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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1957

Page

2

Corry Journal notices and town updates mix local notices

City and vicinity brief items report a patrolman moving to St Vincent's Hospital, a DAR meeting at 2 PM, Gerry Sweeney's 96th birthday, an Easter-advised dance event, sewing class and community aid meeting notes, a college trustees confirmation, and wedding invitation services. Also listed are burglaries in Erle, a Kane Red Cross fund drive update, Holy Name Society cancellation, and Lions Club bulb sale plans with local fire equipment news.

Journal—Printing Department of Titusville Eagles Jimmy Valience Detroit Mich Eagles Wheelock Community Aids Merle Patterson R. D Corry Area Corry Senate Lyle G. Hall Jr Ridgway Lock Haven College Board of Trustees Corry Journal Printing Department Beckwith Mai W. F. Rickers Sean Kane Red Grass James Hazard Hazard Mt. Jewett Ludlow James City Holy Name Society of Corry Grange Hall Westside Hose Co Kane Alatoona Braumbaugh Equipment Co Evergreen

Mystery blast shakes five counties sparkly unsure origin

Residents in five counties report a loud blast around 10:15 am with claims of an earthquake or jet breaking the sound barrier. Columbia University seismographs say no significant quake. McGuire AFB officials say no planes were over the area. Chimney Rock Reservoir site and homes in Frecklin Township and Hackettstown report shattered windows and damaged store fronts.

AEW Trai Dersy Barrie Columbia, University Laboratories Piermont N.Y McGuire Air Force Base Martinsville Chimney Rock Frecklin ‘Township Hackettstown Warren County

Towne sues Webb for divorce in Mexico City

Dorothy Towne aged 46 estranged wife of Jack Webb has filed suit for divorce in Mexico City. The couple married January 14 1955 and Towne filed in Los Angeles last October but they reconciled.

Hollywood Dorothy Towne Jack Webb Mexico City Webb Los Angeles

Circus Performer 15 Escapes Death After 30-Foot Fall

Madeline O Connor, 15, fell 30 feet from a high wire during a Pan American Circus show in Paterson New Jersey. Her father Felix Adier, a veteran clown, witnessed the plunge and helped rush her to an ambulance before returning to perform. Mrs. O Connor is reported in fair condition.

MADELINE O/CONNOR Miles I N- Paterson Nij Felix Adier Adier

Hospital Admittances and Discharges List

At the hospital Roe compiled as of 7 a m today the emergency call indicates several admissions including Mrs Mary Klemm of 174 Bava streets Mrs Bertha Walker of 730 East Mannstrat Entle TeWinkle age 19 Snyder Circle Carl 4 son of Mr and Mrs Gal Howell R D 1 Philip 3 son of Mr and Mrs Willam CoMiéeh Clymer Hubert Watrous RD 4 Walter Caddy 4 Mill street Miss Marilyn Bensink North Cly st Miss Shirley Miller RD 2 William Haene 276 West Frederick street Mrs Frank Volvo 126 percent East South street Mary 43 daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Clery Columbus Discharged Norman Nelson RD 1 James Console p19 East South street Mrs Azalene Ferris 5241 North Center street Raymond George 78 West Main street

Mary Klemm Bava Bertha Walker Mannstrat Frederick Street Frank Volvo East South Street Mary Floyd Clery Columbus Norman Nelson R. D James Console Azalene Ferris North Center Street Raymond George West Main Street

Light Wreck Of Missing Plane Continues Inquiry

A Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Erie Aviation, Inc. was relayed to the CAA in New York for approval. A GAA spokesman said contact was lost about two minutes after Zysk sought permission, as the plane was believed returning to Erie from Newark. A passenger remains unidentified and it was unclear if any passengers boarded at Newark.

