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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1958

Page

3

Nickels Robbers Spotted After 1800 Dollar Heist

Police hunt two armed men who robbed Sterling Enterprises Sunday night. Victim Anthony Lombardo could not identify them. one masked with white cloth. Loot totaled 1800 dollars in nickels, weight about 400 pounds. The pair escaped over a four foot fence, then fled to a nearby car. Owners Lucing Kohler Sr. and Lyle Keene hold the inner room keys. Lombardo was bound but not killed. Police analyze voice and description to piece together suspects.

Ein Sterling Enterprises Arthur Bomming James Frityes Anthony Lombardo Evie Pui Lombardo Frank Figash Lombard Joseph Luciing Joh Kohler Sr Lyle Keene

Bradford Adopts One Percent Income Tax Levy

Bradford council approves a 1 percent wage and income tax designated as Bill 19, effective February 5, to fund the 1958 budget. Opponents argue the levy raises estate taxes via mill rate increases, while supporters say it provides a less burdensome funding tool. The measure is projected to yield about 184,700 to support a 778,07185 budget, with debate lasting through a lengthy session.

Hugh J. Ryan Advannt Eal

Baseball at Rose Bowl Home Plate Location Dispute

The article describes an agreement over Rose Bowl use with home plate set at the southeast end near the football scoreboard. Sun exposure and the location at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum are debated, with authorities unable to settle home plate placement. It also notes State Aide resignations in Harrisburg as John D. Adams quits as chief of the Automotive Bureau in the State Department of Property and Supplies.

Omalley Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Harrisburg John D. Adams State Department of Property and Supplies

Maude Nesmith Succumbs In Erie

Miss Maude Katherine Nesmith of Erie died Sunday at Hamel Hospital after a brief illness. A Curry native and longtime Erie nurse, she was predeceased by sister Mrs. L. P. Bliss and brother Newton Homer Nesmith. Survived by cousin Mrs Harriett Hull of Smethport. Funeral at Burton Funeral Home with services by Rev Louis Grafton on Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. and interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Maude Katherine Nesn Erie Hamel Hospital Curry Miss Nesmith L. P. Bliss Newton Homer Nesmith Harriett Hull Smethport May Eall Burton Tenth Cherry Streets Louis Grafton Wayside Presbyterian Church Pine Grove

Hotel owner and former Indiana lieutenant governor dies

Evansville Indiana obituary notes F Harold Van Orman, 7 former state official and hotel manager, passed away yesterday. He led a 1932 Republican National Convention bid to add a platform plank on wet plastic, an unsuccessful effort.

Evansville Ind F. Harold van Orman Tdiana Leutenant Chin Manner

Dodgers Get 2-Year Lease On Rose Bowl

Walter O Malley and the Dodgers win a two season lease to use Pasadena's Rose Bowl for the 1958 59 National League schedule with restrictions on field alterations. City Manager Don C McMillan rejects plans that would cut seating in the northeast section and notes the Rose Bowl revenue from football and TV rights exceeds city shares from the Dodgers. Engineers from both sides will finalize the financial arrangement.

Pasadena Galil Walter O'Malley Dodgers Don C. McMillan O'Malley McMillan

Meadville Man Dies Of Fumes From Club Fire

Meadville police reported two men were found overcome by gas in a Walnut street apartment yesterday morning. Francis Mosbacher was unconscious on the living room floor and Frad L. Ferlin, 69, was found dead. Wilbur Conrad, who first tried the door, alerted authorities. An ambulance rushed to Spencer Hospital.

Meadville Walnut Street Spencer Hospital Francis Mosbacher Wilbur Conrad Conrad Mosbacher

Oxygen Tent Treatment Followed by Police Report

A woman responding favorably to treatment in an oxygen tent is reported as authorities describe two men overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning. Police say the mishap was caused by three urgent staves without ties.

Rites Held For Mrs Havenstein At Bracken Funeral Home

A prayer service for Mrs. Ernest Havenstein was held at Bracken Funeral Home yesterday at 2 p.m. Rev. George Myars officiated with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. An earlier service occurred in Wellsville at Mulholland Funeral Home. Mrs. Howard Huntington of Jamestown attended from away. STEEL DIRECTOR DI LATROBE, Pa. David J. Giles, 67, senior vice president and director of Latrobe Steel Co., died after a stay in Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital.

Ernest Havenstein Bracken Funeral Home George Myars Pine Grove Wellsville Mulholland Funeral Home DI Latrobe Tomoroway David J. Giles Diowetoy Latrobe Steel Co Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital

Russians Mum On Rocket Rumor

Moscow sources say a Russian rocket man parachuted to earth after launch but whether he survived landing is unclear. Western reporters note censorship delays as rumors of a man aboard the rocket circulate, with AP and NY Times bureaus facing access issues in Moscow.

Sentinen Sunt Earth Mons Geound Mos Cow Avold K. Milla Ehiet New York ‘Times The New York, Herald Tribune Moscow

Hunger Costs James Butler on Busy Expressway

Detroit police showed little sympathy as James Butler claimed hunger caused his car to lurch on a busy expressway while eating a carton of chop suey. The judge ordered a twenty five dollar fine and a vest.

Detroit James Butler

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Bradford Charles Collier Leo Neckers Stanford Hose Journal Maude Nesmith Rose Bowl Platter Corry Savings Center Street Steve Mrs. Havenstein LEED Corry Mercury Big Mereny ED Sullivan Wben TV C. Christensen Motors West Washington Street Corry, Pennsylvania
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