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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1953
Page
3
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The Corry Legion Band held a successful rehearsal with plans for added summer concerts and invites to interested musicians for next Monday night at the Legion Home. Also reported are an extended weather forecast for several states with mild temperatures, a tow-away order for a parked car on East Charen Street, and a minor collision on South Center Street causing $50 damage to Mrs. Hess’s car. Wholesale prices dipped 2 percent to 109 on the index. Penn State will rename the economics and commerce department as the School of Business beginning July 4 with a four-year program and bachelor’s degree. Legislation would raise liquor penalties for minors and lower the voting age to 18, requiring constitutional amendments with two legislative approvals. A worksite injury at Corry Jamestown plant left Charles Cauver with a left forearm laceration, while Joseph McGay’s toddler son was treated for a scalp abrasion. Charles Christensen Motors showcased five new 1953 Ford models, including a 400 production line model, and the Pennsylvania Home Rule Association urged greater highway funds sharing with municipalities. Clyde Ray, 68, died at St. Vincent’s Hospital after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday. an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
Fred Burdett, a suspended North Braddock officer, is to face trial February 16 in Pittsburgh on charges stemming from a $115,000 theft from a Buller coal operator and related highway robbery. Co defendants Vergili, Mendiecim, and Fratto, all of Butler, are named in the case tied to the same alleged crimes. The earlier Butler County verdict found Burdett guilty of armed robbery and aggravated assault in the Saul family loot and pistol whipping.
A three hour monthly session of the Corry Ministerial Association discussed plans for a city outdoor swimming pool and a new Christian education program. Youth Week observance, Holy Week services, and a three hour Good Friday service were planned with venues and choirs to be coordinated by the executive committee and church leaders. A final decision on the pool project is to be made at the next meeting at the Presbyterian Church.
The notice warns Belo County dog owners that 1952 licenses expired January 15 regardless of purchase date. Licenses new are available through the county license bureau or notaries, with fees set at $110 for males and $210 for females, penalties up to 100 dollars or 30 days.
John Kirsthen, 47, serving life for shooting his wife in an Altoona cafe, leapt from a second floor window at Western Penitentiary and died. Officials reported two prior suicide attempts. the death was listed as suicide. Former Altoona resident sentenced in 1949.
Erie industrialist A A Zurn Tetined Erie jury commissioner today for U S District Judge Wallace Gourley. Appointment aims to set up all-county grey in Northwestern Pennsylvania district functioning independent of Pittsburgh. Last week the court named Mrs Own M Burns deputy clerk of the Sw vlive, widow of Owen M Bivsn.
Gov Fine urged eliminating the federal gas tax, arguing it undermines state rights. He emphasized that increases in federal appropriations should not bind Pennsylvania to continued federal funding.
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