Eage CAA New York GAA Zysk Erie Aviation, Ind N.Y Hs Newark

Egypt to help keep Arabs out of Israel amid Gaza border tensions

Dag Hammarskjold said Egypt promised UNEF cooperation to prevent infiltrations from the Gaza Strip into Israel after Cairo notified the UN that Egypt would reinforce policies to curb raids. Egypt outlined stricter infiltration penalties and clear UNEF role to the Gaza population, while border incidents near Gaza were reported with minor casualties and sheep theft.

Egypt Israel Abwimsyaain NS Dag Himmarsold Daza Strip Hanmarskjold Cairo UNEP Strip Ime Nd Hus Sine Hime UNEF Gaza

Two Cars Damaged In City Intersection Crash

At 8 30 this morning in Corry two cars were damaged in an intersection crash. Grover Chelton 72 of RD 2 Corry stopped at West Pleasant Street and First Avenue and began to enter the intersection after watching a car across the street. Chelton collided with Ronald M Penoyer 20 of Spartansburg who was westbound on West Pleasant Street. Penoyer reported damage to the left rear door area under the door and hub cap with losses estimated at 78 dollars. Chelton's car sustained about 5 dollars damage to the front bumper.

Polite Sitq Grover Chelton RD. 2 Corry First Avenue Chelton Turo Ronald M. Penoyer Spartansburg Penoyer West Pleasant Street Estlnamies

Court Dismisses Suits Against Boxing Champion

Three suits seeking $750 000 from Archie Moore the light heavyweight champion were dismissed by Judge John P Barnes in U S District Court Shaker Heights Ohio. The decisions cited lack of jurisdiction over Moore and over the plaintiffs Deliree Mapp 28 and her daughter Barbara Bivins 12 who alleged various malicious sexual acts Moore allegedly committed. Moore resides in San Diego California. The suits filed November 28 prior to Moore’s title defense against Floyd Patterson were judged false by the court.

Archie Moore Shaker Heights Ohio John PF. Barnes U. S Moore Deliree Mapp Barbara Bivins San Diego Calif

Four Killed In Home Tragedies

A 34 year old woman killed her two children and attempted suicide in Washington Indiana. The mother Dorcas Shrock left a note then went to the police station admitting the killings. Coroner said temporary insanity. Neighbors described the Shrocks as quiet and respected.

Washington, Ind Paul Shrock Bolh Daviess County Hospital Marilyn Brenda Arlene Dorcas Shrock H. ©. Norton Shock

Democrats Sweep Michigan Spring Election To Control All Offices

In Michigan, Governor G. Mennen Williams led Democrats to a total victory sweeping all 10 contested posts. John Mackie won the highway commissioner post and Lynt M. Bartlett captured the school superintendent chair. Total estimated spring turnout neared 1.1 million, a record for the period, as Democrats secured Wayne County strongholds and dominated state boards.

Das Brurdly Jennis G. Mennen Williams Willlams John ©. Mackie Lynt M. Bartlett Grosse Pointe Macklé George M. Foster Bartlett Edgar L. Harden Northern Michigan College Marquette Wayne County Detroit

Action On GOP Leader Pact Drives Tax Debate

The governor has until midnight Thursday to sign veto or let the sales tax amendments become law without his signature amid a dispute over industrial exemptions. Republicans reject recalling the measure and focus on enforcement while the governor postpones a tax policy advisory meeting. Senate Finance Chair Edward J. Kessler defends the amendments against the governor’s charges of greed and tax dodging, citing constitutional divisions of power and a lengthy Justice Department analysis.

Regency Edward J. Kessler Lancaster Senate Finance Committee Kressler State Justice Department Ressler Commonwealth

Senate votes to ban wiretapping in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Pa The Pennsylvania State Senate approved 48 2 a bill to ban wiretapping The measure aims to curb telephone tapping and protect privacy House action awaits as lawmakers weigh amendments and enforcement details Philadelphia Democrat Ben Douion warns that city officials risk unlawful surveillance without wire protection suggestions lingering over legislative debate

Senate Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Senate House Benjamin Douion Philadelphia Democrat

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