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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1956

Page

4

Paralytic Polio News and Policy Reflections

The article notes Basil O’Connor of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis predicts vaccine impact will cut paralytic polio cases by half this year with manufacture to immunize 80 percent of those under 45. It also includes Norman V. Laurie’s critique of aid classifications and calls for streamlined help to keep children with families.

Basil ‘O'Connor National Foundation For O'Connor Norman V. Laurie Pennsylvania Department of Welfare Laurie

Corry plans new church of 17000 dollar cost

Yesterday's Memories notes the United Brethren in Christ Church on North Center Street will be rebuilt into a modern edifice with an estimated cost near 17000 dollars after a board meeting. Also reports syrup shipments from Corry to St Johnsburg VI and a banquet at the Hotel Corry with 65 couples dancing to George Weber's Erie orchestra.

United Brethren In Christ Church North Center Street St. Johnsburg Corry High School Hotel Corry George Weber Orchestra of Erie

Gambling complaints arise on West Main street

Police received complaints about gambling in rooms on West Main street and visited last night but found no substantiating evidence. Cornelius Legters plans to develop an 18 acre tract near the Chautauqua Assembly Grounds at Chautauqua Lake with a hotel likely on the site. The LOBA has completed arrangements for the Easter Monday ball at the State Company on April 24.

West Main Street Cornelius Legters Rev. Baker Fo Chautauqua Chautauqua Lake Alte LOBA

Clymer High School Chooses A Waltz Dream Operetta

Clymer Central School announces the high school operetta A Waltz Dream by Oscar Straus to be staged in the school auditorium at 8 15 P M on Thursday and Friday. Miss Marilyn Canfield directs final rehearsals and Glyde Snyder leads singing. The cast includes Dale Arnink Ellen South Perry Beckerink and others as touring choruses prepare for performances.

Clymer Clymer Central School Oscar Straus United States Straus Marilyn Canfield Glyde Snyder Opperetta Dale Arnink Ellen South Perry Beckerink Roger Einink Jeannette Paddock Ann Lictus William Schutt Nancy Leld William Wig Everett Bensink Leroy Paddock Carol Wiggers Carole Hapwood

DA Speaks To Erie Drink Dealers At Banquet

Erie County Retail Beverage Dealers members and their wives heard District Attorney Herbert A. Johnson pledge not to prosecute licensees without due defense. He urged quick trials within two to three weeks to keep facts clear and prevent failed memory due to delays. He called for final passage of two bills vetoed by Governor Leader.

Erie Erie County Retail Beverage Dealers Association Herbert A. Johnson Johnson Lquor Control Board Heensee Legisature

Licensing Rules Tie to Building Completion Timeline

The notice outlines that licenses are granted only as construction progresses and requires licensees to be notified within 15 days of any violation. It also mandates filing charges within 90 days, establishing strict time limits for enforcement actions.

Meadville GI Hangs Self After DUI Arrest

A 71-year-old airman from Meadville Pennsylvania, Jack Wiesling, stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, was found hanging in his jail cell after a drunken driving arrest. He died en route to hospital. police reported he was cooperative and showed no signs of depression.

Meadville City Jall Jack Wiesling Davis-Monthan Afb Here

Bear Lake News Letter Seventee n Members Meet

Bear Lake notes report the April meeting at Mrs. Helen Blythe with seventeen members present. Several visitors and locals are listed including Edith Hawkins and Ethel Bond, Mrs. Cora Cook, the Cable family, Norman Faust visitors, Jamestown resident Jerome Eddy visiting his parents, Frank Cooper in Erie, Hertis Schulte from Denmark on a two month American visit, Mrs. J. C. Manwaring’s cousin Miss Schultz, and Kate Carr of Youngsville calling on friends.

Helen Blythe Edith Hawkins Ethel Bond Bear Lake Cora Cook Leon Cable Douglas Norman Faust Lakewood Road Jerome Eddy Jamestown John Eddy Frank Cooper Erie Hertis Schulte Denmark America Schultz J. C. Manwaring Kate Carr Youngsville

Freak windstorm causes one death in Willow Grove

A sudden 88 mile per hour windstorm struck Willow Grove collapsing a 20 foot cinder block wall at a construction site. One person died and 11 were injured as the damage totaled around $100,000.

Associated Press Philadelphia Willow Grove

Navy station fatality and diplomat obituary

At Naval Air Station a construction accident killed worker Thilbert White, 45, of Philadelphia as seven others were buried or struck by wreckage. In New Jersey, former ambassador William Miller Collier, 88, died Sunday, noted as minister to Spain, ambassador to Chile, attorney and civil service authority.

Naval Air Station Thilbert White Philadelphia West Caldwell N. J William Miller Collier Spain Chile

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