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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1953

Page

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Auction notice for estate sale at Curry street property

Public sale of real and personal property from the estate of a deceased Wilson. Located on Main Street near Clymer and Erie County line, includes a 312 mile home, livestock, machinery, milk cans, furniture, and antiques. Terms cash. Sale held August 12 with personal effects and home to be sold as one parcel. Auction overseen by E. A. Frank.

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100 More Americans Freed Start Second Week of POW Swap

Panmunjom reports show 400 POWs released in the latest exchange, with 100 Americans among them along with 25 British and 25 Turks and 250 South Koreans. The Reds promised to deliver 15 Americans, 75 British, and 260 South Koreans in the ongoing prisoner swap.

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Detroit Man Questioned in Slayings of Turnpike Drivers

Donald W. Stepp, a 29 year old Detroit woodworker, was questioned by police about last month’s killings of two truck drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and denied any link. He was arrested yesterday on an open charge after officers found a loaded gun seven wallets and watches in his automobile. Stepp had been stopped for a minor traffic violation.

Detroit Donald W. Stepp Pennsylvania Stepp

Union City POW Listed As Freed

A Union City soldier, Ronald R. Terwilliger of Co. 7th Cavalry Division, was released on the eighth day of the Korean armistice POW exchange. Terwilliger, enlisted 1951, son of Mrs. Ella Johnston of Union City, was reported freed at Munsan Korea. No mention yet of Pic. Dalley Halsey of Centerville R. I. 3. He has been a POW since December 1960 and has written home. the family awaits further news. Also noted is Robert L. Peters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Verne Peters of 9 Mylan Street, Union City.

Ronald R. ‘Terwilliger Cavelry Terwilliger Ella Johnston Grays Street Union City Munsan Korea Pacific Pic Dalley Halsey BP. Hakey Centerville R. A Falsey Phe Anx Phere Woo Pfe Robert L. Peters Amy Verne Peters Mylan Street O City

Woman Chased From Home in Disorderly Conduct Case

William Bloss, 60, was arrested at 306 East Smith Street on a disorderly conduct charge after a sister reported Bloss drove Mrs Anda Mae Wilson from the home in her night attire with a shovel. Bloss denied guilt but was found guilty and placed under a $2,000 bond. he remained in custody pending further court action as officers investigated additional charges.

William Bloss East Smith Street East Smi Street Fister Anda Mae Wilson G. H. Gordon Sloss Gordon Bloss Erie Callent

Material witness held in Quebec killings linked to hunt trio

In Montreal a 15 year old trapper Wilbert Collin is held as a material witness in the slayings of three hunters from Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania Eugene Lindsey 45 Harry Richard 17 and Fred Cluar 20. Bodies found in the bush near mid degaly. Collin last seen them alive. revolver located with aid from a Montreal woman. Separate note: Wilbur L Lohkeil and Edward Myers named assistant presidents in U S Steel industrial relations dept. Myers a 1994 Went Burknell graduate. Lohkeil joined U S Steel in 1943.

Montreal Wilbert Collin Cotlin Quebec City Mottresman Eugene Lindsey Hlason Richard Fred Cluar Hollidaysburg Midegaly Coffin STEEL Pittsburgh Wilbur L. Lohconta Edward ©. Myers Bech JS. Stee Corp York Myers Burknell University U. S. Steel Lohkeil

Police Brainwash Claim Emerges From East Berlin Food Parcels

A motel worker claims East Germans returning from West Berlin with American food parcels are subjected to long interrogations rather than force, with police allegedly persuading people to surrender packages to avoid further harassment. The tactic reportedly aims to pressure unemployed individuals and bolster police bragging rights.

Berlin West Berlin Furaten- Walde Perdon

Per Capita Tax Within Limit Upheld in Meadville

Meadvill e residents faced concerns that city and Zorry School District levies exceeded a legal cap. Officials note Act 81 of 1849 raised the per capita limit to 20 dollars total for government units per person. current rates stay lawful with margin.

Cory Zorry Livy Nearboy Meadville Tully

Lewis Denies Unions To Merge In Talks

SAN FRANCISCO Unitization talks between the OTO and AFT are mere star talent, with John L. Lewis denying any consolidation. UMW chief, here on private business, criticized a reduction at union unity conferences. He stated the UMW will do its part in any realignment of organized labor. R eport notes Harrisburg death as Francis McDermott, 70, of New Cumberland, was killed when struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train nearby.

San Francisco OTO AFT John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Wise UMW Harrisburg Francis McDer~cott New Cumber Pennsylvania

Need Audit to Clear Problem of School Bonds

The article reports a school district bond audit uncovering that 87 bonds from a 1924 issue appear missing while others were redeemed by various buyers. A $12,493.30 sinking fund balance remains, with theories about missing coupons and estate handling. resolution hinges on complete redemption records and storage of payment papers.

