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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1946
Page
2
Two St. Marys boys Duane Rinella and Gary Grube suffered burns from a black powder found at an entrance to a parking area. The powder, about ten inches long, ignited after they moved it to the Rinello residence rear, burning their faces and hands.
Regular meeting notices for the B Elks and Women of the Moose set for Thursday evenings in August are noted along with a batch of local items. The Corry Hospital reports new admissions, a fire at Dietrick Neon Sign Shop prompted by an effort from a proprietor’s mother, and various town notices on picnics, licenses, missing persons, scouts, and local construction projects.
In Harrisburg August, the Democratic State Committee says it is investigating reports of unlawful blank registration card distribution in Republican counties amid a voter registration drive for the November election. Party chairman Joseph Yosko accuses GOP commissioners of hindering registrations and vows to present evidence to the U.S. attorney for potential prosecutions. He also cites refusals to set special registration days, threatening petitions to compel action.
Dorothy Gilbert, 87, identified herself after being found in the Bethlehem Pike area by a Flourtown resident. Her left foot was nearly severed and she underwent amputation at Chestnut Hill Hospital. Police seek details on how the injury occurred as a sedan’s taillight faded into the night.
Secretary-general Trygve Lie reported Premier Stalin appeared in excellent health when they met in Moscow last month. Lie, returning from Europe, said Stalin looked in good form, was brown and healthful, and conveyed no signs of illness.
A 16 year old Sewickley township boy, Eugene Stepaniak, was charged with murder in the death of 14 year old Florence Rayak near Greensburg. The tragedy involved a 422 caliber rifle said to be on a porch roof, with initial reports describing an accidental shooting. The case was reported by Associated Press.<|vq_14884|>
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