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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1956
Page
6
The Army Medical Service Corps announced commissions for lieutenants and captains in the Army Reserve aimed at pharmacists seeking an Army career. The minimum active duty is two years, with a path to Regular Army after 18 months.
The estate of Charles J. Margiotti former state attorney general was admitted for probate and named his wife Denise Margiotti of Punxsutawney as sole beneficiary. Margiotti died last Saturday at age noted as a renowned criminal attorney.
The Columbus Community Church observes its anniversary this Sunday. Founded September 2, 1921 with 56 charter members, it will hold a roll call for initial members and a noon fellowship luncheon open to all attendees. The church promotes a many denominational organization open to believers in Jesus.
Arthur Eddy, 18, back in Greene County Jail after a six chase across Waynesburg and surrounding areas. He escaped twice, rode with a deputy by mistake, fought, wrecked a car, and was finally cornered near Waynesburg then lodged in Greene County Jail.
Governor orders wage adjustments to meet Davis Bacon Act standards. The raise affects state and private highway workers in Pennsylvania with starting hourly wages rising to about 14.80, an increase of 95 cents per hour, covering maintenance staff and related personnel including aides and supervisors.
Four people died in a head on collision on Route 28 near the Agokan Reservoir north of Kingston. The drivers were Donald J Brunet of Mount Tremper New York and Robert Elsworth Keefer of West Ash, both killed. Keefer’s daughter Dorothy Ann Keefer two months old and his mother Virginia Keefer 53 also died. Keefer’s son Robert Edward 18 months old was seriously injured.
A group of four young Harishrians armed with pistols attempted a dash to free Austria from communist rule in Vienna. They surrendered their weapons and asked Austrian police for asylum after the incident.
Dr Harris a pastor of the Corre Evangelical United Brethren Sharch was re elected Erie EUB Conference secretary for the term announced today at Chip Prddley Findley Lake where the 10th session is in progress Bishop Gregory opened services and preached a sermon on Redemption More than 300 ministers and lay members attend the session E Donelson reported 765 conversions 97 members received and 925 memberships with a net loss of 238
The local Red Cross sponsored Learn To Swim program at MQ Baldwin pool concluded with twenty four participants. Twelve met time requirements for testing, nine qualified, Jeffry Baldwin earned senior water safety renewal, five passed senior life saving tests, and Tumor life saving awards went to Sandra Weicht Caroline Burgess and Dennis Merritt. The evening ended with a cookout for swimmers and guests.
In Allegany County boroughs towns and third class cities voter registration closed with 14920 Republicans 14699 Democrats and 432 registering to other parties.
Kenneth Mack, a Korean War veteran, runs Ken's barber shop in Wilkinsburg offering odd services. Umbrellas, a typewriter, a ham radio, and Army surplus gear sit in the corner. Strangers and customers can join hymn recitals, and Mack supports Youth for Christ while once driving a Jeep for Billy Graham in Korea.
In Wilkinsburg locals describe Ken's shop as The Christain Barber Shop a busy parish of ministers and townspeople. Patrons note church links and lively chatter about art and religion as Ken tends hair in a small, unique storefront.
Police say a truck backing up struck Patrick Loneran as he was playing nearby Baldwin Township. The incident occurred yesterday and killed the child, prompting investigation by local authorities.
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