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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1968
Page
4
An ad with Line-O-Ad terms notes local rate at 25 cents per line and noon deadline for day of publication. It lists PHOCOO OS and Omer's Variety Store new arrivals including iron peacocks fall flowers Halloween items knick knacks toys and glassware.
H Clinton Preble of Corry died suddenly at his home aged 87. Born February 28 1889 in Wattsburg he worked for Bunce Construction and at Keystone Ordance Works. Surviving are three daughters and two sons Howard Preble of Buffalo and others. Visitation at Bracken Funeral Home with services Sunday at 2 p.m. Beaverdam Cemetery burial.
The article notes that after an incident a trio of boys will be spoken to today and later called to the station with their parents to determine next steps. The home owner reported missing beer cans and that homemade wine had been spilled on the basement floor.
Blood program chairman Robert Grice says the region faces a blood shortage and the November 4 visit is vital. The three visits aim to collect 270 pints total, 90 pints per stop, with many first time donors eligible and past donors urged to participate. Corry has had high collection rates in the Buffalo region, and thanks were extended to prior contributors.
Trooper Haskins says 74 year old Robert Blum of Waterford followed a stopped left turning vehicle. Blum braked but swerved left, colliding with oncoming truck driven by 27 year old James Smith of Titusville. Estimated damage totals 43,200.
Three women injured in a one car accident on a rural road near Townville. Driver Saundra Ricketts 23 from Centerville. Her mother Ethel Sellen 49 of Townville also hurt. Passenger Flossie Terrel transferred to Hamot Hospital in Erie. Horn blown to attract rescuers. road partially paved and gravelled. State Police had no information.
Funeral service for Mrs. Jennie Brooks was held at St. George Funeral Home at 2 PM with Rev. Walter Gilliland officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers included Howard Brooks Carl Dahl Edward Say Scott Hetrick L B Taylor Edward Ward. Relatives traveled from North East Alamosa Seattle Bowling Green Ford City Oil City Ellington Grove City and surrounding Corry area.
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