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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1959
Page
6
November construction authorized in Erie reached 174,670 dollars, boosting the year to date total to 8,842,216 dollars. The Westfield Village Board again offered free parking in the business district during the Christmas shopping season.
A 4 year old girl escaped a Christmas candle fire thanks to quick actions by her brothers and a Boy Scout training in a TV Western setting. Louis 13 tripped her, rolled her on the rug, and beat out flames. John 11 and Mario 9 rallied to fetch towels to smother remaining fire while a cowboy on screen aided in the tense moment.
The former Heleate buildings near the edge of the lot have been confirmed as the new site for McKean Tube Company. The plant will store machinery and has employed up to 14 people while handling heavy equipment. W. H. Christie and Sons have moved trailer loads of machinery from adjacent states, raising security concerns as operations begin. The site marks a potential milestone in the area’s industrial history as ownership shifts and development expands from the Holgate Brothers site.
The funeral service for William J. Lutton was held yesterday afternoon at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev Paul Bowlby officiating. The committal occurred at Pine Grove Cemetery at 2 p.m. Bearers included George Buck, Ross Fehrman, W. S. Houghton, Burch Gordon, William Reynolds, and Stewart Long. VFW Post 264 served as firing squad and bugler Wendall Gace. Relatives traveling to attend included Mr. and Mrs. William J. Luttert Jr. and daughter from East Chicago Ind, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lutton of Jamestown N Y, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Luton of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. George McCauley of Pleasantville, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Peterson and Mrs. Doris Kraft of Bic, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huffman of New Castle, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Goodwill of McKean, Mrs. Harry Kent of Chandler Ariz, Ervin Goodwill of Reseda Calif, and Mr. and Mrs. Alton Dyng of Centerville.
The Clymer Hill Reformed Church held a Wednesday evening congregational meeting to elect officers for two years. Elders Marvin Schruers and Ivan Heslinie were named, with deacons Garret Bensiik and How ard Beckerink chosen for the same period. Pastor Rev. Barclay By Fishburn noted activity over the past nine months, church repairs, and upcoming spring projects including Junior Christian Endeavor and evangelistic meetings.
A son born yesterday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Angele Ferrand of 214 East South Street A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Paul H Holtink of Clymer. Strong entities include Corry Memorial Hospital and addresses. The items reflect local birth notices with names and homes, though OCR shows fragmented wording.
Local police prepare to enforce Sunday sale bans amid teen court ruling questions. Chief Harley Drake notes pinball machines and late Sunday activities face crackdowns, with officers in small towns seeing tougher action and urging residents to report illegal sales with evidence.
Warren County commissioners approved a new bonding plan with bids from eight agents and companies. The decision to enter LIBS was made unanimously by the three commissioners. The plan would cost taxpayers about 3434 to 15H dollars, with the high bid received Tuesday at 2477 dollars. The bonds cover elected and re elected officials taking office January 4.
The Crosby brothers Gary 26 Philip 24 Denis 35 and Lindy ? split from a Montreal club after walking out on a $12,000 contract. Manager Peter Petito called it a temperamental break before the second show, while the club said the contract was canceled by musical agreement. The brothers remained at their hotel and were slated to depart for Los Angeles today.
President Eisenhower seeks to avert a second steel strike amid 80 day limit, urging settlement without or with minimal government help. Meany accuses him of siding with steel, inflation fears rise as government contemplates injunctions and fiscal impact.
President Eisenhower lands in Rome for a two day stay as crowds under umbrellas greet him near the Appian Way and at the Quirinal Palace. Italian officials watch as the U S leader emphasizes a message of peace in a televised broadcast.
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