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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

4

A Time For Action In Corry Over School Chimney Hazard

Police Chief Harley Drake presses city officials to repair the old high school chimney after a lightning strike. Officials block off the area near the Fourth Ward Playground as debris and risk persist, while ownership and repair timelines remain unclear. A separate note reports New York Court of Appeals decisions upholding religious rights by blocking restrictions on synagogue and church construction, reinforcing free exercise protections.

Harley Drake Doni Tas Willer ‘Ross Journal Witttt Fourth’ Ward Streets Department Drake Court of Appeals of New York

Argument Ends In Fatal Shooting Near Midway

Brady Wendell Watson 33 of AD 1 Bulger was shot and killed after an argument with another man in Midway Washington County near Allegheny County line. Joseph Elliott 38 of Bulker was taken into custody for questioning. Watson was struck in the chest by a blast from a shotgun.

Brady Wendell Watson Bulger Toas Midway Washington County Allegheny County Joseph Elliott Bulker Watson

Sparta Trucker Nabbed For Oversized Load On Smock Boulevard

Local police and state troopers reported a crackdown on traffic violators with a single oversized log load found on a truck from Spartansburg. About six other drivers were cited for violations during the checkpoint. several trucks stopped were found overloaded.

Cpl W. L.cuthbert Tawrendt Park Frank Waster Smock le Peck Spartansbirs William Preston Heovins Butler Ate Cooperstown

Clues Sought on Rabies Spread in State

Public health veterinarians report isolated rabies cases across Cumberland Susquehanna Clinton Warren and Westmoreland counties this year with 40 cases statewide. Most occur in stray animals and domestic hosts within the last months.

Witte Cumberland Susquehanna Clon Warne Westmoreland County Chesi@r County Swiitels

Injured Guard Awarded Increased Pension Bid In Court Decision

A Philadelphia case concerns Ede County Cumming Plea Court ruling on compensation for Muens, an injured guard employed by Kelso Batch Association. The court reinstated earlier orders granting 20 weeks of compensation through 1989, with further questions about permanent disability and potential increases to 100 percent. The association challenged the board’s action, while Muens contends for full disability benefits and continued wage support.

Derlor Correia Philadephia Ede Cumming Tneh Wettington Gard Kelso Batch Association A. Macne Plainsift Muens Muéng The Association Jms Roark

Residents oppose Emlenton school building plan

Residents across four affected counties voiced disapproval of constructing a new junior senior high school in Emlenton. They argue the proposed site serves one group and would not accommodate both, urging abandonment of the plan.

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Troops Parade Before Governor in Pennsylvania Program

About 5000 Pennsylvania National Guard troops will parade on Governor’s Day weekend near Harrisburg. The lineup includes Lt Gov Roy Bofurman and Maj. Gen Anthony J Drexel Bidale as they review units from the Army and state miltary agencies. Units will train at Fort Ind, near Harrisburg, prior to encampment with practice rounds and weapon demonstration.

Senetera Reaees Pennsylvania National Guard Anthony J Drexel Bidale Roy BoFurman Min Oltier Hish Ismacows Avilin Sidlers Tampines

Aero Worker James Avery Dies of Heart Attack

James Bo Avery, 27, a machinist at Aero Supply Mfg. Co., died Tuesday evening of a heart attack. Funeral from Young Funeral Home, Youngsville, with Rev Meredith Swift officiating, interment in Youngstille Cemetery. Survived by his parents and siblings, with extensive local ties in Corry and Spring Creek.

Perearier Errrier Young Funeral Youngsville James Bo Avery Pursfield Nis Aero Supply Mfg. Co Avery Corry Coby Spritu Creek Pitts Tyla Mel Aver Widgen Morris Marian Leatherman Washington Jean Cressley Spring Creek Kathryn Muller Wayware Meredith Swift Blaine Rothwell Youngstille Cema

Fate of Power Bill In Hands of Dixiecrats

Washington dispatches report a sharp political fight over the Hells Canyon bill to authorize a 45 million federal dam project on the Snake River between Idaho and Oregon. The bill pits Democratic claims of private power against Republican resistance and House pressure, with key senators signaling how they may vote as public and private probes unfold.

Washington Boutherry Heile Canyon Buea Privite Peiwers Republica Souiliensen Snake River Tidal Oregon Nance Dbf Tiaroilo Hells Canyon Tdaho Co Privaty FPG Uthe Tawandrot Sen. Watkine R-Ugh FPO Amnost Exignstiys

Voters Approve 650000 Plan For Building

Voters in Sherman district approve a 650000 building program on a Tuesday. The plan funds construction and modernization of the school facilities including a new kitchen, expanded cafeteria, and updated classrooms. A permanent security system and library improvements are included, with five new classrooms added. The measure requires further details in a district report.

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Corry Braces for Fallout Alert Amid Broadcast Exercise

A garbled wartime style notice describes Corry preparing for a fallout alert and an associated broadcast exercise. It mentions sirens, public facilities checks, police involvement, and a test of emergency response, with details on radio frequencies and dispatch routes, naming Erie and Niagara region connections.

Broadcast test details outlining intermittent station signals

The notice describes a test schedule with on and off transmission cycles. The station will be on for 30 seconds and off for 60 to 79 seconds during an 18 minute period. Officials relate the sequences to a non emergency procedure and urge readers to consult page nine for full explanation.

Last Rites Held For William Willis

Last rites were held yesterday afternoon at Bracken Wunteas Home for William Willis who was killed instantly Saturday when his car struck a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train on East Main Street. Burial followed at Clymer Center with a long list of pallbearers and attendees from Jamestown, Spain, and nearby areas.

Heydor Pennsylvania Railroad East Main Street Bracken Wunteas Roy Bradley Columbuy Community Church Clymer Center Borvidl

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