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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

6

Erie sportsman Paragraf Carney dies at 58

James Wim Carney a longtime Erie boxing promoter and sportsman, died at Hamot Hospital at 30 o clock Saturday after heart illness. Born in Erie, he lived there all his life and worked at General Electric since 1915 in the motor division. The report also notes a string of local incidents and other obituaries and public notices from the Erie region, including legal matters, accidents, and a statewide traffic toll over the weekend.

James Wim) Carney Erie Hamot ‘Hospital Carney Wheens West 7Th Street General Electric Ube Associated Press

Parker Charged Over Car Muffler Tampering

Information filed against Robert L Parker of 802 East street alleges he tried to fool police by stuffing steel wool in his car exhaust while driving east on East South street. The charge, to be filed with Alderman George Gordon, carries a $10 fine plus costs under state law.

Robert Lawrence Parker 802 East Street Parker East South Street George Gordon Pilin

Strike Settled Restores Deliveries for Monongahela Valley Stores

Informal delivery operations resumed at 10 Monongahela Valley furniture stores today after AFL truck drivers and helpers settled a 10 day strike with a weekend agreement. The one year contract includes a 10 cent hourly wage boost, details on pay scales and total worker count not released.

Charucirg Monongahela Valley AFL

Primary Vote Sparks Tight County Contests Across Tickets

Incumbents Burton Taub and Samuel Rossiter headline a crowded primary with Damiano McLanchlin and Jess Jiuliante backing. GOP races loom as Fred Lambertson Proctor edge seen. Wilson vs Blair headlines clerk of courts clash. Dailey Gambatese Wolford Democratic battles. Johnson McClelland face off in GOP. Tinyes McCreary Miller duel, Connelly favored on Democratic side. Register of Wills remains tossup between Sarah McQuilty and Frank Strasset.

Burton Taub Samuel ¥. Rossiter Damiano McLanchlin Jess Jiuliante Ihy Fred Lamberton Carl Proctor Louis Reymekre George Wilson Stanley Blair Wilson Register of Wills Sarah McQuilty Frankstrasset

Nine Alarm Fire Ravages Queens Timber Yard

New York reports a nine alarm fire ripping through a Queens timber yard and two nearby businesses. Official estimates place total damage around 3200,000 with an adjacent toy factory suffering about one million in water and heat related damage.

New York Queens

Austria celebrates signing of historic postwar treaty

Jubilant Austrians welcomed the Big Four pact restoring sovereignty after 17 years under occupation. The treaty allows a national army and UN membership but bars foreign alliances and bases. Officials gathered at Belvedere Palace as bells rang and crowds cheered, signaling a cautious shift toward economic and political autonomy amid East West tensions.

Associated Press Vienna Big Four Aly Austria Hitler Nazi Germany Rete Tate Stites Britain France Russia U. S Tyre Yeux V.M. Molo Tov Harold Macmillan Dulles Antoine Pinay Leopold Figi Belvedere Palace St. Stephen's United Nations

Five Corry K Of C Members Receive Degrees

Five members of Gorry council No 425 Knights of Columbus were among about 100 candidates who received the Third Degree at exercises in Girard yesterday. Degrees were conferred on Leo Stée Chester Hajeo Edward Brigham Vincent Mountain and Richard Saxton. Grand Knight Alfred Ficcardi Advocate John Tucci John Brigham and Joseph Niedomus accompanied the candidates. Luncheon and refreshments were served afterward. An orange contains 5 to 10 percent of sugar.

Gorry Knights of Columbus Demeter Girard Leo Stée Chester Hajeo Edward Brigham Vincent Mountain Richard Saxton Alfred Ficcardi John Tucci John Brigham Joseph Niedomus

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