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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
2
An interim election in Dunkirk results show 430 voting against consolidating the township with the city, 40 in favor. Separate ballot on bingo in the city shows 639 for and 7a against. both city and township voters weigh in on local issues amid a busy Corry Journal notices page.
In a hospital report many names appear as admitted or discharged including Mig. Ivan Legters Nori Ghy mer Mrs Ralph Knish Centerville James P. More Mohit W Crawford and others. A Universal Cyclops Steel dividend of 15 cents per share will be paid June 30 to stockholders of record June 20. Meat market ads, a tea party theft report, and local dining notices follow with various prices and business hours. Robert W. Peterson named Crawford County Republican chairman succeeding Robert Kent. Synod meeting details at Jamestown note 600 delegates and 70 ordinations scheduled for June.
CHS Alumni dance set for Saturday night with nonmembers admitted at 9 p m for 1 25 each. Erie man Fred Whitehead jailed 10 days on a disorderly conduct charge. assault with deadly weapon case reserved. Meadville hosts formal opening of David Mead Hotel Saturday June 28 with 1 200 shareholders invited to inspect. Jaggi's Poultry promotes chicken products. Jamestown reports 346 traffic accidents through April 30 with one death and 99 injuries. 1958 figures show 268 property damage crashes and 81 speeding arrests. Father's Day gifts listed at Carroll's Gift Shop 2012.
CAPT CANAVERAL FLA The Army moved closer to deploying its first ballistic missile after a successful Redstone launch. The 63 foot Redstone, the Army says, has had more successful tests than any other large missile and could be field deployed possibly late next month.
Trainer Timmy Jones announced Tim Tam a Jalamet Farm 3 year old star will be sent to the University of Pennsylvania for an ankle operation after a sesamoid fracture. Belmont Park veterinarian Dr William Reed advised the decision and Jones said the horse likely cannot race again following the Kentucky Derby and Preakness win setbacks.
A United States Air Force jet crashed into a farm home near Ponca City Oklahoma killing three people. Identified victims include Cora Harman 68 and two Air Force personnel Lieut Robert E Irons and Lieut Chris Paulos both from Vance Air Force Base Enid. Parachutes were found nearby and wreckage covered several acres.
The Senate Banking Committee backed a multi million dollar housing bill exceeding Eisenhower admin aims. It envisions a six year urban renewal program 2.1 billion, more public housing, 150 million in direct loans to veterans, 400 million for college housing, 250 million for educational facilities, expanded military housing, and up to 4 billion a year in FHA mortgage insurance through 1962.
In St Catharines Ontario taxi rate clashes erupted as one firm cut to 50 cents single and 65 cents group fares and the local association followed with 25 cents, triggering a fare war and internal expulsions after a Belmont Stakes weekend race where a driver finished second.
The 113 member Democratic State Committee convened in Harrisburg to name statewide officers for two years and plan the fall gubernatorial campaign. Senator Joseph M Barr predicted re election for incumbents, and the party aims to reduce Republican registration to near parity by September. Barr named key officers and signaled a strong turnout effort to win in November.
Funeral services for Walter Schruers were conducted at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with Rev. Benjamin Hoffman of Abbe Reformed Church officiating. Interment followed at Holland Cemetery in Clymer. Gilbert VanderSchaaft sang with Donald Spitner on piano, as several local pallbearers and many relatives attended from Edinboro and nearby towns.
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