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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1953

Page

8

Family of six left homeless after fire sweeps Erie County home

A blaze at a two story home in Erie Center destroyed the roof and much of the second floor. The Lawrence family and Basil Lawrence lost most belongings. no insurance. Neighbors and volunteer firefighters saved furnishings and clothing. The family of six sought temporary shelter with neighbors. The fire department responded from multiple agencies after a 10:07 p.m. call. No injuries were reported.

Erlery Center Chely Dom pOe Wah Fvanna Fire Department Agatning Winick Or Or Epho Jamestown Police Ot Nunestown Telephone Company Vanna Dremen Chautauqua County Fire Mutual Aid Control Center Mayville Bemus Point Maple ‘Springs Gerry Fire Department Sf Fluvanna Gerry Dewittville Vounteer Lee Building Lawrence

St Edward's 10 Hold Promotional Exercise for Eighth Grade

St Edward's Behoo! will hold an eighth grade promotional exercise tomorrow morning after the Law Mass at 1 o'clock at St Thomas Olured. Diplomas will be presented to John Brigham Lynette Campike Regia Donoghue Rita Downey Janet Jackson Lucille Jungfreisch Ruth Mecoy Howard Mcnuilin Thomas McMullin Carmela Tucci and Gilbert Wastak. Scholastic achievement certificates and various awards will also be presented.

St. Edward's St. Thomas John Brigham Lynette Carnpike Regia Donoghue Rita Downey Janet, Jackson Lucille Jungfreisch Ruth Mecoy Howard Mcnuilin Thomas McMullin Carmela Tucti Gilbert Wastak

Tanker Breaks in Two After Collision Off Philadelphia

A collision between tankers near the Port of Philadelphia sent one vessel the Phoenix down within moments while the other, the tanker Pall, split in two. Survivors report flames and chaotic lifeboat rescues as crews from both ships were treated for burns and injuries. Captain Reginald O Gross of the Pall survived with second degree burns. Investigations focus on signal miscommunications between the two ships.

Page Emey Philaadelphia Atlantic Ocean Cruse Reginald O. Gross Houston Tex Pali Massachusetts Philadelphia Phoenix Uss

Erie Wife Seeks 129 Week Support in Divorce Case

Magdalene Jonas of Erie testifies she cannot live on 78 weekly aid and seeks 129 dollars for essentials. She lists rent, phone, insurance, laundry, dry cleaning, cosmetics, clothing, and other costs while Herman Jonas, his income cited, objects to increased support. Judge Evans adjourns for further advisement as the case proceeds.

Erie Magdalene Jonas Erle Herman Joius Brit Tara Dude Timer G. Evans Weet Jonas Evie Hon & Shipply Northern Steel Corp Peron Evans Fortimany Furder Jods

Four Killed In Houston Fireworks Blast

A Houston blast at a fireworks warehouse triggered a massive explosion that killed four people in nearby cottages and injured 73 others. The incident destroyed a block of homes and disrupted the area, with an estimated 40 000 pounds of holiday reworks igniting and causing widespread damage.

Houston Eam Houston Firworks Ihealco Fireworks and Specialty Company

Silent screen idol Des in Hollywood

Desmond Farnum a veteran silent film star dies at 76 after a yearlong illness in Boston. Known for a famous fight scene in a Rex Beach adaptation, he entered Hollywood as a matinee idol in the early era and began on stage with Shakespeare. He remained vigorous and clear eyed through illness.

Aesdomime Wohin Farnum Willy Finky Jeter Boston Hollywood Rex Beach

Local Classifieds and Services Listings From Corry Area

A chaotic OCR page shows ads for junk and wrecked car buyers Baker's Salvage and Wrecking Service Range's Corners with phone numbers, septic tank pumping by Keystone Septic Tanks agent Alan in Columbus, vacuum cleaners from Wellman's on North Center street, and Hurley Motor Sales in Bittchiston. It also includes the Camry Memorial Hospital Association annual meeting at Corry Memorial Hospital on June 1 1959 to elect seven directors, plus numerous real estate and business for sale listings around Corry and Wattsburg Pennsylvania detailing residences, groceries, restaurants, and rentals with addresses and prices.

Baker Range Alan Keystone Albert Fox Bike Columbus Wellman's North Center Street Hurley Motor Sales West Smith Street Bittchiston Camry Memorial Hospital Association Corry Memorial Hospital Corry Riveville Hillside Coury Mechanica Concord High Way Tiare City Wattsboro Columbus ‘Township Trench Bear Lake Wattsbury McCoy's Gabin Gamp Wate Agency North East Dames Fy Leslie Wattsboure

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Fire and Illness

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness while patient at Corry Memorial Hospital. Also grateful to Corry Fire Department for quick response when lightning struck our barn. Harold Triswit and family.

Corry Memorial Hospital Bugh A. O'Hare Tt Teen Davids Corry Harold ‘Riscwit

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