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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
3
The School Board approved a new academic calendar after debate over opening and closing dates, holidays, and professional development days. The vote followed discussion of staffing, budget, and the impact on students, with questions raised about specific dates and district alignment.
Bert N Sonernit aged 66, longtime Broadway performer known as Wisick Torbert, died after a career spanning twenty years with his wife. Born July 14 in Toledo, he earned an Obie award and gained fame in stage shows.
Washington report notes a $1 million appropriation request to advance construction of Kinzu Dam or similar project on the Upper Allegheny River. The House Appropriations Committee planned to decide whether to continue the Delaware River waterway proposal as part of a public works bill. Strong opposition from SALT foes and Seneca Indians of western New York centers on land rights along the river.
Girard's lawyers press for a judge's review as the President weighs the matter amid domestic uproar over the case. Officials say stakes in the Orient are high and a ruling granting Japan jurisdiction over Girard could be subject to judicial review.
Mrs. Alida Cochran of Garland died at her daughter’s home in Garland last evening at 9. She was 18. Born June 8, 1879, in Killbuck, Ohio, she lived in Garland since 19—. Survived by two daughters and several grandchildren. Granddaughter Beverly Richards was killed in a 1956 automobile crash. Body at Brucken Funeral Home with visitation today. service at 2 pm Thursday at Methodist Cemetery in Garland.
A home made bomb damaged two businesses and several parked cars near the Royal Hunting and Fishing Club in Pittsburgh. No injuries reported. Police say the device contained dynamite power and remnants, including a cardboard box, wire, and wadding, were found at the scene and forwarded to the bomb squad for analysis. Leonard DeCosmo, club president, could not explain the bombing. In Caldwell Township New Jersey Arthur P Beckwith elected first plumbing inspector as town grows to 2500 residents. He has not begun inspecting yet.
Funeral service for Rev. P. A. Galbreath was held at Bracken Funeral Home with Dr. Marinoth Knappenberger and Rev. McIntosh officiating. Burial in Grove East with active bearers listed and many clergymen attending from multiple districts and towns.
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