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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1956
Page
1
The fragmentary item mentions moves and persons but lacks clear facts, names, or a concrete event. Readable bits imply a workplace or team action without specific roles or dates, leaving only vague references to actions and people.
Fragmentary OCR lists equipment and items including plows, conveyors, mixers, heaters, and tanks. Mentions dates, firms, and individuals in a dusty catalog-like notice. The piece reads as a dealer or auction summary with scattered trademarks and names.
French divisions backed by jet dive bombers press a major assault against Algerian rebels trapped in the Biban Mountains. Reports say 200 rebels killed, 210 prisoners taken, with heavy artillery and helicopter drops. Police raid Communists in Algiers as Paris debates policy.
Reverend Low, pastor of the Christlin and Missionary Alliance church, announces resignation effective June 10. He will relocate to Mullen THI Nd and plans a farewell sermon Sunday night. The congregation will begin interviewing candidates to fill the vacancy afterward.
Local weather notes summarize May as mixed with a warm bias, high temperatures reaching around 80 and above on several days and frequent precipitation. Rainfall totaled 8.72 inches, well above the May average of 5.96 inches, with 18 days showing measurable precipitation and several days near 100 inches rainfall. Multiple dates list daily highs and lows, including snow flurries noted mid month and a front that influenced temperatures throughout the period.
Wright School held a post year awards assembly recognizing students for home practice and public appearances at DAR and Kiwanis events. Carolyn Birges won high honors with a statue presentation, while Richard Genung and Richard Cook led top prize performances in instrumental and vocal acts.
Military report states Sgt Matthew B McKeon 31 awaiting a court martial at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Paris Island was released from confinement. His trial, tied to a discipline incident that led to six drownings, is postponed from May 1 to a later date. The Marine Corps announced the assignment was extended due to the ongoing investigation and medical evaluations.
The traditional Baccalaureate service for Corry Area High School 1950 graduates will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the auditorium. Fourteen seniors will participate with a mixed quartet and readings by Rev. Merriman Rev. Bauer and Rev. Murray. The service, coordinated by the Corry Ministerial Association, features hymns scripture and a sermon led by Rev. Hay Harris.
County taxes due notices mailed in Corry by City Treasurer Cag Smith show total taxes on personal property at 134,100 with real estate valued at 4,918,082 and personal property at 821. taxes allocated across four wards. Real estate taxes are 410 mills and personal property tax is 10 mills. payments by July will receive a 5 percent rebate, with penalties after October. Ward by ward valuations and taxes include First Ward real estate 1,010,930 taxes 19,183 and personal property 387,069 taxes 1,548. Second Ward real estate 1,022,540 taxes 10,225 and personal property 1,543,030 taxes 30,14. Third Ward real estate 1,447,040 taxes 14,470 and personal property 273,436 taxes 1,093. Fourth Ward real estate 0 taxes 83,017 and personal property 397,088 taxes 0.
A Corry man, 34 year old Christoualg, injuries from a scaffolding collapse in Erie. He and two others were working on a West Min street site when the structure fell. They were admitted to St Visiconit’s Hospital. The cause of the accident could not be determined. A Lehigh professor dies at 70.
A distraught wife and mother in Hauseville shot her 10 year old daughter then killed herself after shooting her husband, Be, in a home tragedy. The three bodies were found around 8 a.m. in their residence. Coroner Dinberg said the killings likely occurred between 1 and 2 a.m. The family ran a welding shop. investigators say the scene suggests a suicide after a double murder. No other suspects are being sought.
Investigators pursue a brutal killing of Mis Tez Johnson 30 at a payroll location. Police report a $2400 payroll theft occurred during a quick strike as Herbert Birkcourt and other workers found the victim beside her desk. Authorities assign a homicide squad to probe the scene and review security at the downtown facility.
