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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1955
Page
6
Stanley Stocks, one of Eric's phantom burglars, was found guilty by a criminal court jury in a sealed verdict yesterday and received a 6 to 16 year term in Western Penitentiary from Judge Samuel Roberts. Stocki’s record shows 19 years behind bars, and he was convicted shortly after parole for prior burglaries.
John V. Foster spoke to a high school Consumer Education class on Filing Income Tax this morning. A West Smith street backing accident damaged Everett Eastman’s car hood, no injuries, $20 estimate. Weather outlook: Feb 19–23 cooler to warmer with rain, snow chances and 0.5 inch melt. Birds moult main feathers in pairs to keep balance.
Harry P. Gensheimer aged 74 died suddenly today at his Hastings Road home in Erle. A retired pattern department foreman of the Erle Foundry Co he is survived by his wife Mae Warner formerly of Corry three sisters Mrs Mollie Smith Mrs David Swanson Erie and Mrs Rita Linninger Willowby O. Funeral services Monday at 1 20 p m at the Edgar M Nelson Funeral Home with Rev Harold L Knappenberger of Kingsley Methodist Church officiating Burial and graveside services will be held at 3 30 p m at the family lot in the David Curtis Cemetery In Columbus
In Rieti Italy zero visibility forced cancellation of airliner search for a Belgian plane missing since Sunday night with 20 aboard including four Americans. Col Emilio Radcelli leading patrols said authorities investigate the unlikely possibility the pilot was forced to fly toward a Iron Curtain economy.
A recent study finds average daily steps differ by gender with men walking about 9 miles and women about 10 miles. The report highlights urban living and health implications, noting variations by age and occupation.
Los Angeles dedicates its eight story polio unit at County General. The 414 million dollar project, funded by a bond issue, credits Paramount Pictures producer Don Hartman for rallying support after his daughter Mima suffered polio in 1948. A new, modern facility will open within weeks.
Erie County farmers may enroll in the 1955 Conservation Program with meetings set in township centers and an Erie County office at Security Peoples Bank Building for those unable to attend. Final enrollment deadline is March 31. Corry area meetings occur in Wayne and Concord townships on February 28 and March 1 with specified afternoon and evening slots.
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