Mercer County Men Charged in Wife Slayings
Two Mercer County men, John Martin and Cecil Chord, are jailed on murder charges in the slayings of their wives. Martin is indicted and set for trial this week.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1952
Page
2
Two Mercer County men, John Martin and Cecil Chord, are jailed on murder charges in the slayings of their wives. Martin is indicted and set for trial this week.
Jefferson Ohio declares a five gallon per person daily ration as the worst local water famine on record hits the town. Mills Creek reservoir, the sole safe source for 1,930 residents, is down to less than three days supply as officials order emergency measures.
If you are interested in life insurance sales in Corry and can learn while earning a substantial salary, pass the sales aptitude exam, and show initiative, a career as a life underwriter offers great opportunities. Inquiries treated confidentially to John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. 400 Liberty Bank Building Buffalo NY.
A hospital casualty log lists admissions on Saturday and Sunday including Miss Joyce Merry and Mrs. Lewis Wotermy, with discharges such as John Malone. The entry also notes deaths of Everett Warnshouse and other public notices about local meetings and ads. The Columbus and Concord Parent-Teacher Associations are to meet with arranged schedules and refreshments.
16 year old Robert Laverick is freed on a $5,000 bond after being charged with killing Dale Weaver, in an August incident. Family and neighbors urge release to avoid jail among hardened criminals. grand jury action scheduled. Robert to return to school.
A juror in the Oscar McGrew murder trial faced a personal blow when her husband died unexpectedly while jurors worked toward a verdict. The incident disrupted the court proceedings as the tragedy unfolded.
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