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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1948

Page

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World Revolution and Education Advocates from Babson Institute

ROGET W. Babson Park May 98 discusses a world shifting ideologies likened to a revolution, urging securing the future through education and character. He argues for extended college education for both sexes, prioritizing health and virtue over wealth, and reevaluating marriage timing amid wartime and peacetime tensions.

Roget W Babson Park Mads Uasin Henge Asibaldize Yen Hu Balkan Countries Czechoslovakia Finland Germany

Committee Discusses Site For Methodist Home In City

The building site committee of the Methodist Home for the Aged conferred with city representatives on a proposed new 500000 home. Rev. George Palmer said a decision is expected in early June and bids from northwest towns are being considered. The group toured sites on South Center Street. Members present included Harold Colbert Hart Cherry Rev C A McEntarer Olin Bracken and R W Brown.

Tia M Gribbs Home For George Palmer Pitleen Northwest Palmer Bele South Center Street Hill Julso Harold Colbert Hart Cherry Rev. C. A. McEntarer Olin Bracken R. W. Brown

Claude F Price to Be Buried Thursday

Mrs Price will have her husband Claude B Price buried Thursday morning in Pine Grove Cemetery with full military honors at a 4 PM committal service. Price died while serving with the Army in Persia.

Price Claude B. Price Persia Brriye Pine Orava Cemetery

Jewish Forces Fight Blockade Around Jerusalem

Arab troops attacked modern Jerusalem as Jewish fighters tried to break a four-route blockade. Fire raged in the old city while Israel and Arab forces clashed near New Jerusalem, amid shortages of water and food. Military age men were held in Jerusalem barracks awaiting transfers to Amman.

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Corry Youth Hit In Eye With BB From Gun

The 13 year old Ved May son of Mr and Mrs T Alan May of West Wellington Street is expected to lose partial use of his right eye after a BB ricochet from a companion’s air rifle. He was treated by Dr James Delaney and is improving though eye damage amount is not yet known. City police have cracked down on air rifle use with two nearby communities confiscating rifles from children under 16. Radio comedian Phil Baker was fined 200 dollars for a drunk driving charge in Beverly Hills and ordered to abstain from alcohol for a year.

Panion Ved May T. Alan May West Wastington Street Ladey Jsmep Delaney Brig Jose Mearly Damestown Kene Beverly Hills Dibt Phil Baker Charles 7. Griffin Baker Uquot Haker

Northwest Flood Tolles Mount in Puget Sound Region

Association reports thousands fled and property losses mounted across Washington Idaho and British Columbia as floods from heavy rain persist over a month. Militia deployed to aid refugees while rail and road networks suffer major disruptions including the Great Northern mainline near Wenatchee and the Columbia River highway east of Parkland.

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Death of Ernest A Bachofner shocks Usis City baseball circles

Ernest A Bachofner of 531 Dish Wayne Street Usis City died suddenly at a Chautauqua Lake summer home from a heart attack just before 1:20. Born October 1883 in Corry he spent life in Usis City, worked at Raymond Mfg Company, and played shortstop for local teams and the old Corry squad famous for a 1908 game with Falconer. Survived by daughter Mrs Staples and son Richard Bachofner. multiple grandchildren. two sisters and three brothers. Funeral arrangements listed, services Tuesday at 2 PM at Bracken-Keating, Pine Grove Cemetery.

Chautauqua Lake Ernest A Bachofner Dish Wayne Street Usis City Hartfield Mayville Bachomer Finch Corry Raymond Company Old City Teague Corry City Falconer Bachamer Gerald Staples Chastaunry Lake Ms. Staples Richard Bachinfner Robert Richard Staples Annd Willan Bachifner Ida Mortal City J. R. Battenberg Zionsville Ree Henry Rudolph Bachomner Nichols Bachomner Parma Heights Cleveland St. Paul's ‘Evangelical

Plans Complete For Memorial Day Observance

Chrysler workers begin returning to plants as a 17 day strike ends with a 1 cent per hour raise and a new contract extending to August 1960. UAW hails the settlement as a victory for American workers amid industry wage disputes. Limited back-to-work resumes begin as production lines prepare for a full restart.

Associated Press Detroit Chrysler Corp Ior Wiltier CTO United Audio Workers Gener Motors Ion Chrysler UAW Fori Mall Co TAW Ford Auto Union Norman Matthews UAW Chrystetldirector Auto, Steel and Electrical Industries Nsxdses Thrysler Michigan Indiana California Severn Chryser Unio

Memorial Day Parade Plans in Corry City Park

Armory Pinal announces Monday Memorial Day parade in Corry with marching units from VFW posts and American Legion. The event includes old and new color guards, Boy Scouts, Corry High School Band, and a breakfast at the State Armory after the parade. Principal speaker to be announced, contacting county veterans for participation.

