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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1955
Page
8
A blaze at two frame houses on East 8th Street and nearby property in Erie caused about 101000 to 10000 in damages. Firefighters from three companies fought the flames for nearly an hour. a man, son of an elderly widow, was injured while rescue efforts continued.
Seven pastors hear charges against Rev. George P. Chis in a Northwest Synod of the Lutheran church proceeding. The trial centers on alleged denial of Holy Scripture as the group weighs whether to remove him from his post.
Paris announces Gilbert Grandval resigns as Morocco protectorate chief administrator. Gen. Pierre Boyer de Latour named to succeed Nimox resident general. Uprisings in August blamed on delay in self rule. French and nationalist tensions rise as Moroccans push for more autonomy.
State Police reported a two-vehicle crash near Wittsburg on Route 8 at 11 30 last night. John Waite of RD 1 Wittsburg drove into a private driveway when his left front fender was struck by Gordon Berry of RD 2 Wattsboro. Damages were estimated at 875 for Waite and 200 for Berry with no injuries.
Radio and television guide lists WBEN channel 4 programming with time slots from 5:45 p.m. to 11:40 p.m. including news weather sports Superman and late-night dramas plus daytime matinees and soap operas featuring Sagebrush Trail The Guiding Light Love of Life Search for Tomorrow and Secret Storm.
Automobiles offered include 1950 Chevrolet two door with whitewalls asking 645 dollars. Other listings note Ford and Dodge cars, one owner, recent overhauls, and low prices. Also reported is a fatal crash near Wellsville as Richard Mix Scott, 22, of Alma died when his car skidded and rolled into a ditch.
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