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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1957

Page

6

Penelec Appeals 16500 Verdict In Damage Suit

ERIE The Pennsylvania Electric Co has appealed to the State Supreme Court a 16500 jury verdict against it from an April 1956 trial. Jerome E and Marion M Mc Manus claimed fire damage to their Harborcreek home and repair shop on March 18 1954 caused by an electrical overload as power lines were being moved. The jury awarded 16500 to the plaintiffs.

Erie Pennsylvania Electric Co State Supreme Court Jerome E Marion M. McManus Harborcrése Penelec Inemen

County Pension Board Splits Investments Amid Brokerage Fight

The Erie County Pension Board voted to split a $200,000 investment among five local firms, ending years of dispute over brokerage commissions. The decision aims to keep future business with local firms, targeting Paul Root of Smith and Hetherington as treasurer of the Republican Party in Erie, who had handled much of the recent work.

County Pension Board Paul Root Smith & Het Root Republican Party Erie

Allegheny Officials Urge More TV Channels for Pittsburgh

Allegheny County commissioners fault the FCC for denying additional television channels. They note Pittsburgh and the county have only one VHF outlet, channel 2, while many areas gain more viewing options. The resolution urges grants of new licenses and copies were sent to FCC, state and federal legislators.

Wees Tn Allegheny County Pittsburgh Federal Communiations Commission FCC Lcenses

State education dept considers higher rent for dorms at 14 colleges

The State Public Instruction Department may raise student rents at Pennsylvania's 14 state teachers colleges to fund new dormitories. About 9,000 students currently paying 33 a week could be affected. Superintendent Dr Charles Boehm said surveys would determine the increase, intended to support self liquidating dorm facilities. officials noted older buildings likely would not see new charges.

Ainamicoun Ai Public Instruction Department Pennsylvania Charles #. Boehm Superintendent of Public Instruction

Invitations sent to Russian envoys for Eisenhower inauguration

State Department announced invitations would go to Russian Ambassador Georgi Zhubla and other diplomatic chiefs. The move follows a standard practice to invite all ambassadors to the presidential oath, despite Hungary's Communist regime and Zambia's reported turn down of the gala invitation reportedly connected to charitable proceeds.

George Zhubla Esenhower State Department Iter Zambia Hunpiraan Reer Uurginus

Bold Bank Robbers Nabbed At Buffalo

Federal authorities arrest a gang tied to the Liberty Bank heist netting 1100 dollars in cash and 600 in checks. Coppola described as mastermind faces January 28 hearing. Synakowski bail set at 15000. Trial offices schedule hearings for Coppola D Antuono and Synakowski.

Cosgrove Coppola D'Antuono Synakowski U. S. Alty John O. Henderson Butterfield D’antuone Seneca-Emilie M and TT FBT Buffalo

Southern states seek White House aid in integration drive

Last night 9 states appealed to President Eisenhower Vice President Nixon and Attorney General Brownell asking federal help to push desegregation. In Tallahassee Governor Collins ordered a restart of city buses ending an 11 day boycott sparked by the arrest of two young Negro women for front seat riding amid race tensions. A new ordinance allows seat assignments by numbered labels as riders remained scarce. In Montgomery the capital of the Confederacy buses remained shut for a third day after attacks on pro integration ministers and bombings on Negro churches.

Veumsstiues Sony Eisenhower Nixon Herbert Brownell Allehasses Fla Leroy ‘Collins Montgomery Ala Confederacy Pro Integration Corgentte Cew Aellswhite

Babson Urges Trained Economists for Congress and Policy Reform

Babson argues three quarters of Congress are lawyers unfit for policy work and urges elected officials to be trained economists or engineers. He cites Suez politics as evidence that international issues require economic, factual analysis, not purely legal or partisan approaches. He calls for ambassadors and representatives chosen for economic knowledge and practical experience.

Congress Bome Sues Canal Suez Nasser Egypt Eden United States Jol England France United Nations Suez Canal Mats Corporation Regul Talhine

Church Broadcast Schedule at East Columbus Avenue

East Columbus Avenue and Wayne Street list weekly church activities for the Christian Science congregation. Broadcasts Sundays at 9 30 a m on WOTR with service at 11 00 a m Sunday School and 11 00 p m church service on Sacrament. Wednesday 6 00 p m testimony meeting and reading room open 2 00 4 00 p m midweek.

Columbus Avenue Wayne Street WOTR

First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Events

The First Presbyterian Church at Corner South Center and West Pleasant hosts a full week of activities. Dr. C T Leber speaks on foreign missions at 9:45, morning worship with baptisms and ordinations at 11, Junior Church at 11, and various youth and club meetings through Monday to Thursday including Girl Scout Troop 39 and multiple circles and committees meeting at designated addresses.

