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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1969
Page
6
A driver struck the left front of Mrs. Dexter Grenz's car, parked in Ben's Steak House lot on Route 6 west of Corry, then fled. Damage estimate not provided. Police investigate.
Fire swept through the Winter Garden Theater in Jamestown at 5 50 p m yesterday about 25 minutes before showtime. The ignition started in the refreshment area likely from an electrical popcorn machine. Crews battled flames for 20 minutes. seating area smoke damaged. Show canceled. reopening date unknown.
Washington AP report says United Mine Workers President W A Boyle won a landslide re election over Joseph A Yablonski in the union battle seen as the fiercest in decades Boyle credited mentor John L Lewis for his victory while Yablonski vowed to concede to nobody and called for healing the faction rift amid charges of irregularities and nepotism as the union shrinks from its peak in Lewis era
Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Frank McKetta denies knowledge of a three day Nassau vacation advertised in a Harrisburg paper. The Nassau trip was tied to Treasure Lake Inc. of Pittsburgh, a firm under Justice Department investigation for sales methods. The firm apologized and the state seeks an amicable settlement.
The Corry Winter Carnival runs seven days starting Christmas night with a trail ride at 9 p.m. The Venture Inn hosts the kickoff dance the next evening. December 27 brings demonstrations shows and a Snowball dance at the Moose Lodge. A Sunday snowmobile parade is slated for 2 p.m. December 28 followed by daily races 10:30 a.m. December 29 to 31 and nightly rides and dances. A new snowmobile will be raffled at 6 p.m. New Year’s Day.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Sunday School class held a Christmas party Saturday night in the church basement with about 26 attendees enjoying snacks and a gift exchange. The C&MA church will host a Sunday evening Christmas program at 7 30 pm, final practice set for Saturday at 1 pm. The school Christmas Concert directed by George Fawcett is scheduled for Thursday December 18. The basketball team stands 2 2 and next plays Commodore Perry on December 19 on their floor, then Union City after Christmas on December 30. Mrs Elizabeth Hekker is a patient in the hospital.
Mrs Eva Golden remains a patient at Corry Memorial Hospital after a stroke last Thursday and requests greeting cards through care of the hospital. Community Aid Society to meet December 17 at 10 a.m. at Mrs Olive Weidner's home with lunch, cookies for Christmas boxes, and a 50 cent gift exchange.
Pittsburgh television personality Janey Braham was found dead at her suburban home last Thursday. Dr Cyril Wecht of the Allegheny County Coroner's Office ruled the death caused by inflammation of the heart muscles after an intensive study.
Edward C. Silvis of West Hickory is charged with the rifle slaying of Miss Alice Neil Siggins in her West Hickory home on April 12, 1969. The state Supreme Court moved the trial to Armstrong County for the March 1970 term, with the district attorney in charge. Silvis remains jailed in Warren County until trial or transfer at request of the Armstrong County judge. McGill had sought a venue change citing local sentiment and publicity.
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