Erie County Community Chest raises 861690.71 slightly above goal
The 1955 Erie County Community Chest campaign totaled 861690.71 dollars, about 103 percent of its goal, with 190 people at the Boston Store for the Chest Board of Corporators annual meeting. James R. McBrier praised committees, urged federation of health and welfare drives, and noted per capita gifts of 395 dollars. Special tributes went to John J Fries and other campaign leaders. 26th year volunteer A Bisson elected to the Board.
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Erie County Community Chest
Boston
Chest Board of Corporators
James R. McBrier
Community Chest
McBrier
Federation of Varias Health and Welfare
Erie County
John J Fries
Robert S Young
Allen Shenk
Richard Miller
George Schau
A. Bisson
Chest Transwer
Heart Attack Fatal To Hunter Near Sheffield
A hunter, Elmer Simmons of Conemaugh Cambria County, died of a heart attack yesterday before a deer hunting trip with his three sons. He collapsed at a home near the Sheffield station while plans for the outing were underway. Local authorities and family announce the tragedy as they mourn the loss.
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Hunter Sheffield
Elmer Simmons
Dr. Conemaugh
Cambria County
Sheffield
Trucker Burned To Death In Route 22 Wreck
Richard McGuire of Rimersburg identified as the victim after a tractor trailer loaded with steel overturned three miles west of Irwin and burst into flames near an embankment. State Police reported the crash occurred around 10 30 p m when the driver apparently missed the second turn of a double turn on Route 22. The incident happened in Warren County near Imperial Pennsylvania.
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Canton
Carrion County
Imperial
Richard McGuire
Rimersburg
Steel City Transport Co
Pittsburgh
Irwin
Man charged in wife strangling case in Gowanda
James Own-Ramu el Brunacini, 57, indicted by the Cattaraugus County Grand Jury on first degree manslaughter in the strangling death of his wife Pauline 62 in a Gowanda hotel. He faces arraignment in Cattaraugus County Court at Little Valley on January 9. The December grand jury handed up the indictment after 2 p.m. yesterday. Brunacini had previously been charged with first degree murder. He remains at Gowanda State Hospital for examination and treatment after being found unconscious beside his wife. He reportedly attempted to take poison and swallowed about 100 Aspirin tablets. He was moved from Tri-County Memorial Hospital to the mental hospital. If convicted, he could face not less than one year and up to 10 years, with possible halving if a first offender. He is described as a road engineer who has hunted in the district for 18 years.
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James Own — Ramuuel Bro.k Evil
Cattaraugus County
Cattaraugus
Little Valley
Brunacini
Pauline
Gowanda
Gowanda State Hospital
Helmith
Brunsein
Probe of Lost Hunter Intensifies in Warren County
Police at Lawrence Park escalate the search for missing Erie hunter Joseph Paris who vanished December 1 while deer hunting in the Alleghenies. His 1955 Ford station wagon remains missing as authorities probe all angles, with his wife noting he easily makes bonds with strangers and a joint bank account could require her signature for withdrawals.
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Warren County Alleghenies
Armour and Co
Paris
Eric
Hillborn Road
Erle
Santa Claus to Visit Clymer This Saturday Night
Santa Claus will appear in Clymer this Saturday night arranged by the Clymer Community Club. Gifts for all children will be provided as St Nick will visit stores across the business section. Mrs. Ruth Grayvik led the Santa arrangements committee while new officers were elected with George Christensen becoming president replacing Gilbert Ton. Other officers include Benjamin Tewinkle as vice president Mrs. Howard Matthews secretary and Ernest Dunnewold treasurer. Ike Spends Quiet Day Gettysburg Eisenhower spent a calm day at his farm home with Mrs Eisenhower per medical advice.
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Santa Claus
Clymer
Clymiér
Howard Matthews
Ernest Dunnewold
Keep Christ In Christmas Meditations Adapted From Corry Ministerial Talk
Meditations from the Corry Ministerial Association reflect on the Christmas story. Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to satisfy the census and fulfill prophecy. The piece recalls Philips Brooks’s Bethlehem visit in 1868 and the enduring Christmas significance of the birthplace.
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Meditations of the
Corry Ministerial Association
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Nto
Judea
David
Bethlehem
Mary
Philips
Bethlehem Nazareth and the life of Jesus described
The text contrasts Bethlehem as a symbol of peace and prophecy fulfilled with Nazareth’s negative reputation. It notes Jesus lived thirty years there, illustrating how environment cannot explain his exemplary life and enduring influence. It references prophecy and the idea of Jesus as a root out of a dry ground.
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Jess
Bethlehem
Nazareth Remembered for Birth and Living There
Nazareth is recalled for the birth and residence of Jesus, shaping community memory. The message urges keeping Christ at the heart of local life and faith.
Manufacturer dies in Indianapolis headline style
Robert P. Smith, 63, founder and president of Hoosier Crown Corp., a Crawfordsville, Indiana bottle cap maker with operations in 26 states, led yesterday.
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Indianapolis
Robert P. Smith
Hoosier Crown Corp
Crawfordville
Ind
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Warren County
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
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REX Theatre
the National Bank
Corry
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Nathanael
Christ
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LEED
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Cee
Roberts
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Columbus
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