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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

6

Klantone Battle Heads to Court in District 2 Clash

Jamestown Aug 26 The Klantone District 2 schoolhouse dispute nears a court fight with veteran lawyers Michael Lombardo and Sidney T. Hewes leading opposing sides. Lombardo represents insurgent districts challenging incorporation into the Pretwsburg central district while Hewes defends the Prewsburg board. The action follows Monday night violence when over 100 taxpayers blocked a lock replacement at the schoolhouse.

Jamestown Chautauqua Michael Lomardy Tombardo MH Weir Prewsburg Central Sidney T. Hewes Prewsburg Lombardo Hewes Commonwealth Carl Thore

Harvest Under Way In Erie County This Summer

In Erie County the late summer harvest is underway amid expected quality peaches. Acting county extension agent E. M. Martin notes overall conditions improved by recent cool bright weather. The peach crop is not large but quality should be excellent.

County Erie Erie County E. M. Martin

Peaches lead Pennsylvanian fruit outlook and a boy injured

The Golden Jubilee peaches dominate the market as a top dessert and canning variety with Hale Haven to appear late in the week. Elberta peaches ripe in three weeks remain key for canning. Grape crops suffered winter damage but are expected to rebound. Erle Douglas Morrison, a six year old, fractured his left leg after being struck by a bicycle near his home and is hospitalized in fair condition at St. Vincent's.

Hale Haven Pennsylvania Erie County Erle Douglas Morrison Robert Morrison St. Vincent's Hospital

Local Seventh Day Adventist Church to Attend Youth Congress

The Corry Seventh Day Adventist Church will be represented at the Columbia Union Youth Congress in Philadelphia August 26 to 28. About 5,000 youths from 369 churches across seven eastern states and D C will participate. A larger local group including the pastor and wife plans to attend. The convention will be at Convention Hall with speeches studies and workshops under the theme Share Your Faith.

Corry Seventh Day Adventist Church North Center Street Columbia Union Philadelphia Arggur Page Aay District of Columbia Convention Hall Spruce Aoth Streets

Explosion on Brooklyn subway shocks riders

Scores of subway riders were thrown into panic when a mysterious paper wrapped package exploded on a Brooklyn train. Police swarmed the scene collecting remnants for examination. About 200 passengers escaped serious injury as the unidentified man who carried the package vanished at the next station.

New York Brooklyn

Gannon College Considers Buying Fischer Hotel

Gannon College may purchase the Fischer Hotel to gain a site for a 5 or 6 story dormitory building. The sale hinges on an orphan court petition tied to William Fischer's will. Gannon offered 110000 for the building, with 900 yearly land-related obligations and a court date set for September 30.

Eric Gannon College Fischer Erle College Joseph Wehrle William Fischer Gerald J. Fischer Gladys J. Fischer Dr. Wehrle

Corry Man Cassius Houghtling Dies At 86

Cassius Houghtling known as Caddy lifelong Corry resident died at his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Bettas home at 6 45 pm Wednesday. Born December 12 1859 he was a butcher by trade and once worked for Cogswell Eaton and Gay at Oneida Market. He later sold meat at various places until illness five years ago. Surviving are his son in law and daughter and sister in law Mrs Otis Houghtting of Corry. Funeral arrangements by Bracken Keating Funeral Home with prayer service Saturday morning.

Cassius Houghthepesmuennsay Corry William Bettas Mr. Houghtling Cogswell, Eaton and Gay Oneida Otis Houghtting Bracken-Keating Funeral Home

Tragedy in Bellevernon: Woman Dies After Car Fall

State Police said Dorothy Ward, 31, of near Eighty-Four, fell from a car driven by husband Kenneth Ward, 34, a Pennsylvania Railroad worker. She died from a fractured skull, brain contusion, and cerebral hemorrhage. Kenneth Ward held for questioning in Washington County Jail.

Bellevernon Ernest Moore Moore Dorothy Ward Kenneth Ward Washington County James Gray

Mystery killing of Herbert Kindred in Kansas

Investigators in Emporia, Kansas probe the slaying of Herbert Kindred of City Finance Co. A truck driver, William Gayer, 20, is charged with the murder. Kindred’s body was found near Florence, Kansas. Gayer says Kindred sought him for a $1,000 execution to enable an insurance payout. Books at the firm allegedly show juggled funds up to $750,000. He last saw Kindred in a Wichita car with a stranger.

Herbert Kindred Emporia Kan City Finance Co William B. Gayer Florence Gayer Wichita

Red agitators smash into Berlin city hall scene

Wilhelm Pieck addressed 3,000 members of the Soviet backed Socialist Unity Party urging Western forces to leave Berlin. Diplomatic sources said London was informed that Prime Minister Berlin proposed a Berlin conference of Big Four financial experts to tackle the currency crisis at the heart of the crisis.

Emme Memer Karl Litke Geichke Berlin Wilhelm Pieck Germany Socialist Unity Party Pieck Ine London

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