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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1956
Page
4
A national push aims to eliminate refrigerator doors that trap children. Congress and President Eisenhower require safety devices within 27 months, with GE’s magnetic latch as a model. Some units still lack safety doors, risking many more years of discarded old appliances.
Yesterday in Erie and Crawford counties WPA officials announced rural electrification work will start next week. District Commander Lloyd Stowe of Corry was honored at the state American Legion convention in Johnstown for his platform work with fellow officers.
Forty years ago on August 22 Major D Av Wheelock arrived in the city. He began a restoration at the Allony for the Six kehih Regiment under Colonel Winight. TJ Wits received permission to rebuild at Wright and Silt streets. A Delco lighting plant has been installed, drawing local interest in electricity.
A coroner and State Police will continue investigation after a crash killed 15 year old Edean D Woodward near Con penlitville. Deputy coroner Dr Harry Sulth reports accidental death pending findings. Four other youths injured remain in satisfactory condition at City Fins pita.
A Pittsburgh case involving a 27 year old teacher seeking reinstatement faced delays as the West Tyne School District asked for time to file a reply. The district argued for postponement while the hearing proceeded before Judge Sam. The court gave Evans ten days to subpoena the petition and prepare the response, with a potential dismissal ruling to follow if the motion is denied.
A wave of strikes tightens supplies at major mills, sharply reducing plate and structural steel shipments. Industry analysts warn the disruption could delay construction and infrastructure projects as buyers scramble for limited metal and prices rise.
San Francisco reports show Republican convention drama and street signage pranks as 1936 delegates and alternates arrive. Abe Ein cott appears among nondelegates. Mrs Rose Mary Ginn of Missouri attended as an at large alternate with husband Stanley Ginn. Daughters Nancy and Sally join the scene as political theater unfolds amid party chatter and protest buttons.
NBC surveys show similar share of viewers watched both parties conventions as in 1952. Report notes TV audiences seek crisis and tension over pageantry, with networks betting on dramatic moments to heighten ratings. Some attention centers on Harold Stassen’s networks’ bid to influence the outcome.
Oliver Hoag died at his Cassadaga home at age 53 following an illness. He was born April 10, 103 in Warren, son of Clarence and Harriet Hoag, and resided in Cassadaga. He was a member of the Sujjir Grove Methodist Church and survived by his wife Margit Putnam Hoag, two daughters Dane Coeiing and Margaret Chase, three brothers Guy Hoag, Gireo Hoag, and Grover Hoag, and other relatives. A private committal service was held yesterday with funeral arrangements by Sampson and Jor ditt Funeral Home of Findlay.
A Pittsburgh judge considers whether he may halt a ruling in a county case involving Willie Oak Borough and Alderman Bradley. The county district attorney’s office filed a petition seeking Judge Samuel A. Wells to Kettty a Gileadene, with last week’s hearing outline and opposing counsel.
William J. McCaer, 16, railroader and former manager of the Ore and Coil Exchange, died yesterday in Washington. He spent more than fifty years in the railroad industry and was born in Pi.
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