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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1959

Page

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Khrushchev Open To Paris Summit Plan

Western partners push for a four-power summit with Khrushchev signaling a possible acceptance. The plan centers on a Paris meeting set for April 27 to ease tensions, with disarmament talks revived and Western policies aligned to meet a Soviet economic challenge. Leaders Eisenhower De Gaulle Macmillan Adenauer weighed a program in Paris, aiming to test Soviet willingness while keeping formal talks focused on a landmark summit.

Paris Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Khrushetev Geneva Free World Eisenhower Charles de Gane France Harold Macmillan Britain Konrath Adenauer West Germany

Area Woman Killed As Car Skids Into Train

Franklin area at unprotected crossing on Hendersonville road near Route 62. A Jeep carrying Mrs Leonora Barshc and Lynn Kerr and Mildred Kerr collided with a 36 car freight train. Barshc died from a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Kerrs injured with internal injuries pending x rays. The victims were employees at Polk State School and the accident occurred while en route to the Kerr home for lunch. Police cited the Jeep skidding into the locomotive and ending over 100 feet along the tracks.

Kerr Home Uthorities Franklin Barracks Frank Butters Venango County Barsle Buttery

High School To Be Razed By Next July

Corry city plans to raze the old Corry High School by July 1, 1960 after Elwood Heaster agrees to demolish the stone and brick structure. The city has put down 2500 dollars on a 15000 dollar purchase, with a loan from Citizens National Bank at 3.5 percent.

Weugery Corry J. Fred Kinley Elwood Heaster Kinley Salad Heaster Hester Corneil Citizens Nation Bank Binley Ray Weber Council Roger Brown Heaster

Old Man Winter Arrives as Snowfall Hits Corry

The weatherman predicts two to five inches of snow for the next 24 hours in Corry, with about two inches already on the ground. Temperatures in the tri state area plunged near zero overnight. Corry’s unofficial low was 2 degrees above. A seven inch snow marked the formal start of winter in parts of the state as intermittent sun offered little warmth and the mercury rested around 22.

Bemis Free As Court Schedules Confusion

Erie County DA and clerk of courts offered no clear update on E. Bemis as he remains free after delays in sentencing on four counts including forgery and fraudulent conversion. Bemis, 22, had car trouble causing his appearance to be postponed with two extra charges filed since last month. He has a long juvenile record in Corry police files.

Bemis Gleeten Wis Morning Corry

City Pays 7914 Appropriation At Last Minute

The Evie County Industrial Development Council faced a last minute request for 7914 as 1959 funds from the city of Corky City, part of a 1958 revised financial plan. The council had not pressed for the money earlier, though budgets had set aside the amount, while a regional effort cited extensive services and benefits to communities. The council’s budget could total 43000 if all communities participate and the state matches.

Corky City Evie County Coley Chimper of Commerce Industrial Council Thedustrial Council Justee

Titusville Widow Dies In House Fire

Fire in a Titusville living room killed Mrs. Marjorie L. Forsgren as neighbors and responders searched through dense smoke. Fire Chief Helfrich said a charred body was found on a sofa after midnight with cause undetermined but suspected cigarette ignition. Deputy Sonne planned to issue a certificate of cremation as the blaze damaged a double unit dwelling later linked to a continuing report.

Titusville Marjorie L. Forsgren Carl Wagner Sherman Way

Thousands Pay Final Respects To Rebel Yet

The body of a 117-year-old Civil War veteran Walter Williams lay in state at the Civil Courts Building for a second day as thousands paid respects. A military procession escorted the casket to South Main Baptist Church for services in Union blue. The Fourth Army and Texas medevac units will accompany the body to Franklin cemetery for rites. Williams died Saturday from old age complications after battles with pneumonia.

Houston Tex Walter Willams South Texas Georgia South Main Baptist Church A. Westmoreland Mount Vernon Sons of Union Veterans Fife and Drums Corps Dixie Johnny 4Th Army Texas State Medway Franklin Williams

Santa delivers early toys to 6 year old with MD in Corry

A muscular dystrophy victim, 6-year-old Larry Graham, greets Santa at his home as Corry merchants bring a bag of toys for Christmas. This is the fourth year the local merchants have provided gifts for Larry, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Graham of 210 East Washington Street, who has battled the disease since before his second birthday.

