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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1949

Page

6

Paragraf on Observances and Local Incidents

The report recounts a Columbus Day observance proclaimed by Governor James H. Duff and notes several local incidents. Albert Roman, 32, died after a three week illness in Jamestown Hospital. Ross Spencer, 39, hospitalized in Pittsburgh with polio. A speedboat collision damaged a cabin cruiser on Chautauqua Lake, while a live shell incident injured a five year old, and a knife threat by youths prompted police involvement. Bank fraud and a real estate transfer were also mentioned along with an extended Erie weather forecast.

Jamestown Albert Roman Polic Chautauqua County Cattarauzie

Bowling could kill: Samuel Cosmany dies on lanes at Penn Bowling Center

Samuel Cosmany, 48, a longtime member of the Kuglers, died of a heart attack last night while bowling at Penn Bowling Center where he had rolled a 295 game in 144. The article notes the death on the Erie scene and mentions a burial for Harry Thacken Burleigh, who rose from humble origins to prominence in music and will be buried this week in Ene Cemetery.

Harry Thacken Burleigh Erie Mausie

Czechs Ignore Church Demand in Press Standoff

Prague dispatch says Czechoslovak media ignored a demand from Roman Catholic Bishops for a state church accord. Papers instead attacked the hierarchy and the Vatican, noting the bishops offered a memorandum dated August 14 to resume talks if church restrictions were lifted, while Western broadcasts kept Czechs informed of the bishops' stance.

Associated Press Prague Caephosloval Press Vatican Antonin Sapotorky Alexander Tralles Voice of America BBC Ehyopedii Cuachs

RAY HOUGHTLING DIES AT TORPEDO HOME

Ray Houghtling died at his Torpedo area home at 8:30 this morning after a recent decline in health. Born June 3, 1878 at East Branch, he lived near there before moving to Goodwill Hill near Grand Valley 37 years ago. Survivors include his wife Elma Spencer Houghtling, a daughter Mrs. Charles Morrow of Gl tor, a son Victor Houghtling of Grand Valley, a sister Mrs. Alma Phillis, a step-daughter Mrs. F. L. Waite, a step-son Guy Leonard, and a late daughter Mrs. Arthur Plick. Funeral at Evangelical United Brethren Church Grand Valley, interment East Branch Cemetery.

Ray Grand Valley Lodge Eldred Grange Grand Valley Elma Spencer Houghtling Charles Morrow Gltlor Gomy Victor Houghtling Alma Phillis Erie F. L. Waite Perrysburg N. Y Guy Leonard Collins Arthur Plick Evangelical United Brethren Church East Branch Cemetery

Stamford composer of spirituals dies at 82

Private hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, yesterday announced the death of renowned composer Mr. Burleigh aged 82. He was celebrated for hundreds of Negro spirituals including Deep River Swing Low Sweet Chariot Sometimes I Was Like a Motherless Child and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.

Stamford Conn Burleigh Jericho

Peake to Enroll at Michigan University

Walter L. Peake son of Attorney and Mrs Walter L Peake will leave this week for Ann Arbor to enroll as a student at Michigan University and pursue a Doctor of Judicial Science degree with five years allowed, most in research and writing opinions. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, graduating and teaching there before his apprenticeship in his father's office.

Walter L. Peake Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University University of Pennsylvania-i-Philadelphia

CIO Leader Telegraphed Support for Prompt Wage Settlement

Philp Murray, CIO and United Steelworkers president, sent an unanimous telegram to Mr Truman, stating he gave up the wage demand with profound regret. Murray said he agreed with the board recommendations to conclude a prompt settlement, echoing the committee’s stance. The message underscored union backing for a swift resolution.

Philp Murray CIO United Slessworker Truman Murray

Union Says 124 Percent Wages Justified in Wagon Strike

Workers argue the union's proposal for a 124 percent hourly wage increase is fully justified and backed by evidence presented to the board. Murray announced at a news conference after the policy committee meeting that the union is ready to resume collective bargaining with steel firms immediately.

United States Steel Corporation Frm Murray

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