Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1953

Page

1

City Council Weighs Pinball License Hike and Budget Fix

In a special session the City Council moved toward a pinball license increase from 25 to 75 dollars aiming to raise about 1,600 dollars in new revenue and offset a 2,400 dollar 1954 budget deficit. A cigarette vending machine license was dropped after the solicitor warned it could be vulnerable.

Roger Brown Recuke Satuday Uly Detfett Neer Leslie 1 Kelly Police Department Kelly Earliey Isin

Four Called For Army Physicals In January

The morning mall report notes four men were summoned for pre induction physical exams on January 1. Notices were prepared to inform the selectees. Authorities also announced federal authorization to close the office for half a day on December 4 and December 31, with noon closure on the day before Christmas and New Year’s.

Yugoslav and Italian Troops Withdrawn From Frontiers

Report states Yugoslav and Italian forces have pulled back to normal border patrols after the October flareup of the Trieste dispute. A demilitarized zone remains under observation as diplomats move toward a peace agreement between the two countries.

Peuursum Rues Trontiers Sph Tba Ara Baray Bre

Russia Agrees To Join In Talks On Atomic Pool

The White House said in May that the Soviet Union agreed to secret talks with the United States on an international atomic pool. Murray Snyder declined to provide further details on the Soviet note handed to Ambassador Bohlen in Moscow. Eisenhower proposed at the UN General Assembly that Russia join with nations possessing atomic materials to form an international atomic energy agency for peaceful development.

Russia Associated Press Washington Dtuune Pawel Massa Liv United States Eisenhower AH International Atomic Paoh Murray Snyder Old News Fen Snyder Moscow Rulio Charles B Chip) Bohlen Muscasy United Nations General Assembly International Atomic Energy Agency For

Council Hears Offer On New Garbage Pact

City council heard Georgy Reed of Culligan propose taking over curbside collection and building an incinerator. He offered a five year contract with a five year renewal option at 1.50 per family monthly plus truck and incinerator at a location near the city. The council directed officials to sign an agreement with Victor Slye for ongoing garbage handling during the interim period.

Georgy Reed Culligan Soft Yeater East South Street Offereul Curbige Collection Reed Heatly Victor Slye Council Tab Ally Mr Sive Valle

Corry Burglar Sentenced to Erie County Jail Term

Gail Davis, 26, of Mead Avenue, confessed to panty burglaries and was sentenced by Judge Samuel Rossiter to 112 months in Erie County jail on three counts of larceny and five of breaking and entering plus 112 months for assault and battery, all concurrent. He must pay $100 fine and costs, make restitution for over $300 in property damage, and has admitted to additional thefts in Warren.

Gail Davis A. D Erie County Samuel Rossiter Davis Sid Davis Wagels Guily Wiliam Randall Mead Avenue Randall Warren

Rev Whiteman Accepts Call to Buffalo Church

The Rev Francis G Whiteman resigns from the First Baptist Church of Corry after ten years to become pastor at Hedstrom Memorial Church in Buffalo New York. He led rebuilding efforts including mortgage payoff and parsonage purchase while serving as Corry Ministerial Association president and Red Cross chair. He will preach his farewell sermon locally and relocate to Buffalo in February with his wife and son.

First Baptist Church Francis G. Whitemi Fist Thin City Ils Whiteman Hedstrom Memorial Bulfu Con Whileman eMireh Ehuyeh Tater Iieldes Routh Center Greeet South Second Avenue Corry Chaiman The American Red Chass Bethany Fellowatio Pennsylvania Sonehwestern New Whiteman Wil sFamany Buffalo

American Writer Honored By Reds With Stalin Prize

Moscow praised American left wing novelist Howard Fast for a Stalin Peace Prize of 25000 dollars. Fast later presented the same prize to American singer Paul Robeson in New York. Pravda marked Stalin's birthday anniversary and lauded Fast as a courageous defender of human rights whose work condemns persecutors.

Associated Press Moscow Howard Fast Fast Paul Robeson New York Communist Party Pravda Coduyty Joseph Stalin America Ast

Eisenhower Program Faces Senate Democrats Fight

Washington reporters note several Democratic senators say President Eisenhower’s program must win Democratic support in Congress. They fault a GOP controlled access to White House talks while debating the scope of the measures and potential cost cuts.

Dems Congress White House Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Shuer State of the Union Messise Hummphrey D-Minsn Patras Ham Ben Gore D-Tenn Asreed Itv Bib Sen. Monrobey amberView Squeens Lepore Vii Antiko

Six New Members Join C-J Club Tonight

Six new members joined the Chili Junction club as the organization honored 25-year employees of the Cony Damestown Mix Corp with a dinner at the Hotel Colery Latuuiry. New members listed include William Davis John Eckman Robert Elmquist Arno Gustafson Louis Miller and Milton Robbins.

