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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1953

Page

5

Freed POWs in Korea Go AWOL at Inchon Depot

Repatriated American prisoners at Inchon replacement depot in Korea reportedly left the compound unauthorized. Some returned without charges of AWOL, while others fell ill and were hospitalized. Military police say some inmates gained entry by strings over the wall. MPs are instructed to use persuasion, not force, to prevent departures.

Associated Hess Inchon Korea AML Nouse Fou Bal Hes Ingor

Housewarming party for Windahl home hosts surprised couple

A gathering at the Windahl residence on R. D. 4 last evening surprised Mr. and Mrs. Walter Windahl with a housewarming party attended by about four guests. Meat was served and gifts presented for the new home. Various locals and visitors are noted in the day’s social rounds, with trips to events and holidays mentioned.

Windahl Walter Windahl

Kiwanis Club Plans Summer Festival Arrangements

Kiwanis members met at the Phoenix Hotel with 34 attendees as Harry Hall presided. Ivan Bennink outlined the festival plans set for August 18 to 22, with reports from sub-chairmen Robert Bracken Paul Crowell Bernard Sonoski George Reed and Raymond Beastead. Next Monday evening Hollister the festival concessionaire will outline final arrangements.

Kiwanis Club Phoenix Hotel Harry Hall Ivan Bennink Ammitee Robert Bracken Paul Crowell Bernard Sonoski George Reed Raymond Beastead Hollister Festival Concessionale

Vicinity Delegates At 4-H Club Week Program

Erie County 4 H clubs attend the 29th annual 4 H Club Week at Pennsylvania State College. A vegetable demonstration will show Laing w soll Semple techniques and summarize Erie County vegetable soil sample results. Dairy judging team includes Paul Crabball Howard Glabbate Baldwin Nell Cheiton of Corry with James Krasa also of Corry on the vegetable judging team.

Erie CoUty-ehs Pennsylvania State College Laing W Soll Semple Erie County Paul Crabball Howard Glabbate Det Fry Baldwin Nell Cheiton Corry James Krasa

Columbus Grange Hosts Deputy Sheriff on Civil Defense

Deputy Sheriff Sante Secor of Warren County spoke on civil defense and air raid plans at Columbus Grange No. 87 meeting. Mr Hunter of Warren showed Hiroshima bombing pictures. Master David Curtis led the business session as committees reported. Refreshments by Miss Bennink and Miss Messinger followed. Next meeting to feature a Wiener roast.

Columbus Grange Sante Secor Warren County Secor Towishin Hunter Warren Hiroshima Sétor David Curtis Jmed Maxine Bennink Ivis Messinger Grange

Duff says no one can fill Taft's shoes in GOP

Senator Duff argues there is no Republican capable of filling the late Taft's shoes as Senate leader. He states Taft was the unifying force among Republicans and that Taft's death will push the President to take a stronger direct hand. Duff spoke in a broadcast interview last night.

Washngiun Oen Aimes WtePa Sen Taf Senate Taft Duff Tatl

Six Hurt In Lincoln Highway Crash Near Pittsburgh

A tractor-trailer and car collided on fogbound Lincoln Highway near Pittsburgh, causing six injuries and blocking the four lane segment. Three people were seriously hurt and hospitalized in McKeesport. Names include Christopher O Meara 22 McKeesport Alberta Clerk Versailles Borough and Anthony N Met 21 McKeesport. The truck driver’s identity was unavailable. Warren G Weaver of Freeport was jailed for reckless driving after a police patrol car was struck at the scene.

Pittsburgh Lincoln Highway Here McKeesport O'Meari Alberta Versailles Anthony N Met Munk Transportation Co Philadelphi Warren G. Weaver Freeport

Man Dies in Crash as Rail Truck Plows into Freight Train

A rail truck and caboose collided near Hinlsville Pennsylvania Erie Railroad yard, setting both on fire. One man died at the scene and the truck driver also perished. authorities have not released names. Officials in Youngstown and GOP leadership consider Taft’s death likely to widening rifts within the party.

New Castle Stati Todag Pennsylvania & Laker Erie Railroad Hinlsville Furst Phi Theweny Feyems Youngstown South Side Husa

Mrs Jennie Peck of Sherman Dies Today

Mrs Jennie Peck 67 of Sherman died this morning at 7 30 oclock at Knapp Nursing Home where she had been a patient for several weeks. She was born January 7 1886 at Frenich Creek, daughter of Garret and Buttle Wasik, later living in Sherman with her son Gerald. Survived by three daughters Mrs Seymour Nolan Bemts Paint, Mrs Hobert Scarpine Wealthield, Mrs Thomas Varassa Corry. two sons Eugene Peck and Gerald of Sherman. a sister Mrs Sara Young Sherman. seven grandchildren. Funeral at Spitger Funeral Home Sherman Thursday 2 p.m. Rev Bertyl Peterson Mayville and Rev Leo McGauhey Edwards Chapel will officiate. Burial Pleasank Valley Cemetery.

Jennie Peck Sherman Knapp Nursing Home Peck Frenich Creek Garret Buttle Wasik Gerald Seymour Nolan Bemts Paint Hobert Scarpine Wealtieid Thomas Varassa Corry Eugene Peck Suave Bola Sara Young Spitger Feneral Bertyl Peterson Mayville Evangelion United Brethren Church Leo McGauhey Edwards Chapel Evangelicst United Brethren Church Marks Carnes Pleasank Valley Cemetery

Baldwin and Murphy Welcome Newborns at Corry Memorial

A son was born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Baldwin of 671 East South Street. Mrs. Baldwin is Ruth Hamilton. A daughter followed yesterday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of 417 Duane Street, also at Corry Memorial Hospital.

He Corry Memorial Hospital Vernon Baldwin East South Street Baldwin Ruth Hamilton James Murphy Duane Street Corry Memorial Hospital

Liberals win Canadian election extending ruling era

The Liberal Party, led by St Laurent, secures a sweeping victory extending their time in power to about 22 years. Conservatives fail to win since 1930, with George Drew losing. Lester Pearson and Clarence Howe among ministers reelected. Communists fielded 100 of 900 candidates but lost everywhere.

W. L. Mackenzie King St. Laurent George Drew Permier Ontario

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