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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1957
Page
3
A jumbled OCR paragraph describes a mix of local events and notices including addresses in Bronk Street and Buc Street, various safety and social security references, traffic death figures for January, and signatures about district officials. It mentions bank directors adopting a savings resolution, clergymen and religious orders affecting security exemptions, and an urgent weather forecast.
Mrs M Edwards longtime resident of Middletown Ohio died this morning after 9 o clock Born January 7 1872 in OJ City she married Hed B Edwards The family moved to Guiry in 1910 Her husband died in 1947 She lived in Corry with her sisters Mrs Glenn Group in Erie and Mrs Grant Petlity Middletown since 1956 Survived by son Dr Charles F Edwards and three grandchildren Funeral plans pending, details to be published in tomorrow's Journal
Israel presents its agenda to the United Nations as Gulf and Egyptian positions shape possible UN force authorization for Gaza and the Aqaba coast. Cairo sources doubt any deal beyond unconditional withdrawal, while Egypt protests being shut out of ongoing negotiations and warns against bargains tied to withdrawal.
George Metesky known as the Mad Bomber must stand trial despite a ruling of insanity. The 52 year old from Waterbury Connecticut admitted planting 32 bombs in New York City over 16 years. He was arrested January 21 and has been in Bellevue Hospital under mental examination as the court pushes for a plea of innocence before Judge John A. Mullen, moving the case toward trial.
A settlement hearing on a dispute between a farm union group and Steere Dairy Co. of Meldville was to be presented to Judge Herbert A. Mook in Crawford County Equity Court today. The case concerns whether a restraining order against picketing Steere's plant in South Meadville should become permanent and involves whether bull tanks or milk cans will be used in pickups.
In a Common Pleas suit Richard J Fenner and Clara Fenner claim the estate of Daniel K Little and Allen G Roberts caused a fatal Waterford crash on November 14 1955. Fenner charged with involuntary manslaughter pleaded guilty but seeks damages over 5000 dollars. Roberts was acquitted.
A city police officer was wounded in a shooting at a club. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board orders a probe into the incident. Acting Lt. Allen Carnahan, head of the narcotics and vice squads, was shot and hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Shirley Cavanaugh, 28, is free on bond and suspended as police conduct is reviewed by a board of inquiry.
In Youngsville a 40 year old man who died January 18 without heirs left about 40000 to be distributed to friends and local charities. executor Fred G. Beckenbach named sole distributor and must act without objection. The will dated April 1 1954 directs residue be distributed to Youngsville friends and charities at the executor’s sole discretion.
At about 4 p m yesterday fourteen Pennsylvania Railroad freight cars derailed near Emlenton Venango County. The train of 46 freight cars and a caboose left Oil City at 2 p m Local workers jumped from their train as cars left the track The fireman Robert Culligan and head brakeman E H Croyle were slightly injured with Culligan back sprain and Croyle an ankle sprain The Oil City wreck train arrived and crews aimed to return cars to rails with the track remaining open for freight trains The cause was not immediately known at night The wreck scene and repairs were ongoing
The Erie County Veterans' Club faces a 100 day suspension starting March 26 after a state Liquor Control Board ruling for sales to non members and ties to a hotel licensee. The action cites improper records, door policies, and failures to report manager changes. Also note: Joe's RD 1 North East received a 10 day suspension for co owner James Burchick's drunken driving conviction. Gardner A Daly, Waikiki hotel architect, could not find a room and stayed with friends.
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