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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
3
WNAE in Warren halted broadcasts from 0 30 to 11 a m yesterday as electric service in the Clarendon Kinzua region was disrupted by a downed power line. A heavy road construction machine tore loose a guy wire, shorted two lines, and blew fuses.
Robert M. Rownd, long time chairman of the Public Health Committee in Chautauqua County since 1926, resigned at this week’s meeting. He will be 103 years old this month.
The Erie League of Women Voters urged a resolution demanding priority use of the stadium for public and youth groups over professional entertainment. They cited the eviction of the Girl Scouts last June in favor of a midget auto racing event as an example of the dispute over stadium use and access.
The Communist service de ssect ory of William F Cruite held this morning at 11 o clock at Pine Grove Cemetery. The auxiliary service was run by a group from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home to Brie, MI. Cruite died Tuesday at the National Military Home in Dayton. He had lived most of his life in Erie with a brief period here.
In Freve Indiana on the Benjamin Franklin highway a truck out of control struck a utility pole injuring both the driver Gordon Louis 82 of Akron Ohio and the Bell Telephone lineman Moe Price of Clymer Pennsylvania. Police say the vehicle knocked down guard rails and rolled after crossing an embankment. Price is in critical condition with skull fractures and abdominal injuries.
Jamestown report says three youths faced City Court after a hoax claim of a stolen car. Charles Monroe paid 60 dollars, Carl Carlson 25 dollars, Walter Johnson forfeited 50 dollars bail for disorderly conduct.
Wayne Van Guilder hosted 27 members and guests of the W S S at the Evangelical United Brethren Church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Hugh Musher gave devotions and Mrs. Dan Culver presided. The lesson focused on missionary responsibility with foreign missions. A memorial service honored Mrs. Gertrude Pitch. Next meeting is November 4 with annual charitable offerings hosted by Mrs. H Ray Harris.
In southwest Philadelphia a Pennsylvia Railroad passenger train named The Legislator derailed. A swift spokesman said the cause and details were not yet clear as passengers recovered from the incident.
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