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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1959
Page
3
A fragmentary obituary note mentions a person named Join and a Rose Tavern in town, with unclear details about Mercy skull and barges. The readable text is garbled, offering few concrete facts beyond a presumed death and a place reference. The record preserves the few legible items without speculation.
Chautauqua County farmers urge a soaking rain to combat tomato blossom end rot caused by calcium deficiency. Associate County Agent T D Jordan warns the rot damages fruit, with severe losses in 1955 and ongoing risk in dry periods. Rain may help uninfected tomatoes but won’t cure affected plants. Most crops along the lake shore still look good though a good rainfall is needed. Some areas have seen weeks of only light or no rain.
Funeral services for Michael Winne were held from the Bracken Funeral Home yesterday at 2 oclock officiated by Rev G H McClintock of Union City with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Hearers included Donald Higgins William Deniels Ras mus Thompson Arnold McCaslin Donald Hand and Clarence Titeh. Attending from away were Pel Gale Winne in Germany PF A and Mrs Kenneth VanCise Jr Mayport Fla Mrs Ruth Anderson Carol Anderson Floyd Anderson Mrs Ruth Perry Roger Perry Karen Perry and Mrs Edward Peck Erie and others from East Lake Ohio Willoughby Mentor Westfield Watts Flats Allegany N Y Lake Wood N Y and others from Corry and Columbus areas.
The 12387 acre San Bernardino Mountains fire is under control after a five day battle. About 1,800 firefighters won the battle Thursday night as winds eased and containment lines held. Fire crews reported progress across the rugged terrain and said full containment was expected soon.
The Erie Covel Company asked the Public Utility Commission to raise school and children's fares starting September 7. Proposals include a 1-cent base school fare and 13 cents for children, with 10 trip tickets set to rise. The firm claims $22,700 annual revenue but would fall about $5,000 in the red without the hike.
Senators and labor leaders clash over a Senate passed labor reform bill. Kennedy and Ervin back the measure while Eisenhower critics say current House plans are ineffective. Reuther accuses the president of falling for slogans as Republicans hail his stance on stronger anti coercion rules.
Angus from Bardolier farm earned supreme champion at the 12th annual American Aberdeen Angus futurity closing at Keene Land Racecourse yesterday. Female grand champion went to Blueblood Miss Heckett 5, shown by Heckmere's Highlands of Va Teneia, Pa, and owned by Mr and Mrs Eric Heckett.
A federal grand jury charged four Indiana County officials with conspiring to misuse surplus government property for schools. Indicted were Max C. Harwick Arthur J. Grundy William C. Gray and John W. Kemmel. Offenses span 1954 to 1958 involving thousands of dollars in surplus tools later used personally or resold. The value was not accurately estimated.
Erie authorities issue warrants for a middle aged woman who cashes $50 bad checks in her own name without a bank account. Alderman Samuel A. Rossiter warns merchants to beware as the suspect has prior trouble with similar offenses and has eluded authorities in past incidents.
Emma Grove 97, mother of Hall of Fame pitcher Robert Lefty Grove, died in Ambridge after living with daughter Mary Conner. She had married in Lonaconing Maryland and Lefty Grove, then with the Philadelphia Athletics, was at an Eagles convention in Toronto when informed.
In London a father John MacAndrews aged 48 and his son Julian aged 19 were each fined 20 pounds for driving the same car on the same night while drunk. Their licenses were suspended for eight years. An officer stopped the weaving vehicle and found the son at the wheel, then the father took over and drove off before the car was halted.
Titusville readies extensive security for the Oil Centennial with state troops auxiliary police and railroad detectives on duty. Chief Albert P Brady said final extra protection plans are still being finalized while four detectives from Erie Cleveland Buffalo and Pittsburgh will join local officers to monitor crowds and deter pickpockets. Richard Helico of Erie is among those assigned.
Two pacifists from Omaha Action camp near the Atlas missile base project by Mead. Mrs Marjorie Swain Trevose Pennsylvania and Arthur Harvey Massachusetts plan a four day vigil and fast to protest the missile base and seek penance for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Hiroshima was bombed August 6, 1945 and Nagasaki three days later.
A taxi driver reported being robbed of 185 and a watch. Police arrested one of two robbers within an hour. John Thompson, 23, an ex convict, was identified by Serrano as a robber. Thompson’s wallet with his picture was found in the cab.
TV Highlights details a busy schedule across CBS NBC and ABC with programs like Whitney race coverage at 4:30 PM on CBS and Sapling States coverage on NBC the Be Rod Stow feature on CBS News Vienna Youth Festival and Meet the Press coverage marking a week of varied entertainment sports and news with Desilu Playhouse Two Counts of Murder and a new Adventure Showcase episode among others. It notes high profile guests and live sports including a late 8:30 PM look at the Vic Youth Festival and a 10 PM Desilu Playhouse drama headlining Raymond Masse and David Janssen while CBS premieres a new screen feature and ABC presents a College All Star Football Game with top announcers and coaches.
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