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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
6
A De troit made two hundred fifty five vehicle arrived in Youngsville as part of the civilian defense setup. The 750 gallon pumper undergoes tests before acceptance by the Youngsville Fire Department with federal funds covering half the cost. Also received were 3000 feet of fire hose.
City police received a call about a mentally ill woman wandering from her home. Before officers could locate her she was returned home. Corry Moose Lodge building committee met to release plans to contractors for a one story structure on East Washington Street. Four local builders took out specifications and bids will be opened July 20 if approved by the club membership.
Pfc. Donald J. Perrott of Greenville, 20, was cleared of blame by a Somerset County coroner's jury in the death of Pvt. Elmer W. Leng, 22, of Pittsburgh. Leng died from a skull fracture after a May 28 Pennsylvania Turnpike collision with a tractor-trailer. Leng was a passenger in Perrott’s car. The verdict ruled the crash accidental. Copper production noted for several western states though not connected to the death report.
Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church members elected William Armitage lay member to the Erie Conference session at Camp Pindley August 25 20. Lyle Chase named alternate lay member. Keith Henton nominated for General Conference. Board of Stewards selected Vernon Welch chief steward and others. Pastor report shows 476 members, 25 gain, average morning worship 263, Sunday evening 94, prayer meetings 57, 43 family altars, 151 tithe observers, 159 tithe. Church improvements include parking lot and driveway paving and new hymn book racks. Mrs. Keith Henton elected secretary. Norman B. Otford named president of American Bridge Co replacing Frank McDanel.
Pittsburgh District Attorney James F. Malone said a special grand jury probing macing charges against Gov. John S. Fine's administration may present its findings today after four hours of discussion with the panel. The jury, which heard 38 witnesses, can only recommend indictments to the June grand jury.
The text notes that macing is forbidden by state election laws and identifies a long-time political foe of Gov. Fins as district attorney. Both are Republicans.
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