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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1956
Page
1
The Corry YMCA appeal for an extra 239000 to supplement the 100000 left by the late Albert Bush surpassed a quarter of the goal, reporting 65150 in cash and pledges after the second breakfast at Hotel Corry. New gifts were noted as of 7 to 8:30 m. The drive seeks broader support to reach the target.
An elderly Corry couple living on Social Security pledged $20 to the YMCA fund drive, one of the largest donations amid rising enthusiasm. At a breakfast report session with 75 on hand, organizers noted $26,970 from 25 contributors in the special gifts division and hope for more than 50,000 in additional gifts at the next session.
Police investigated two noon collisions yesterday led by Police Chief Hurley Drake. No injuries were reported. James H. Roden and Henry T. Wheeler collided on East Washington Street causing 475 dollar damage to Roden and 5 dollars to Wheeler. Utah Jackson backed into by John Boyle on Mend Avenue caused 976 dollar damage to Jackson’s car. no damage to the truck.
Western Auto Associate Store will open in a new building on East Washington Street next Wednesday February 1. Workmen finished the structure and only a few small details remain. Dipping cabinets are being installed this week. After vacating the North Center Street location, the Ajax Building will be demolished to make way for a new office for Ajax Tron Works.
A rumor claimed Union City schools invested six to eight thousand dollars from Community House funds through Uni Lab. Superintendent B Hudson rejected the story, saying no basis exists and a feeler was the only contact, later spent years ago on lights for the football field. The Uni Lab plant delay and orders from Chemical Rabbit Co. worsen the cloud over the Unt Lut Corporation.
Jaycees prepare a scrap paper drive with pickup or drop options for donors. Residents near Corry expected to assist by delivering bundles to local warehouses or arranging pickup through the group. The drive aims to gather material for Bulkley Dutton Go and related sponsors tomorrow.
Corry and Union City residents filed two damage suits yesterday in Erie County court seeking more than 2500 dollars. Charles Parkhurst and a minor son allege Howard Blakeslee caused a collision August 20 on the Gorry Elgin road Route 89 injuring the boy on a motorcycle. Clin Barlyeet charges Edward Newark with negligence in a December 23 accident at 10th and Franklin streets Erie.
Washington FCC brief argues Edward Lamb mill owner and broadcaster was defamed when he denied Communist ties. The filing questions Lamb’s truthfulness and seeks removal from his TV station license. The commission weighs examiner Sehartman’s findings and considers exceptions raised by Lamb and his counsel.
City files suits against 28 Corry residents for delinquent sewer rentals totaling 1,019 dollars. City Solicitor Roker Brown, Aldermen George Gordon and Melvin Cobbett oversee the case, with hearings set for February 14 and a planned extension due to paper work. Additional suits and later action continue.
Severe rainfall across Southern California floods the Los Angeles area forcing about 1800 residents from homes. Schools closed and traffic disrupted while authorities searched for a missing 1 year old boy near Rubio Wash. Flood channels remained dangerous as Long Beach and surrounding cities faced rising waters and evacuation advisories.
A morning accident on Betorn road north of the city left a car veering off the highway and crashing through barbed wire into a hedge. The driver apparently fell asleep, escaping harm. Vehicle damage estimated at 18 dollars and fence damage at 15 dollars.
A United Nations survey shows ten Western nations shipped about 22 million dollars in arms to Israel and five Arab states from 1947 to mid 1956. Egypt Iraq Lebanon Saudi Arabia and Syria received 13.03 million dollars while Israel and other recipients got the rest. The report excludes certain arm shipments and some Allied nations.
MINNEAPOLIS two Lutheran ministers were unfrocked and a third declared innocent at a special convention of the English Evangelical Lutheran synod of the Northwest. The Rev Clearge Grist Jr former pastor at Dunham Wisconsin and the Rev Victor J Wrigley former pastor at Crookfeld Wisconsin were found guilty of heresy. The Rev John Gerberding former pastor at Menomonee Falls Wisconsin was acquitted.
Washington reports a divided U S Court of Appeals ruling that congressional committees lack power to compel witnesses to name former Communists without a valid legislative purpose. The decision, 2-2, could reach the Supreme Court as the Justice Department weighs an appeal to overturn it.
Paris Premier designate Guy Mollet and ally Pierre Mendes France moved to shape a new government. They plan a Republican Front backed cabinet despite a weak majority, with Mollet aiming for a minority cabinet and Mendes France possibly in a key post. Algeria policy and caretaker Edger Faure’s resignation frame the crisis.
YMCA officials urge readers to support a capital campaign for a new Corry youth center. The drive, described as a once in a lifetime effort, seeks two years of income donations and offers substantial tax deductions through income reporting over two years.
CBS telecast raises debate over the farm problem and farmer hardship as Bar on argues against claims of widespread farm departures. Edward Murrow’s See It Now contrasts with Bannon’s demands to Columba Broadcasting for backup, while New York CBS offers no immediate comment.
Fort Sheridan held 19 year old Donald Lawrence of Chicago after a shooting that killed detective Lyons Kellther and wounded detective William A. Derely. Police plan to turn him over to Chicago authorities. witnesses were to aid identifications.
Queen Elizabeth started a three week tour of Nigeria after a farewell at London Airport. Seven year old Prince Charles and Princess Anne joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in a four engine plane as the royal party departed.
Washington reports say Soviet Premier Bulganin proposed a treaty of friendship between the United States and Russia to promote world peace. U.S. officials study the idea with skepticism, fearing propaganda and strategic aims within the UN framework.
Five U.S. jets collided in the Far East today, four Sabres and one other craft ran out of fuel amid worsening weather near Okinawa and Jepar. All pilots escaped uninjured, with several rescued by Japanese patrol craft and a U.S. amphibian aircraft. The accident cost about ten million dollars in the day’s toll of losses since Korea.
Grove City Pa Muddy Bashaw age 2 son of Mr and Mrs James Bashaw of Enterprise burned to death yesterday as a fire destroyed the family home. Father fled with two other children during the blaze in Grove City area.
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