First Presbyterian Church South Center West Pleasant Streets Paul F. Bauer C. T. Leber Board of Foreign Mission Presbyterian Church New York City WOTR Burlingame George Myers Board of ‘Trustees Calvin Circle A. Hasbrougk A. V. Cochran East Frederick Street Witherspoon Cirle Mister H. Mishler East Irving Street General Council of the Presbytery of Erie Union City Presbyterian Church Paul Bauer W. B. Iilnworth General Circle A. Vanasens W. A. Gumbleton Weat Irving Street Knox Circle JH. Heerleitg First Methodist Church East Pleasant Streets George A. Myers Simday’ School For Gort Methodist Youth Fellowship Pryet Wortanis Society of Christ In Service Chirch Parsniwee Ohair Hyrm Rice

Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Schedule

The Corry alliance church at Corner East Washington Street and Maple Avenue lists a Bible School at 8:45 a.m. and a church service at 11:00 a.m. A sermon series on The Seven Churches begins with The Message to The Church of Ephesus. An Alliance Youth Fellowship session, a Ladies Missionary Prayer Band, and a Prayer Bible study follow with noon radio meditation daily on WOTR.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Washington Street Maple Avenue Earl C. Docherty Bible School Church of Ephesus Alliance Youth Fellowship Ladies Missionary Prayer Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of First Baptist Church Plesunt Street Segond Avenue Robert J DeBoer the Baptist Broadcast WOTR Prue Stinday School Ralph Aust Janet Stroup Gladys Blynt Donald DeBoer Deavon Donald Simmonson Pigtt Board of Deacons Bethany Baptist Niobe N.Y Men's Brotherhood Conrad Manroe Harald Randall Arland Burrows Keith Rirck Smirrna

Salvation Army East Washington Church Schedule

The Salvation Army on East Washington Street lists services from Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. to Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and evangelistic meetings, with late afternoon and evening activities led by Pat and Erma Long as well as Cadet and prayer meetings throughout the week. The schedule names multiple corps activities, band practices, and doctrinal studies. Also listed are St Thomas the Apostle Church masses and other local church services with times across the day.

Salvation Army Washington Street Walter Grouch F. L Pat Erma Long Hleher Lieut Crouch A. Imhoff Ladies Home the Citadel ST. Thomas the Apostle B.C. Church Francis J. Graves John G. DeSanti Leon Dolesk

St Elizabeth's B C Church Mass Schedule Notice

St Elizabeth's B C Church lists Sunday Masses at 8:15 and 10:30 with weekday service at 7:30 am. Holy day masses are at 7:20 am and 7:30 pm.

ST. Elizabeth's B. C. Church

Seventh Day Adventist Raymond M Spencer Rabbath Services

North Center Street notices a Seventh Day Adventist schedule with Sabbath services at 10:00 a.m. Sabbath School and 11:30 a.m. Divine Worship. A Tuesday evening prayer meeting is listed at 8:00 p.m. in Raymond.

Seventh-Day Adventist

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Service Schedule and Events

Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 507 North Center Street lists Holy Communion at 9 00 am and Family Eucharist at 9 45 pm. Morning Prayer with sermon at 10 15 am. Installation service for Verny... meeting at 8 00 pm Thursday, choir rehearsal at 8 00 pm. Conthranation Cine.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church North Center Street William C. Setert Bencal Renears Conthranation Cine

Church Broadcasts and Schedules At Local Parishes

The notice lists first Baptist Church service times and radio programs on WOTR 1370 kHz including Sunday School at 9:42, worship at 11, and youth and adult gatherings with various speakers and topics. St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran dates show Sunday School at 9:45, sermon at 11, Luther League at 7, and catechetical class. Additional calendar items cover choir rehearsals, altar guild, and church events through Friday and Saturday, with calendar details for Bethany Baptist conferences and congregation activities.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Concord East South Streets Elmer Orther Luther League Altar Guild Elof Dahl Thirselay Chivelt Partors

Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church at 921 North Center Street lists Rev. H Ray Harris as evangelist. Sunday includes church school with a lesson Jesu Baptized and Tempted, morning worship sermon Does it Pay To Pray. Union prayer service, cottage prayer meeting, and choir activities follow. Week events include prayer meetings, youth rally, and Bible study led by leaders including Mrs Gerld Fists and Rev Glenn Bardnell.

Evangelical United Brethren Church North Center Street H. Ray Harris Georar A. Myers Chris Gerld Glenn Babdne Thoraday Leyson Corinthians Jechapter Garl L. Heyton Union City UB Church Glen Doneslon Jamestown

Corry Church Schedule Backed by Local Firms

A church schedule in Corry is sponsored by multiple local firms showing 100 percent community involvement. Sponsors include Thompson Maple Products, Rogers Structural Steel Co, Mel Innes Steel Co, Zolzneck and Son, Raymond Mfg. Co, Heberlein Motor Sales, Rex Theatre, Guy W. Bennink Gen. Ins. Agency, Davison Funeral Home, Model Dail Cay, Hammond Elevator Co, Aero Supply Mfg. Co, Grice Jewelers, Corry Instrument Company, Corry-Jomastown Mfg. Co.

Corry Mel Innes Steel Co Ay Zolzneck Rex Theatre Guy W. Bennink Davison Funeral Home ‘Model Dail'Cay Hammond Elevator Co, Aero Supply Mfg. Co Inc Grice Jewelers Corry Instrument Company Corry-Jomastown

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