Republicans girding loins for 1954 campaign
The 1954 congressional race begins with Republican planning to counter Democratic activity in Chicago. The piece outlines current Senate and House party splits, potential vacancies, and states where Democrats or Republicans may gain seats, noting key names and regional strongholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Senate
House
Morse
Nixon
Sen
GOP
Colorado
Delaware
Illinois
Towa
Montana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Rhode Iland
West Virginia
Wyoming
California
Rachel
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Oregon
Soul
Saltonstall of
Mass
Machusetts
Lodge
Cooper
Tillay
Fereu £ Son
Williams
Thim
North Carolina
Virginia
Iowa
Republican House Campaign Committee
Eisenhower
Slovensan
Mitchel
Thy
Reorganization Planned for Corry Bowling League
A meeting to reorganize the Corry City Bowling League will be held at Recreation Alleys on Monday evening. Harold Gragg, president, issued the call. Also noted is Harold Boyd earning a scholarship from International Correspondence Schools via Keister Drug Store for a local student, chosen by Principal Howard J. Sheen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry City
Harold Gragg
Harold Boyd
Shady Avenue
Keister
Howard J. Sheen
Lloyd
Scranton
Quiz on presidents and history tests reader knowledge
Questions cover Eisenhower policy, transport trends, Boy Scouts gathering, Ann Blyth marriage, religious war stance, gamma globulin use, NAACP convention location, pacifist conscience, Kaiser Wilhelm II exile, and Monitor Merrimac battle site. Also notes on Eisenhower plurality, party strategy, and a separate jail sentence in Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Eisenhower
Defense Department
Boy Scouts
Ann Blyth
Island
Great Britain
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Kuiker Wilhelm II
Monitor
Merrimac
Roaming Roundups and Local Happenings Across Town
A patchwork of items from radio fame to industry moves highlights this week. Pail Packo and the Westernaires launch a national ABC program from Jimnes town, while a Corry resident lands a top post in an aircraft engine division of a major car firm. Local sports spending rises to nearly 39 thousand dollars for equipment and fees, with farm pond licenses affecting fish harvests. Navy recruit FN James R. Briskie reports to Norfolk, others shift roles at Raymond and Mobil stations, and car dealers eye modest 1954 model updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
International Association of Machinists
Jes
Gene Stoddard
Main Street
U.S. Navy
James R. Briskie
Joseph A. Briskie
Kingstreet
Naval Receiving Station
Norfolk
Jack Berry
Raymond Plant
Mobil
Frits and Beagle’'s
Oscar Fritz
Barbara Hought
Gil
Eric
West Coast
Local school losses and dam debate puzzle readers
The text notes several school employees facing misfortunes including Tex Jordan killed in a car crash Sherman Cowles dying suddenly and Henry Habink struck by polio. It mentions a muskellunge rearing project at Union City hatchery and a Columbus Dam proposal with delayed action. Frederick J Schultz, a 1936 Corry High School graduate, now teaches art education at Hempfield Area Joint School system Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex” Jordan
Sherman Cowles
Henry Habink
Union City
Columbus Dam
Harrisburg
Frederick J. Schultz
Corry High School
Edinboro State Teachers College
Hempfield Area
Greensburg
Voice of the People on Columbus Pond Dam Rebuild Debate
A letter advocates fair evaluation of rebuilding a dam that would flood low land and Columbus pond areas. It notes long effort and costs by interested parties and argues condemnation for school or other public land. It cites game fish, skating, health benefits, and substantial investments tied to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope College
Findley Lake
New York State Health Department
Pennsylvania
Congress
Voice of the People
Columbus Pond
Erie to Appeal City Ordinance Ruling in Loblaw Case
Erie officials weigh higher court action after Judge Elmer Evans ruled the city council’s building and use ordinance unconstitutional. City solicitor Gerald Weber studies the decision while Home Owned Food Stores and Ubrough counsel John McLaughlin reportedly plan an appeal. Indications point to a joint effort to restore water service and offset lost jam revenue.
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Erie
Magn
Thomas W. Flatles
Elmer Evans
Flatley
Gerald Weber
Ubrough
John McLaughin
Hoenes
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corry, Pa
A. D. Colestove
Arthur Colegrove
George Sample
Baker National Advertising
Bottinelli-Kimball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan Square
Park Avenue
Detroit
Chamber of Comn
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Associated Press
AP News Dispatche
Corry
F. A. Loveland
Allegheny College
M. E. Chuehal
Meadville
Odd Fellows’ Hall
William L. Coley
D. M Crawford
John D. Flanigan
Law
Oakland
Calif
John Law
Tokay Grapes
Orchard
Health Department
George R. Swack
Isherwood
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Marseilles
Cannes
France
Istanbul
Turkey
Palermo
Naples
Italy
George Swack
West Siith Street
Janet Swack
Mead Avenue
Jack
Loblaw
Canada
Gelebes
Cuba
New Caledonia
Nari Way
Russia
Marshall Sherwood
Rinters & Decorators
Wetherills
Tuffy
Center
Washington Sta
America
Basil Rathibond
Kate
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Meerdink’s
J. Fred Kinley
Center St
Dial
Topp
Phoenix
Elapare
Clothes
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