Tarly Alliees Cha Eee Opt Hey Commonwealthy Fund Philadelphia Louling Corry Saloon Board Futmer Helen Jones Rover Doctor High Winds Fes Ijiymber Bushtes Stanley Anderson

Corry Milk Price Rises Sept 1 in Three Regions

Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Commission releases increased prices effective September 1 for whole milk in Erie Wilkes-Barre Scranton and Pittsburgh districts. White milk rises from 29 to 24 cents in Erie district and to 26 cents in Wilkes-Barre Scranton and 35 cents in Pittsburgh. Butter and cheese not affected. Wholesale prices rise proportionately. Secondarily, Ten other districts will adjust next month with two more in October and one by year end. Pennsylvan ia Club youths win livestock judging contest at State College with Clair Graybill Richard Huss and Raymond Hoover.

Corry Erie Wilkes-Barre- Scranton Pittsburgh Aten State College—Pennsylvania Lancaster Clair Graybill Manel Richard Huss Stupabury Raymond Hoover Gap

French Crisis Deepens Ahead of Aero Strike Parley

Turmoil over the Aero strike continues as a parley is postponed. Officials say a formal union statement is pending while talks are delayed until a later session. Officials expected the meeting to include representatives from the government and the union, with no haste for a new date.

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Census drive advances at Were on the west side school

The flawed report notes Howard Sheen, Han old Wolfe and students at Were high School progressing through the annual census, aiming to complete in weeks. Officials say first year pupil intake may swell to one of the largest groups in the district’s history, with gains seen over the last decade.

Cecry Pempale Howard Sheen Hanold Wolfe Celistis U Sheen Wye Tleet Yen Ilih Shawn Wolf

Two Hurt After Fall From Barn Roof In Tula Logan

Vicinity residents report two men seriously injured when they fell 25 feet from a barn roof near Spring Creek yesterday afternoon. Stanley Waloai RD Spartanshuirs and Sylvester W Krupa RD Spring Creek were taken to Corry Memorial Hospital in fair condition. They used a ladder as a brace while climbing the roof and slipped as the fur was loosened.

Tula Logan Fara Corry ‘Memoral Hospital Stanley Waloai Spartanshuirs Sylvester W. Krupa Spring Creek Erupa Wolomma

Refusal to Free Convicted POWs Under Study

Associated Press reports Washington officials weigh the legality of holding prisoners convicted of crimes under Geneva and armistice terms. Dulles insists wartime prisoners must be treated under international rules, while Korea and China signatories challenge a blanket release. Officials study interlocking Geneva provisions and UN mandates amid mixed signals from North Korea and China. Authority also seeks bids for a million dollar Harrisburg office building and warehouse.

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Greek quakes kill hundreds as island trembles

Reports from Athens say a major earthquake on Longtsey Island triggered widespread damage and massive casualties. Prime Minister Alexander Papas Mostrowileeal pledged rapid aid as the death toll rose. official briefings warned of aftershocks and disrupted services across the West Central Creeks region.

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Directors Named for Building Corp Revival Effort

Eight electors were chosen for the board with Breward A. Long Lawrence Thomas Miss Helen Jones Baker M. Brown Richard Bossbather Philip Falmerk Korbon Davis and Earl T. Cherry named. A luncheon Friday at Hotel Corry will host election events as supporters press to sell shares for revived Mawara tanning industry and potential cooperative projects.

Hugo HK Obervcherige Breward A. Long Lawrente Thomas Helen Jones Baker M. Brown Richard Bossbather Philip Falmerk Korbon Davis Earl T Cherry Hotel Corry Mawara Mallon Curee T No Building Corporation

Four Navy Men Die in Westover Flight Crash

Four Navy men were killed in a takeoff crash at Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts involving a RBC Douglas Liftmaster of Naval Air Transport Squadron 6. A fifth person may have been aboard. No survivors reported. Officials did not know the crash cause immediately. Names aboard were pending at press time.

Westover Atr Force Base Mass Naval Air Transport Squadron 6 Westver Air Force Base

Paris Strikes Deepen Chaos Hit Tourist Sector

Foreign visitors flee as France endures a general strike paralyzing transport and services. Government deploys troops to run trucks and buses while strikes threaten to spread, crippling trains planes and ports and hitting the tourism sector hard with millions in losses.

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Nine Die In Plane Crash In Ville Jacques Cartier

A Canadian Air Force jet collided with two houses in Ville Jacques Cartier near Montreal, killing nine people including five children. Victims include Mrs Marcel Bourassa and her two youngsters Michel and Ginette, and Collette and Normand Bavoie with their ages listed. The air force withheld names of crew as details emerge.

Associated Press Ville Jacques Cartier Macmne Montreal St. Lawrence Vivillant Marcel Bourassa Michel Gin— Nite Emiltien Fournier

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