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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1956
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Erie pike proposals, highway plans, and political figures debating tolls, routes, and funding. References to state officials, chamber committees, and an ongoing controversy over the impact of a new highway program on local traffic and regional development.
A barn on the Reynolds farm near Sherman burned, with firefighting crews from Sherman and nearby towns responding under Chief John Karges. The blaze consumed farming equipment including a motor, spreader, binder, and corn cutter, with investigators noting an undetermined cause.
Columbus riders from the NosBar Riding Club of Columbus joined a two day Hull ride over the weekend. They rode the Duval's Backbone at Girard and praised the nearby routes. They stayed overnight at the Greer residence with Green, president of the Pony Association, noting a dance was planned that Saturday night.
Prison officials, state police, and guards searched for Wallwood Styers a 40 year old inmate who escaped from Rockview State Penitentiary during weekend work detail at the prison dairy barn. Styers, a Clearfield County native who has lived in Centre County, was serving a 10 to 14 year sentence for a Centre County robbery.
Senate Democratic Leader Dent and House Speaker Andrews announced a joint probe into Pennsylvania tax structure to deter industrial flight. An eight member committee from four senators and four representatives will conduct hearings, with public testimony from industrial leaders as needed.
Erie police warned Saturday that stores selling slingshots to youths under 18 will be prosecuted after a major seizure. Captain Richard Hetia said the city ordinance banning BB guns to minors also covers slingshots and penalties can reach 100 dollars and 90 days in jail. Police report youths have used the weapons dangerously, risking eye injuries.
Westmoreland County crashes and a shooting left three dead and several injured on Saturday. Bill Shearer 20 of Glassport died in a Turnpike crash when his car blew a tire and crossed the median. another car struck him. Delbert E. Wilson 27 of Greensburg died when his car went through a guard rail and fell onto tracks near Greensburg. William Helzel 20 of Jeannette was wounded on a road near Latrobe. a shooting in Penn Township left other injuries.
Willis, a Corry gardener born August 13, 1906, was killed when his auto struck a train at a grade crossing while transporting passengers from Corry depot. Police noted he wore glasses, found shattered in the wreckage. The crash drew a large crowd as responders cleared the scene, with track maintenance declaring lines safe afterward. He is survived by his wife, parents, a sister, three brothers, and four stepchildren. Police ruled the death accidental with the coroner confirming the verdict.
Funeral services begin this evening with attendance at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Rev. Bratley will officiate and burial will follow in Clymer Cemetery.
Three vehicles collided on route 77 at Spartanburg around 10 15 last night. Glenn Burlingame 22 of Spartanburg received minor injuries and was treated at Cony Memorial Hospital. Damages listed include 175 for Yaratchs car 85 for Burlingames car and 25 for Jewett car.
Robert Cené age 24 of Bloomfield died from injuries sustained yesterday after a crash on the North Side. He passed away today at Allegheny General Hospital.
The Buffalo channel lists a full evening lineup with children’s theatre, Gene Autry Show, News, Range Rider, Robin Hood, Burna and Allen, Talent Scouts, The Charles Pure Show, The Man Called tooo studio One, News and Weather, Eleven-thirty Theatre, and more including Starring programs like Captain Kangaroo, Meet the Millers, Bob Crosby, The Guiding Light, As the World Turns, The Big Payoff, The $64,000 Question, and WIGGERS across a dense two day schedule with time slots from early evening through late night.
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