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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1957
Page
3
Fragmentary notes reference ships, a heavy vessel in a heavy sea, and a list including Portugal. The legible parts suggest a maritime incident or ceremony with names and roles but the text is incomplete and unclear.
A fire three miles north of Union City destroyed a home on Route B causing eight people, including the Springer and Shull families, to lose their residence. Fire crews from Union City and nearby volunteers battled the flames for about two hours, with residents aiding in removing belongings. The homeowner, Rulur Chapin, and tenant families had been painting and remodeling when the fire broke out.
John Hi Larrison, 28, of Meadville, pleaded innocent to selling and possessing narcotics after a hearing. He posted a $3,000 bond and was jailed in Cambria County Jail in Ebensburg. Police found morphine and cocaine at his Cres son Township address and at the Free State Hospital where he had earlier been treated.
A log truck was blamed for buckling an 86 foot bridge on Route 61043 near Garland yesterday afternoon. Rex Abrams, 50, of Titusville, drove the Fisher and Youne Lumber truck toward Garland when the span collapsed, sending the truck into Brokenstraw Creek. Abrams was stunned but unharmed as the bridge fell. Investigators will review tolls and clearance versus the posted 13 foot limit and whether weight contributed to the collapse. Damage is estimated at $40,000 with repair dates uncertain. traffic rerouted to Pittafield.
The piece outlines steel industry places and facilities in operation and hints at Corry Jamestown future plans. An officer election reaffirms J Karl Slemmens as president and others as officers. The Diamond Pin Club lists 89 current and former employees, claiming 1 656 years of service, while talk of reviving a local telephone circuit surfaces amid storm damage in 1946.
Mr and Mrs Homer Kolstee of RD 4 hosted 46 Sciota Community Aid members for an oyster dinner that opened the group’s annual Christmas season. A business meeting followed the meal with officers elected: president Mrs Peter Schuman, vice president Mrs Arthur Miller, secretary Mrs Donald Knapp, assistant secretary Mrs Lottie Raymond, treasurer Mrs Archie Hurlbut, and assistant treasurer Mrs Arthur Briggs. The day ended with thanks to the hosts and a devotional period quoting the Christmas Story.
The Diamond Pin Club of Corry Jamestown, with members having 25 plus years of service, held its annual dinner at the Hotel Corry. Twenty nine attendees enjoyed a steak dinner as Raymond Buri delivered the invocation and J Karl Semmens presided. Alton F. Dahlstrand and Charles Blad were welcomed with diamond pins and cards. Dahlstrand spoke, presenting the color film New Horizons. A gift exchange occurred and past president and hostess received gifts.
Community notes reveal Mr and Mrs Bemis hosted a supper in honor of Beborat Bemis. Distant guests included Mr and Mrs Ronald Moody and Mr and Mrs Donald Mills. Neighbors, relatives, and friends in Jamestown, Clymer, Corry, Erie and Bear Lake called on or visited households. Several reports mention deer season updates, military notices, and travels to Bradenton Florida.
Seale Seale and family hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Deore Glavie and others. The event included Helen, Rachel Wright, and Wilbur Gamdud among guests, with Waller, Cornelius Becks, and Loman Bers as attendants. Sonnen noted a birthday celebration for a sister and husband.
Two drivers died and two others were hurt when a two car collision on snow covered Route 34 nine miles north of Butler claimed the life of Furl C. Everett, 30, of Parker, and Leo Hurt, 31, of Butler. Huff’s brother was among the injured and was treated at Butler County Memorial Hospital.
Erie residents Ben Beat and Dante Nelligan seek a court order to inspect Roessler Packing Co books. They own 41 shares valued at 100 dollars each and allege no dividends since Jan 1, 1934, aiming to prevent stock depreciation and protect share value. Dwight, 25, of Butler and Eugene Bry, 19, of Chicora are named as parties.
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