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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1953

Page

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Intuite Co and Sixpeh Carry Ad Fragments

Fragmented classified text shows listings for furniture and appliances including back chair and radios with prices like 19.95. Mentions locations, shop names, and scattered dates, with notes on rooms, baths, and furniture items. Hidden OCR errors obscure complete details but indicate a local sale or advertisement page.

Intuite Co Sixpeh Uderick Robel Shes Beavisional Sevision Ancs Wright Good Tools Olworth’s Joe Cohen Bath

Auction Notice Announces Farm Equipment Sale on Wednesday

A readable auction notice lists items for sale near Findley County Line including 1 acre, 8 head of cattle, 7 spring plows, two ponds, 2 savy laying hens, a 9 drawn way McCormick, a dump cultivator, 2 plows, wheelbarrows, treads, barbed wire, and other farm implements. Names Alex Kac Cummings and DE 4135 appear in the record.

Bath Findley Mary Ambols Alex Kac- Cummings

136 More Americans Are Freed

Panmunjom reports 136 more Americans and 264 other U N prisoners released by the U N side while the Reds claim 400 remain in stockades. Nine high ranking officers among the latest group as POWs delivered by U N Command. More releases including 193 Americans 97 Brits and 250 South Koreans promised for Wednesday.

U.N Stockades Associated Prias Panmunjom U. N Reds Aivers Cape Armericing Aew Moat Hind Delvat

BEGIN PARLEYS ON SALES LEVY IN READING

Harrisburg reports retailers will begin a 1 percent sales tax collection next week. The State Revenue Department held a Reading conference and will stage sessions in Interlaken, Philadelphia, Allentown, and other cities. The tax bureau notes 26,000 to 130,000 application forms have already been returned and retailers must register and display a certificate.

Harrisburg State Revenue Department Reading Inter Inthanal Philadelphia Evie Scyanm Allentown Ales

State approves ten Wayne Township school plans

Wayne Township school district received tentative state approval to bid a central 12 room elementary building replacing the existing one room structures. The plan, to be funded with local taxes and state aid, awaits county board clearance and rapid state processing as funds for school building programs tighten.

Wayne ‘Township Distriak Gontord Township L. M. Daviglas Witien Wayne Township R. W. Robinson Department of Public Robineau Ie Department Wayne Concort Elgin State Department

Caboose Runs Loose In Yards In Pennsylvania Incident

A caboose from a work train rolled free with defective brakes in a yard, blocked traffic as it rolled east toward Mc Mines Steel Co. before stopping. Officers halted the danger by lowering gates after spotting the runaway car.

Nori Center Street Pennsylvania Railroad Wheeling Penney Mc Mines Steel Co Pelinsy

Rebate Window for City School Tax Closes Monday

Gorsy taxpayers may still claim a two percent rebate on the 195%-14 school tax until 5 p m Monday. City Treasurer Carl Smith today noted $161,183 total, with $78,974 paid for daily hot per capita and property levies. After August 31 taxes may be paid at face value in September and October. The current tax duplicate totals $145,95 and per capita levy stands at 995,231.

Gorsy Carl Smilth Dain Iy Hott Tox

Findley Lake Contamination Found At Three Test Points

Chemist Tunnes V Blake of Evie Testing Laboratories reports Findley Lake contamination after sampling at Shadyside near Ship n Shore and the village outlet. Pollution levels 640 and 920 points render water unsafe. Local property owners plan individual well tests and seek New York State health input to address suspected septic and wells. The issue parallels concerns at Chautauqua Lake with ongoing swimming despite polluted water.

Findley Lake Tunnes V. Blake Evie ‘Testing Laboratories Owtlers, Inc Blake Shadyside Polluion New York Chautauqua Lake Horace Johnson

Deep Well in Eldred Township Hits 5186 Feet

Drilling of the wildest deep well in Eldred Township reaches 5186 feet as tools are stuck in the hole for a second time. Driller Luther Cline is in Butler to retrieve gear while geologists await signs of gas and potential payoff in the White Mecline at about 5276 feet. The MIA-East Gilly unit from Pittsburgh operates on the Gren Smith farm near Prim Bornets, fifteen miles south of the area.

Eldred Nic Frank Irvin Renovo Luther Cline Butler Trvin Neous Mia-East Gilly Pittsburgh

Bombers Arrive in Japan on First Atomic Mission Visit

Intercontinental B36 bombers arrived in Japan on a first visit under tight security. The aircraft, flown from the United States, were moved to a field protected by special guards as details were restricted.

Japan Association Press Tokyo Bad Weavy Bomhers United States Mipimeni Monalee Bambies Rivk Nhoto Biv

McCarran Sees Ike Retaining McCarran Welcome Act

Senator McCarran says President Eisenhower will likely refrain from pushing changes to the McCarran Walter Immigration Act. He cites the president's criticism of the law and call for a review, while noting no concrete amendments were proposed and that efforts to alter the act are expected to resume next session.

Associated Prea Washington Ben. McCarran D-Ney Saly Euenhower Iaw McGallan Truman Isenhower Lsw Avtivisien Wen Bhimgty Sey Ano Ther 8 Inself Congress McCarran Isenhoweries McGurran

Police Escort Workers Through Picket Lines

Pittsburgh Stone Township police were called to Fort Pitt Packaging plant to escort workers past picket lines as warehousemen reported threats and receiving intimidating phone calls after the first day of picketing.

