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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1955
Page
6
Retail prices eased in April with the cost of living index dipping to 114.2 percent of 1947-49 averages, the lowest since May 1953. Aside from autos and rents, foods rose modestly led by a potato price spike after March freezes. dairy costs also eased seasonally.
A car fire near 120 East Church Street yesterday afternoon triggered Blandford Ore Co to activate a silent alarm at 3 21. Firefighters arrived quickly, the vehicle had been junked so no damage occurred. Maurice K Goddard urged cautious forest visits until rain arrives as forests remain at risk.
Lawyers for Ed Wird Lamb prepare to file a FCC examiner to discard testimony about Lamb as a prospective donor to Communist causes. The appeal aims to close the hearing record on Toledo broadcaster license renewal in Erie Pennsylvania.
Erie reports a city payroll of 1024 workers including 76 women with 9 on leave. The figure trails the 1115 peak reached last August during peak season in Streets and Parks. By July 1954 payroll hit 1202 and by August 1115. declines followed through fall.
The Conenango Valley Kennel Club schedules its first annual All Breed Dog Show at Wilder Field on Sunday June 26 with judging from 10 a.m. to 3 40 p m and group judging to follow Best dog in show will be judged by W Crabbe of Mentor Ohio Exhibitors expect about 35 of 48 states to enter a range of breeds including Great Danes Dalmatians Chihuahuas Beagles Dachshunds and German Shepherds Pre show classes for inexperienced owners and advisory help will be offered by the club.
In Bombay a devastating fire swept through a Simba cotton mill killing about 40 people. The blaze destroyed 10 000 bales of cotton before firefighters regained control. Cause of the fire remains undetermined.
James M Thompson 68 of State Line was struck and killed by a southbound car on U S 11 while running to help a neighbor whose home was struck by lightning and caught fire. Dr Harry J Rosenberger of Chambersburg, the driver, was not held.
The club offers free entry forms and related information. Forms and details may be obtained from Mrs. Rex A. Malmberg, president, at Glidden Avenue, Jamestown, New York.
County employment rose from March to April with 99,850 people in factories. The gain of 700 from March 1959, plus February to April total of 2,150, reflects improvements across most sectors except lumber, furniture, and electrical machinery. Seasonal factors and rising demand in building and trade drive hiring. fossil age line is out of place.
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