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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1958
Page
4
Entry lists republishing of local news and AP dispatches by Preastcom Fore T Sergman. Rates shown for mail in advance in restricted territory and for carrier delivery. Display advertising deadline set at 9 am prior publication date.
The article notes Ludwig Mies van der Rohe wrapping a 22 story Newark apartment building in a glass painted skin to preserve a steel skeleton design. It also recounts grisly crime snippets from Valley Stream Houston Kansas City and Atlanta, including murders and family-linked violence involving teenagers and young adults.
From yesterday's memories of Corry, J Roscoe Dearing was elevated to the presidency of the Corry school district governing body succeeding John W Lanting who plans retirement. Corry City Council moves to balance municipal finances by approving funds transfers and completing year end ordinances.
Claaries J. Spiesman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spiesman, completed Marine training at Parris Island. Post Office postpones postage penalties to February. Social Security tax rise to five percent on the first 4800 of pay, shared by employee and employer. Twin Coach and Gruman Aircraft win rights to airframe production for supersonic craft, using new brazing technique. Sheldon Hovis, U.S. Navy radioman, to transfer to Puerto Rico. May Rowland, Aero Supply plant nurse, hospitalized after major surgery. Chet Coppersmith resumes work after heart attack. Radio reception fluctuates due to atmospheric conditions. David A. Hillstrom recognized for 29 years service with Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. Mrs. Ed Barnes named new General Telephone chief operator in Union City. Corry school district election discusses income tax receiver post. Hubert Vaughn’s lengthy service noted. Regional schools assess fire hazards post-Chicago fire. push for union district consolidation with fiscal incentives. Mos C. Kinney joins Phillips Jewelers staff. Thanksgiving visit extended. snowfall damages Piper Tri-Pacer at Lawrence Airport. Auto industry concerns about tax cuts. state debates replacing vehicle purchases. S.A. "Doc" Long joins Exie County Industrial Council board. Gerald Loyd named among nine seniors in Who's Who in American Colleges. VEW newsletter summarizes West Washington Street happenings.
News from December 6 1918 reports Clarence Powell's appointment to a position with S 5 Bowser Company in South America with headquarters at Buenos Aires. It also notes three Corry clubs and organizations aiding orphaned children in France and lists local deaths and sugar restriction updates. It reflects war era concerns about youth violence and calls for home school and church efforts.
Rev Paul F Bauer delivers a Christmas meditation linking Jesus as the bread of life to both physical sustenance and spiritual nourishment. He cites scripture John 6 35 53 and discusses faith in Christ as essential for eternal life, urging readers to come to him with full conviction rather than mere presence. The sermon weaves in biblical references and historical notes on the New York Central Railroad line closure.
Prices for livestock on December 4 1958 include beef cows at 18 to 20 dollars per hundred pounds, canners and cutters at 14 to 15 dollars, and variations in good and excellent cattle grades with figures showing weight ranges and price bands through the day.
Erie police comb the city for a gunman identified as Jack Ehrhart about 30 after a 4:30 pm shot at a man in a Parade Street residence. A 53-year-old woman, Hazel Kunselman, was wounded in the left arm and admitted to Hamot Hospital. The assailant fled after a failed second attempt. a description has been broadcast and charges of assault with a deadly weapon await capture.
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