Memorial Day 1958 recall and veteran survivor facts
A historical note on Memorial Day origins from 1868 and the shift to May 30, with references to GAR and Confederate observances. It mentions living Civil War veterans like Albert Woolson, 106, and notes thousands of surviving widows of Union veterans as Memorial Day 1959 nears.
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Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
GAR
Kentucky
Tennessee
Jefferson Davis
Lee
Appomattox
Richmond
Hollywood Cemetery
Columbus
Miss
Albert Woolson
Diuth
Minn
Wayne Townshin school tax cut sparks board approval
May 29 1985 report notes Wayne Townshin school board slashed property tax from 22 to 14 units and per capita assessment from 4 to St. The Wayne board action follows public reaction to school tax levels amid local budget pressures and VFW Poppy Day drive supporting veterans through a Saturday sale. The piece also covers local sports results and community notices including a Corry Merchants win and a resident’s death at 74.
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School Board of
Wayne ‘Townshin
A. W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Quiet state police check on rally rabble rousers in roving alert
The state police conduct quiet checks across the commonwealth to locate Nelson followers planning a rally for Steve Nelson a convicted Red agent as authorities suspect attempts to evade prison through another appeal. Most attendees are expected from metropolitan slum districts while other notes cover Fort Belvoir training, Nu Bone Co plastics highway signs, a union firing, and gamma globulin distribution for infantile paralysis prevention.
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Steve
Nel
Nelson
Charles Elchynsis
West Main Street
Fort Belvoir
Nu Bone Co
Tue
Erie
Corty
Hias
Alaska
Hawaii
Data Union
Washington
Corry
State Health Department
Local notes highlight prizes and political shifts
Sunday marks a wedding anniversary for Gail On Ink and Sucas Grove youth Gail On Ink placed fourth in a chicken contest winning $225 per pound for 12 dressed broilers at the Nixon Hotel in Butler. Local politics hint at moves to oust top county planners while Erie races loom. News includes a Star Route bid, police radio debate, a math journal feature, and retirement of George F. Miller from railroading.
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Gail On- Ink
Sucas Grove
Nixon
Butler
Democratic Party
Juiliante
Roberts
Dem
Erie
GOP
Warren
Here
Oil City
Center Street
Corry Buzz Brightens With Local Events And Rumors
Corry area residents discuss a range of topics from a possible police action to a real estate sale. Memorial Day federal workers shift to a five day week and two soldiers in the Far East share a chance Japan meeting. Corry High School Class of 83 prepares for a Thursday alumni gathering led by local organizers.
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Yes
Robert Wharton
Donald Sturdevant
Far East
Japan
Corry High School
Richard Hurlbut
Ruth Lanston
D. Armon Hillstrom
J. Guy Butters
Jury Convicts Man in Auto Death Case
A Pittsburgh jury found Paul Ritter, 90, of Plum Township guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the February 3 death of 6 year old Donald Frank of Unity. Judge Walter T Anderson deferred sentencing after Ritter said he would seek a new trial. The verdict came after 30 minutes of deliberation.
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Pittsburgh
Paul Ritter
Plum Township
Donald Frank
Unity
Walter T. Anderson
York County
Ritter
Allegheny County
Frank
Unity Public School
How Smart Are You Quiz Answers Preview
A reader quiz promises scoring from Genius to Poor with memory checks and a Monthly average. It hints to turn to Classified Page for the answers and lists ten questions covering medals, art, numbers, geography, history, physics, literature, music, math, and mythology.
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Annally
Laetare
Ross Ponselle
Morpheus
Erie Solicitor May Be Ousted
Erie officials discuss replacing the city solicitor after the death of Thomas McCarty. Finance Director Cannagine opposes the current legal aide Gerald Weber and seeks more control over appointments. A court appointee, likely a Republican, could shift City Hall power toward Cannagine and Safety Director Momeyer.
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Erie
Thomas McCarty
Deadiock
City Hall
Michael A. Cannagino
Gerald Weber
City Gallettar
Cannagino
Maurice Coughlin
Thomas Mseamoysk
Weber
Camagine
Kenneth Momeyer
June Week Ceremonies Begin at West Point
West Point June Week opened with review and athletic awards on the Plain. More than 600 cadets will receive diplomas at graduation exercises Tuesday, ending five days of ceremonies. Alumni attendance reached 68. Notable winners include J T Miller Camp Hill Pa Frances Beebe Trophy R E Pallekas Farrell Pa Edgerton Trophy J P Perlow Lancaster Pa track letters. Dances tonight mark the first day’s close.
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West Point
West “Point
Military Academy
J.T. Miller
Camp Hill
Frances Beebe
Falls
R. E. Pallekas
Farrell
Edgerton
J. P. Perlow
Lancaster
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Cory Evening Journal
South Street
Colegrove
Gir
Cokerove
George Ample
Meteor
Fred Kimball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan Square
Chicago
Park Avenue
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Weightman
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Republica Hon
AP News
Cheets” Baressi
Corry Merchants
Dunkirk Aleos
Athletic Field
Vern
Gary
Lyle D. McCray
Theodore Martawiez
Sam Martowica
East
Min Street
Nia
Tuffy
Kendall
Center & Washington Sts
Langhurst & Stewart
Prankli St
Curry, Pa
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Algier Control Board
PLOB
Nts
Glenn Sanderson
Maple Nyeque
John Shields
Felix Matthews
Mathematics Teacher
National Council of ‘Teachers of Mathematics
Phillip S. Jones
University of Michigan
George F. Miller
New York Centra
Miller
Robert Price
East Main Street
Hallmark Greeting Cards
Cady & Collier
Paes
Firestone Velon
Spalding
Vastanhe
Barney
South Center Street
Powell
N. Genter St
Flore
Tellus
Packard
Newt Feeckarde
New Feckard Uppers
Boastiful
Dekard Caribbean
C. Christensen Motors
West Washington St. Corry, Pa
Hames
the National Bank of Corry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hammond
Eagle Street
Lally
Syracuse
China
Phillips
Tonth
Victoria
Symbile
Gardenia
Svapgist
N. Center
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