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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1954
Page
6
Joy Manufacturing Co urged stockholders at yesterday’s Pittsburgh meeting to raise the firm’s debt limit from 10 million dollars to 10 million dollars to fund growth and possible acquisitions. President J D A Morrow cited post 1949 expansion and future product and market development.
The Lancaster Almanac forecasts storms early in 1955 with March passing calmly and a near normal, mild summer ahead. The 130 year old guide covers weather, recipes, and Dutch sayings reflecting Pennsylvania life. It notes snow forecasts from the date of the first snowfall and lists a Pat Nixon recipe among its pages. In Pittsburgh, about 250 delegates from 72 fraternal societies begin the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress convention, electing Joseph Spencer of the Protected Home Circle Sharon as president.
A Toledo couple testified they saw Edward Lamb contribute money to Lincoln House in 1944, identified as a Communist party headquarters, as Lamb faces questions at a Communications Commission license renewal hearing for WICU Erie. Witnesses state Lamb pledged 150 dollars and possibly another 50 dollars during the dedication event.
Dorothy Tilotson of Warren, formerly Bear Lake, dined with Mrs Ethna Crowe and visited Mrs Jean Trisket of Panama. The Wevers visited North East. George Morton returned home from Penn State for the weekend. Teddy Davis and family hosted visitors while Teddy’s parents were away.
Ernest Wellman of Jamestown piled a Mrs. Cora Cook Sunday. Mrs. Ethel Bond and Miss Edith Hawkins, teachers at Jamestown, were in Bear Lake Saturday. Mrs. Bond visited her aunt Mrs. Cora Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cable were in Corry on business Friday. Mrs. Lucile Price and friends from Cony visited Houghton College to see Bruce and Richard Price. Rev. Tandeen and Rev. Meaill preached revival services, and Patz will deliver morning and evening messages next Sunday.
George E. Kelly named Abeen director of the Allegheny County Fair succeeding the late Julia L. Hernon. Kelly, ex head of the county parks, will also handle special county projects and will receive more than Hernon’s 1500 dollar annual pay, with the exact figure to be set later.
Edison Shongo 25 of Jamestown and Don ald Milks 17 of Salamanca waived examination and were ordered held for the grand jury on first degree burglary charges. They allegedly robbed Henry's Service Grocery, taking about $263 including $6 from the owner Elmer Henry and $257 from the cash register. Police were notified.
The sheriff's department and Lane Valley police chief Bernard Young stopped a Salamanca taxi with two men headed for Buffalo after identifying them as the individuals who robbed Henry.
Police said a suspect admitted holding up a robbery after questioning. Officers stated the pair did not display guns and recovered a large amount of money and a wallet.
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