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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1957
Page
3
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Erie County forms advisory panel including Oil Defense Ted Cross medieval scholars and local press to organize fight against Asiatic Flu. Ralph Ssinidt, president of the county general society, chairs the group’s efforts as officials outline dates and plan public information and prevention strategies.
A driver who did not appear forfeited a $200 bond. The incident occurred on the 27th, when Officer Elmer Wish reported the driver left his license at home. A warrant was issued. the court posted a $200 bond and adjournment was requested. The defendant failed to appear, and the case was declared forfeited.
A benevolent donor described as a mother placed an evergreen at grave 933 in Potter’s Field where twin infants lie, sending a letter to Carl Kalinowski from a distant city. The note enclosed $2 and requested a rose or pine bush be planted for the babies to feel that someone cares.
Two men armed with pistols held up Rays Service Station on Route 61 about three miles south of Uniontown and fled with 40 dollars.
CHICAGO AFL-CIO yesterday said the Teamsters Union has failed to polish its tarnished record but could still oppose restrictive labor legislation from Senate rackets investigations. George Meany told newsmen the Teamsters do not seem cleaner than in the past as AFL-CIO Executive Council discussed legal safeguards and possible action by August 20 against corrupt influence.
Hodge faces a life in prison amid a scandal over a disputed theft sum. He questions the 2 million figure while pleading an indictment totaling about 850000 dollars. He laments lost property and hopes for work in Florida. He attends church, reads the Bible, and narrates inmate taunts.
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Highway Safety lists Corry area drivers affected by suspensions and revocations. Kell E Clark of 407 East Columbus Avenue had driving privileges withdrawn after a reckless driving conviction. Fred J Clayton of 2 West Smith Street and Roy G Titoh of BD 8 Corry had their privileges restored. The bureau revoked driving privileges for 775 drivers during the holiday week, nine a nd the withdrawals were 45 less than the prior week.
Harry A Lane dies at Stem Memorial Hospital in Union City at 76. He lived in the Union City area for four decades, worked at Union City Chair Company and Carlisle Lumber, and retired from the latter ten years ago. He was a member of the Methodist Church and Masons, served as Sunday School superintendent for 25 years, and survived by one son Herbert Lane of Chicago along with two grandsons and two great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at H. Musser Funeral Home with Rev Dwight Jack officiating. Evergreen Cemetery burial. Eureka Lodge Free and Accepted Masons will conduct graveside rites. Memorials to Union City Methodist Church or early county cancer society are requested.
In Levittown Pennsylvania state police guarded a Black family after rioting. A mob tore at windows and trespassed as officers maintained the frame of the home while a sheriff and local authorities coordinated. No injuries were reported. the family sought safety away from the scene. Daisy and three children were in York visiting relatives, with plans to return soon.
Four members of the Messinger family were treated for minor injuries after their car overturned on Fyne road about a mile from Hartfield. The crash occurred when an approaching deputy struck the Messinger vehicle after stopping. Harold G. Petts, 29, of Westfield swerved and toppled the car, leaving occupants injured but stable at Westfield Memorial Hospital.
New York columnist Hal Boyle surveys attitudes toward women in a satirical Americana piece. He sketches fear, desire, and social dynamics with sharp, provocative lines, noting that men seek to tame women while women question male power and propriety.
A barn two miles west of Lindaville owned by Kysor was destroyed by fire yesterday. The loss is estimated at 8000 with two calves, 3500 bales of hay, 100 bushels of corn and machinery burned. Litcamville and Centerville teams aided but the structure could not be saved. two tractors and other machinery survived. The Kysor family previously lost their home to fire seven years earlier near Centerville.
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