Corry area notes school reunion and local events
Fifty-ninth Corry High School Alumni Association reunion and banquet planned at the Junior High. Board of Education meets next Monday. Corry Odd Fellows to attend state convention. Buick May output up 11.8 percent from 1952. Electric production rose six weeks straight. May retail sales up 15.9 percent over April. A severe electrical storm damaged a home near Gordon Paulson, with minor injuries. Heat caused prostrations in Shenango Valley steel mills but no fatalities. Insurance rules liberalized for cash surrender values and policy loans in Pennsylvania. Corry Public Library closed during alumni events. VFW and American Legion plan rallies in region. Northwestern region director named for Democratic Women. Damages paid in a North Gerard suit. Stocks rally after late-day rebound. St Edwards High School class day exercises. Western Union Postal Telegraph merger awaiting congressional approval.
Pastor E P Short to Warren Holy Redeemer Church
The Rev. E P Short, longtime pastor of St Lawrence's Albion appointed pastor of Holy Redeemer Church Warren Pa succeeding the late Rev P J O'Brien. Short, Boston native, educated at Boston College and St Bonaventure, will assume in a week. Other changes in Erie diocese include assignments for Rev William Sullivan and Rev James Powers. Bishop Gannon notes list not yet complete.
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E. P. Short
St. Lawrence's R
Albion
Holy Redeemer Church
Warren
P. J. O'Brien
Father Short
Boston
Boston College
St. Bonaventure
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. J. F. Donnellan
J. B. Fitzmaurice
Short
Snort St
James M. Powers
Oil City
Erle
John B. Keating
Punxsutawney
St. Cosmos and Damian
J. P. Massinger
Clarion
St. Francis Church
Clearfield
P.J. Blake
Cambridge Springs
Pather Blake
St. Vincent's Hospital
Brie
John M. Gannon
Richard Guilfoyle
San-Cura Soap and Ointment Ad Prompt Relief
A vintage advertisement urges readers to wash feet with San-Cura Medicated Soap and apply San-Cura Ointment to relieve gore aching or tender feet. The copy promises relief by morning and a feeling of renewal, with the product sold at all druggists.
Erie Youth Died a Hero in Bay Tragedy
June brie Livingston, 15, of 528 West 5th Street, and Clement Dougherty, 16, of 1008 West 16th Street, died after they clung to a buoy or object in choppy Presque Isle Bay while attempting to reach safety. Dougherty was rescued by life guards but Livingston sank, uttering a final line about not being saved. Livingston to be laid to rest Thursday at Laurel Hill cemetery after last rites.
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Brie
Kenneth Livngston
West Sth Street
Clement “Bud? Doughty
West 16Th Street
Presque Isle Bay
Mae
Kenneth
Young Dougherty
Seast
Livingston ‘Bay
Laurel Hill
End Probe Of Poison Case Inconclusive
District Attorney Mortimer E. Graham said the death of 17 year old William J. Knauer of Strong Vincent High was from poisoning, but embalming prevented stomach analysis and autopsy could not determine the poison. Coroner Walter G. Stroble reported the fatal poisoning and Graham announced the investigation is closed. Knauer was the son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Knauer and was reportedly in good health Sunday before Monday illness.
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RIE
William J. Knuer
Strong Vincent High School
Mortimer E. Graham
Graham
Walter G. Stroble
Anthony Knauer
Pythian Sisters Plan Garden Party at Andrews Home
At last evening’s Pythian Sisters meeting plans were laid for a garden party to be held Wednesday afternoon June 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Andrews on East South Street. A large crowd attended a Mother’s Day and Flag Day program. Memorial Day services will follow next Friday with grave decorations. A committee served lunch after the meeting.
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Pythian Sisters
Oscar Andrews
East South Street
Storm hits Jamestown area with wind and lightning damage
Heavy winds and an electrical storm swept across Jamestown and surrounding towns causing widespread damage. The Star Handle Company plant at Union City was largely destroyed by fire sparked by lightning. A barn on John Sawdyn farm burned, killing livestock and hay, with neighbors aiding to contain the blaze. Lightning also struck properties near Beaverdam and near M. B. church, while trees fell on roads between Clymer and North Clymer. No injuries were reported among residents or passing motorists.
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Traction
Center Street
Gerry
Star Handle Company
Union City
John Sawdyn
Power
Hare Creek
Second Ward
Sawdyn
Sawehyn
Hie Farm
Beaverdam
Robert Mulvin
M. B
James Crowell
Kincaid
Jamestown
Sherman
Elmer Tressler
Clymer
North Clymer
Byron Skille
Windley Lake
Storm Leaves Scattered Damage Across Watts Flats Area
An electrical storm yesterday noon struck several properties causing fires and losses. A barn owned by Meer tink and Willett burned with hay straw and farming tools inside. The Star Handle Company plant in Concord Street suffered near 10000 dollars in damage. Lightning also struck transformers and electric rings were out of commission. Closer to Spartansburg strong winds uprooted numerous trees, damaged homes and farms, toppled silos and roofs, and cut power lines. Local residents reported fallen poles and base flooding while Pomona Grange convened in Wattsburg for sessions.
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Bers
Harry Neckers
Meertink and Willett
Wamlet
Watts Flats
Star Handle Company
Concord
Lee Mosher
Arthur Huntley
Spartansburg
Pinchot Road
John Fopeington
Andrew Mast
Wilbert Logan
J. C. Crosby
Riceville
Stranahan Farm
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Board of Education
Corry
Associated Gas & Electric System
Elmer C. Carrier Post
American Legion
Buick Motor
Gordon Paul Son
Shenango Valley
Sharon
Pennsylvania
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Armstrong
Esstati
Corry Publix
Corry High
American Legion of Northweste
Pennsylvenis
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women’s Executive Board
Harrishire
Aamed
Charles Crosby
Meadville
Mayville
Eugene Heath
North Gerard
George McAvon
Julian
Lakewood Road
Avon
St. Edward's High School
Westernion-Postal
Holy Nedeemer Church
Grand Union
Kellogg's
Pha
Chase & Sanborn
Tos
Dib
Nko
Rinso Lifebuoy Soap
Jorau Pla
Royal Baking
Boon
Good Housekeeping Institute
Majestic
Root’s Furniture
Corry, Pa
Frank Says
Cora Simmons
Wattsburg
Pomona Grange
Keister
Lady Esther
Epsom
Absorbine Jr
Kroshen
Packers
Burma
Corny, P
Rachial Legion
St. Kaw
Frances Olner
Alf Tollo
Josep
Olin
Norbert Bisinger
Alfred N
Marie Betely
Aveen
Lake de
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Cambri
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