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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1955
Page
4
Public notices show newspaper masthead details for Corry Evening Journal including publisher and staff roles, AP affiliation, mail rates, and display advertising deadline set at 9 a.m. on the prior publication date.
President Eisenhower, touring New England for five days, became the first Republican candidate in 25 years to win all six New England states. Despite statewide wins, Massachusetts and Rhode Island elected Democratic senators and a governor, suggesting a personal victory in those states rather than a party triumph.
The coal industry shows signs of recovery as research uncovers new uses and ample reserves. With petroleum and natural gas depleting, coal could supply liquid fuels, gas, and chemicals, boosting utilities and creating fuel from charred residues.
Hliner C Currier Post No 369 American Legion and Columbus Men's Club will stage another Labor Day celebration in Columbus. Admin plans were outlined at a meeting in Legion rooms in the Horn block. Miss Gertrude Carroll of Columbus has been appointed as a state government typist in Harrisburg and will leave next Wednesday. Dirt roads in the Utis vicinity are poor after heavy rains and motorists are warned to drive carefully on unimproved routes due to slippery surfaces.
At the meeting last evening W R Hasbrouck and H A Fehinin were named assessors to assist Mr Eaton with the triennial assessment. Alexander and Company bought a new dapple gray team for their undertaking business. Final action on authorizing paving West Washington street from the PRR tracks to Essex street was completed, with bids to be received tomorrow.
A scrambled quiz laisse about current events and facts of national and international importance. Questions cover union membership, prize fights, servants demographics, Farm Bureau membership, legislature names, and a famous author. Text hints at coal industry research driving new uses and cheaper fuel.
Mrs. Ejll Emerson asserts custody of her three month old son Robert, taken last Thursday from Mrs. Bessie Van Luven of 167 East 1ih Street. The infant, reported in good condition, was brought to Humot Hospital. police involved after Van Luven alerted authorities Saturday. Emerson, who paid Van Luven $20 for two weeks of care starting June 9, sought release before a two week deadline. Detective Inspector Herbert Foster said police concern began only after the report and that the mother’s claim appeared prior to the deadline.
Erie faces a water crisis as a moss like fungus in the lake fouls filtration. The Water Bureau reports a five million gallon loss since Monday and warns a sprinkling ban within 24 hours if residents do not conserve. Reservoir levels have fallen two and a half feet, and pumpage is at about 70 percent of normal. City officials urge voluntary conservation to clear the algae caused by the fungus.
Erie residents and officials including the city, the school district, and grocers urged the state Milk Control Commission to force dealers to open their books to justify current prices. A five day MCC hearing opened in Erie County courthouse with figures on school consumption and price effects to be presented. Dr. Roland W Bartlett of Illinois may testify. School Board Secretary Arthur P Logan may be a witness.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused appeals of former Clairton councilmen Caesar Ricci and Ernest Dequenne and coal operator Fred Fiore, all convicted of bribery in 1953. Fiore allegedly bribed officials to buy about 4000 half pints daily from school cafeterias, with prices rising from four and a half to six and a half cents per half pint since 1947.
Two men sought Clairton municipal approval to mine coal on city property. Bach drew a 12 year prison sentence and $2000 in fines. They have been free on bond. The Allegheny County district attorney said the three will be jailed within two weeks. HEADS CATHOLIC LEAGUE GETTYSBURG Roger Simpson of Lancaster was reelected president of the Pennsylvania CatholicBeneficial League at its 55th annual meeting.
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