Roaming Round captures town quirks and local events
A scrambled fragment of notices from Cory, detailing charity drives, a death in McMinnville, a church leader’s passing, local fundraising efforts, a raid of used car dealer tricks, traffic concerns, and community humor. Names include Rev Lebhens Smith Shumaker and Miss Kooth S. Stone among others, with mentions of Korea milk donations and India bowls.
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Besver
Corry
McMinnville
Shumaker
Tony Gil
Piltshaven
Jyoupsters
Korea
India
Olhy
Fing
Which Cathedral Tops Milan Largest City Cathedral Question
A reader quiz asks which cathedral is in Milan Italy with options Westminster Abbey St Patrick's Notre Dame St Peter's. The item also notes a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plan to replace a proposed two story office and station with a small one story passenger terminal and cites Norris regional engineer.
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Milan
Italy
Westminster Abbey
London
St. Patrick's
Notre Dame
Paris
St. Peter's
Rome
Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut
Idaho
Maryland
New Hampshire
Vermont
Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
ML. S. “Norris
Rairoad
Codicil to Will Settles Erie Estate in Glasgow Bequest
Erie woman Emmalin E. Mathie died in November leaving 15500 dollars in personal property and 6500 in real estate. A codicil names Security Peoples Trust Co. as executor and details burial dress and funeral restrictions. Another Erie will by John M. Lynch leaves 20000 dollars personal property and 21000 in real estate. He died October 28 at age 83 leaving five children and two grandchildren. California leads in fruit production nationally.
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Erie
Glasgow
Scotland
Emmaline
Mathie
Security Peoples Trust Co
John M. Lyneh
Eric
John M. Lynch Jr
Clara K. Boyce
Gladys E. Krug
Ruth C. Condon
Efe
Edward C. Lynch
Werfen
Floyd Morrow
Peter J. Welsh
Corry Evening Journal Advertisement and Delivery Rates
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff positions and AP affiliation. It notes mail rates at $8.00 yearly and $5.00 in advance, carrier price five cents per copy and thirty cents weekly, with display advertising deadline at 9 a.m. prior to the publication date.
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Corry Evening Journal
Corry
Rio Conference Signals U S Push for Latin American Aid
The Rio gathering follows the Caracas 1954 Inter-American Conference, where the United States secured a broad solidarity declaration. Dulles pledged stronger economic ties, with Eximbank lending authority boosted to 5 billion, Humphrey promoting World Bank backed finance, and a plan for a new International Finance Corporation. Critics fear overreliance on financial institutions and lagging direct aid, as Latin nations press for more direct development funds.
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Rio
Sam
Caracas
Venezuela
United States
Guatemala
Argentina
Mexico
U.S
John Foster Dulles
Congress
U. S
Henry F. Holland
Iran
Yugoslavia
World Bank
Export-Import Bank
Latin
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files November 20 1934
A collage of 1934 Corry news notes speaks on public opinion led by Dr. Garmon Ross Edinboro State Teachers College president. James Burnians transfers to Meadville store December 1. Barber hours petition filed with City Council. A small fire at Maendam Hill North Gorry and a hunting mishap near Rateligven leaves Lloyd Hopkins with minor wounds. Judy Garland hospitalized for checkup and rest at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital with condition satisfactory. Discussion of U. S. foreign policy items including price supports for Latin America and inter American bank amid debate over a UN inter American fund and Marshall Plan style ideas.
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America
WHS
Garmon Ross
Edinboro State
January finish possible for school project and gym plans
Construction delays push completion date for the new school project to January while contractors work to finish on time. The potential for basketball games in the new gym this year is raised as the delay persists. Notable locals join or lead professional roles including Goshen College chorus member Duane Stutzman and William D. Hines and George E. Frank advancing in public relations and railroad circles. Postal officials warn the public of Christmas scam risks as misrepresented merchandise targets mail shoppers.
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Duane Stutzman
Sorm
Willard Stutzman
R. D
Corry
Goshen College
Goshen
Ind
Hearing on receivership plan delayed by judge
A hearing on receivership plans for insolvent swindler Fred Q. Heymann stalled in Frewsburg until a formal hearing. Judge Burton R. Laub set 10 p m on November 29 for determining if Attorney John Dailey may drop efforts to seize Heymann’s car and other personal property from Frewsburg’s hotel keeper. A $500 compromise was approved by Judge Laub amid the dispute.
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Fred Q. Heymann
Burton R. Laub
John Dailey
Heymann
Frewsburg
Laub
Hey- 1
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Jack Stahl
Finchley Lake
Findley Lake Property Owners Association
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Malcolm Vincent Dearing
Times Dencing
West Washington Street
Zeta Pal
Case Institute of Technology
Cleveland
Yeas
Cory
Phillipsburg
Famliny
Mann
Warren
Harold Brown
Elmer L. Evans
California
James Burnians
Endicoll-Johnson Shoe Company
Meadville
Thame
Nik-successon
Aft
Elye
Lst
Maendam Hill
Gorry
Lloyd Hopkins
Spartansburg
Ratelitgven
Corry Hospital
Judy Garland
Hollywood
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Frederick Pobls
Miss Garland
Sid Luft
U. 5
Tuffy
Kendall
Comé of Center
Washington
Ste
Frank& Verna’s
Columbus
Elks Club
Dodd
Clothes
Advent Cards
Eich
W. Main St
Used Car Department
Thomas Motors
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Clinton St
Corry Savings Cloan
Center Street
Mr. A
Silvelital
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