Women's Relief Corps Postsaos Bani American Legion Posty Corry High School Drte Dor Pha State Armory Glenn Betty

Corry School Board Adopts Next Year Budget

The Corry Board at Haventon approved a 1949 50 budget of 270 thousand dollars with minor changes from an April 21 tentative budget. Real estate and per capita taxes stay at 24 mills and 5 dollars, while expenditures rise by 10 592, mainly due to mandated teacher salary increases totaling 12 190. A 5 272 budget for the Corry Athletic Council was approved, with approval for 127 candy awards for graduation. A bid of 8.80 per ton from M J Paxton Grove City was accepted for stoker coal for the next term.

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Corry Driver Cited For Running Stop Signs

A Corry driver was cited for running stop signs amid a patrol report. Officers apprehended Howard Curtis at the top of West Main Street and traced the vehicle’s route west to West Washington then West Wayne and Westsmith, noting three intersections with signs ignored.

CORRY Howard Curtitis H. D Weal Binith Street West Main Street Wrstem West Washington Street West Wayne Street

Chicago Fire Kills Six in Three Story Building

Six people including two children died in a West Side Chicago blaze that swept a three story apartment building today. Fire officials said up to twenty residents may have lived there and that several others were injured or missing. Lyle Wilkins, a second floor resident, was rescued in smoke and taken to hospital in serious condition.

Min Rowne Lyle Wilkins G. Anthony Hospital Anthony Mullaney Phrat-repartir Atd Xevert Suutereet Mpi

Princess Anne to Wed Mihai in Athens Ceremony

Princess Anne, 24, to wed Mihai, 28, in Athens on Denmark Constitutions Day. Greek Orthodox rites to be overseen by Archbishop Dantaskinos. papal dispensation was sought but denied. Anne will travel with Prince Michel and her brothers.

Copenhagen Demnark Pius XI Helen Mina Margrethe Anne Fne Prinne Daghes Prine Michel Athens Denmay

New date set for air mail hearing in Pittsburgh region

Civil Aeronautics Board hearings delayed until June 14 on proposed end of All-American Aviation pickup service. Post Office supports dropping the route due to cost while maintaining general air mail service. local officials in the 16 state area near Pittsburgh will testify. A bridge plunge in Charleroi, Pa leaves a five year old girl dead as two men attempt rescue.

Samuely Post Office Voaise Wivers Chemadil Proluss Ite We Civil Aeronautics Boalt Washington All Americe Aviaw Civil Aeronautics Board All-American Aviation Pittsburgh WNL Robert 8 Burgoas Kec Ovid Gesthlant Amr Burgess Anna Charlerot John Edwards Charlerol Womats Mo-Hongahela River

Memorial Day Observance Closes Plants and Stores

Memorial Day closures halt industrial and mercantile activity Monday with a city wide observance for war dead. Manufacturing firms suspend operations. Ajax Tron Works operates today to compensate. Stores reopen Tuesday or Wednesday per Merchants Bureau schedule. Local police urge daylight travel to reduce accidents. Erle Railroad and Greyhound add buses and Pullman cars for holiday travelers.

Ely Pions Haye Ajax Tron Tetall Buran Corp.t. Finchley Corry Destina Los Gorty Erle Railroad Greyhound

Benes Delays Signing Czechoslovak Constitution May Cause Uncertain Future

AP dispatches report President Eduard Benes has not signed the People’s Democracy constitution adopted by a purge parliament, fueling speculation he may not remain in office. In London, American diplomats say six-country talks on western Germany’s future reached broad agreement on most issues, with a communique due next week. In Berlin, a four-power meeting ended with Soviet envoy stepping back from partnering with the American, signaling the likely end of Allied supervision in Berlin.

Associated Press Prague Czechoslovakia Eduard Benes Haw London Germany Werlin Berlin Kommandatura Allied Supervisory Council For

Erie Girl Electrocuted While Wading Fence Advice

Eight year old Ellen Eyeley Dunn of Harborcreek died after touching an electrified cattle fence while wading a creek on adjacent farm property. She was pronounced dead at the Buffalo Road address after Wesleyville fire crews failed to revive her. A separate item reports Irving Segelmin, a 1 year old New York resident, convicted by a federal court jury of illegal possession of government bonds and transfer of larger bonds to settle claims.

Erie Ellen Eyeley Dunn Thomas P. Dunn Harborcreek C. R. Wood Buffalo Road Wesleyville Pittsburgh Irving Segelmin New Yok Semelmen Max Mebusan McKeesport Qurifiling Denis

Defestive Stave Gas Fire at W. P. LaFuse Home

Gas stove ignition at the W. P. LaFuse residence on South Canter Street started a fire that threatened the home. Firemen arrived promptly, opened doors, and controlled the blaze before it spread to any part of the structure.

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