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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
9
A vivid youth profile of Eddie Hodges and child star turns on early television and Broadway. The piece surveys Hodges growth as a Baptist child actor, notes critics and family influence, and traces a path toward future TV projects while contrasting public expectations with a sheltered upbringing.
The report notes interactions among families including Willen Lackenhouse and Myrtle Ten Huien, with references to visits by Duffalo Hoffa and Rev Martin Hoekena. It mentions a Thursday event, time with relatives in New York and Corry area churches, and Abbe Reformed Church services led by Rev Grae Byers and Rev Martin Hoekena.
Cedar Key AP report details a holdup ended by a river plunge. Huty Long Cannon, 24, of Dade City, died Saturday night after a botched robbery attempt in Cedar Key. The incident followed a failed hold up tied to a local saloon and proceeds of $36. City Marshal Sam Perrym pursued by road, Cannon killed after crash into water, with other reported shop robberies and pursuits in the area.
Reported near the Atonedile area about 45 miles northwest, six explosions hit the independently operated Double Camp Mining facility causing extensive damage to equipment. No injuries reported. Boss Ross cites a long-running anti union violence linked to mine workers’ organizing drive.
The National Safety Council warned of 40 traffic deaths over the two day holiday, with a record overall toll for the period. Highways were crowded as motorists traveled, and the three day Memorial Day weekend in 1964 saw auto crashes contributing to the high fatalities.
A misspelled weather summary describes Tropical Storm Arlene lashing the south with uncertain center movements near Mississippi and Louisiana. It notes scattered showers, winds, and rain totals with peak impact around New Orleans and surrounding areas, predicting continuing unsettled weather with potential damage from rainfall.
Classified notice announces Letters Testamentary issued in Erie County Pa for the estate of Charles P Keating of Corry Pa. Executor Roger M Brown address 1085 Center St Corry Pa requests debt payment and full verification of claims by creditors. Attorneys Brown and McKnight listed at 08 S Center St Corry Pa. Calendar notation 30-8-15.
Frankie Carbo an alleged underworld boxing kingpin was released on $25,000 bail in New Jersey after initial denial. Camden County Court set bail with Carbo remaining in state as extradition talks with New York proceed. he faces conspiracy and illegal boxing fund charges plus federal income tax evasion accusations.
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