Paragraf Notes From Erie Area 1950s News Snapshots
Local hospital report notes George Bell of 535 Souls Second Avenue in fair condition at Hamot Hospital after admission as a medical patient on Sunday. Concurrent items include a Bible School program at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church tomorrow evening at 730 for 101 children ages 2 to 14 with 15 teachers. Airport Authority to meet next Tuesday at Ginnie's Cafeteria for a regional airport survey briefing. Police log covers missing dogs, a custody dispute leading to a family incident, a dog bite case at 105 Brook Street, yard dog disturbances at 221 Mead Avenue, a $60 fine for an overloaded truck in Girard Township, and a judge’s note on a load weight case. Also reported are the Crawford County Democrats aiding highway staffing, a Warren County coroner report of a hanging at Warren State Hospital, Loon 1328 contract acceptance at Struthers Wells plant, Franklin city population drop to 9,512, coroner candidacy plans, a fatal Route 8 crash near Franklin, Meadville headquarters move of American Brake Shoe Co. National Bearing Division, and Erie County on-the-spot tax license investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Jamestown Red Cross drive reaches funds milestone
Robert G. Riffel, executive secretary of the Southern Chau tiu County Chapter of the American Red Cross, announced that Jamestown contributions have reached a milestone, with donations totaling a significant amount for disaster response efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Red Cross
Hawaii
Robert G. Riffel
Chautiujua County
Ameligi Ret Cross
Yes Herds
Buffalo Dope Pushers Sentenced In Drug Ring Case
John Guteff, 31, and Carmelo Parisi, 34, both of Buffalo, received six year federal prison terms after being convicted of illegal heroin purchases. They were among 17 Buffalo residents named in a 2,553-count narcotics indictment stemming from February raids. Guteff and Parisi were found guilty on multiple counts following a three week trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Henderson
John Guteff
Carmelo Parisi
Buffalo
Gateff
Paris
Corry Grange Honors Fathers Night Meeting
Corry Grange No 55 met last evening in the Grange Hall on Park Street with 26 members. John Decker and Mrs King were named to study purchasing a new five star flag as part of the Fathers Day program. A rummage sale was announced for June 23 and 24 with pickup contacts offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Grange No. 55
Grange Hall
Park Street
John Decker
Merrill Lillie
Roy Swart
Lloyd Lillie
Oscar Lindstrom
James Carrier
Monty Gates
Mervill Lillie
LeRoy King
Grange Lecliver
Charles Mulligan
King
Grange
Henry Butcher
Eugene Powers
Butcher
Wave Rowland
Flossie Fosburgh
Charlotte Kinney
Glass Workers Erie 0. 135,000" Granted Time "235 On Contract
About 10,000 Pittsburch Plate Glass Co workers in six states won a 20 month contract extension with wage and benefit improvements. The pact with Ceramic Workers of America covers Creighton and Ford City Pennsylvania Crystal City Missouri Cumberland Maryland Mt. Vernon Ohio Clarksburg West Virginia and Henrietta Ohio. Wage hike four cents an hour for non bonus or incentive workers effective Feb 16 1961. Retirement at 65 Aug 28. Hospitalization and surgical contributions rise to 6.25 and 14.25 monthly. Non occupational sickness and accident insurance up to 50 per week for 26 weeks. Free life insurance rises to 3000 for men 2000 for women. Union says average wage now about 4 an hour.
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Columbus, Ohio
Pittsburch Plate Glass Co
Ceramic Workers of America
Creighton
Ford City
Crystal City
Cumberland
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Clarksburg
W Va
Adventists Start Youth Congress Opens in Atlantic City
Adventists begin a five day Youth Congress at Convention Hall Atlantic City with 1600 officials from 50 states and 6 Canadian provinces. Official opening is at 7 30 p m with more than 15000 expected attendees by Saturday night. Clyde Whitling from Corry heads local delegation as 13 delegates from western Pennsylvania attend. Congress titled Festival of the Holy Scriptures focuses on applying Biblical principles daily.
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Aldanlig UL Seventh-day ‘Adventists of
North America
Atlantic City
Auge
Canada
Corry
Clyde Whitling
Columbus Avenue
Meeting Dates Shift For Holiday Week
On Wednesday, July 6, due to the Fourth of July holiday, the schedule changes. The visitation meeting at Belle Valley Grange is now set for July 3.
