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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1958

Page

3

DA Presents 4 Witnesses In Erie Murder Trial

District Attorney Herbert Johnson Jr. seeks the death penalty for 27 year old Isaac Johnson Jr. of Zanesville charged with the murder of Frank Williams at the Pope Hotel on October. Four witnesses testified detailing the shooting sequence from the hotel room to the bar and eyewitness account by bartender Ernest Wright Jr. including the weapon discharge and Johnson's alleged role.

Ich Boul Isaac Johnson Jr Highges Herbert Johinson Jr Zanesville Frank Williams Brie We Haz Uthe Pape Hotel Octobey Ty Firat Prosecution Wits Dri Fust Murnot Hospital Johnsons Hest Johnson Iim Sale Johnson Slow Jim John Suh Elven Ty Ernest Wright Jr

Elderly man jailed over false marriage to 12 year old girl

In Rolla a 67 year old man was sentenced in Magistrate's Court for conspiring a fake marriage that listed Patsy Ellwood as a 12 year old. The case involves Patsy, her parents Thomas and Pansy Ellwood, and others associated with the licensure. The man admitted the marriage was fraudulent and stated Patsy was a minor.

Rolla Awusekeener Jarl Flyreia Maxistrate Pansy Ellwood Euling Thormas Ellwood Bele Patsy Harms Elloood

Missionaries Westleys to Speak at Local Church

Rev Eugene Westley and his wife Mrs. Westley on furlough from Nigeria will preach Sunday morning and evening at the Corry church. They and their two children, Terry James and Kathleen June, arrived in New York January 18 and will reside in Corry for the coming year. The morning service will be broadcast from the church sanctuary. a reception follows the Sunday evening service with Women’s Society of World Service involvement.

Bukete An Weseey Elier Westley George Martin Louisville Corry Carry Evangelical United Brethren Chiuren Westley Lankaviri Nigeria West Africa John D. Westley Titusville EUB Church Eugene Westley Indiana Contract College Indianapolis United Theological Seminary Dayton Ohio Millport Buffalo Bible Institute Buffalo Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital School of University of Dayton Rey Africa H. Ray Harris

Friends Rally To Aid Of Homeless Six

A fire at 6 a.m. yesterday left the Fiero family homeless. Ralph Fiero, an amputee, and the children Janet 12 Gerid 10 Clarence 6 and Charles 2 fled to safety and were taken to St. Vincent's Hospital for smoke inhalation. Red Cross and local merchants provided clothes but bedding furniture and dishes are still needed as friends organize a room and home for the family.

Ralph Fiero Mee Janet Gerid Clarence Charles Jontet St. Vincent's Hospital Fiere Fiora Edith Linger Brie Red Cross

Final Rites Held For Floyd Gifford

Final rites for Floyd Gifford were held yesterday at the Antkin Farmers Home with Row Parl Docherty officiating. Attending from away were Mrs Dente Gifford, Eleanor Vondard, Mrs Katheyn Newark, and Frank Schober. Also present were Mr and Mrs Guy Gilford of Tidioute, Mr and Mrs Pred Huttberg of Youngsville, Mr Salhoft of Sugar Grove, and Mrs Tw Blast, Erle J.

Etey En Ton Cama Vesterday Reunnon Antkin Mulusdleuim Serviers Dente Gifford Eiiner Vondard Katheyn Newark Frank Schober Dumestowsy Guy Gilford Tidioute Pred Huttberg Youngsville Salhoft Sugar Grove Tw Blast Erle J

Lyndon Johnson’s timing boosts path to 1964 bid

AP News Analyst James Marlow notes Lyndon Johnson’s deft timing as he leads a Senate probe into defense and space, signals a new joint committee, and unveils a 10 point anti recession program. Johnson’s moves follow Eisenhower’s reassurance and keep him in national spotlight.

Senate Johnson Eisenhower

Nation Gripped by Cold Across Regions

The nation remained in a deep cold spell with fresh snow in the Rockies Plains and Northeast. Tallahassee set a record with three inches of snow as Florida felt unseasonable cold and temperatures plummeted to near freezing in many areas while Montana and parts of New England reported subzero readings.

Wren A Mid-Continent Southland Rockies Plains States Florida Tallahassee Miami Montana New England

Students Advised To Improve Study Habits

Ohio educator Dr. Loren S. Hadley of Kent State University warns in School and Society that many top high school students struggle in college due to poor study habits. He cites that about 96 percent of entering freshmen lack adequate study skills, with students unused to large college workloads and no supervised study halls. He notes reading speeds and comprehension often fall short, and while organized courses exist, there are no shortcuts to building effective study habits through practice.

Ohio Loren S. Hadley Kent State University Hadley

Extortion note prompts police search in Detroit apartments

An amateur extortionist taped two notes to doors in a Detroit apartment building demanding $50 and $20 with threats to reveal infidelity. Police said one tenant is an unmarried woman and the other a bachelor, with basic research evidently lacking.

Perce Detroit Marye

Iraq and Jordan Drift Over Arab Federation Bid

Reporting on the Arab federation proposal, Jordanian officials said King Send had decided not to join. Pressure from Palestinian Arabs in Jordan, over 18 percent of the federation’s population, could force Iraq out. Palestinians align with the Egyptian Syrian bloc against the Baghdad Pact, which would remain in force only for the country that signed it. Mob pressure from Palestine Arabs kept Jordan from joining.

Send Jordan Iraq

Firemen aid birds trapped in frozen bus wreckage

Oklahoma State University firefighters freed ducks found frozen in a waterlogged bus scene. They used careful work to release the birds unharmed.

Stillwater Okli Oklahoma State University

Americana notes reveal wedding gown tale and royal gowns

Hal Boyle surveys a flurry of bridal whispers and fashion oddities from American life. The column highlights a wedding gown story tied to Mrs. Gov and other society details, with references to celebrated garments and public figures, reflecting a humorous slice of midcentury Americana.

Ike greeted by snow in Georgia on warm Georgia day

President Eisenhower arrived in Georgia after a Washington trip as cold air swept the South. He planned up to 10 days of rest at a Stone Mountain plantation with Mrs Eisenhower, despite reports of lingering fever and travel weariness.

Georgia Thomasville Ghai Georgie Washington Eienhower Milestone Beckuty Treasury George M Pinphrey Kisky Hiephosteian Cual Eisenhower

Investor profiles and gown price ranges cited in story

The article notes an investor who is a Confederate soldier and reports national sales between 700,000 and 800,000. It describes gowns priced from 125 to 1800 dollars, with average costs around 125 dollars and a quote from Van Dei claiming a job can be done for 69 dollars.

New York le Buen Solitie van Dei W Bildy

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