Larry Graham Santa Claus Larry Corry Elizabeth Graham East Washington Street

Ike Franco Agree Summit Talks To Help Peace Cause

Ike and Franco held a cordial two hour breakfast at Pardo Palace and agreed to Western talks with the Soviets. The leaders said the visit to Moscow next year would aid peace while urging a firm Western defense posture. Their talks strengthened Spain U S cooperation as Eisenhower left for Morocco on a 11 nation goodwill tour.

Madrid Spain White House James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Franco Eisenhowe Pranco Europe

Eisenhower Returns From Moroccan Peace Tour Amid Morocco Welcome

President Eisenhower arrived in Casablanca for his final stop on a 11 nation peace tour to a thunderous Moroccan welcome. He rode beside King Mohammed V through packed streets as crowds cheered and women in veils cried out. The king greeted him at the airport and called for more U.S. aid while seeking a rapid Moroccan troop withdrawal from bases. Eisenhower planned to depart for Washington after a five hour visit.

Casablanca Morocco Eisenhower United Nations Square Royal Armed Forces Madrid Mohammed V U.S Royal Palace Washington

Kiwanis Hosts Annual Party For Local Children

Kiwanis in Isivania City hosted about 70 youngsters at the Salvation Army building for a special Children's Party. Children enjoyed meals and milk followed by Santa Claus gifts, served by Kiwanis volunteers under Capt. Richard Dean with Jay Rodgers as event chairman.

Richard Dean Salvation Army Manley Robbins Corry Isivania City Santa Claus The Wanss Wis Jay Rodgers

Beaver County Man Freed After Plea in Manslaughter

Clarence M. Swogker Jr. of Big Beaver Township was freed by Beaver County Court after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. He had been accused of shooting his father with a .22 caliber pistol and rifle last July 23, claiming his father abused his mother Hannah Swogker.

Breed Beaver Clarence M. Swogker Jr Big Beaver Township Swozger Hannah

Eisenhower's diplomatic tour yields mixed early gains

President Eisenhower ends a strenuous peace and friendship tour with noticeable short term boosts in American prestige in Asia, especially India, and enhanced standing as a peacemaker. The trip's long term impact remains uncertain as he heads toward talks with Khrushchev, while Paris hosts the proposed East West summit.

Eisenhower Asia India Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev Paris Charles de Gaulle Harold Macmillan

City Reaches Brew Property Agreement on West Church

City records for the old Brew property on West Church street were wiped clean after owner W W Waterhouse agreed to pay 375 dollars. The 1959 city case had previously set terms with Harold Gilbert. Waterhouse offered 975 more to close. Waterhouse says repairs have begun and the property will be reassessed next year. The council also discussed Wright street extension, sought district approval, reenacted sewer rental, earned income, and garbage dumping ordinances on first reading.

West Church Street W. W Mra Rise Brew’ Waterhouse Water Notise Colne Edward Heckman Snyder Ghele Corneil Wright Street The Ghele Heckman Council Roger Brown Cliv Songside

Slick Intersection Hosts Two Accidents

Weather turned streets slick at the Northwest and West Pleasant street intersection. Edward M. Stevenson of Connell Lake reported striking the sign after sliding in from Spartansburg Road. James R. Young of Spartansburg reported his car slid into a mailbox with no damage to either party. William Carter of Spartansburg had reported a preceding car hit a highway sign and a lawn but the owner later appeared to report the crash.

Uncle Sam William Carter Spartansburg Corry Carter Statin Edward M. Stevenson Connesut Lake Northwest West Pleasant Street James R. Young R. D West Plessant Street pa+ice

Aero Honors 72 For Long Service At Award Banquet

Aero Supply Mfg Co honored 72 employees for lengths of service from five to 25 years at an award banquet held at the Elks Lodge. Leo Strauss, Aero president, presented service pins while J L Wilson, director of industrial relations, served as master of ceremonies. DP Ruffner gave the invocation and C Taith, president of engineering and manufacturing, and G E Wurm, treasurer, participated.

Aero Aero Supply Mfg. Co Twe the Elks Lodge Leo Strauss J. L. Wilson Dp.ruffner C. Tai

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