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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1955

Page

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Yugoslavia Touted as Possible Middle East Mediator

Observers speculate Yugoslavia may be drafted as a behind the scenes mediator in the Middle East dispute before the UN Security Council. The council may delay Syria's charges of aggression against Israel until after January 1 when Yugoslavia joins the council alongside Italy and Australia.

Associated N. Y Yugoslavia UN Security Council Middle East Council Syria Tatael Withralis Australia Couric Paleatine Truve Elm Birna Ferael Yilgodinvia i Gomeninist

Ice Blamed For Accident At Spring And West Pleasant Streets

Police report a collision yesterday at Spring street and West Pleasant street involving Pan Titeh 27 and Allen R Laurie drivers. Titeh failed to stop at a stop sign while southbound on Sprit alley collided with Laurie's westbound car, pushing Laurie's car into an American Express truck. Damages totaled $60 to Laurie's car and $5 to the truck. no injuries reported.

Pieneiint Pilemond Elty Pan Titeh RD. 1 West Pleasant Street Allen R. Laurie Laurie American Express West Pleasant Culyer Q. Ta Mikesell

Prison Warden Exposes Imposter Who Once Taught at Gannon

In Huntsville Texas a prison warden reveals a jailed imposter connected to the case who previously impersonated a professor at Gannon College. The suspect, named as Waldo Demara the Great Imposter, posed as varied professionals and briefly worked within corrections before being uncovered.

Gannon Huntsville Texas Perinat Waldo Demara Ole Ta Puny Demara Gnnrioth College Bele

Two Teens Killed in Washington Area Auto Crash

A multi-vehicle crash in Washington and nearby areas killed two teenagers and injured several others. Other injured include a 17 year old in Washington Hospital and four more in various locations. Officials warned of hazardous driving conditions due to winter weather.

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Corryites Named for Erie Jury Duty

Four Corry residents appear among one hundred eleven jurors summoned for the January term of Erie County Common Pleas Court. Mrs J Freedham 162 Maple Avenue Mrs Winnie Percy Corry Mrs Louis Rossin Franklin Street and Philip Sample 61 West Congress Street are listed among jurors. Seventy seven of the 115 jurors are men and 38 are women. Seventy four reside in the city of Erie and 41 live in outlying areas.

Erie County Commonless J.freedham Maple Avenue Winnie Plercy Corny Louis Rossin Pranklin Street Philip Sample Weat Congress Streets Tiwan Erie Otter

Public Thanks For Mail Help At Corry Post

Postmaster James Sullivan Lodig thanks the public and staff for cooperation during the Christmas mailing rush. He cites early muffing and local and out of town mailers aiding the Corry Post. He notes 260,000 cancellations from December 12 to today and praises post office employees for continued effort.

Corry James Sullivan Boltianrck Sullivan Promisa Liviaet

Rogers Pays Bonus For Christmas

Rogers Pays Bonus For Christmas to employees at Wareville steel works. The bonus totals 160 hours of pay for basic wages plus extra cents per hour for each year of service. An additional per hour amount is awarded for each five years of service, with higher credits after 18 years.

Weware Structural Steo Ce Erhploves

Ike's Holiday Starts With Carol Singing

Washington scene reports Ike's holiday season opening with Carol Singing at the White House. President and Mrs. Truman welcomed guests, including grandchildren, as the First Family prepared for Christmas festivities. The event took place amid wreaths and holiday displays, with visitors noting the warm, informal atmosphere and the traditional carols sung by the choir and guests.

Paratyphoid Deaths Probe in Reading Boy

Reading city officers launch an inquiry into a boy's death from paratyphoid fever. Dr W Polk Stalisen voices concerns as an autopsy confirms the illness, while authorities pursue the germ's origin and the victim's cause.

Abe Flint W. Polk Stalisen City Newlb He Hua Michiael Roendline Chita A. Cornbelly Mishoel Panwly

Blast Demolishes Building in Oklahoma City Tragedy

An explosion demolished a two story building housing a produce firm in Oklahoma City. Two people feared dead and several injured as the blast wrecked the site near Lib Avenue. Emergency crews and workers reported casualties and the blast caused debris to scatter across neighboring streets while investigators examined the toppled structure.

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Sewer Action Set for Next Week in Monty Council

Monty’s council moves to approve sewer line construction near the Haketae Whitt property. Aimed at guiding future development, the measure asks AWINOFILY to survey nearby parcels, establish policy, and seek municipal authority approval. decision delayed to Tuesday.

Erry Cue Connell John Blatt Tay Ailure Hill Seston Montay Connell Tmt Bolleitor Rowe Tee Thorlty Wardtientius AL Monty Counell Martin Bite Uity

Kidnap Charges Dropped Against Buffalo Couple

A historical clipping reports charges against a Buffalo couple were dropped. Details mention names like William Goodenough and Mrs. Willian Condandip, with references to a baby and welfare authorities. The article provides fragmented notes on custody and alleged events, framed in a period tone.

