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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
3
Judge Burton Laub, fluent in deaf mute sign language learned from his wife, presided as Major Steele deaf mute defendant pleaded not guilty but officials could not fully comprehend him. He was committed to county prison until an expert can communicate more clearly.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court debated reviewing the case of Communist Steve Nelson who is serving 20 years for violating the anti-sedition law. He sought permission to appeal a Superior Court ruling and release on bond from Allegheny County Workhouse. The former Western Pennsylvania Communist party chairman and four others face federal indictments for urging government overthrow by force. their trial resumes February 2 after a judge’s illness delay.
Secretary of the Army announces draftees who return from Korea after January 1 and have served at least 20 months will be released. Normal service remains 24 months and the policy covers those not yet reassigned from reception centers.
Guy Laird 60 of Spartansburg died yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital. He was the last of his family and had no survivors. Friends may call at Torvey and Hays Funeral Home in Spartansburg. Funeral service will be at 2 pm Wednesday. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Spartansburg.
The St Pauls Church service begins at midnight on Christmas Eve with Dr. Elmer A Ortner delivering What is Christmas Made Of The choir led by Mrs Carl Nelson performs Gesu Bambino and Miss Norma May sings Cantique de Noel At benediction lighted papers symbolize the Lord as the Light of the World and invitations go to the community. Musmanno kin sworn in Pittsburg assistant US attorney William F Gercone nephew of Justice Musmanno confirms swearing in.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church to hold three Christmas services announced by Rev. Joseph R. Clair. A Christmas Eve midnight service 11:40 p.m. with organ preludes. Christmas Day Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. morning prayer and service attended by Clarence Commandery No. 51. The program includes organ preludes, carols, psalms, lessons, offertory, and a Christmas message by the rector. Choir director named for the services.
The report notes a Russian built MIC Jet Hunter downed in Korean air clashes. Allied pilots claimed multiple sorties and damaged several MIGs during a large daytime engagement near troop concentrations.
Four people escaped after a convertible slid off Frewsburg Stilwater Road and plunged into Stywall Creek. They managed to crawl out, while a passing motorist aided the rescued party. Witnesses reported minor injuries and described the car almost completely submerged before the riders emerged.
An old advertisement for Litz Key and Sewing Machine Shop at 406 Spring St offers to make keys of all kinds and to sell sewing machines. Contact Dh 2-1534 for service or purchases.
A major explosion at the Bakelite Company in Piscataway Township killed two workers and injured about 25 others. The blast wrecked a building and sent debris and flames into the area for over an hour. Survivors and investigators described a dangerous scene as rescue teams searched the site.
A scrambled broadcast and local listings page shows theatre slots and TV programs for the week including The Shopper's Guide at 10 15 Arthur Godfrey Time CBS schedule programs Love of Life Search for Tomorrow Matinee Playhouse The Garden Light and Buck Rogers among others with station blocks from CBS NBC and local venues.
A Butler County Court convicted a policeman in a robbery case connected to a Butler operation. The trial disclosed a scheme resulting in $115,000 in losses related to a private firm. Sentencing details and subsequent actions are listed for the involved parties and dates.
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