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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1961
Page
5
Police investigated a shooting and crash near Olean involving a 24 year old woman and several family members. Injured driver Edward L Hartier of Dunkirk was hospitalized. A man identified as Willie, tied to a San Francisco baseball figure, was linked to a separate divorce and financial dispute.
A group of watercolor paintings by Catholic Daughters of America court conception No 3 and Sisters of Mercy is on display this week at the Sherwin Williams store on North Center street. The works, by Sisters M Ambrose Mary David M Angelica M Joachim and Mary Thomas, are for sale. Contact committee members Mrs D O Daugherty Marion street Mrs Arthur Litz East Main street and Mrs Paull Suchat Sr Columbus for more information. John Roberts, son of Harald Roberts, returned to Princeton No 3 to work for the summer with the Forestal Research Foundation after a week here with his parents. Charles Spiesman, son of Paul Spiesman, returned to Washington DC after a three week visit.
Richard Rossbacher Jr. addressed the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Corry noon session, detailing missile production investments and a specialized bolt built to endure high temperatures and pressures after extensive testing. Entbert Earle was inducted as Grandall Agency manager by William Miller, with Emil Tengen and Robert Pollack among guests.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Donald Rooney at Union City Memorial Hospital located on Second Avenue Union City. The newborn adds happiness to the Rooney family and strengthens local community ties.
Louisville public schools will not serve ice cream this fall as Superintendent Samuel V Noe cites lack of popularity and high bid costs. The district serves about 47,000 students and used 29,000 gallons in the previous school year.
Mrs Margaret C Myers of Dallastown was elected head of the Eight and Forty the women’s auxiliary of the Forty and Eight, an arm of the American Legion, at the state convention opening in Erie. She succeeds Mrs Imogene Smith of Uniontown, elected Monday.
A blaze yesterday destroyed a barn and farm machinery at the Grandin Farm on Route 27, five fire companies battled the fire and kept it from reaching the farmhouse. Officials estimate heavy damage and suspect faulty wiring as the probable cause.
Corry Grange meets in Grange Hall with Master Leroy King presiding. A live food booth report from Howard J. Sheen Field is shared. Members thanked for parade seating, and Corry Grangers prepare for a Wattsburg visitation program tonight.
The London Evening Standard reports Princess Grace Radziwill 38 wed the 67 year old Earl of Dudley in a locked church ceremony. Grace is the former wife of Prince Stanislas Radziwill and connected to Jacqueline Kennedy’s sister Lee Dudley. Dudley’s coal and iron fortunes place him among Britain’s wealthiest men.
Census Bureau reports nearly half of women have a child by end of first year of marriage, up from 35-36 percent in the 1950s. Rural wives show higher birth rates than urban, with the South leading regional rates though gaps narrow. 1950 to 1959 figures show converging regional differences.
Stanford James Solms, 36, of Maplewood New Jersey, vanished May 5 while on a secret NYU project. He was located yesterday in public gardens in Boston after a nationwide search sparked by his brother Preston Solms. He claimed to be thinking things over and used the alias Leo Appleby while living in a Back Bay rooming house with about $200. Police identified him from a circular and a Boston sergeant verified the escapee.
An Ohio mother Betty J. Suitler 7 and her 10 year old daughter Karen were killed when their car collided with a truck on Route 3 at Cannons Mills seven miles north of East Liverpool. Police said they were dead on arrival at East Liverpool City Hospital.
The writer recalls daydreaming between the Louvre and St. Maurice Studios, observing Brigitte Bardot on set. Bardot talks of a film project, described as a potential high salary sex symbol story, while an interview proves impossible. Bardot hints at filming later this year but offers little more.
A new law signed by Governor Lawrence states that Pennsylvania colleges and universities cannot discriminate on race national origin or religion in student admissions. The measure requires institutions to open records to the State Fair Employment Practice Commission for inspection by September 1st, and excludes denominational schools funded chiefly by religious groups.
An Oklahoma ex-convict, Benson, confessed to police that he caused a New London Texas school explosion on March 18 1987, killing 296 people including children and 14 teachers. Detectives linked the blast to his signed statement after a robbery arrest nearby. Benson claimed motive was anger at the school and smoking on campus. Officials doubt the confession. some call the explosion accidental.
Analysts in the United States warn that Britain's expected budget moves and postwar tie with the United States could alter investment links. They say a reduced low profile for U. S. firms operating in Britain may occur, while Britain’s stronger competitive position could shift World markets.
A bystander recounts a suburban tragedy near Southgate as Officer Lawrence W. McDonald’s revolver discharged while cleaning it. Linda McDonald was struck in the abdomen and died at the scene, prompting officers to call the death accidental.
A forthcoming work attributed to Adolf Hitler, printed in Millscript form, is reportedly planned for next week. Described as a sequel to Mein Kampf, it allegedly outlines Hitler's philosophy and plans, with a critique from Prof Gerhard te Weller noting timing and political caution.
Curiosity leads to a strange near miss at Powers household as a midnight snack trip ends with Bets the family cat entangled in a doorway. Billie Powers reports the cat was not badly hurt though the incident remains puzzling and unexplained.
Reports from Bonn Defense Ministry sources describe a Soviet and East German ring around Berlin including antiaircraft rockets and armored forces. Estimates claim about 1.4 million East German troops and 621000 Western forces in the region, with substantial armored and artillery assets.
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