Corry Industries and Delayed Letter Mystery Highlight 1890s
Corry hosts a mix of industries from 1890s era chair making by Corry Chair Company to Ajax Iron Works damaged by fire in 1895 and back in operation soon. The Climax Machinery Company and the U S Radiator(branch) symbolize local expansion while 1995 counts six cigar factories and several mills and shops. A June 14 1965 date notes a post office delay and REA refund for Mrs Zimberman.
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Corry Chair Company
Ajax Iron Works
Climax Machinery Company
R. S. Battles
F. Stanford
Post Office
REA
Mail 3 Years Late, She'll Get Penalty Refund
Esther A. Zimberman mailed two checks to Morgan County Rural Electric Association for irrigation and electrical bills but was charged a 35.32 penalty for late payment. The postmarked June 14, 1965 envelope finally arrived at the REA.
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Fort Morgan
Colo
Esther A. Zimberman
Morgan County Rural Electric Association
Rea
Father Shoots Daughters Then Kills Self in Dallas Hotel
Police said 63 year old John Overton Cannon ordered his three daughters to pray before shooting them in the head and then killed himself. Phyllis Cannon 9 died, Pamela 13 and Patricia 11 were hospitalized in critical condition. The family previously lived in Irving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Phyllis Cannon
Pamela Cannon
Patricia Cannon
John Overton Cannon
Irving
Cannon
Local business updates and closing notices
Gifts for all occasions at Karen’s Gift Shop and Beauty Salon. Perry’s Inn closing Aug 24 to Sept 3 for vacation. Connie’s on the-spot bakery offers new features daily. Diane Jacquith Beauty Salon now open. call 663 2341 for appointments. Corry Beverage Distributor delivering beer and soft drinks Fri Sat nights till 9 pm. 665 1002. Bachomer’s Variety Store August 19–24 sale with discounts on shoes and apparel. penny the poodle 1.50.
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Karen's
Perry‘s Inn
Connie's Yeur
Eterne Deen
Diane Jacquith
OH A Can Sooty
Corry Beverage
Pegerser
Bachomer‘s
Penny
Giant marigold wins for Alaska home grown blossom
Michael Hornick brings a huge marigold from the Matanuska Valley Alaska to West Columbus avenue extension. His younger brother Steve 3 also shows a small marigold grown in Corry. The record giant blossom was grown near the rich valley.
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Michael Hornick
John Hornick
West Columbus Avenue
Matanuska Valley
Alaska
Steve
Corry
Michael
Prague Curfew Night Rocks City With Gunfire
In Prague during curfew hours heavy shooting erupted with about twenty minutes of sporadic fire and five minutes of heavy machine gun bursts. Casualties could not be confirmed from firing near the dormitory or near Wenceslas Square. In Moscow Svoboda met Kremlin leaders in a frank atmosphere and prepared to return after reportedly resisting a Soviet imposed government. Three high Czechoslovak officials were identified as willing to collaborate with occupation forces. Indra and Bilak accompanied Svoboda to Moscow as part of a seven-man delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Wenceslas Square
Moscow
Svoboda
Kremlin
Alois Indra
Indra
Slovak Communist Party
Vasil Bilak
Convention Rules Shake Up Prompts Johnson Nomination Debate
The Rules Committee moved to end the unit rule and adopt a freedom of conscience plan allowing delegates to vote freely. Texas pressured to walk out or push for Johnson renomination, while national committeeman Erwin warned such changes could revive support for a Johnson bid.
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Texas
Johnson
John Connally
Frank C. Erwin
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Columbus Township
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AllWay Electric
Orton
Columbus
Flye Rexall Drugs
Kame Frese
Lea. Inc
News Today
Corry Memorial Hospital
Valerie
George Stewart
Centerville
Calvin
Clyde Miller
Snyder Circle
Richard Seder
Warren
Ray Dennis
West Frederick Street
Helen Pless
White Street
Francis Joint
Bear Lake
Diane
Russell White
R. D
David Bayle
Juliana Lyn
Clymer
George Pransky
East Church Street
Porker
Becks
Mrs. Beck
Pamela
Sunset Drive-In
Uesday
Mike Nichols
Joseph E. Levine
Mike ‘Nichols
Lawrence Turman
the Graduate
National Bank
Anchorage
McMichael
Woodhue
Faberge
Barney’s
Firestone
South Center Street
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