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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1955

Page

3

Erie drive-in theatre robbed by youth bandit in standoff

A youth hooded robber entered the Eyw theatre box office in Erie Saturday night firing a shot toward two victims, Burns and Kirsch, as they handed over cash from the ticket window. He forced them to the floor, warned them to stay down, and fled after attempting to take more money. Police manhunt and car checks followed, with a 1955-model truck and a 1951-model auto linked to the search. The Star Theatre owner and local security described the suspect.

Regis Burns Star Erie Rex Theatre Wasteldhup Eyw Theatre Flec Burns Judy Staghter Jodi Kirst Burns Kirsch Burs Burnsaid Burtis Millcreek Steve Polldt Fairview Frank Strasser Star Theatre

School House Windows Smashed In Spite Of Legal Battle

Town Patrolman Elmer Widlund reported windows of the former Ross Mills Schoolhouse near Corry were smashed with rocks between Friday night and Saturday morning. The derelict building, bought by Warren Ross of Falconer for 4900 on October 15, part of a long court fight over a 1953 sale, had about 40 panes broken and large rocks found inside. The case traces to a disputed sale to the Ross family following a two year legal battle involving the Shire Court of Appeals and the local school district.

Ross Mills Elmer Widlund Warren Ross Falconer Familier Shire Court of Appeals Widhind Ross Filconer

Special hearing resumes on Pennsylvania Training School probe

A state legislative special committee restarts hearings tomorrow to probe the Pennsylvania Training School in Morharizd. Scheduled to testify are George W. Miles, the school Superintendent, and two trustees of the institution.

Washington Pennsylvannia Morharizd George W. Miles Initation

Ex WCTU Leader Dies In Clearwater

Mrs president of the New York State Mane White Colvin, 73, who led a state branch for 18 years, died in Clearwater. The obituary notes her leadership in the women's Christian temperance movement and outlines her years of service from 1984 to 1953.

WCTU Lance Ghion Clearwater Fit New York State Mane White Colvin Branch

Frank D. Palmer Dies at 83 in Spring Creek Township

Frank D. Palmer, aged 83, died at his son Wallace D. Palmer’s home in West Spring Creek Township after a two week illness. Born July 4, 1872 in Wayne Town, he married Flora Del Chase on May 24, 1894. He was a member of the Spring Creek Congregational Church and a former Sparta Grange No. 110 member. Surviving are his son, nine daughters including Mrs. Charles Willis of Corry, another daughter Eryin Palmer of Crimer, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. a daughter Luli Mae died March 4, 1905. Friends may call Bracken Funeral Home. services Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bradley Lines officiating. burial in Spring Creek Cemetery. The obituary notes geographic distribution of the North American land form.

Enimer Aya Bracken Funeral Home Bradley Spring Creek

Knowland urges Ike to reveal run plans for GOP nomination

Senator Knowland says Eisenhower should state intentions by January 1 if not running. He urges candidates to test strength in primaries and conventions and hints at challenging Governor Goodwin Knight for California's 70 delegate votes. Knight says he would run as a favorite son if Ike sits out, though not a serious bid.

Associaccurrexs Washington Sen Knowland R-Colif Eisenhower Agin Republican Party Goodwin J. Knight California Knight

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