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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1968
Page
3
A 20 month old girl, Mary Beth Gilson, died after reportedly swallowing about 45 pills while at a neighbor's home in Erie. Coroner Merle Wood expected to rule the death accidental and planned morning discussions with deputy coroner Chester Miller.
AP report from Pittsburgh states an elderly patient, Mrs Elizabeth Weidner of Pittsburgh, was found strangled with a woman's stocking around her neck at Western Geriatrics Center. Detectives note no sign of struggle and a roommate was unaware of the death. Coroner cites possible accidental overdose using medication wrapped with cloths as a sore throat treatment.
Titusville and Pleasantville school boards unanimously approve a merger plan to join Venango County schools. They seek release from Crawford County and admission to Venango, citing vo tech ties, geographic reach, and Venango’s informal acceptance. August actions follow board meetings.
Two Dunkirk commercial fishermen were arrested by NY State Conservation Department officers Thomas W. Gooch and Robert McNamara. Laszlo Kozmer was fined 50 for operating nets near shore and 50 for gill nets before sunrise and license issues. Donald Burns was fined 50 for near shore nets and license violations.
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