Pittsburgh Stone Township Fort Pitt Walter L. Smith

City Officials Approve Latest Traffic Lights

City officials approve a new traffic light system at the main intersections. The plan includes timed sequences at North Main and West Main, with automated gates and signals aiding crossing safety for vehicles and pedestrians.

Toning Board Grants Appeal for Outlet to House Sports Shop

The Gerry Zoning Board of Appeals granted Charles Willutus a permit to build a two story brick and concrete block retail outlet at the northeast corner of North Center and East Frederick streets. The board required brick finishing on the north, west and south sides and conformity with the existing building lines. Mr Williams will relocate his West South street sporting goods outlet to the new site. the second story will be occupied as living quarters.

Gerry Zoning Board Appnels Charles Wil Hines Williams

50 000 W E Workers Granted Wage Boost

About 50 000 members of the CIO International Union of Electrical Workers win a three to eleven cent raise under a new Westinghouse Electric Corp contract. The average rate rises to $2.07 per hour with higher pension benefits to $133 monthly. Other unions representing around 40 000 Westinghouse employees had signed similar deals previously.

Jy Awvveia Searrens Pepteburgh CIO International Union of Eleetrical Workers Woking Fhe Vtoday Elgetric Corp Spakestmum Yale Iso Westinghouse Utah TUE Hleatrics AFL International Brotherhood of Medrical Workers The Federation of Westinetonse

Hold Suspect in 7 Slayings on Super-Highway

Columbia police arrest 27 year old Cry in connection with a public safety incident on a superhighway that left Willian Sample 62 hospitalized after a gunshot wound to the chest. The suspect allegedly attempted to rob the Columbia Post Office and fled to a minister's office where an officer confronted him triggering the alarm. Cry had previously served time in a state pen for robbery.

Amuclatnire Columbia Welty Atute Pollew Mugene Yinbal Bingety Medtunus Cray Pam Tved McManuit Menrey Tony He Dale Linieason Itte O Croy Uptie Wieti McMahlis Columbia Post Croy McManibs Gray Lowa

Governor vetoes bill guaranteeing minimum education subsidies

In Harrisburg the governor vetoed a bill intended to guarantee that state aid to parks and school districts would be at least the level of 1949 50. The administration said the measure would raise subsidy payments by about 279000 dollars for the bridge expenditure while subsidies are calculated by a formula. The veto follows a push during the legislative session to revise school aid funding.

Associated Press Harrisburg Dohy Park Schnel Department of Public Instruction Lemila'ion Toft General Assembly

Governor signs bill to educate and train handicapped children

Governor John Fite signed a bill permitting the education and training of physically and mentally handicapped children outside public schools with state partial funding. The program aims to provide special guidance and opportunities for equal educational advantages, according to Fite.

Harrisburg John 5. Fine Fite

Meadville Man Killed In Apparent Gas-Driven Collision

Meadville police identified the victim as 83 year old Samuel Gherade of Te DW Munuyville and said the crash occurred after a vehicle defect or gas line issue. Witnesses reported a loud impact near Me afirmó area, with Denia and Frank cited among bystanders. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence of events surrounding the fatal incident.

Meadville Annie Miles Mori Mealvill Gherade Frank

Italian regime wins confidence vote in parliament

The government of Prime Minister Pella secured a confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies by 190 to 4 in the Senate. The scene featured support from three center parties including Christin Democrats, Liberals, Republicans, and Monarchists with abstentions by 44. Communists and Moscow-leftists opposed the measure.

Asontaved Rome — Tiwly Yavatiun Kimi Varity European Uuilty European Army Promisy Giisenpe Pella Wns Bajar Huber Alvide Dé Gispert Erehut Tnder Chamber Pella Christ Democrats phb-Moscow Tal 1A Suni Movement MET

Murray's Widow Hurt In Crash Near Pittsburgh

The widow Elizabeth Murray 58 and sister Mary Thompson 83 of Canonsburg and Marie Block 63 of Pittsburgh were injured when their car swerved off a highway ten miles west of here, plunged down an embankment and burned. They were pulled from the wreckage before it ignited. Mrs Murray suffered a severe forehead wound fractures to both legs and a broken ankle. Mrs Thompson had a broken hip head wounds and shock. Mrs Block had internal injuries and fractures. All were taken to Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh and to Washington Hospital for treatment.

Washington Wic CLO Phillie Murray Pen Fylvania Murray Mgr Elizabeth Murray Mary Thompson Canonsburg Marie Blocl Pitlieburgh Here Thompson Ken Ehock Tr Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh Jock

South Korea blocks UN peace talks over seating demand

The United Nations faced a protest from South Korea as Syngman Rhee’s representatives demanded India sit on the Communist side to attend the Korea peace conference. India’s delegation, backed by Britain and others, defended its candidacy amid US opposition and tensions over Kashmir and India’s stance on communism.

Pyun India United Nations Syngman Rhee Byun Ane Gol Byiy Golamb South Korea U. Ny Devliyed Republic of Koren Tf Inia Wurtier Todix U.N Stim Reyily Taly Indy Domoy Roy Btale Selwyn Lioyd Busia’ Andels Vishinsky Wers Menon Britwig Russia United States Korea Japan Nationalis Chine Hyi Ieray Tynan

Three Men Called For Draft Tests

Three men were summoned for draft physical examinations on September 1. The notice also lists two more named recruits, Cassie Elston of West Park Place and Lavererice Lindatrom of Rev. 7 Corry, who will depart for service on September 8.

Cassie Elston West Park Place Lavererice Lindatrom Corry

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