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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1958
Page
6
Kane Borough Council will oversee two skating areas this winter as new snow removal equipment arrives. Winter sports at two parks are planned with Kane firemen and Kiwanis volunteers organizing activities. A consolidation of church talks followed the Conyreek Association meeting at the YMCA.
In Scranton PA two companion U S District Court suits seek 175000 in damages for an auto crash March 23 1956 on the Segonton Pocono highway that killed James Paton of Fort William Ont and a Rodgers Lines truck driver. Cadet James Mitchell Elmira NY was seriously injured. Administrators seek 75000 and 100000 respectively. Judge John W Murphy presides with a jury. Veteran writer Bertram Millhauser dies in Hollywood at 66 after a career from Pearl White days to TV.
Mohawk Indian Francs Gilbert Thompson denies guilt in the Canadian forest murders linked to the Coffin case. He had claimed to be the killer of three American hunters found dead in 1953, a tale Quebec officials deem an invention. Thompson’s mother says he was in a Canadian mental institution during the murders.
Mrs B Neckers of Clymer died at Corry Memorial Hospital after several months illness at age 58. Born July 26, 1892 in Clymer to Henry and Hanna Mey erink, she was active in Abbe Reformed Church and Ladies Aid. Survived by four sons Allan DeLand Fla Glen John Harold. one brother Floyd Meyerink. stepmother Minnie Meyerink. six grandchildren, all of Clymer. Funeral plans pending. friends may call Spitzer Funeral Home after 7 p.m. tonight.
Harrisburg reports polio cases in the Commonwealth this year tripling the 1957 pace. Through November 1958 the state logged 109 cases versus 35 in the same period last year. Dr. I F B Gratch cites lax vaccination of preschoolers as a factor. He notes 65 percent of 1958 victims were under five who had not received anti polio shots. Vaccination has kept totals from rising higher, though 1958 remains below 1955 and 1956 levels.
Report notes 931 polio cases in 1956 and 796 in 1957 with three fatal polio cases in the last 11 months. Gratch urges urgent education to persuade parents to vaccinate preschool children and increase public awareness and action.
Tony Curtis and Dinah Shore named co operative actors by Hollywood Women’s Press Club. The 140 member club will present the 18th annual Big Apple award December 16 in Hollywood California.
The December Family Night fellowship dinner of the first Methodist Church will be held Thursday evening at 6 30 p m in the church dining hall. A tureen dinner will be served with the meal provided. The program will include a complete report of the building project to date. Earl Bisley will present the financial report and John Wells will present the architect's report. Architect drawings and plans will be on display. Information on matters related to the new building will be presented. The congregation is urged to attend this evening of fellowship and planning, announced Rev. George Myers.
Corry Lodge No. 365 elects and installs officers at the North Center street Masonic rooms. William Reade Tanghurst becomes worshipful master, with Charles E. Roberts senior warden and John M. Wells junior warden. Tracy Whitehead is treasurer, Robert E. Brown secretary. Trustees are Robert R. Desmond Thomas Hickle and Jack M. Stahl, who also serves as Grand Lodge representative.
Hollywood highlights profile Henry Scott, WWII fighter pilot and now writer director and producer in TV. The 32 year old, born in Eastover South Carolina and raised in Jersey City, describes his struggle and breakthroughs in film and television, noting limited opportunities for Black actors yet few limits as a director. He reflects on working with Sandy Howard Productions and Police Station, and the challenges and hopes of his evolving career. A separate note mentions a Santa letter from Albuquerque requesting four or five ewps for dynamite.
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