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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1955

Page

8

Pick Two New Dems For Jobs

Peninsula superintendent designate ERTE-Harvey Hancock from Play Aen and William Pope of Brit First are named by County Democratic Chairman Alden Phelps for patronage posts. Ward will be county highways superintendent. Phelps calls the choice excellent, though not in favor of the appointments. About 20 more highway jobs to be filled next week as part of ongoing patronage push in the state capitol.

Erte Harvey Hancock Peninsula William Pope Brit Ward Alden Phelps Phelps Hurristars Alton Cross Maurice Coughlin Humber Phelps Coughlin Highways Department State Capitol Hancock Pope Hancockad Gate

Actress Julia Hoyt Leaves Estate to Charity in Will

New York actress Julia Hoyt widow of Louis Calhern died at 58 from a heart attack October 81st. Her will dated June 6 leaves most of a million-dollar estate to charity and her eyes to the Eye Bank of Sight Restoration. The will was filed for probate yesterday under Mrs Julie Robbins Hoyt Giles. Born Julia Robbins, she was married to Lydig Hoyt, Calhern, and later to Aguila C. Giles, a motion picture executive.

New York Julia Hoyt Louis Calhern Eye Bank Signt Restoration Julis Robbins Hoyt Giles Julia Robbins Lydig Hoyt Iawyer Calhern Aguila C. Giles

Eddie Cantor Suffers Kidney Infection

Hollywood comedian Eddie Cantor, 63, is home being treated for a kidney infection and will miss a guest spot on Milton Berle’s TV show next Tuesday. Cantor’s wife said he was stricken yesterday and will stay in bed at least two days. His prior heart attack in 1952 is not connected to the current illness.

Hollywood Eddie Cantor Milton Berle Cantor Tda Renia

Ravelin Hill Happenings and Thanksgiving Gatherings

An electrical storm damaged Leonard Beckerink farm buildings on Pork roid with extensive wiring and appliance loss. Fire from a lightning strike caused minimal livestock injuries, with one cow killed by the blaze. Nearby incidents included fence post fires near Richard Goggin’s Clymer Hill property and multiple Thanksgiving gatherings hosted by local families across Corry and Findley Lake. Local travel for help required driving to Clymer as telephone lines were down. Billy McCray and William McConnelly announced service enlistments, with families visiting relatives and sharing turkey dinners over Thanksgiving.

Ravelin Hill Ravelin Leonard Beckerink Ivan Barringer Clymer Richard Goggin Clymer Hill Maryin Schruers William van Burtien Harry Tennngen Milton Ralph Mattson Erie Harold Sweet Robert White Sonis Louike Cady Cooper Wilbur Harmelink Findley Lake Marvin Green Lowville Otto Green Owen Green Ray Wicks Valley Melvin Reslink Whiteswillé Corry Billy McCray Donfis Alton White Willian McConnelly Buffalo

Thanksgiving Ties and Family Visits Across Erie Area

Local residents recount Thanksgiving gatherings and weekend visits. Rey and McGaffey dine with a Buffalo preacher at the Nevkers home, while several families including the Burdicks, Bromleys, and Sweet clan share meals and attend events in Jamestown, Erie, and Syracuse. Health updates note Billy Edwards moving to his son's home and Alfred Tieme undergoing surgery at the Erie Veterans Hospital.

Howard Way Jam Town Gerald Sweet Alton Burdick Pauline Harold Sweet Guy Gibbons Mary Low Alex Kochanowski Sherman Graydon Sweet Sonny Louise Cady Syracuse Robert White Alfred ‘Tieme Veterans Hospital Erie Sonny Bromley Larry Bromley State Line Road James Gibbons Buffalo Anos White

Thanksgiving Day Visits Across Bradford and Lovell Station

Mr and Mrs Gordon Schem r horn of Bradford and MES Howard Neckers with family spend time with their relatives. Lyle Berg and family joined Miron Green family for Thanksgiving. Eugené Green and family were guests of Catherine Cowles and Soris at Lovell Station. Harold Bromley and Sonny visited Jamestown with Gerald Sweet family.

Gordon Schem Rhorn Bradford Tr. Neckers Mes Howard Neckers Rollo Neckers Richard Goggin Dennis Frederick Vander Schnift Clymer Catherine Cowles Anl Soris Lovell’ Station Harold Bromley Sonny Jamestown Gerald Sweet

Santa Claus Lays Up With Broken Leg

MARSHALL Mo. Aged Rev Santa Claus, a retired minister, suffered a triple left leg fracture when a stair board broke and his leg twisted as he climbed. He is reportedly stationary but in good spirits, with Christmas preparations disrupted by the accident.

Santa Claus Aalininl Associated Marshall Santa Clas

Hotel Fire Rescued Five Guests By Quick Thinking Cunningham

Mrs Cunningham a hotel guest woke to three explosions and smoke. She alerted four other guests including two elderly men, guiding them to safety before fire crews arrived. Fire officials reported liquor casks exploded from heat as the blaze damaged a small bar area on the first floor.

Mary Cunningham Zi Perio Onother Alfred Blanchard Tra Cooper Cunningham

Woodward Frauds Cast as Trial Focuses on Shotgun Death

The case centers on Mrs. Woodward who claimed innocence after firing from her bedroom into a dark hallway killing her husband. Witnesses described a tense party scene and a single fatal shotgun pellet amid disputed details of immunity waivers and voluntary testimony. Police say she called her husband’s body as investigators arrived, while jurors hear testimony about the couple’s fear and the events at the Windsor home.

New York Wisbind Sholsins Ting Phrodore Nusmis Ewan WoodWard Imeonaelous Yesnd George M.n Baker Ditchens Windsor Wis

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