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Belle Valley Grange
Erie Population Tops 135000 in Census Release
The U S Census Bureau reports that Erie city’s population rose from 130,803 to 135,057 over ten years, a 3 3 percent gain, while the surrounding standardized metropolitan area grew from 88 58 to 111,402. The 1960 metropolitan Erie total reached 246,459, up from 219,388 in 1950, a 70 percent increase, with nationwide metropolitan growth rising 243 percent.
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Pranklin
W. Roy Wolf
Franklin
Erie
U.S. Census Bureau
The
Bureau
Nixon Attacks Growth and the Soviets in Economic Address
In remarks ahead of a Reds comparison Nixon warned against chasing Soviet style growth via their economic philosophy. He criticized inflation risks and urged a sound fiscal policy while minimizing government interference in private decisions. He called for continued public education support and national transportation improvements.
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Soviet Union
United States
Nixon
Nxon
Belafonte Wins Emmy Amid Broad TV Honors
Belafonte earned the Emmy for best performance in a variety or musical program accepting from Fred Astaire. Arnaz and Jane Wyatt won acting awards as Stack and the Anderson family were recognized in comedy and drama categories. The event honored Playhouse 90, CBS Fabulous Fifties, Huntley Brinkley and Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling for writing.
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Sveange
Arnaz
Stack
Jane Wyatt
Anderson Family
Belafonte
Fred Astaire
Carney
Danny Thomas
Jack Benny
Red Skelton
Art Carey
Hollywood
New York
Playhouse 90
CBS
Huntley-Brinkley Report
20Th Century
Rod Serling
Ten
Rites Scheduled For C L B Miller in Erie area
Charles L B Miller of Erie died unexpectedly yesterday after a long residence in Cory retiring from General Electric in 13 years of service. He was WWI veteran and GE Retired Employees member. Survived by daughter Mrs John Pustelak, mother Mrs Mae Miller, two grandchildren, sister Mrs John Baron, and brothers William Miller Everett Miller and Clement Miller. Visitation at Duke Jay Funeral Home Beleroi today and tomorrow with services at Wesleyville Baptist Church and burial at Beaverdam Cemetery.
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Onarles L. B. Miller
Erie
Wattaburdy
Cory
Geeral Electric Co
Suyivors
John
Anette) Pustelak
Horhovcreek
Teday
Beaverdam Cemetery
Westfield Youth Hurt By Mower
Sam Bova a Westfield High School junior was injured Saturday while operating a power lawn mower at a neighbor's home. Taken to Westfield Memorial Hospital his condition is reported as good. He slipped while cutting grass at Charles Slate's property when the mower passed over his feet. Baya a local athlete is the son of Mr and Mrs Russell Baya Sr.
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Westfield
Sam Bova
Westfield Memorial Hospital
Charles Slate
Baya
Russell Baya
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George Bell
Souls
Second Avenue
Hamot Hospital
I Ene
Airport Authority
Ginnie’s
Stanley Bailey
Marion Street
Donakigengle
Columbus
Brook Street
Billy Raupach
Chester Swarm
Brookstreet
Raupach
Gertrude Smith
Meadayemue
Girard
Russell E. Warner
Union City
Route 20
Girard Township
Elmer L. Evans
Crawford County
Stuart A. Culbertson
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Edward G. Websber
Sparkansburo
Culbertson
Welber
Webber
Leen
Warren County
Ed C. Lowrey
Warron State Hospital
Loon
International Association of Miashinists
Struthers Wells Corp
Waireo
Republican
William E. Rice
Franklin Hospital
Route 8
Raymond G. Paden
Meadville
American Brake Shoe Co
St. Louis
B. al Rossfeld
Norman Birch
State Bureau of Sales and Use Tax
Erie County
Robert A. Rodgers
Wester
Millcreek Township
City of
Leed
Glass Workers
Adventists Start Youth Congress
Reds
Frostie Root Beer
SUN Crest Beverages
A&m Bottling CO
Corry, Pa
Roberts
State Motor Vehicles Department
Charleston
W. V
Bai
C.L.B. Miller
Hammond
Eagle Street
Dial
CIA Ait Passe
Coeet Liang
S&h
Citizens National Bank OF Corry
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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