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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1953
Page
6
A 6:15 PM drill in Warren County will involve the Co Wonbus Fire Department and the Warren County Active Volunteer Firemen's Association. Civil Defense police will assist at the Warren State Hospital and on nearby highways as part of the largest county drill to test emergency response.
Interim report shows G C Murphy sales and profits ahead of last year though temps drop to 42 degrees. Six month sales reach 81 million with 2.99 million earnings after tax. full year 1952 earnings 7.27 million. Also reports dog owner traced, zoning request for Williams sporting goods store, crossing gate near Ajax plant near-miss, Sullivan family notice from Youngsville, polio toll rises to 24, local hospital treatments, real estate transfer, weather outlook, marriage license, and remodeling at Corry Savings and Loan.
Governor John S. Fine resumes duties at the desk in Harrisburg after a three week absence. He attended the Governors Conference in Seattle then took a vacation through Oregon California and Nevada.
In Washington a Republican claim forecasts stronger GOP control of the House next year, while Democrats say it is too early to predict outcomes for 1954. Republicans argue a gain of 25 seats is likely, challenging the current seat margin led by Democrats.
Erie police investigate two spectacular fires within three hours on Monday afternoon. More than a dozen families displaced and injuries reported as State Police probe. The Penn Tron and Metal Co at 235 West 19th Street burned, followed by a second blaze at 223 West 19th Street threatening the block. A third fire broke out at the Liberty Tron and Metal Co storage yard at 925 Hast Ath Street.
A pair of blazes engulfed the Penndron and Metal Co causing about 100000 in damage. Fire officials could not determine the causes initially and state police assisted investigators at the scene on the east side fire.
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