Two Men Hurt As Truck Rolls Over Onoville
Two men were injured, one seriously, when a log truck failed to negotiate a right curve on Quaker Bridge Onoville Road. Arthur Crouse, 36, was treated for scalp lacerations and possible fractures, while Paul Luce, 26, was discharged after facial burns. The truck, owned by Clarence Luce, traveled 125 feet along the shoulder before rolling onto its left side. An unidentified motorist rushed them to WGA Hospital in Jamestown.
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Onoville
Quaker Bridge
Pierce Run
WGA
Jamestown
Morgan L. Sigel
Arthur Crouse
Paul Luce
Joseph Mongillo
Crouse
Luce
Folica
Lice
Clarence
Gneville
Fire damages Purpura home on West Pleasant Street
Twenty years ago a fire of unknown origin struck the James Purpura residence at 704 West Pleasant Street, badly damaging the rear of the dwelling with an estimated loss around 600 dollars. Also noted were plans for a Labor Day celebration by the Lieut Archie W Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the death of H R Lyons of Beaverdam after 98 years in the area. A boy, Jack De Reid, suffered minor injuries after a vehicle collision on West Pleasant Street, and Miss Margaret Blair remained at home after injuries from swimming at Findley Lake.
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James Purpura
West Pleasant Street
Corry
Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
West Washington Street
Merle Amy
Jack DeReid
Spring Street
Corry Hospital
Margaret Blair
West Church Street
Findley Lake
Three Great Lakes freighters to run trial voyages
Three Great Lakes freighters are slated for trial runs within 60 days. The 640-foot Richard M Marshall will depart Defoe Ship Building at Bay City Michigan this Saturday. The 633-foot McKee Sons, converted from an ocean ship, will leave Manitowoc around September 26. The 525-foot John J Boland will sail from Manitowoc around August 26.
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Eeeneers
Cleveland
Great Lakes
Great Lakes Steamship Co
Richard M. Marshalls
DeFoe Ship Building Co
Bay City
Mich
John J. Boland
American Steamship Co
Buffalo
Manitowoc
Wis
McKee Sons
Adams Mentioned as Woodside's Successor in Capitol Speculation
Harrisburg based report notes Adams, long time deputy attorney general, discussed as potential attorney general while Woodside moves to the State Superior Court. Woodside was appointed and announced to the Appellate Court by Gov. Fine in a surprise shift, remaining in the Justice Department until September to aid legislative preparations. Adams, a Bethlehem native, has 14 years in the deputy AG role and ranks among senior aides. The passage references the era's Law and Clarke expedition from May 1904 to September 1908.
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Price Harrisburg
Harrington Adams
Legal Nice
Justice Department
Capitol
Abty
Robert &. Woodside
State Superior Court
Woodside
John S.fine
General Assembly
Adams
Bethlehem
How Smart Are You in Corry Evening Journal
A daily quiz page challenges readers with ten questions on memory, history, and general knowledge. It invites readers to test themselves for a chance at bragging rights and notes advertising rates and submission details.
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Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Corry
Pavanes
Colegrove
Rthur Colegrave Publsher
George Sample
Nadie
Trip
Lexington Avenue
New York
Indianapolis
United States
East Unis
Il AP
West
Gory
Jersey Lightning
Carpenter
Teelion
Posshontas
Jamestown Fire Probes Three Nearby Blazes
Jamestown police and fire officials investigate three fires within five feet of each other between 10 p m and midnight. The third blaze occurred at 10 30 p m behind the Royal Hit Shop and the Chautauqua Awning Corp, detected by tenants above the stores. Authorities report rubbish pile ignition in back area, with no evidence yet of deliberate arson as detectives continue inquiries.
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Jamestown
Royal
Chautauqua Awning Corp
Taxes on Taxes and the Eisenhower tax message
A Washington column discusses President Eisenhower's proposal for a federal grants in aid commission and argues that federal overreach duplications waste and raise taxes. It cites Rep Ostertag's view that government can only take from people what it gives, urging tax relief and reduced government reach. The piece invites readers to consider their own role as taxpayers and the impact of the 1953 tax bill.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Ang
Ostertag
New York
Three Hurt in Beaver Falls Gas Explosion
An accumulation of gas triggered an explosion in a five room apartment building in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania injuring three people. Robert Abee 30 and his children Martina 8 and Billy 5 suffered minor scratches while most occupants were away at the time. Fire Chief Edward Phillips led responders and investigated the basement laundry area.
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Beaver Falls
Robert Abee
Martina
Billy
Edward Philli Fames
Brewery Workers Approve New Pact After Strike
Union locals report a 3-1 vote to accept a settlement offered by the city’s six breweries ending a strike by OC United Brewery Workers. Some workers protested the deal, citing a goal of a 40-hour week without pay loss. Spokesmen say terms include a 0.5 percent hourly wage increase, likely raising beer prices. John Schmitt, secretary of the local, announced the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai Wey
OC United Brewery Workers
John Schmitt
Union
Boy crushed to death on farm near Altoona
An eight year old boy named Harold Elliott Price died after being crushed under a hitting machine wheel on his uncle H B Price's farm near Altoona Pennsylvania. The accident happened earlier this year and authorities are investigating the circumstances.
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Altoona
Harold Elliott Price
Zone
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Pabst, Sehlite and
Blaté Breweries
Milley and Independent
Gottelmi
R. Lyons
Beaverdam
Kiner
Ralph Kiner
Nancy Chaffee
Mercy Hospital
Lawis and Clarke
Associated Press
Langhurst & Stewart
Til East Main
Fogle Lumber CO
Franklin St
Corry, Pa
Cay Ua
Phy FF
Leisure Coats
Tunnell’s
North Center Street
Superior Cleaning CO
Topp
Eshewls
Hksvsk
DeSoto
Malcolm Kysor
R. D
Edward F. Nelson, R. D
Sprin Martin Motor Sales
West South St
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