Con Ydamestown Mix. Corp Fefest Colery Latuuiry William Davis John Eckman Robert Elmquist Arno Gustafson Louis Miler Milton Robbins Clifford Dundon Carl Stemumens A. McCimtark Iain Windahl Mrg Irene Patterson Henry Wood News Eugene Powers Frank Chase Sr Donald Hall Clifford Duncan Carl Slemmens Irvin Young Edin ‘Smith Einar Lindberg Albert Fay Ralph Larson Archie Patton Gus Dale Alvan Rehnberg Walley Windah Laverne Miller Ras Thompson Snoe Hulett John Freno Raymond Burr O. A. McClintock Mrs Trene Patterson Robert Davis William Marsh Clyde Babi

Auto Insurance Rates Jump in Pennsylvania Policy Shakeup

A chaotic report notes sharp increases in auto insurance rates across Pennsylvania with widespread concern. The piece cites changes in coverage rules and cost adjustments affecting drivers and insurers.

Rates Rise in Corry District Insurance Classification Update

Corry district rates increase for auto and liability coverage under new plan. Officials outline revised classifications for operators by business status and age, with notes on deductibles and rate adjustments across policies.

Corry Girl Injured In Auto Crash

A Cony girl 17 year old White of Sayler Circle was injured when the car she rode in collided on the Sorry Spartanburg road after running out of gasoline. The Nelson driven vehicle failed to stop in time and struck the Alaway car. White sustained injuries to the right ankle, knee bruises and a chipped tooth. she did not require medical attention.

Spartanenburg Sayler Cirale George R. Ility Lemon Street Ottaway Elwgor Nelson R. D.J. Corry Alaway Émaahun Paygye Nelson

Five of 13 Desperate Convicts Still Free In Detroit

Reported mass breakout from Southern Michigan Prison at Jackson led to a citywide manhunt in Detroit. Escaped inmates used a stolen Cadillac, torch and sewer routes to flee, with five still at large near northwest Detroit as police chase intensified.

Jackson Detroit Fly Associated Press Dateau Sauiaay Southern Michigan Aire Edward J. Emi Virgil Lane Daniel B. Bousha Midhvaan Siauker Linwest Lytiah Low Laken Auang Redwave J Amiric Roman Uslandek Detroit Muuiders David Willem Bannan Dosny Warde Charles Cabul Gian Milliman Guto Sileemiinnel

Laniel Fails On Ninth Ballot In French Assembly

In Versailles the Free French party falters on the ninth ballot as Laniel loses support and Pierre Montel rises as a candidate while Marc Edmund Naweelen gains strength. The scene shifts at the Assembly Hall amid ongoing political jockeying and current deputies preparing for renewed sessions.

Abssony Versailles Wryner Ane Pierre Montel As & Institute Montel Liniel

Hint Lewis Eyes Labor Boss Post on Waterfront Power

The article reports United Mine Workers President John J Lewis is seeking the top labor post for New York waterfront operations. It notes Willian Bradley of the International Longshoremen’s Association visits Lewis in Washington amid balloting tensions and union power realignments.

Lewis Washington UMW Union Associated Press United Mine Workers John J. Lewis New York R Willian Bradley Longshire Lewin AFL Commence Uate AD Denny Lewis TLA Distriet 50 le United Mitty Workers Danny Lewis

Couple Found Dead in Greenwich Village Hotel

A man and a woman in their mid twenties were found dead in a Greenwich Village hotel. Police found a bottle on a patent headache table and their bodies on the bed. The couple were identified as Ronald and Singer, musicians. Mrs Singer reportedly left a note about belongings and a sister named Mrs Baylor. A separate obituary notes One-Eyed Connelly’s death in Zion.

New York Greenwich Village Ronald Fund Jenale Pollens Calborne Wahdu Baylor Cecil Brown McDonald Misa Baylor Singer

Communists Win Back 33 Of 250 Chinese Prisoners

The United Nations Repatriation Commission reports Communist forces secured 33 prisoner returns from a group of 250 Chinese captives. Allied officials describe the move as a possible early sign amid ongoing POW negotiations. The UN Commission pressed for extended interviews and a December 23 deadline, while American officials noted fragile progress and urged continued contacts with neutral custody prisoners.

Associated Panmurjom U. N. Command Tve Alfred Ba Wash Vomounder Wien Navinns Repatriation Commission Alljud Reyes John Ji. Hall USS Uel Perce Ger K Thinevys Turin Flurauntusanny Sineen Essoi Nemoeow

Police to Quiz Driver in Crash

Police will question driver Tim Grier of Union City after a crash on East Columbus Avenue at 1 a.m. Saturday. Grier's car reportedly skidded on snow before crashing into a tree. he is hospitalized with serious injuries.

Sai Questi Lusher Gilep B.C Union City jTim Uneca Autes Columbus Avenue Grier Grice Coy Memorial Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Igerator Rigeration Columbus Mtal Dinette Se Able Cloth Com- Engle Builders Stg Midio Conati Wright Ments Center Street Weems and Bath Coran Association G. Bulard Watt North East Man Elec RWOOD RCO, S Bhop Hope Buffalo Church Tey Fennel Whiteman C-J Club Associated Presa Harrisbung Genvrally Lin Jinbilly Gates Caliision Imapertiy Mativieli Delver Ineuaviner Dau Tackmikadly- Owsiodd Corry-Spartansburg Road City OF Marcare Shasth Fern Hollow Prick Park Laniel Waterfront Connelly Zion James Leo Oneeyed Broad MKC Inter Conenplisville
Search Courier

Search the Corry Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Corry Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication