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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
3
Readable fragments describe a public dispute near River Street involving property and a hand injury. Authorities note ongoing legal action and nearby witnesses report a clash over property boundaries. Further details await official statements and court filings.
Fragmentary text references a 1895 date, a 1949 case, and a 1950 endant involving individuals Barlow Ward and others in a county court context. It mentions a master and duties, with scattered names and times, but the readable facts are minimal and unclear.
With three American citizens under arrest, the pattern of Soviet wartime spying in the United States grows clearer. Officials indicate more arrests are likely, naming linked cases such as Klaus Fachs and Alfred Dean Slupk in investigations tied to Gold and the Soviet espionage network.
The sale of Series E U S Savings Bonds in Erie County during Independence Drive weeks totals 707 324 dollars. Roy C Maer of Erie County urges every citizen to buy an extra Series E bond before the drive ends July 4 to reach the county quota.
A young mother perished while entering a burning house to rescue her son as the 11 year old and others escaped. Fire memory: a window alarmed a young girl and a boy who leaped to safety. one mother remained inside seeking a child reported unharmed elsewhere.
Officials expect good weather for a day of rally activities as musical organizations prepare to perform before the program. Louis Lewin outlines plans for the America Season Rally with parades, divisions, and a formal ceremony around North Center and Pie Grove area. A Red Cross safety station will operate in the library basement for emergencies. Milk strike in Washington enters its second week as negotiators seek a new contract between dairy dealers and drivers and employees assisted by federal mediators.
The Merritt Appliance Co in the city has been sold to G B Burt Chase of Wert Columba Avenue and Bert Merritt of West Main Street is the former owner. The new owner plans to continue current policies and keep the shop a full service appliance retailer and repair facility at 46 West Main Street.
The State Highway Department plans to renew work on the Clymer to Columbus road project. Rain and weather delays last year halted progress, but crews will resume to shape the path for paving. The goal is a continuous blacktop roadway from Clymer to Columbus, with only remaining depressions and alignment work to finish in the coming months.
Babson argues theology schools should train executives to serve humanity through business, not only via churches. He cites a Eureka Kansas talk with Utonia College president and imagines religious graduates guiding 60 pharmacy stores with strong service ethos and prayerful leadership.
An 8 year old from Cary Re 2.1 was fined 25 dollars after a disorderly conduct incident involving a knife chase through Corryville. Police report the boy assaulted a sister and injured a bystander during a birthday party disturbance.
Dewey announced he will not seek a third term and plans to return to private law practice after this term ends. He indicated he will not influence the state convention’s choice, leaving the path open for Republican nominee Henry Goy and Joe Hanley as potential contenders at Saratoga Springs.
Weather notes record a dramatic sky display with jagged bolts across the southern heavens. A city fire alarm was struck during the event as rain cooled a 81 degree high and 50 degree low in Lancaster. Governor Duff took a fishing trip on the Susquehanna river below the dam, returning with two shad weighing 3.5 and 4 pounds.
Reports from Washington indicate the United States may reach a decision on a peace treaty with Japan tonight. Officials discuss terms, Allied occupation, and ongoing military considerations as Japan seeks end to occupation while preserving security concerns.
Train service on the Pennsylvanian line is curtailed with Sunday trains removed due to earlier rolling stock and strike-related disruptions. Superintendent EP Adsinus cited limited weekday trains and ongoing repairs as the cause, with passengers warned of slower westbound travel and reduced schedules during the week.
Five medics will be honored at the annual meeting of the Eighth Councilor District of The Medical Society of Pennsylvania at the Slem Memorial Hospital Union City next Wednesday. Dr Luther King Meadville will present year testimonials to Des Guy Boughton Erie William Pub Greenville. James Elder Clifton Marstistt Sharon Tirecoxhition of his health and medical care legislation during his term of office. Dr Leroy E Chapman Warren a member of Warren County Medical Society will be presented with a citation by Dr Gen Palmer Pittsburgh chairman of the committee on public health regulation of the Medical Society.
Senator Hickenlooper urged quizzing Deputy Undersecretary Toho E. Peurifo y as the Senate inquiry into the 1945 Ameranng case considers testimony behind closed doors. Career diplomat John B. Service, among five arrested in the secret documents episode five years ago, faces the probe.
An official said employers must collect Social Security numbers from all employees including part time and temporary workers to ensure proper coverage. Many workers previously faced delays or loss of unemployment or survivor benefits when wage records were incomplete, and officials urged residents to bring Social Security numbers to the local district office on the upcoming Tuesday evening.
Associated Press reports missing contestant Marjorie Harrison from a powder pill derby traveling Montreal to West Palm Beach. Civil Aeronautics Administration says Harrison left Riverdale Maryland at 6:80 p.m. Friday intending to push south before nightfall. bad weather hindered progress with brief stops near Washington and Philadelphia.
A 1940 SusGebuke automobile sustained $200 damage in a two vehicle crash near Urea City at 7 o'clock last evening. Mrs. Hale attempted to pass a tank track loaded by Wigginlive, the truck failed to stop, struck her car and she swerved off the road, but escaped injury as the truck continued on. State Police investigated at Copry barracks and noted the wreck occurred when an oncoming car cut sharply in front of the deck, causing the collision and vehicle displacement.
A 35 year old farmer Lester Bishop was found slain with a shotgun outside his home near the Maryland border in McConnellsburg Pennsylvania. State Police said his brother Walter Bishop and Walter's wife vanished after the shooting and a statewide search is under way as investigators pursue possible leads. The Bishops, described as farmers, are a large family in southern Fulton County near the Mason Dixon line. The victim was married.
In Wimbledon England on June 17 the United States team won the Wiehiman Cup for the fourth time in seven matches. Margaret Osbome of Wilmington Del defeated England's Sean Walker Smith 6 9 6 in the opening match to give the U S a 1 0 lead in the best of seven competition.
A flash flood broke a dam near Crooksville, exploding a pottery kiln at the Acme Pottery Company and igniting a mass of flame. Two families are missing, power is out across Crooksville, and authorities report extensive property damage totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rescue efforts continue as water swamps streets and several neighborhoods flood.
At the 40th annual Chicago Chamber of Commerce convention in Suvy Pier, Herbert Hoover urged ending deficit spending by borrowing only if outlawed. He told about 4,000 members that inflation and debt threaten jobs and rational life, a highlight of the banquet speech.
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