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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1968
Page
4
Spot Line-O-Ads notes local rates at 25c per line and noon day-of publication acceptance. The Venture Inn advertises a New Year’s Eve dance with dancing all evening no cover charge no reservations required favors and snacks provided.
In Tustin California Walter Winchell Jr son of columnist Walter Winchell dies from a single gunshot wound to the mouth authorities say a .38 caliber pistol lies beside the body The 33 year old died Wednesday night his wife Eva Anne Winchell 34 told police he left a death by own action note on December 20 He had previously attempted self destruction last Christmas and received about four months of therapy He was employed as a dishwasher at the time.
Daily notice lists admissions and discharges including Miss Jeanne Crane and Lorin Craker among admissions, plus Leroy Selter discharged. Public notice for Gala New Year’s Eve Party at the Moose Lodge announces dancing from 9:30 p m to 1 30 a m with breakfast at 1 a m. Advance tickets $1 on sale at the lodge.
LeRoy H. Selter 85 of Corry died at Corry Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He farmed in Venango Township near Wattsburg for 47 years and retired in 1966. He and his wife celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on June 2. He belonged to Grape City Lodge 1008 in North East for over 50 years and served as Wattsburg Fair director for seven years. Survived by wife, one brother Thomas Selter of North East, one sister Mrs. Martha Hoffman of Glendale Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at Turner Funeral Home North East tomorrow and Sunday 2–5 and 7–9 p.m. Services Monday 2 p.m. Burial in Lowville Cemetery.
Funeral notices list Gladys Bennink and LeRoy H. Seller. Bennink's service set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Spitzer Funeral Home with viewing Thursday and Friday. burial in Holland Cemetery. Seller's service at 2 p.m. Monday at Turner Funeral Home North East. views Saturday and Sunday. burial in Lowville Cemetery.
A two story frame house near Granville New York was struck by a fast moving fire started by an exploding stove. Six people died including Joseph Busbee 32 Edward Busbee 36 Nellie Williams 68 Fred Steele 65 Ruth Jane Bumper 5 and Walter Carl Sumner 10. Two residents escaped the flames.
Erie County wage hikes for 20 health department staff and other personnel were approved by the Erie County Salary Board as sessions began to craft a competitive county pay scale. The plan includes raises for sanitarians clerks and sheriffs office staff, with key positions set at 13642 for environmental health director and 8992 for health coordinator, effective January 1.
Washington AP report says the Post Office will stop policing congressional free mail use. Griffin of Michigan disputed past charges and will urge Congress to draft its own guidelines next session. The policy shift ends postal rulings on franking and leaves enforcement to others.
May warned that past cases suggest constitutional issues with censoring Congressional mail and argued there is no basis for the Post Office to collect payments. The statement notes the department has expanded its role in franking rulings from occasional inquiries to a substantial involvement in mailings.
97 undergraduates at Binghamton State University face disciplinary action for an obstructive December 12 demonstration against campus military recruitment. Up to 10 students blocked the main stairwell of the administration building, denying access to an office where a Marine recruiter was to interview.
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