Hold-up Man Gels 3 Years Shooter To Serve 1-3
William Priest Moore, 24, was sentenced to three to 10 years in the Western Penitentiary by Judge Burton R. Laub for the November 25, 1956 holdup of two men. The judge ordered the terms run concurrently, making Moore eligible for parole after three years, despite a prior armed robbery conviction. Willie Lee Johnson, 45, received one to three years for shooting a neighbor after her husband’s stabbing. he defended his innocence and referenced an FBI rap sheet and past Columbus charges during court remarks.
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Erie
Wiliam
Moore
Western Penitentiary
Burton R. Laub
Henry Totman
Drewery Howard
Laub
Willie Lee Johnson
Glennlese McClendon
Johnson
FBI
Columbus
Hunter Machines Put Into Hiding
Titusville officials report a quiet probe by the district attorney into illegal gambling devices at social clubs. Detective Walter J. Linn has been reviewing Hunter style machines that function like slot machines and may pay out cash or plays. The machines vanished from clubs as the inquiry continued, with no official comment forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
District Attorney's Office
Walter J. Linn
Television Schedule Highlights for WBEN Buffalo Saturday Night
WBEN channel four lists a packed Saturday slate with children's theatre and serials in the evening, Westerns like The Lone Ranger and Buffalo Bill, comedy shows such as Our Miss Brooks and The Jackie Gleason Show, plus film features and sports coverage including the National Invitation Tournament finals and local bowling. The schedule also includes news, weather, and sports updates throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wben-Tv
Buffalo
Gene Autry
Monte Cristo
Flicka
Museum of Science
Texsa Rangers
Wild Bill Hickok
James Carey Tolle
Lucy
Jackie Gleason
Damon Runyon
W. W
Corry Boy Choir Delivers Notable Performance
About 200 Corry residents attended the Warren Boy Choir program at Corry Area High School. Directed by Byron Swanson with Adelaide Swanson on piano, the group showcased tunes from show tunes to sacred numbers and announced plans to sing at New York City's Town Hall on May 13. Proceeds will support the Jaycees two way radio fund. committee members included John Rossbacher and Richard Martin with assistance from Howard Lee.
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Warren Boy Choir
Corry Area
Corry
Pennsylvania
Swanson
Jaycees
John Rossbacher
Richard Martin
Clinton Pratt
Williann Hall
William Brooks
Howard Lee
Infant Zajac Dies in Bear Lake Family Update
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Zajac of Bear Lake born at Cory Memorial Hospital this morning died. Survived by parents one brother Stanley A and four grandparents. Burial held this afternoon at St Himbeth's Cemetery.
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Zajac
Joseph Zajac
Stanley Zajac
Bear Lake
Cory Memorial Hospital
Stanley A
Alex Sadowski
R. D
Columbus
Frank Zajac
Union City
St. Hlmbeth’s
Miss C Merklinger Succumbs At 78 In Corry
Miss C Merklinger aged 78 of Corry died last evening at Corry Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since February 28. A lifelong Corry resident born October 22, 1877 she worked at Cotry Condensary and Nu Bone Corset Co. Survivors include four sisters and a brother-in-law plus several nieces and a nephew. Rosary at Bracken Funeral Home Sunday at 3 PM followed by a Requiem Mass at St Elizabeth's Monday at 9 AM. Interment in St Elizabeth's Church Cemetery.
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Vuloure Gascany
Robert Price
Charles Bell
Corry
George Miller
Anna Canby
Birmingham
Als
Lawrence Anderson
Mary Ellen Bell
North East
William Woods
Pittsburgh
Yardley Canby
Lulu Merklinger
Bracken Funeral Home
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Union City Will Ruled Invalid in Erie Orphan's Court
The Erie Orphan's Court ruled the probate will invalid in the Mae Smith estate of Union City who died October 23, 1985. Amos Smith of Guys Mills challenged the July 21 1965 will claiming a September 6 1955 later will superseded it. Mary Clark Waterford executrix admitted the second will was Mrs Smiths last and will receive 400 under the settlement. Smith remains executor under the second will as it is probated.
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Union City
Erie
Orphan's Court
Mae Smith
Amos Smith
Guys Mills
Mary Clark
R. D
Waterford
Smith
Anti Stalin Campaign Splits American Communists Report
Associated Press reports that Moscow influenced anti Stalin moves unsettled American Communists. Daily Worker editorials and letters show internal dispute as New York papers forecast potential party splits and purges while leaders deny such outcomes. Foster and Max acknowledge jolting shifts but deny imminent break.
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Associated Press
New York
Moxow
The
Daily Worker
Worker
Moscow
the Times
Alan Max
U.S. Communist Party
William Z. Foster
Times
World Telegram and
Sun
Frederick Woltman
Foster
Woltman
Route Plan Set for Northwestern Turnpike Extension
New York reports a proposed northern extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike from Pittsburgh to Erie. Aerial surveys of three routes will begin after snow clears, with measurements guiding final selection. Gov. Lender to receive the plan by June 4, per Franklin McSorley, turnpike commission chairman.
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Orean
New York
Cosen
George M. Lender
Franklin McSorley
Vurnpike ‘Commission
McBorley
Pittsburgh
Erie
Sentencing Delayed for Picketer in Westinghouse Case
Walter Philips of Sharon faces postponed sentencing after a jury found him guilty of assault and battery during a Westinghouse picket incident. Arthur B. Wicks of Sandy Lake, a non union worker, testified Philips struck him after being dropped off at the plant December 19. Judge Leo McKay deferred ruling pending outcomes of related charges of simple assault and inciting to riot. Philips is the second of four strikers to face trial in a pickup line dispute led by AFL CIO IUE representative Tene.
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Mercer
Walter Philips
Sharon
Westinghouse
Tle Corns
Phillis
Issist
Arthur B. Wicks
Sandy Lake
Hicks
Philips
Plantate
Leo McKay
Fislh
Phillips
Une Vio- Tene
Afl-Cio International Union of Electrical Workers
Tuffys Kendall Service WASHING LUBRICATION TUFFY
Tuffy's Kendall Service advertises washing and lubrication services with the slogan It's TUFF to Beat TUFFY'S and lists Garner of Center and contact on Washington Street plus phone 2-194.
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Tuffy
Washington Street
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Waterhouse
Pontiac - Buick Sales & Service
West South Street
C. Merklinger
Colonel Drake
Henry
Rupert
Roca
Big Craw
Stalin
Woltmin
Max
Teer
Studebaker
Fis
Thomas Motors OF Corry, Inc
Clinton Street
Henrietta
Tex
Oklahoma
Clay County
Gray County
Jack Lewis
Dri
RCA
Whirlpool
Davis Radio - TV
North Center Street
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