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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1953
Page
1
A partial OCR notice indicates a real estate sale or lien action on a property listed at 26 West Street with a stated price of 12 500 dollars. The fragment mentions Route 277 and an individual named Charles in a Germanic context, but details are unclear.
An auction offers portable items and tools including electric dies, lamps, dishes, luggage, and small appliances. Catalog lists wagons, harness, furniture, tables, chairs, mirrors, and various shop tools with cash payment terms. Auctioneer Arthur Joncer advertises dates and contact details.
Fragmentary notice alleging a claim against an estate, with faded names and address fragments. The readable text mentions the estate of a decedent and a request to file claims, but key details such as proper names, dates, and agency are missing or unclear. The document appears to be a probate or municipal estate notice with partial terms like “Estate,” “claim,” and “claims,” alongside scattered street and building references.
City officials narrow next year’s tax increase from two mills to one mill, keeping per capita tax at seven dollars. Budget first readings scheduled for next Saturday. informal review with mayor-elect and councilman-elect set for Wednesday. Major street department cuts, wage changes for police and fire staff, and notes on paying off existing notes shape the revised plan.
Lawrence Purpura of 704 West Pleasant Street collided with a parked car on South Center Street early today. The truck owned by his brother Frank Purpura suffered front-end damage while the Ford driven by Donald Hill at 312 South Center Street had bumper and trunk damage. Police investigated the incident and estimated total damages in the hundreds.
Pittsburgh report says a brush fire on a hillside in the Worthalde District damaged a two story residence. Fireman Frank Harris was overcome by smoke and injured, taken to a hospital for X rays. Mrs Alvinn Schwartz, 62, fainted as neighbors approached her house.
Trieste sees mass protests by about 17 000 unemployed demanding Mayor Gianni Bartoli be removed. Police block entry as demonstrators press for relief rolls, with leaders blamed for political motives amid tensions over Allied forces and Trieste status debates.
The city police recruitment advances with four to five candidates, a mayoral review of a recommendation to the City Council, and four who passed both physical and mental tests. Daniel Gorski and James Keppel failed the mental exam, while patrol officers remain on temporary status awaiting permanent placement amid a pending vacancy due to Cpl. Bessie Kelly's resignation.
Harrisburg report on state sewage plant subsidy program advances as Dr Russell E Teague state health secretary explains this 2 percent yearly reimbursement for municipalities building plants since 1997. He says experience shows subsidies endure and could retire the original cost in 50 years. Conference attendees from industry government and civic groups hear details and incentives.
In Ruislip England Airman Donald G Colerick of Bradford Pa was convicted by a US Air Force court martial of strangling to death another American airman after a weekend drinking spree. He was sentenced to 20 years at hard labor. The sentence and conviction are subject to higher authority review. In Pittsburgh several grand jury indictments allege narcotics charges from October raids. Forty three advised were seized and many named face multiple charges. Some previously convicted of using or selling narcotics. The trial date remains unsettled.
Rumors swirl around Aero and Corry supply concerns as two rival groups pursue control. William Coleman and Halserman expand roles while Margolis and Strauss offer 2775 per share for up to 50 000 shares. Market activity shows 21 to 24 price range with no clear consolidation yet.
One thousand eight hundred American Legion members gathered in Harrisburg for the Pennsylvania Department membership roundup. The day featured a Capitol Buildings tour and luncheon at Legion headquarters. Victor Lasky, a New York author, was slated to address afternoon sessions on current government investigations of Communist activities in the United States.
A wildcat strike in Montreal by about 2007 conductors motor men and bus drivers shuts most offices and halts transport, with union members pressing for higher pay and better conditions. The walkout follows a stormy union meeting and disrupts service across the city.
Harrisburg reports indicate early official counts from the November 4 election show nearly 6,000 more votes in favor of the Allegheny County judges amendment while the forest reserves tax amendment trails by about 22,000. County totals from 62 of 67 counties show voters favored the prop on county transfers and a bedridden veterans ballot access measure passing by wide margins.
Cpl Edward Dickenson, prisoner of war who briefly embraced communism, returned home to Cracker's Neck Virginia to greet his mother Bessie Dicken and father Van Buren Dickenson after more than three years apart. The family shared tears and prayers as Ed prepared for medical care before rejoining the Army at Walter Reed.
A disrupted OCR text shows roofers winding up work at a new Corry school, with garbled lines mentioning workers, timelines, and equipment. The readable fragment confirms completion activity and related notes on windows and safety hardware.
Jeff erson City Missouri awaits the execution of Austin Hall and Mery Boanly Hondy who were condemned to die for kidnapping and murder after a three day trial. Attorneys indicated no appeal plans while the U S Justice Department weighed implications of a potential marriage.
John Clark, 20, Odessa, was escorted from the Texas A&M campus by about 35 students after they packed his belongings into his car and gave him money for gas. College authorities deplored the action, saying the affair stemmed from criticism of cadet camp customs and a letter to The Battalion.
The report cites projected death tolls surpassing thirty thousand tied to the conflict. It notes delayed casualty tallies, speculation on future fatalities, and ongoing searches for missing soldiers. Officials and medical teams warn of continuing attrition as wartime actions unfold.
Washington January reports indicate Alger Hiss, former State Department official, seeks a fresh review of his case before the U S Senate in a bid to overturn his conviction. The hearing, led by a federal parole board, aims to reassess the verdict and potential postwar context.
A hospital outlines plans for a holiday dinner for patients and staff. The article describes a meal with dressings and traditional dishes, emphasizing a warm, communal event hosted within the facility.
Arab bloc presses for stronger action and a new resolution at the United Nations Security Council. Nations debate a Western-backed plan amid sharp exchanges over the Palestine issue and a call to reinforce U.N. observers on the Arab border. Several delegates urge a firm stance while others accuse the move of discrimination and stepping back from progress.
Roger W. Babson analyzes cattle industry woes from a layman’s view. He notes postwar expansion drew many into cattle farming, with record cattle numbers and prices, followed by drought and feed shortages in the Southwest. Slump in Chicago prices reflected the downturn affecting ranchers.
Reported remarks by Associated Press outline that Republican leaders claim a lift from the Harry Dexter White espionage case, while Democratic senators doubt durable political advantage. The piece notes Canadian and U.S. officials reacting, with comments on ongoing investigations and international implications involving Canada and Russia era figures.
The SH murder case nears its end as prosecutor Samuel Straus pleads for the death penalty. Gaspari, described as an experienced tablis by the state, faces a capital punishment request. The judge seeks to proceed to deliberations imminently.
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