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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1968
Page
5
PA obituary notes the death of Elmo Y. Cerell a pioneer of American aviation. The text recalls his early solo flights around 1910 and his role in advancing ground radio firing and Manhattan component tests. The fragment hints at ties to J. Pickerill and 1920s aviation milestones.
After 25 years with Raymond Division of Associated Spring, Howard Cox of R D 3 retired January 1. He and wife Ethel were honored at a retirement dinner at Bayles Family Restaurant on Route 6, with Russell Cassett arranging and a cash gift presented.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Bimber R D 1 Corry Saturday morning at Corry Memorial Hospital Mrs Bimber is the former Shirley Winans.
Gov. George Romney pledges a peace plan banning foreign military alliances in Southeast Asia and urging neutralization to let South Vietnamese chart their own future. He described a shift to economic and social development and said the US should pursue a positive approach to perceived Communist peace feelers.
Members met in the Grange Hall with William Scouten in charge. A routine session draped the charter for Carrie Ward who died December 1st. Dorothy Chelton led readings and songs. Next regular session set for January 27. TEACHERS MALL ACTION Harrisburg PSEA to hold a Feb 10 special session on teachers pay raise bill.
Police in Rockview Pa charge Philip J Turco 19 of Ambler and William E Linder 20 of North Wales with conspiracy and providing false information about a bomb at Penn State Willard Building. Hearing date not set. Turco released on 3000 dollar bond. Linder there is no bail posted.
Luis Carrizales of Muni nes Iowa marks his centennial birthday after a life centered on daily long walks and a simple diet of milk and hot peppers. He survived a fall last year that broke two ribs and was hospitalized but remains in good shape.
Sharon Weber nine months old died at St Josephs Intercommunity Hospital from injuries in a collision between a station wagon and a tractor trailer in Cheektowaga New York. Nine other Weber family members were injured and treated. Patricia Weber the mother remained hospitalized with rib fractures. A family with a long life history provided a humorous remark about longevity.
Frank DeLury of the Raymond Division of Associated Spring Corporation retired January 1 after 34 years. A retirement dinner Saturday at the VFW Garden Room featured toastmaster Harold Roberts and speakers Pete Dubrosky Joseph Pitcavage and committee chairs Mrs. Charlotte Kingsley and Richard Peebles. He received a fishing pole reel and cash gift.
Harrisburg AP confirms the 52nd Pennsylvania Farm Show opened amid snowy roads and cold weather with 3 500 guests at a preview led by Lt. Gov. Broderick who was briefly knocked into a railing by a cow. Exhibits include livestock poultry canned goods and handmade clothing as prizes totalling 60121 await, with sales throughout and a Friday auction of the champion 4 H baby beef.
Pope Paul names Francis Brennan an American Cardinal to replace one retiree and Benedetto Masella as prefect of the Congregation for the Discipline of Sacraments. Gustavo Testa also resigns. Maximilian de Furstenberg is named to succeed him. Five cardinals have resigned from the Vatican Curia since January 8.
In Manila a grand party honored Eugenio Lopez on his 40th wedding anniversary. Attending were former King Simeon and Queen Margarita of Bulgaria along with Princes Alfonso and Gonzalo de Bourbon and German Prince Kraft zu Hohenjohe-Oerhoringen. About 1,500 guests joined the event, with Fernando Lopez, the vice president, also in attendance.
Police said no injuries in the earlier crashes but two vehicles sustained 1000 dollars in damage. At 10 20 p m on Route 8 north of Hydetown Richard A Swaney 32 of Natrona Heights Pa lost control skidded into the oncoming lane and hit Iris Sharrow 61 of North Pine Grove Pa who suffered a bruised leg and slight head injury. Total damage was set at 1000 dollars. Charges will be filed after investigation.
Harrisburg AP delegates return to shape 210 charter proposals with committees to decide reform packages. Taxation and State Finance Local Government panels prepare for floor action ahead of February 2 deadline as Orbin challenge on tax veto is debated. Lt Governor Broderick presides.
Hints from Heloise share practical tips for handling large pecan fudge, including using whole pecans on top, heating the knife for clean slices, and chilling notes about cutting with hot water on the blade. The column also offers quick methods for dressing children in coats and removing wrinkles from no iron fabrics using damp laundry, with reader participation and a note on Heloise's answering policy.
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