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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1968

Page

6

Marriage Licenses Filed In Erie County Court

Recent marriage license applications in Erie County include John R. McEldowney and Tizbelle M. Laurie. Bruce Bailey said a rock strike shattered a rearview mirror, while police investigate a car fender theft tied to a 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Children suffered injuries from falls and sticks, with several treated at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Erie County John R. McEldowney Sixth Avenue Tizbelle M. Laurie Erie Bruce Bailey Corry Concrete Block Co Shedy Avenue Charles Thomas Ohio Street Susan John Mohr Wayne Street Corry Memorial Hospital

Husband Held In Wife's Murder and Son's Shooting

In Greene County a woman and her teenage son were shot on a dirt road near Wind Ridge. Ruby Whitlach 47 died from a chest wound. David Conklin 17 was wounded in the arm and hospitalized. Charles Whitlach Jr. 44, the husband, was arrested on assault with intent to kill and may face more charges after an autopsy.

Waynesburg Greene County Ruby Whitlatch Sycamore David Conklin Charles Whitlatch Jr Wind Ridge

Jumps With Broken Leg Breaks Back in Sky Dive

Gilbert Wieland, 19, an amateur sky diver and restaurant manager of Hagerstown, jumped from 7200 feet with a leg in a cast and landed in a cornfield. Weeks later he jumped again from 3600 feet, landed with the cast intact but broke his back. he was reported in satisfactory condition at Washington County Hospital in traction.

Hagerstown Gilbert Wieland Washington County Hospital

Johnson Likely to Appear at Democratic Convention in Chicago

President Johnson, applauding the convention that endorsed Vietnam policy and Humphrey nomination, is thought likely to attend the Chicago convention to anoint the ticket. Press secretary George Christian said Johnson congratulated Humphrey and urged Democrats to unite behind him for victory.

Austin, Tex Johnson Chicago Hubert H. Humphrey George Christian Texas White House Christian Humphrey America Vietnam

Drunk Harasses Ambulance On Route 59 Arrests Made

Warren Borough police responded to a call from the Warren Fire Department about an ambulance harassed by a drunken driver traveling from Bradford to Erie on Route 59. State Police Trooper Gary L. Rain stopped the vehicle driven by George G. Ginnery of Great Valley New York. Information was filed before Peace Justice Louis D. Flatt. The driver was detained in Warren until his brother posted bail.

Warren — Borough Tueday Warren Bradford Erie David Thompson Gary L. Rain George G. Ginnery Great Valley N. Y Louis D. Flatt

10 Orphans Keep Family Tused By Guardian

In Madera California a Superior Court judge names Mrs Stanley Graves guardian of 10 Morris orphans ages 3 to 17 after their widowed grandmothers must leave the Graves home in Concord Bay area. Molly Morris 60 tearfully faces an uncertain move. the children lost their parents July 2 in a car crash.

Madera Calif Stanley Graves Morris Graves Molly Morris Concord Bay Area Victoria Acosta Fresno Robert Morris

Muskie Seen as Senate Leader Candidate in 1958

The piece notes Maine Senator Muskie, elected to the Senate in 1958, as a potential future floor leader after handling urban development and environmental legislation. Sherman lists four other VP contenders: Gov. Richard J. Hughes, Sen. Fred R. Harris, Mayor Joseph Alioto, and former Gov. Terry Sanford, with Harris the youngest at 37 and Hughes the oldest at 58 among the rivals.

Maine Senate Sherman Richard J. Hughes New Jersey Fred R. Harris Oklahoma Joseph Alioto San Francisco Terry Sanford North Carolina Harris Hughes

Hearings On Warren County Voting District Consolidation

Warren County commissioners held public hearings on consolidating voting districts. Southwest Township may unite its Districts 1 and 2. 22 residents attended. Proposals included petitions to the Circuit Court judge, county commissioners, or supervisors. A voting machine plan faces a ballot referendum and voter schooling. In Freehold Township, Districts 1 and 2 will stay separate with votes in Lottsville and Wrightsville respectively. Supervisors present were William Allen and George Morton.

Warren — County Southwest Township Southwest David K. Rice Circuit Court Blain M. Mead Freehold Township Lottsville Wrightsville William Allen George Morton

Light Furnace With Laser Starts Pittsburgh Plate Glass Plant

MEADVILLE The new Pittsburgh Plate Glass float glass plant ten miles south of here opened with a public firelighting ceremony. Over 50 guests watched as Robert Hainfurther, PPG vice president, lit the furnace using a glass laser rod, signaling readiness for initial production late September. The plant has hired 300 workers with expansion plans for a sister site. The facility will produce over 300 tons daily, with 90 percent for the automobile industry.

Meadville Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries Here Robert Hainfurther PPG Glass Ini Robert

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