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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1956
Page
3
The readable lines describe a court setting with an attorney named Evenson and a December timeframe, noting a date and location references. The fragment hints at a legal matter with characters and a general North region, but many words are garbled, leaving only partial entities and a vague courtroom context.
President Eisenhower sent notes to all American republics inviting chiefs to join a conference. The aim is to draft concrete recommendations for economic and national security cooperation and to strengthen the Organization of American States for more effective regional collaboration.
A fragmented editorial style piece reports Smathers predicting a sweeping Democratic victory in all races. It notes party divisions, campaign speech preparation, and expectations of strong Democratic turnout, with references to conventions and campaign strategy.
A 14 year old blast survivor from Wisconsin is reported doing well after a store explosion killed his friend Joseph Suehr of Milwaukee and hurled his body seven feet. The incident occurred Saturday as the boys played near a store linked to the Hibawnate tore and took shelter, witnesses said.
A 14-year-old boy, Marshall Talbot, was critically wounded Saturday evening in Westfield when struck by a 33 caliber pistol fired by a police officer. The youth, son of Rex Talbot, underwent an operation and suffered brain damage. The incident occurred near the Westfield Taxi Co building as the officer prepared to drive a cab for the night.
Six Countians earn degrees at Pennsylvania State University where about 400 of 500 degree candidates were for advanced degrees. Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower, university president, conferred degrees as Dr. Baul R. Anderson of Chatham College delivered the commencement address. The ceremony marked the close of the Main Summer Session with 307 advanced degree candidates and 28 doctorates. Bravo A. Smith of Corry received a BS in pre veterinary studies. other Erie and surrounding area graduates listed.
Gurth, aged 73, a resident of East Mokkeesport, Pa, died suddenly at 3 PM yesterday at a summer home in Findley Lake. He was born August 14, 1883 in Pittsburgh, son of Henry and Elizabeth Gueth. Survived by wife Evi, daughter Tone Brodimerkle, brother Ed Wine Gueth, sister Flor Chee Brautfer, and two unmarried children. Funeral arrangements by Spiter Funeral Home, body remained at East McKrespott Funeral Home for services and burial.
Brocton area police hunt Lonnie Buchanan a former butcher 23 for the murder of Bessie Thomas Buchanan 18 mother of two whose dismembered body was found wrapped in a blanket in a bushy area near Winvolne road. State police issued a 34 state alarm and neighbors say he fled after a Friday night quarrel. The coroner and investigators described signs of violent death and possible arson attempts before the remains were taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital.
Series of turnpike crashes through January to May totals show 52 deaths and 645 injuries as mileage and vehicle use surge. July safety push targets midnight to 8 am period after numerous multi-vehicle crashes blamed on unsafe tires and sleeping drivers. Captain Singleton Sheaffer notes 96 crashes causing 52 fatalities with 18 deaths from tire failures and 15 from drowsy driving, 16 from speeding, and 9 from miscellaneous causes.
The Erie County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Unit No. 2 reports for the month, with 81 cows yielding over 40 pounds of butterfat and 63 over 60 pounds. Milking totals show 64 cows above 1,000 pounds and 102 above 1,260 pounds, plus top producers Howard Hammond and Gerald Scouten among others.
Funeral services for Lawrence Morris were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Bracken Funeral Home officiated by Dre Einier Oriner. Burial followed in Pirle Grove Cemetery. Attendees included Mrs Lawrence Morris and Miss Donna Rose of Delaware Obla, along with numerous Morris family members from Erie Ontario and New York areas.
A. B. Stuck 63 of R.D. J. Grand Talley died at Hamot Hospital after injuries from a July 20 three car crash near Union City. His wife Dorothy 47 was injured. police said a hit run driver sideswiped the Stuck car, then a second collision occurred as a third car could not stop. Stuck’s body to be returned to Titusville for services.
Relatives report Mrs. Frederic Sammons former Mary Lou Hammond stricken with polio in Chicago. Placed in an iron lung at Hinsdale Hospital, she has paralysis in both legs and right arm, mother of a seven month old. Expected to remain at 120 North Duke Street Hinsdale for some time. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Hammond of RD.
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