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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

6

Several Local Accidents and Events Reported

Fred Fish 18 of 1090 East Main Street underwent x ray observation on his right hand at Corry Memorial Hospital after an accident at J. W. and A. P. 1. Howard Tannery. Edward J. Coleman 7 of Garland had an incomplete left elbow fracture from a fall and was released. James Kasper 12 of Columbus sustained left knee contusions after a bicycle fall. Francis J. King 40, a former Oil City resident, was electrocuted at Campbell Soup Co. in Camden New Jersey. Mary Lou Hetrick was named Oil Festival Queen at Oil Festival Week opening in Titusville. Kathryn Neylon 21 East Pleasant Street was admitted for a right hip fracture from a home fall. A plant break in at Rogers Structural Steel prompted a police investigation. The State Agriculture Department cut late-summer production forecasts for corn, snap beans, and tomatoes due to July dryness. Warren County school board elected Robert Jones county treasurer. November 3 set for the county directors convention. The Women's Civic Club appeals for clothing donations for children up to age eight. Extended forecast for western Pennsylvania and nearby states calls for near normal temperatures with rain. A North Center Street resident reports a prowler with possible house access.

Fred Fish East Main Street Corry Memohis Hospital J. W A. P Howard Tannery Edward J. Coleman Garland James Kasper Frank Kasper Columbus Hospital Warren County School Board Robert Jones Couth Women's Civic Club Cld Bert Weldon

Pet Parade Planned in City With Potato Festival

The Chamber of Commerce announced a children’s pet parade for Thursday afternoon August 25 at 2 30. Prizes will be awarded by unnamed judges, Rex Theatre will grant free passes to participating children, and past parades followed a route along North and South Center streets to West South Street and to the Fourth Ward Playground.

Fame Nya Chamber of Commerce Rex ‘Theatre Chamber Stanford Hose Company Center

Riots In Bombay Demand Goa Cession Turn Violent

In Bombay inflamed mobs pressured the Portuguese frontier areas to cede to India. Demonstrators marched, stoned the consulate, and forced closures as police fired, wounding three. Nehru vowed peaceful transfer and India taxed Portugal’s colonies amid 18 dead and 26 wounded reported. Goa and Diu remaining unsettled.

Associated Frese Bombay India Nehru Delhi Goa Earler Portugal

Ora H. Smith 58 Dies at Home

Ora H. Smith aged 58 died at his home shortly before 10 a m. He was born August 10 1897 in Tryonville Pa and lived in Columbus for 49 years while working at Ajax Tron Works then Aero Supply Mfg Co Me retiring last November He is survived by his wife Flor rtright Smith two daughters Mrs Joseph Matis and Mrs Mary Allee Smith eight grandchildren his mother Mrs Alt Smith sisters and brothers in several towns Friends may call at Bracken Funeral Home from noon tomorrow services Friday at 2 p m Beavers Dam burial Pie Grove Cemetery

Eis Hy Omie Vow Suverey Smith Cleveland Clinic Florrtright Smith Daugh Joseph Matis Guys Mills Mary Allee Smith Meadville Alt Smith Columbus Thomas Watson Bear Lake

Fire destroys diamond barn near Titusville

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a barn owned by Lester G Ohl of R D 2 Clinton, near Dumond, early yesterday. Furniture clothing and hay were saved by residents who attempted salvage as flames worsened. Loss set at 1000, with the Sunmie coverage noted.

Titusville Lester G.ohl Clinoni Ohl Edward J. Helfrich Kightlier Raymond Kightlitzer Dumond Ohi

Budget delays prompt call for action on notes plan

Yosko cites laxism in past budget offices as cause for concern. Filckling warns of more tax anticipation notes needed to sustain finances, with $2 million requested for interest while $775,000 is expected to be owed on $60 million in notes issued. Yosko and Heyburn discuss quarterly corporate taxes to smooth cash flow, leaving fate of notes uncertain. Notes mature May 25, 1956.

Yosko Arthur K. Filckling Bureau of Securities State Treasury Department Fuckling Flicking

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