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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1946
Page
3
Reports from scientists and military officials at Bikini predict the first atomic test lived up to expectations with ships sunk and wrecked. A second test planned July 25 involves a barge suspended bomb at 18 yards depth, detonated by radio from 20 miles away, with waves 50 to 70 feet and strong radioactivity feared.
In Meadville on July 6 and 8 authorities pursued two suspects in a burglary and a later assault and robbery. LeRoy Oliver, 49, is jailed after pleading muty and being held. a second man, about 28, with red face and khaki clothing, remains at large. Victim Leon Mosler, 28, was robbed, badly cut, and left on a rural road after meeting attackers at the Commodore Hotel. The case includes the removal of Mosler’s shoes and trousers during the assault. Police chief Edward Gibson led the investigation.
Local singers assisted at St Mathias Church in French Creek Sunday morning during the 9 30 Yelock mass as part of Forty hours devotions. Rev Jester Poloneiz led the solemn high mass with two missionary priests from Bur C osewig. reception followed in Clymer.
Meadville July 8 The summer school for Christian workers opens today and runs to the 13th as part of Erie Methodist Conference activities at Allegheny College The program includes lectures devotions and classes led by leaders from Drew Theological Seminary and other Methodist bodies. The Youth Fellowship intermediate and senior institutes are scheduled for July 28 to August 11 and August 18 to 25 respectively Each institute offers two one week sessions ahead of the annual conference in September.
Bruce Chilson, Mayville, reappointed county superintendent of highways for four years at a $6,000 annual salary an increase of $1,200 after a Mayville board meeting. The decision followed three committees recommendations and a brief revote.
A Nebraska poultry farmer constructed a 20 to 40 foot adobe brick henhouse to shelter 150 young chickens, showcasing an unusual climate friendly design.
City official reports show ongoing contention over expenditures and results of street projects. A special Saturday meeting prompt and related incidents drew mayor Kinley’s strong displeasure, with the dispute expected to attract more attention soon.
Donald Schneidmiller 31, a Erie carpenter and father of three, disappeared during a lake fishing trip on the Fourth of July. Coast Guard divers retrieved his body from Lake Erie at roughly 7:60 p.m., the time his wristwatch stopped. Witnesses Hung M Slater and Don Butterbaugh reported he swam around the boat for about 18 minutes before sinking. Rescue attempts failed.
Jamestown coroner says the decomposed man found near Fentonville on Conewango Creek cannot be identified. An upper dental plate was the only clue and proved insufficient. Clothing decayed, cause of death undetermined. Burial planned at Frewsburg cemetery.
The Aviation Club organizes decor and setup at the club house nearly every evening for the July twenty first breakfast meet. Rhodes and Stormes prepare to teach a government GT program at Brokenstraw Airport Youngsville. Course spans fifty hours covering air CA meteorology and navigation. The Corry Evening Journal used our services to brief George Sample new to the Journal staff on Coty and the region within twenty five miles highlighting railways highways and Lowland towns. Gale Bramhall solved a Piper Cub last Wednesday and accepted a Navy Department post in Washington with a Sunday trip. she plans airliner connections to the capital. Murray Raymond passed his flight basic test Sunday morning for a private license. A BTS flew into port Tuesday with a Gulf from Ilhaes N C representative making a business call in Union City. ship departed later with Tom A Fairchilds visiting again this week. From Hagerstown the round trip takes about Anvie hours. Charles Auer of Salix Pa flew to Corry Thursday to visit family and left Sunday morning. A new Europe visitor from Warren drew attention during their stay around the Fourth.
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