American Jewish Tercentenary feature in Corry journal
The Corry Evening Journal runs a feature on the American Jewish Tercentenary, tracing Jewish presence in America from early settlers to New Amsterdam in 1654, noting Columbus navigator ties, the 1492 expulsion, and the lasting ghetto concept under Papal influence. The piece frames Jewish history as integral to early American story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shearith Israel
New York
New World
Columbus
Elias Legardo
Virginia
New Amsterdam
Jacob Barsimon
Holland
Cording
Greetz
The Exodus of Jewish Immigrants to America Through History
The article traces Jewish migration from Europe to the United States from the 16th century on, noting Dutch refuge in the Netherlands, early congregations in New Amsterdam, and waves of emigration. It cites Russia as a major source between 1881 and 1920 and estimates current global and U.S. Jewish populations, highlighting New York City's large share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Furn
New Amsterdam
Western Hemisphere
Russia
United States
U.S
New York City
Israel
Labor groups plan talks over gas test unit purchase
Labor groups meet with city officials to stress September 15 deadline for buying and installing gas testing equipment to monitor BTU content from Pennsylvania Gas Co. George Klemm, Steelworkers Union rep, coordinates. June votes, councilmen pledged 86,000 but struggle to raise an extra 1,000 in budgets due to shortages. Unions pressed after winter complaints about high gas bills and unreliable BTU readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Gas Co
George Klemm
Steelworkers Union
CTU
Erie Men Sentenced on Monnks Charges in Erie Court
Two Erie men face long prison terms after pleading guilty to multiple charges. Henry G. Vout received an 18 year term in a Western Penitentiary on an offense, with others getting shorter terms for various counts. Judge Durton and Tatub presided, outlining sentences tied to prior violations and a prior record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Monnks
Ivotwine
Henry G. Vout
Durton & Tatub
Allretheny
Sutieine Mision
Eri
Elpivinig
Wwe
Miles King
Iiunkelriviny
Budge Litt
Motar Pleas
Reading Test Prompts Quiz on Current Events
A newspaper item lists seven current events questions touching on Eisenhower treaties U S debt limits and global affairs. It mentions a New York City area high school, Meadeville and Corry, a racehorse Native Denver, a golf tournament, and a conservatory studio opening as part of ongoing school and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
U. S
Congress
Tess
Quebec
Canwdy
France
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Manhattan
New York
Brooklyn
Bronx
Hyde Park
Albany
Corry
City Golf League
Sheen
Flagpole stander claims new endurance record
Dixie Blandy, 51, a professional flagpole sitter, descended from the Michigan State Fair perch with ankles swollen, claiming a new world record after 237 hours 35 minutes atop the pole. He previously held 192 hours set in Milwaukee in 1952 and earned $1,000 before hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Dixie Blandy
Milwaukee
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Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Henry A. Satterwhite
Sgt
George R. Sample
Vance Allen Telegraph Sports
B.G. Bennett
Ottinelli-Kimball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Michigan Square
Chicago
Mortgage & Bond
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Ap| News
Louis Marcus
Oxford
Leeds
Gre Nee
West Church Streets
George Mellert- Weidner Company
Medina, C
Carry-Sparta
Erie County Line
Spartansburg
Lettermen Beavers
Corry High
Meadville
Denver
England
Howard J. Sheen
Corry High School
C. EB. Shoop
East Frederick Street
Warren Conservatory of Music
Hank’ Mann
Exigg
Al’s
Clothes
Hank Mann
EL Paso
Texas
Franz
van Stee
Armstrong
Cera
Ehileo Vy Notice
N. Yenchak R
Marchitelli
South Center
East Main Streets
R&h
R&h. Stranie
Mercury Tudor
Mercomatic
Ford
Fordomatic
Studebaker
Buesink Motor Sales
West Smith ST
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