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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a location at First Street South and a parenthetical remark, indicating a brief local notice or event placeholder. No clear names, dates, or actions are readable. The readable fragment points to a street corner reference with uncertain context.
A local figure named Brag Tod faces questions after an incident described as a boastful act. Police reported no injuries and no clear motive emerged. Community leaders urged calm as investigations continue.
A 22 year old Erie woman, Eva Mae Moore, faced 18 months to three years in the Allegheny County Workhouse after missing bail, plus a $100 fine and $500 restitution to Mrs Jessie Criscione for a fraud in April 1950. Kenneth Reynolds of Erie got 24 to five years in Western Penitentiary on an incest charge. Edward Sulewski of Erie received $100 and 30 days for larceny and contributing to delinquency. Robert McGuire of Union City, with a suspended sentence, was jailed for driving while license suspended. Lawrence Heffern of Erle drew 14 days and a $100 fine for a May crash.
Torrential rains trigger flash floods across western Pennsylvania. One man, 90 year old Andrew Barbick of Latrobe, drowned as floodwaters engulfed his home. Small streams overflowed forcing families in low lying districts to flee. Creeks overwhelmed several industrial plants including Imperial Lighting, Walworth, American Glass, and a valve manufacturer.
A scanned page lists numerous near shore churches with service times, Sunday School hours, pastors, and youth programs. Entries include East Bianc Community Church Rev. William M. Brooks, Edwards Chapel Evangelical United Brethren, Blue Eye Wesleyan Methodist, Abbe Reformed, Olymer Methodist, Our Lady of Victory Mission at Spartansburg, Bear Lake Evangelical United Brethren, Harbor and Cottage Hill Wesleyan Methodist, Findley Lake Evangelical, Wayne Valley Evangelical, Java Baptist Church, Wheelock Church, Beaverdam Mennonite, and more with specific worship and class times. Also notes other Spartanburg gatherings and church activities.
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