Collins
Colo
Francis W. Tarbell
Tarbell
Route 6
Corry
Union City
Norman
Virgil
Washington, D.C
Neil
Wilbur
VeEtta) Mason
Louisville
May Cook
California
Newell Gates
B.C
Glenn
John Patterson
United Methodist Church of
McCray Cemetery
Mrs Balcom of Alden Dies After Illness
Mrs Mary Balcom of Alden New York died at 1 am after an extended illness. Survived by daughters Charlotte McCann Alden Hazel Dickenson Gowanda and Mary Balcom Buffalo two sons Henry Jr. and Leigh both of Buffalo eight grandchildren and several cousins nieces and nephews two sisters Josephine Besson Corry and Hazel Walker Grants Pass Oregon Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Meyers Funeral Home in Alden with interment in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balcom
Alden
N.Y
Charlotte McCann
Hazel Dickenson
Gowanda
Mary Balcom
Buffalo
Henry Jr
Leigh
Josephine Besson
Corry
Hazel Walker
Grants Pass
Ore
Meyers Funeral Home
Francis Boucher 41 of Erie dies after long illness
Francis Boucher formerly of Corry, 41, died at Hamot Hospital Erie after a long illness. He attended Dow High School and was active in sports. Survived by wife Marion Price, Corry, son Mark 16, daughters Janice 15, Diane 13, Sharon 3, his father Victor Boucher of Tucson. Calls at Bur ton West Lake Funeral Home tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Rev Wesley Blaha officiating. Also note births: a son to Mr and Mrs James Green Corry R.D.2, Centerville. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herbert Berghous Corry, both yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucher
Erie
Wesley Blaha
Lakewood United Methodist Church
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Belle de Dtedteager
Derogrge Corry
Montgomery Ward
the News Today
Tam. Bey
Corry Memorial Hospital
Edmund Woodburn
Bear Lake
Dennis Carter
Columbus
Ronald Hardy
George Meerhoff
East Main Street
Thomas Fenton
Con
Cord
Richard Vanderhoof
Brook Street
Harold Hugg
North East
Guerino Raglani
Franklin Street
Judy
Harold Schaefer
Grand Street
Katherine Taylor
South First Avenue
Sunday Scott
Larry Carter
George Tinko
West Church Street
Sally Squire
Herbert Morton
Steven
Dennis Northrop
David Smith
Eric
Lucy Hatch
Rimersburg
Elmer Ray Nelson
Huey
Here
the Corry Evening Journal
Vast Benth
Getty
Sige Pa Publier
Samoa
Cppubeaton
Aan
Moston
Girl
Mrs
Blanche Tarbell
Francis Boucher
James Green
R.D
Centerville
Herbert Berghous
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Berghous
Jackie de- Jean, Corry
Pentelec
Penelec
Pennsylvania Electric CO
Pato Sy
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