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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
4
The item notes global crisis history from 1911 to 1939 with references to Morocco, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Hitler and Britain. It discusses wartime mobilization, the Munich conference, and Churchill warnings about air power, suggesting a cautious view of preparedness and its impact on conflict dynamics.
The piece argues full mobilization may trigger all-out war, citing World War I dynamics. It recalls 1914 Russia backing Serbia, Germany pressing for counter-mobilization, and Germany declaring war when no reply came. It notes most modern wars began with little prewar mobilization and cites historical patterns.
August 16 report: prominent Pittsburgh clergyman Abney Sheraden, 84, of Allegheny Presbytery, is seriously injured by a Penn Central train hitting him. rushed to Alleshwyiy General Hospital with jaw and head trauma after colliding near Sheraden Station.
A fragmentary 1930 news recap notes arrests in raids by federal agents, hearings in Brie county court, a Weselyville event at St Thomas rectory, the annus festival drawing a large crowd, and local social notes. It mentions Duvine, Mrs. Wallace Hammond, and a golf outing on North Center street. The Corry voters discuss the Laure Deul party candidate for governor, while the Polka Dots beat Union City Flappers 18 6 in a Junior High Field contest and Dot Henry pitched for Corry against Union City.
Burial for Mrs Edna Wassink was held Monday at Holland Cemetery Clymer after a family prayer service at Spuyten Funeral Home and a Minergl service at 1530 at the Abbe Returned Church. Reverend Leonard Hogenboom officiated. Attendants included tenHaken and Howard Lertary with hymns Jesus Lover of My Soul and Beyond the Sunset. Bearers were Wilton Mein Robert Wright W H Wassink Harold DeVries Archne Beckerink and Gordon Tressler.
In Erie on August 15 a forger pled guilty before Judge Tutize Burtoy Ry Lan. Lawrence M. Banks confessed forging the name of Mrs. Thamublep to two checks totaling 11 dollars. He was sentenced to two terms of six months to one year to run consecutively with possible parole consideration after the first term. Gyrll Cabaday, 42, received 60 days in jail and a 150 dollar fine on a separate fondling charge from July 31. The judge indicated potential early release if the fine is paid promptly.
The Bear Lake Show Reunion and Community Picnic on August 15 drew many residents. Activities included a social morning, a communal dinner, penny hunts for children, races and prizes, followed by business in the schoolhouse. Officers were elected and talks celebrated pioneer days and fellowship. A 40th wedding anniversary was celebrated for Mr and Mrs Chapman with family attending. Refreshments were served.
A table centered with a large three layer wedding cake featuring a bride and groom topper and surrounding flowers. Happy parents received a green feather tilt back chair as a gift from their children.
In Camden New Jersey on August 15 Jeanine Lafferty a 22 year old schoolteacher killed herself after paying the toll at the Delaware River bridge toll house she then parked her car and used a 22 caliber rifle to end her life.
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