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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1955

Page

3

DA Threatens Bail Business in Erie Case

District Attorney Damien McLaughlin said he will seek revocation of Dan House license if House is convicted on current charges. House is one of six licensed Erie bail bondsmen. several have criminal records. McLaughlin previously considered action against these bondsmen, tied to outcomes in ongoing cases.

Erie Damien McLaughlin Dan House McLaughlin House D. A State Insurance Department Albert ‘Thigpen Nick Lombard Charles Scalise Zach Bova Henry Richmond Elle Thigpen Lombard Eense Howse Jak D Avs Hinds Metaughtin Thignen Houliss Liquor Control Board Sid Pittsburgh

Oil City refinery workers reject offer and vote for strike

Members of Local 11-459 of the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union at Pennzoil Plant join a secret strike vote after rejecting the company's new contract. Voting spanned 7:30 p.m. to midnight, prompting plant shutdowns as Pennzoil moved to shut most of the facility. A lawyer noted a one-cent wage concession if operations avoid closure.

Oil City Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers’ International Union Pennzoil Compan F. G. Prorox Special International Masonic Hall Rouseville Pennzoil Company Harold Crates

Funeral Service Held for James G Bennett

James G Bennett's funeral was held at 2 PM at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev J Leon Maneval officiating. Grandsons Donald James and Disine Bennett served as bearers. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery Spartansburg. Attendees included extended family from Beaverdam Waterford Titusville and Centerville among others.

Bennett Bracken J. Leon Maneval Wayne Valley Beaverdam Hugo Bennett Domald Bennett Duane Bennett Frank Payne Forrest Bogart Girard James A Bennett Edward McGahen Ronwid Sandra Bennett Waterford Forket May Jana Glennie Lehr North Easte Floyd Sutton Joseph Frankewite Centerville

Union City Livestock Prices August 4 1955

Prices for cattle and calves at Union City Livestock Market on August 4 1955 show ranges for good and chokeshoes sows cows canners and cutters beef heifers bulls veal calves heavy and medium calves lambs and lead as a weight factor. Major entities include Union City and beef categories with price bands in the 1950s system.

Union City

Jamestown Priests Survive Train Collision Near Crossing

A collision at a road crossing near Jamestown injured and narrowly spared several priests and bystanders, including Rev A Hilletin and Salvatore Gusimisno. Witnesses describe the front of the vehicle sheared off as the train struck, with bystanders reporting a miraculous escape for the clergy and others involved.

Snore James Asfors Salvatore Gusimisno St John S Romeuc Beeojy

Escape Unhurt Off Front Of Car

A freight train narrowly missed a collision after a car stopped on tracks. Rey Cusimany recalled the train whistle and engine check as the vehicle reversed just before the 200 car train struck the bumper area, leaving the car uninjured and the scene described as a near miss.

Rey Cusimany Oul Wakting Cusimino Uopt Fintitus

Heatwave Grips Much of Nation with Record Temperatures

The AP report notes a broad heatwave from the Southwest to the Northeast. Highs reach into the 90s and 100s, with several cities reporting near or above 100F. Thunderstorms sweep from Kansas to the Southern Great Lakes as heat persists across the region.

Boston New York la- Ghuirdin New York City Philadedpuin Southwest Desert Blythe Plains Great Lakes Katsas New Eugland Wid Great Lake Colorado Dakotas

Robber Demands Higher Wages in Newark Hold Up

In Newark New Jersey a gunman entered Tatts Cleaners, showed a revolver to clerk Mary Macheski, and demanded money. She opened the register but only four dollars were present. The robber exclaimed that would not satisfy and left, vowing to return.

Newark N. J Thepfurs Mary Macheski

Area fisherman drowns after falling from Dunkirk dock

Dun kirk resident John Lewis Gostomski fell from the east side of Central Avenue dock at Dunkirk and drowned yesterday afternoon. Police report a 54 pm call from Richard Sweeny of 128 Central Avenue. The body was recovered at 6 14 by Alol Powesk. Coroner Dr Sammel Pattt listed accidental death. the man appeared to have fallen into the water and received oxygen for about 16 minutes before being pronounced dead.

Dunkren Dunkirk Central Avenue John Lewis Gostomski Sammel Pattt Richard Sweeny Thrive

May shift football at Titusville field

The Corry football team may play at Titusville on a substitute field this year if Carter Field is not ready when the season opens. The Titusville Area School Committee sought expert advice on field use, with weather conditions for the remainder of summer deemed the determining factor. The field, seeded June 10, is advancing, and officials consider holding games elsewhere if weather worsens.

Corry Titusville Carter Titusville Area Venatigo County Wis Tift Ellsworth Stewart Cumumitive Seastori

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