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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1954
Page
2
Gerald H. Childs of R. D. 3 Centerville reeled in a 34 pound brown trout weighing 34 pounds on East Muddy Creek at Palmquist beaver dam Thursday night. He used night crawlers as bait and a four ounce Tonken Queen fly rod.
Warren Richard Newmaker seriously injured in a Route 69 single car crash near North Warren. he underwent surgery for a fractured elbow and skull observation at Humet Hospital after transfer. Local choir director Carroll Fowler presented a choir pin at his transfer. Regional employment official W Logan notes modest gains with about 500 unemployed within 10 to 18 miles of Titusville. Elks hold a last dance until fall for dues paying members. Corry Rod and Gun Club hosts a regular Saturday gathering. Widespread notices include school district budget approval in West Forest for 1954-55 and building turnover plans in Tilestone. Bradford talks between Kendall Refining Co. and Local 567 CIO end without agreement. Corry Beverage Distributor lists brands and delivery. Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting set. Corry Country Club dining room opens. Olds Flower Shop extending hours. Erie condemnation proceeding for a southeast lot amid a 400,000 gallon water tower project continues. street dining at Corry Country Club resumes. Paliew searches for a stolen car. Mead Oil promotes road oil. Local real estate ads flash listings and a 64,595 verdict for a Sharpsville auto crash suit against Weller Supply Co. Mendyville resident Larry Marielo dies from skull fracture after car crash. Decoration Day clearance: used cars reduced daily by five to twenty-five dollars at Thomas Motors. Linesville-Councilman-Summit Joint High School plans combined bacalaureate-commencement services. Wattsburg Grange Hall hosts a benefit dance.
Admitted list includes Sheridan Cobb daughter Iris Bogert and other names with addresses in Erie Kane Union City and Pittsfield. Gift subscription offer for out of town friends and Dr Charles Leone's school board bid in Erie. Red Cross Bloodmobile reports 164 pints. Kane Marienville 18 year olds boosted drive to reach 150 pints. Spring Creek Cemetery meeting Monday 8 pm at Mrs Bernard Porters home. Dancing to Chuck Ferns orchestra at VFW Club Saturday 10 to 2 am.
The Senate Appropriations Committee in Washington approved 300000 for a mood control project in Johnsonburg with House backing. Dredging in the West End and Rolfe areas may start after final passage to address spring high water.
Erie public notices report the retirement of Miss Ruth K. Schubacker from the Erie Public Library reference department after 34 years. A will in Corneaut Township and Albion names Alfred W. Sergeant leaving over 25000 in real and personal property to his wife and four children. Exemption forms RSA 11 and 22 discuss Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax at The Corry Evening Journal.
Greensburg Tribune-Review argues before the State Supreme Court that a Westmoreland County court order barring courthouse news photographs infringes constitutional rights. The order, issued February 24 before the John Wesley Wable murder trial on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, seeks to restrict press coverage. The case is set for oral argument Tuesday.
Fay Cowan of Beaver Falls News-Tribune was named Pennsylvania Outstanding News Paperwoman of the Year and elected president of the Pennsylvania Women's Press Association.
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