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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1951
Page
3
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Police recovered a purse worth 35 dollars with papers for Mrs Jeanor Mokwa after it was found near North Center and Washington streets. A man, Charles Sawatsky, 61, died from a skull fracture after a café crash in OM City. Reports of seized property, a stray dog, and a hunting dog finding are noted, plus a gas and oil operator’s fraud case in McKean County. The piece covers court rulings, taxes, license renewals, and highway work, as well as a theft claim and unrelated local events.
Judy Garland, feeling "wonderful" after a backstage collapse, returns to the Palace Theatre vaudeville show in New York. The 38 year old star received a full ovation from about 1,800 spectators, moving many to tears. She spent four days in a private sanitarium this week for nervous exhaustion.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh return from a six week tour of Canada and the United States. Crowds hailed them as they stepped ashore from the Empress of Scotland in Liverpool. They were met by Lord Derby at Town Hall and escorted to the cathedral where bells rang in their honor before heading to London for tea with the King and Queen Mother.
Miss Lottie Bonsteel died October 27 and a probate filing in Erie County Court lists an estate valued at 9000 dollars. Chief beneficiaries include Leon and Keppel Tiffany and several heirs who inherit various real estate and personal property. First National Bank of Erie serves as executor for the estate.
The recent model airplane contest sponsored by Western Auto Associate Store and Rex Theatre announced 26 winners at a jamboree at the theatre. Prizes ranged from power motor kits to airplane rides at Lawrence Airport. Judges were Robert Wickwire and Harold Steaves. Winners include Gerald Kerstetter Conrad Forkhurst Frank Kerstetter Tom Elehynski Adrian Ecersteter Robert Mune Lee Wilson Dick Garney Dale Arnink Richard Courtney Jonni Sivs Hart Culler Robert Church Conrad Parkhurst Richard Garney Tom Ilchynski Ronnie Ruffner Joe Rauscher Joh Roberts Bob Betts Bob Mulvin James Vanile Tom Welcht Robert Michel.
The West Virginia Conservation Commission received 1,600,000 brown trout eggs from the Pennsylvania Fish Commission. Eggs were picked up at Pleasant Gap and delivered to the Elmy hatchery near Marlinton. Chief F. A. Seaman said the gift would boost next year's heavier brown fry stocking.
Los Angeles psychology instructor Robert W. Major 48 is charged with attempting to extort 8100 from Ben Bard's wife, actress Jacqua Lynn Bard, by threatening to release recordings. Major has taught public speaking and psychology in LA city schools since 1942. The case moves forward as the district considers charges and bail.
Caudle a former Wake Forest football player and Justice Department tax division official, under subcommittee scrutiny over income tax returns and small Italian bank credits. Reports say President Truman aims to clean house, with hearings set for November 21 and Caudle’s possible dismissal tied to ongoing probe and press disclosures. Markets to close for Thanksgiving. other exchanges remain open.
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