Buffalo Ed Pres Werner Willi Goodenough Gereifiente Goodenowel Willian Welfare wRenory

Two Die in Crash Near Medina County

Two men died Saturday in a car crash on a road west of Medina County. Authorities, including Sheriff William Biverink of Albion, reported the deaths as they investigated the wreck involving a Willys vehicle.

Chash Medina Willys West Ierul Galiatie County Mestad William Biverink Wut Albion

Colorado Hit By High Winds Damages Heavy

Dust laden winds struck Colorado from Denver to the plains with gusts up to 104 mph damaging homes, power lines, trees and roofs. Fort Collins reported 101 mph, Boulder and Fort Carson also cited strong gusts. Colorado Springs area saw outages and Christmas decorations strewn about as lines failed and emergency calls poured in.

Associated Press Colorado Rocky Mountain Coloenda Weather Bureau Fort Collins Ft. Carson Boulder Fort Morgan Brush Longmont Denver Colonide Springs Pali Lake Montmont Manitour Springs Lloyd Jock

Ex Racket Boss Now Reformed in Kilby Prison Ministry

Ex racketeering figure MONTGOMERY AL SED Cook, once a Sunday gambler at Phenix City, now devotes Sundays and weekdays to spreading the gospel as an assistant to Kilby Prison’s chaplain. He was among Phenix City crime figures jailed after the 1954 Patterson murder, later tied to a 1990 shooting case that yielded no indictment. Cook says prison time and religion brought him happiness and contentment.

Montgomery Als Red Cook Phenix City Kilby Cook Ac le Patterson Nation Guard Patterson Gook Und John Matical Athletie Urla Kilby Chapel Origen

Change Date Of Open House For Fire Station Meeting

A disrupted notice reports a rescheduled open house and company meeting at the No. 1 fire station. The revised date shifts from Sunday to Monday with a Thursday night session proposed by fire department officials.

Willy Cntesville

Christians Turn To Hopes For Peace At Christmas Observance

Christians from around the world focused on Bethlehem and the Christmas season amid tension in Jordan and near the Jordan Israeli line. The piece notes the Pope’s peace appeals, royal broadcasts, and U S military church leaders delivering messages to forces, with large charity events across Europe for children and refugees.

Associated Press Bethlehem Jordan St. Gatherint's Church of the Nativity Antarctica Eisenhower Willie House David Barbara Anne Susan John Mary Jean Walter Reed Hospital Atlantic Eliza Re Sandringham Norfolk Edward VII Commonwealth Empire National Council of Churches Air Force Base Thile Greenland U. S Germany France Toly

City Prepares To Honor Jesus Birth

City residents rush to finish Christmas shopping as industrial plants close for the holiday. The Weather Service forecasts a cloudy warm weekend with no snow while Protestant and Catholic communities prepare to commemorate the birth of Jesus and families plan festive meals.

Jesus All Withs

58 Traffic Deaths In Early Hours Of Holiday Weekend

A brief Associated Press report notes at least 58 people were killed in auto and related incidents in the first hours of the Christmas holiday period. The tally, from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, targets highway fatalities and broader holiday risks as the nation heads into peak travel.

Jong Christas Ftes Cook County Iit National Safety Condi Geddique Nny T Bn

Charge Man With Rape And Robbery

A Rockville man was charged with rape and robbery in Maryland after a 41 year old woman was assaulted. Police said the incident occurred Thursday and the suspect was held on $32,000 bond in Baltimore.

Associated Press Rockville Navy Hospital Corpaman Baltimore

Kinley Poised to Lead Streets Department Change

City council plans a reshuffle with Kinley likely to head the streets department. Charles Thompson moves from Parks and Public Property to fill the vacancy created by Ross Fehlman’s departure. Fehlman did not seek re election. Mayor Eur 7, Chery hints at police department changes as council debates absentee posts and seniority factors.

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Erie Train Wreck Near City Delays Westbound Trains

An Erie freight train suffered a derailment about two miles west of Corry affecting the route for four hours. A 120 car consist was involved and a derailment derrick from Meadville assisted. Westbound trucks were delayed while the eastbound line remained active until repairs completed.

Erie City Paughond Corry Hattie Adi Tom Meadville Coty

California floods drive mass evacuations across three states

Central California evacuation orders hit Yuba City and Marysville as Feather River levees failed. Neighboring Oregon and Nevada faced rising flood pressures while President Eisenhower declared a northern California disaster area. Evacuations exceeded 20 000 in California with damage pegged near 10 million dollars.

Associated Plans San Francisco California Yuba City Feather River Marysville Eisenhower Nevada Sierra Nevada Range Oregon Philip D. Batson Comal Concat Valley Sierra

Local Prowler Investigation Prompts Citizen Action

Residents report a prowler active in the Corry area seeking access to homes and following a girl home. Police record multiple complaints in recent months as neighbors urge action to protect homes and capture the suspect.

Salvation Army calls eligible Christmastide helpers

In the Salvation Army headquarters this afternoon a list of eligible Christmas basket and rowhom items were being compiled. Volunteers contacted all eligible persons to assist with the program, inviting them to call for instructions and participation.

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