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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1959
Page
2
An uneven mix of items appears, mentioning wedding invitations and event notices, a conference date for June 23, and other scattered references. The text shifts to coffee shop and breakfast advertising, then to various business names and offerings, including takeout meals from Ginnie’s.
The June wedding season is highlighted as readers are urged to visit The Journal for invitation selections with over 200 styles offered. A county notice mentions a $50,000 game fund payout and legal actions, including civil damages and property disputes, with hundreds of names and places referenced in a garbled report.
Fragmented OCR notes list multiple individuals linked to a hospital discharge near Corry with dates and locations. It mentions various people including Mr and Mrs, a Sherman Mra Toy, Mary, Clarence No Miathion, and others across Minnesota places like Spwetnosbuyge and Sherman Mow Hen Debury. The text is garbled but centers on discharge timing Sunday and references a Parke, Punnin, and Pietikefer.
A 49 year old mother, Dolores Harris of Grove City, was killed and three family members were hurt in a one car crash on Route 108 four miles west of Slippery Rock. Her husband Jack, 49, and their two children Daniel, 4, and William, 14, were critically injured. The car left the road, hit a concrete culvert, and a passenger, Pounlitan, was admitted with rib and chest fractures.
Former Kentucky football star John Bins Kelly saved guests during a five story Rome hotel fire at the Al Veneto. He repeatedly returned to wake and guide guests to safety amid flames and smoke. Several employees died or were injured.
Reported confusion marks the Coyle trial with cautionary remarks from attorneys. A Philadelphia officer, Maxsnehunetts state police, and a younger brother shot to death in Middleboro, Mass, are referenced amid bail and charges. Burial planned at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery as authorities pursue the case.
In Havana the once booming Caribbean gambling belt sees empty rooms as tourists stay away. Seven of nine casinos reopened after Batista’s fall but two closed due to lack of business. Operators blame weak government support and recent anti tourism measures while hoping the December to April peak season returns. Institutions like Habana Hilton Riviera Tropicana Capri and Hotel Nacional remain, but staffing remains high under Cuba’s labor rules.
In New York a government backed compromise proposal for the steel industry seeks wage boosts and welfare benefits as United Steelworkers and major steel firms resume talks after a weekend pause. With a three year contract near expiry, union demands include a substantial wage rise and standard hours, while industry aims to control inflation and maintain wage restraint. Officials describe informal behind the scenes efforts as talks remain deadlocked.
Fragmentary line suggests adults or onlookers labeled as curiosity seekers near a location but lacks full context or verifiable details for a complete summary.
Corry and Erie offices report unemployment claims fell from 10,011 and 11,841 two months ago to 5,912 on June 4. May manufacturing average workweek rose to 41.0 hours, led by paper products and printing. Local forecasts predict further improvement by mid summer as new jobs near newcomers to the labor force, though skill gaps may leave some youths jobless. Erie County employment up about 2,400 from March to May. 86,600 area payrolls with 12,300 unemployed. Factories now employ 34,700, up 400 from March.
Authorities investigate the lynching of two men in Veracruz after a mob of about 4000 dragged them from jail in Isla to the village square and killed them. One victim may have been innocent, according to a state attorney general official. The men, Julian Benitez, 26, and Pran vléco Coda, 28, were jailed after women claimed they saw them with the child.
AP analyst James Marlow surveys the steel wage dispute between the United Steelworkers Union and 12 steel producers as deadlines press, prices rise, and government options loom. He notes bargaining stalemate, proposed wage freezes, political rhetoric, and potential emergency actions under Taft Hartley.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Wallace Rooney at Corry Memorial Hospital last evening. A daughter Rebecca Sue born Saturday at Jamestown General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Proctor of Busti New York. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Proctor of Essex Street. Stampede kills four at Toluca Mexico when theatre roof tears off in windstorm. About 20 injured seriously. Plus a bank condition report for The National Bank of Corry showing assets and items as of June 10 1959.
Miss West Chestnut 21 year old from Delaware leads a field of contestants including Lois Jane and Lois, judges note her poise as candidates vie for the title and scholarships. Carol J Strouds and Margaret Jean Park are among peers noted in the event coverage.
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