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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1970

Page

6

Warren serviceman in jail as FBI fugitive

A Warren recruit is jailed in Warren County Jail as a fugitive from justice awaiting FBI action. William L. Jewell, 18, surrendered to State Police, admitting theft of a taxi in Daleville Alabama and driving it to Warren while stationed at Fort Rucker Alabama.

Warren Warren County Federal Bureau of Investigation William L. Jewell Myron Fernstrom Jewell Daleville Ala U.S. Army Ft. Rucker

Members Honored At Founders Day Service

Two long-time church members were honored at First Baptist Church Founders Day. Mrs Forest Peiffer received a corsage from America Cosma and holds the church’s longest membership at 59 years. Glenn Gauffreau of Dewittville N Y was named member of the past, joined in 1899 and served as first deacon emeritus and long-time church clerk.

First Baptist Church Forest Peiffer America Glenn Gauffreau Dewittville N.Y Warren Lewis Endsley

Green Thumb Program Extended Across Pennsylvania

Washington reports the Green Thumb job program extended by the U S Department of Labor involves senior citizens in Crawford Mercer and Erie Counties. National Farmers Union sponsors the effort which helps 70 Pennsylvanians beautify highways and build roadside parks through conservation work. Congressman Vigorito notes the program puts money to work in communities and highlights the skilled older workers.

Washington Green Thumb Crawford Mercer Erie U.S. Department of Labor Vigorito Pennsylvania National Farmers Union

Traffic crashes across region leave several damaged autos

A string of collisions reported near Corry and surrounding roads resulted in multiple vehicle damages. Gates and Miles collided after a left turn, with Miles striking a parked truck. damage totals reached 750 dollars and charges were pending. Additional incidents on Elgin Lovell road and Titusville Spring Creek road involved Polach, Burrows, and Franklin, with damages from 275 to 650 dollars and no injuries reported.

Elgin-Lovell Stanley Polach Union City William Barbour Polach Titusville Spring Creek Berm Henry Kaschalk Michael Burrows Titusville Kenneth Franklin Irvine Kaschalk John Mahaley Erie Route Corry Mahaley Carey Campbell North Kingsville Ohio

District Band selects nine junior high students for Northwestern event

Nine Uerry junior high students join nearly 200 others from 35 schools for the Northwestern District Junior High School Band Festival at Franklin. Rex Mitchell, clarion State College music director, guest conducts the two day event hosted by Edwin Frye and Franklin schools and sponsored by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. Students rehearse daily with a public concert at 8 p.m. each night at Franklin High School with admission of one dollar.

Robin Chiricuzio Uerry Franklin Rex Mitchell Clarion State College Mitchell Edwin Frye Franklin Schools Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Franklin High School

Mrs Geddes Dies. Corry Memorial Hospital Death

Mrs. George Geddes died at Corry Memorial Hospital early today after last evening's admission following two years of ill health. Born December 15, 1911 in Oil City, she married George D. Geddes on November 29, 1930 in Frewsburg, N.Y. The couple lived in Corry since 1940. Visitation is at Bracken Funeral Home tonight 7 to 9 and Huff Chapel in Franklin tomorrow afternoon and evening. Services will be in Franklin at 3:30 Wednesday with burial in Graham Cemetery, Venango County.

George Josephine) Geddes Geddes Corry Memorial Hospital Oil City George D. Geddes Frewsburg N.Y Corry Bracken Funeral Home Huff Chapel Franklin Graham Cemetery Venango County

Funeral services for Mrs. Freda Peterson set for Wednesday

Funeral notices indicate services for Mrs. Freda Peterson will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bracken Funeral Home. Friends may call there Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Collision Report Details Damage To Campbell Autos

A crash occurred with a Campbell vehicle failing to stop in time, resulting in damage estimated at 600 dollars to two autos. Authorities note no serious injuries reported and investigations continue.

Campbell

Obituary notices for Mrs. Freda Peterson and Mrs. Sherlock

Mrs Freda Peterson 78 of 729 East Main Street died yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since last November. She was born November 21 1891 in Corry and was the last survivor of the Hans and Lena Geertson family. Survived by husband Holger married July 31 1913 and granddaughter Christine Peterson Funeral home hours today and tomorrow with services at St Pauls Lutheran Church burial at El Ortner Cemetery. Mrs Sherlock of Spar tansburg died this morning in Corning New York Hospital after brief illness born August 22 1888 in Sparta Township married Frank Sherlock who preceded her in death. Surviving two daughters Miss Treva Sherlock Mrs Marie Cassidy two sons Luke and Calvin five grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral arrangements incomplete and to be announced by H Richard Hays Funeral Home Spartansburg.

Holger Freda) Peterson Peterson East Main Street Corry Memorial Hospital Corry Hans and Lena Geertson Concord St. Paul's Lutheran Church Holger Peterson Christine Peterson Harvey Peterson Bracken Funeral Home Sherlock R.D Spartansburg Corning N.Y Sparta Township Frank Sherlock Sparta Grange Sparta First Baptist Church Treva Sherlock Marie Cassidy Erie Luke Spartans

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