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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
6
Paragraf Percy Endy, plant policeman at Ajax Iron Works, told city police gasoline was stolen from three automobiles left parked in the lot opposite the plant main entrance on West Washington Street. Officers to check more thoroughly during night patrols to catch thieves.
Governor-elect John S. Fine reappointed Col C M Wilhelm as State Police commissioner. Wilhelm, born in Reading and 59, joined the force in 1905 and led as deputy for years before becoming commissioner in 1943 under Gov Edward Martin. Fine cited his proven ability and experience amid dangerous times.
Atlantic City Dec 15 Ray F Smock Pennsylvania secretary of highways warned that worsening Korean tensions could greatly curb the state's 100000000 year road program. He told the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors that if manpower and material controls become more severe the program may be curtailed or halted until after the war.
Two separate Sunday afternoon gatherings at First Methodist Church in the city and vicinity will run from 3 to 5 p m on December 16 with one party for the primary department and one for the junior department.
Three soldiers from northwestern Pennsylvania were reported wounded in Korea in a Defense Department dispatch. Sgt. John Adams of North Springfield, Pvt. Glenn C. Dashner of R D 2 Ol City, and Cpl. Charles R Peterson of Derrick City were named among those injured. Local business notices include Moarton's sugar cure, Corry Supply, Kane, and an award for Koelhers and partners for supporting disabled employees.
In Tokyo word reports Lt James E Radcliff received the Bronze Star with valor device posthumously for wounds suffered in Korea. He died in a Japanese hospital on September 19 after combat injuries. Further note mentions Quaker lace tablecloths from McIntyre's.
An old ad promotes Thompsons Borsoma Tablets as a stimulant diuretic to aid inactive kidneys. It claims the medicine helps kidneys remove poisonous waste and excess acid from blood, reducing aches and night visits, and also benefits liver and stomach. Sold at drug stores.
Oil City notes the death of Webster D Webb Allen a longtime Republican leader in Venango and nearby counties who led the party for more than a score of years. His passing marks the end of an era in local politics with deep ties to the region’s Republican history.
Yodal, a businessman, held various county and state posts and gained wide acquaintance throughout the district and state, reflecting a career marked by public service and local influence.
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