Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files July 2 1952
A collection notes Elmer Garrier Post of the American Legion reports a dramatic 700 percent membership rise in the 1934 drive. Cory Legion post expands with growing member base. Two youths are held after stealing about 11 dollars from West grocery, using some to buy a wrist watch. remainder recovered. Powell Motor Company features new motel models. JH Castor’s Lincoln coupe nearly destroyed by Harborcreek fire. Norma Jeau Nantes birthday party with dolls gifts for guests. Equal treatment in armed offices discussed with minority report adopted 65 to 58 21. Truman-Darkley ticket favored by 29 states, Truman-Burney by 159 electoral votes. Panmunjom talks in Korea end after five minutes, next session set for tomorrow. Public libraries in US were rare before 1850.
Flames Destroy Barn At Russell
Russell Fire Department, aided by Sugar Grove volunteers, battled a blaze that destroyed a 36 by 60 foot barn on the Charles Skage farm six miles west of Russell. A tractor wagon and hay were lost and two firefighters sustained burns treated by Dr. Vermilyen Fussell. The origin is believed in the hay mow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Skage
Marshtown
Here
Russell Fire Department
Sugar Grove
William Lyon
Ralph Walker
Charles H. Vermilyen
Fussell
Skages
Bradford
Phony $10 Bills Warned In Jamestown
Jamestown police chief warns residents to beware counterfeit ten dollar notes after a bogus bill was found among deposits at Hotel Jamestown. Detectives traced the note to a possible counterfeiting ring. the bill bore serial H2ISS0201A and was described as lighter in color with a dark back border and unclear engraving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Lecoy H. Ericson
Solout
Ericson
Cuy
Brieson
How's Your I Q and Misc Questions Classic Puzzle Page
A quirky July page offers an I Q quiz with 10 questions about Kiwanis, hieroglyphs, pirates, sports terms, and historical figures. It notes answers on the Classified Page and invites readers to check scores, with monthly averages and memory tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Kiwanis International
Republic 3
Garry
the Pal
Ad-Vent D'Estaing
Amerivyance
Civil rights plank at Democratic convention sparks party split
The piece outlines reactions to a weaker 1948 civil rights plank and Southern opposition. It notes Republicans favor federal action to end lynching and poll taxes while Democrats seek a compromise. It highlights Truman's stance and calls for equal political participation, employment opportunity, and person security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Powell
Congress
New York
District of Columbia
Truman
Renew Demands For Union Shop In Pittsburgh Strike
The CIO United Steelworkers pressed for a non-compromise union shop as the 61 day old steel strike drew no government intervention. At a Wage Policy Committee session led by USW President Philip Murray, industrial representatives presented the industry's position but the committee remained unmoved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
CIO United Steelworkers
USW
Philip Murray
No plans for rebuilding after partial insurance coverage
Mr. Skage stated he has no plans to rebuild the structure. The building had partial insurance coverage on its losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skage
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Elmer ©. Garrier
Cory Legion Post
West
First Avenue
Focal Jewelry
Powell Motor Company
JH. Castor
East Frederick Street
Harborcreei
Norma Jeau Nantes
Donald Nantes
West Church Street
Norma Jean
Munsan
Korea
Panmunjom
United States
REX Theatre
Scaramouche
Stewart Granger
Eleanor Parker
I Ledarriter
Robert A. Ott i
1St Ave
Corry, Pa
Mrs
George Roof
Wck
Wells
Dow Bach
John Pernbeck
Inc
Carol Mecray
Mis
Carol Peterson
Johnson Bros
International Harvester Sales and Service
International Harvester
Baler Twine
Jen
Tan Clark, Shady Avon
Thomas Kouk
Clarence Wallace
Chrysler
Donald Dickinson
Ben Lorena
Corry
Pyer ‘Eal
ERIE
Bingham Tol
AKRON
Cleveland
Chicago
You'Sava
The
Erie Railroad
Eymonts
Perrenal Conwr Discount Co
Ib Finance CO
Personal Consumer Discount Co
N. Center ST
Harry Hall
CAR & Home
Davis Radio
North Center Street
Arn HG
Powell
Center St
LEED
Borstorff & Fitch
DeSoto
Plymouth
Dodge
Pontiac
Abily Sventele
Paul Orn
Rossbacher Insuance
Davick
Robert R, Nichols
Albert Shaifer
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