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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
3
Multiple transfers filed show John Krasaux selling to Wallace S Mickux and Henry Roskowski on North Center street while Emma Carroll sells to L N Stocktonix on the same street. Also reported are missing tailgate from a Ford truck and various local incidents and public safety notes across Erie County.
The Weather Bureau warned rivers along the Monongahela and Allegheny will crest above 20 feet near Pittsburgh, up from 17, with several feet of rise expected at Lock 4 and Lock 2 Braddock. Snowmelt from warm temps and recent rains caused the run-off, flooding small streams north of the city and causing road closures and power outages in Uniontown Hopwood Fairchance Masontown Point Marion. In Pittsburgh, dawn revealed water on The Point wharves and continuing rain, with temperatures near freezing and a plunge into the twenties expected tonight. Frank C. Hilton named F. Carl Anderson deputy secretary in Harrisburg, with a $12,000 annual salary.
Herbert L Bates 69 of Syracuse died Monday at home. Born September 16 1885 in Sparta Township he married Anna Fisting on November 6 1909. He worked for General Electric in Erie then ran a bookstore in Syracuse. Survived by daughter Mrs Ann Morris and one granddaughter. Visitation at Tortey Funeral Home Spartansburg with prayer service Friday at 9 p m. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Spartansburg led by Rev James Manga.
A new gas well brought in near Summit Township was flowing at about 24 million cubic feet per day. Owner is the [Auns Of?] Gas Co. Siegel noted the drill reached 2395 feet before gas was found. It is the third successful well in the area in eight months.
A sewer main on Garden Street caused a sudden gas release leading to an explosion that damaged the Gilson home. Mrs. Gilson and family were inside as the manhole cover blew off and fire resulted. Investigators traced the flare to an open flame near a sealed sewer line and noted insurance coverage.
Harrisburg the State One Department suspended the license of incoming Attorney General Herbert B. Cohen for speeding. The eight day suspension issued January 4 follows an arrest for driving 80 mph in a 50 mph zone in West Sads fing Township, Chester County. Pitver said the action reflects enforcement by the commonwealth.
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