Corryite dies of meningitis at Corry Memorial Hospital after illness that began earlier this week. He came to Corry as a child with his family, worked at Steen's cleaning works, then for Ropnhile Steel Co before returning to Corry in 1895. Survived by wife Mrs Miamin Steen, mother Min Galvni Steen, sister Mrs Georgie Wilcox, and sister Mrs Jed Walsh, all of Corry. Funeral services private tomorrow morning at home, interment to Pine Grove Cemetery.
A fragmented report notes the start of a traditional month with delays in obtaining local marriage licenses. It references 20 ceremony events at the Municipal Building yesterday, highlighting the busy pace of nuptial activity in the city.
A late afternoon crash on West Smith Street near Carry Memorial Hospital knocked out lights and telephone service for hours. Clarence Pitch of Corry lost control while passing a slower vehicle and clipped a utility pole, snapping lines. No injuries were reported. Police say the pole damaged two other vehicles and disrupted service to Hatch and the McCoy trailer court. Traffic was detoured until about 9 p.m., with state police and city officers managing the reroute. The Pennskee crew was dispatched to restore power. damage to vehicles was minor.
A citywide drill occurred this morning with limited participation. Fire Chief Weber cited a manpower shortage and a stopping of traffic on highways outside the city as the drills proceeded. The alert revealed a weak link between Headquarters and sirens causing delays before the red alert. Fire officials coordinated fire station signals, and the system aims to fix the routing to improve future warnings.
Harrisburg report on Governor Lender balancing the Commonwealth budget by trimming 50 million dollars from appropriations and relying on a higher than expected sales tax estimate. History notes slashed funding touched education, disaster reserves, and welfare while maintaining essential state operations and hospital aid.
Jesse Jones 43 a Tennessee native and wartime secretary of Commerce who led the RFC for 13 years and loaned billions. He built Houston’s skyline owning 35 buildings up to 37 stories, published the Houston Chronicle and owned major hotels. Governors, senators, and presidents hailed him as a leading business statesman. he had extensive holdings in NYC, Fort Worth, Dallas, and Memphis and endowed millions to education and charity. He died after kidney surgery and a bout of hospitalization. his career spanned Wilson Hoover and Roosevelt administrations.
Keppel Tiffany announces details for the Corry Area High School Alumni Reunion set for June 7 at 6 p m. in the cafeteria. A program includes musical items, speeches, officer elections, scholarship awards, the A D Colgrove Cup, and a variety show with dancing to end the evening.
Temporary repairs completed on the Pennsylvania Railroad line between Coray and Titusville after yesterday's 42-car pileup. Damages expected to exceed $100,000 with a broken rail blamed for the incident. Two diesel locomotives damaged little. 990 feet of track torn up near Titusville Country Club golf course will require weeks to remove wrecked cars and complete permanent fixes.
Vienna report says Josept Cardinal Munds zeny. Hungarian legation denies reports of his rearrest. The 61 year old Roma Catholic Primate of Hungary was previously imprisoned by communist authorities and released after a parole indicative of ongoing state measures.
Rochester based engineering firm announces three new vice presidents in a management refresh. Michael Baker International appoints Thoy ae Don 2, Graham Beaver Wayne D., and Pingerm HGaip Fills to key leadership roles, signaling a strategic push in consulting engineering services.
In Moscow Tito of Yugoslavia pushes for a softened line with the Kremlin as Dmitri T. Shepilov is named foreign minister, replacing Vyacheslav Molotov who resigns. The move signals Moscow aiming to placate Tito after years of distrust and marks a major reshuffle in the Soviet leadership. Molotov remains deputy chair while Shepilov, 50, takes the helm of foreign affairs as Russia reflects on the 1948 split with Belgrade.
A circus in Weld Bion Gils venue offered two performances yesterday drawing small crowds. Patrons felt cheated when the final act ended after a brief showcase, with the billed Western stars lineup including cowboys Indians and rope experts. One performer Carlos Cameon boasted a Hollywood background and repeatedly misfired rope tricks, while chilly weather and poor turnout blamed for the low attendance.
Report details trooper activity including 12 893 miles driven and 96 accidents investigated. White persons injured and property damage totaled 49 240. Office arrests and inquiries described, with 85 requests for information handled.
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