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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1948

Page

6

Hestown man apprehended in fatal shooting

Robert Stewart was arrested at his Jamestown home after a fatal Lakewood kitchen shooting tied to an argument at a local club. Police say the 32 caliber revolver firing a single shot struck former proprietor Mr Frick in the chest following a dispute with Frick and another man, with witnesses including Marion Anderson and the McGees.

Sfown Lakewood Robert Stewart Jamestown G, Pars Shorelands Chautauqua Lake Frick Restown Jrie Ikestone Co Frick and Stewart Marion ‘Anderson Stewart George McGee Washington Hater Thame Qiarrel Exie Anederton Ify Fred al

Child Dies In Corry Rooming House Blaze

Three firemen were injured and taken to Corry Hospital as flames swept through a Corry building on West Main Street and First Avenue. Garrity remained overnight, others suffered minor injuries from falls and smoke exposure as the fire spread via a hidden shaft. Columbus Fire Department aided, power cut by Pennsylvania Electric Co. to prevent further hazards.

Albert Ficcards West Church Street Thomas Oger East Frederick Street Thomas Garrity, Jr Grove Street Corry Hospital Garrity Ficcarar Oger Corry Main Street First Avenue Columbus Volunteer Pire Department Columbus Outfit Corry Fremen J Chitievsie Chirbeuzla Cony Pennsylvania Electrie Co

Fire strikes Fourth Ward building. dozens battle seven hour blaze

More than 60 members of Stanford Hose Co fought a seven hour fire in a building once home to Corry National Bank and later the Imperial Hotel. Several occupants fled or were evacuated. one resident’s wife Mrs Gladys Clark was treated for shock. Salvation Army provided hot coffee and doughnuts in sub freezing temperatures. The destroyed structure, vacant during a housing shortage, had insurance only partially covering losses and records were destroyed making a complete roomer list uncertain.

Stanford Hose Co Salvation Army Gladys Clark George Clark Baldwin Corry National Bank Imperial Hotel

McCloskey Family Reopens Prewar Structure Then Sells

Shortly before World War II the structure was reopened by Mr and Mrs Fred McCloskey. After his death his wife sold to the current co owners. In ten years several improvements by the McCloskeys and former Pittsburgh residents occurred. This year the restaurant was remodeled at a cost of thousands. Firemen say walls are weakened and must be torn down for safety. Jackson arrived from Pittsburgh at 4 am to accompany the victim's body back home.

Fred McCloskey Mr. Jackson Corry Pittsburgh

Molotov Appears In Who's Who For First Time

Chicago February 23 Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov appeared in Who's Who in America for the first time. Also listed were Frank Sinatra Roy Rogers Mohandas K Gandhi Frank Leahy and about 400 other notable names. The directory includes 1,429 former Army and Navy brass hats among its entries.

Chicago Vyacheslav. Molotov America Frank Sinatra Roy Rogers Mohandas K. Gandhi Frank Leahy Notre Dame Army Navy

Who’s Who in 1948 49 reveals ranks and pages

The entry discusses postwar rank shifts and the selectivity of Who’s Who listings. It notes few people reach top ranks like generals, while the volume has grown with 9,976 pages and 41,194 listings. Thomas J. Watson of IBM again has the longest sketch at 201 lines.

Sis Thomas J. Watson International Business Mischines Co New York

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