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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

Page

3

Erie School Board Deadlocks On Vote Probe At Meeting

Erie officials debated a possible grand jury probe into election law violations in the school district during a tense meeting. Sitterle urged a full public hearing, but the motion to investigate was tabled as board members adjourned amid sharp exchanges over petition notarization and political attacks.

Erie Erie School Board John Sitterle Sitterle Eastside Sitterley Ben Agresti James Hanes

Lenten Services End With Krueger and Dence

Rev Dick Krueger and Merrill Dence close two week Lenten Evangelistic series at Cory Evangelical United Brethren Church with morning and evening services. Krueger to preach Prepare to Meet Thy God and The Finger of God with musical numbers by Dence and others. Pastor Dr H Ray Harris invites all. Sunday schedule includes 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m service and 7 45 p m service. Youth Fellowship at 6 45 p m. Professor Knight Dies at 62 in Lexington Ky English professor and first Distinguished Professor of the Year recipient in 1945.

Dick Krueger Glen Cove N. J Merril Dence Cory Evangelical United Brethren Church Krueger God Merrill Dence H. Ray Harris Lexington Grant Oc. Knight University of Kentucky The Arts and Sciences College

Local Attorney Attacks Premature Tabs On Sally and Cantlon

A lawyer comments on the common practice of filing by parties and voices hope that critics of Sally Shickler and Mrs Cantlon are satisfied with their attacks before presenting a tabling motion, which is seconded by Mrs John Donovan.

Sally Shickler Cantlon John Donovan

Warner Dam Control Unit Is Sought

Warner Dam control duties may shift as Chautauqua Lake Association directors vote to form a fact finding committee to determine official responsibility for lake level control. A second panel will review the Army engineers flood control project for Chautauqua Lake and the Chadakoin River, with Congressional action expected in about three weeks. The dam near Jamestown’s Steele Street plant is key to water levels and is operated under a 1956 NYS contract.

Jamnoiwwwe Chautauqua Lake Association Board of Directors Warner ‘Dam Army Engineers Chautauqua Lake Chadakolg Jamestown Steele Street Chautauquas Lake Warner Dam Association New York State Chadakoin River Flood Central Committee

Ralph Kepler Dies in Midwest Funeral in Eau Claire

Ralph Kepler former Corry resident dies at his Eau Claire Wisconsin home after moving through Erie and Corry in years past. He was a member of First Methodist Church and is survived by his wife Eva Kepler, a daughter in Eau Claire and two other daughters, grandchild, and extended Bertram family links. His funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon in Eau Claire.

Eau Claire Wis Ralph Kepler Carry Eva Kepler Kepler Corry Erie First Methodist Church M. D. Bertram William MacKove A. R. Tipton

Infant Daughter of Corry Couple Dies

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynn Thomas of R D 2 Corry born March 13 at Corry Memorial Hospital died yesterday. Survived by parents sister Carolyn brother William grandmothers Grace Pike Jamestown Etna Thomas Corry. Body at Bracken Funeral Home with service at 10 30 am tomorrow Rev R R Merriman officiating Interment Pine Grove Cemetery to follow.

Daugster Lynn ‘Thomas R. D Corry Corry Memorial Hospital Carolyn William Grace Pike Jamestown Etna Thomas Bracken Funeral Home R. R. Merriman Pine Grove Cemetery

Chautauqua Lake Association to Decide on Effectiveness

The Chautauqua Lake Association weighs the effectiveness of a plan and considers taking a stand. Stakeholders weigh potential actions and monitor environmental and recreational impacts on the lake. Community groups and officials may participate in forthcoming deliberations.

Chautauqua Lake Association

GOP May Get Big Negro Vote

Rep. Rich M. Simpson predicts a large gain in the northern Negro vote for Republicans this year. He and two Democratic rivals challenged Rep. Powell’s claim of a possible new party over civil rights, noting Powell’s warning that many Black voters may desert the Democrats if civil rights policies shift. Powell cited Eisenhower’s civil rights stance and Truman’s era as contrast.

Qsmumven Rem Washington Richd M. Simpson R-Pa GOP Congressional Campaign Committee Simpson Democratic Congressional Camputen Committee Madden Ind Bennett Fla Rep Powell D-Ny Truman Eisenhower Hie Adini Stevenson

Curfew Grips Cypriot Port Amid Island Labor Upheaval

The Cypriot port remains under curfew as the general strike enters its fifth day. Greek shipowners and workers ignore a union call, halting most business and stalling construction on British military sites. Gasoline shortages appear island wide as labor leaders warn the walkout may end soon. violence flares with a Royal Air Force man wounded and two police injured in gunfire.

Greece Labbor Roy Air Force

Comment by Simpson on party swing and civil rights stance

Simpson states the movement is swinging toward the Republicans and anticipates an even split by election time. He mentions Philadelphia and St. Louis and criticizes civil rights gains under the Eisenhower administration while declaring no room for a united party in the country.

Philadelphia St. Louie Simpson

British Cyprus Crisis Report From London and Cyprus

In London the Archbishop of Canterbury urged a three point approach to Cyprus including a new constitution to discuss with Makarios exiles, a truce appeal by Britain Greece and Turkey, and assurance that Makarios Texite will end with peace. Dr Fisher and aides are held in the Seychelles. He challenged Makarios to separate church leadership from politics.

Anal G-yente Famagusta Drousha Paphos London Archbishop of Canterbury Cyprus Geoffrey Fisher Church of England House of Lords Makarlos Fathers Britain Greece Turkey Makarios Mediterranean Seychelles Islands Indian Ocean Fisher

Probe at Farview Hospital in Harrisburg

A legislative committee finishes hearings on Farview State Hospital and plans to report to the General Assembly within two weeks. Sen McMenamin notes the final hearing, Secretary Shapiro reiterates a six point plan to curb escapes at the Wayne County institution for the criminally insane, citing funding as a major obstacle to full implementation.

Farview Hospital Fiarrisburg Farview State Hospital General Assembly McMenamin D-Saskawanna Shapiro Wayne County Institution Fargiew

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