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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1962

Page

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Four Unite to Nab Check Artists in Local Thefts

A regional police network closed in on four youths who passed bad checks at Meadville Townville and Rochester stores. Robert Martin 17 William Humes 21 Allen Weigle 24 and Thomas Baker Jr 40 faced fraud charges after hearings at Alderman Cobbetts office. Checks marked wages totaling 45.50 and 40.50 were drawn on Crawford County Trust Company and linked to Marlin Trailer Sales.

M. 8. Cobbett Robert W. Martin William R. Humes Meadville Allen G. Weigle Townville Thomas E. Baker Jr Rochester Baker Saegertown Taylor Spring Street Theoore Amoroso Crawford County Trust Company Marlin

Radar Team Nets Pair In Stolen Auto Case

A state Police radar unit halted a speeding 1959 sedan on Route 8 near Hydéetown Friday evening revealing a stolen vehicle. Driver Barry Downey and passenger John Daugherty, both 19, of Cranberry and Of City respectively, pled guilty to larceny and were jailed in Erie County on $1,000 bail each awaiting county court.

Hydéetown Route 8 Ted Janoski Waterford Barry J. Downey of City John R Veblel Dowwmey Dougherty Erie

Slain Pa State Police Sergeant in Pine Grove Witnessed

Ted Kemmerling, 20, sought on a warrant for alleged assault on his mother in law, admitted firing two shotgun blasts that killed Sgt. Edward Gundel, 47, near Pine Grove Pennsylvania. Gundel, a 20-year veteran and father of three, died on arrival at Pottsville hospital after stopping Kemmerling as officers investigated the warrant.

Pinegrove Ted Kemmering Edward Gundel Singleton Sheaffer Kermimerling Gundel Ther Pottsville Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania Sheaffer Margaret Irene Miller Charles Hoover Sterling Frantz Kemmerling Miller Judith Kemmersing Milley House Gun Yoil Shealfer

Area Farmers Set Meeting To Form Rural Union

Area farmers plan a meeting in Garland to form a rural union. Prank Savko, arranging the gathering, said James McHale of Jamestown leads the effort and will attend. Only a few farmers have joined so far, and all interested are invited to attend at 7:30 p.m. in the Garland Community Hall.

Farmis’ Union Garland Prank Savko Columbus James McHale Jamestown McHale Savko

Senate and House Set for Antipoll Tax Vote and Bomber Clash

Senate leaders push for an early antipoll tax vote amid Southern opposition as President Kennedy seeks authority to buy half of a 200 million UN bond issue. In the House, debates loom over a 13 billion weapons bill including 491 million for the B70 bomber amid White House opposition while a Senate Armed Services panel opens hearings on strategic materials stockpiles.

Washington Senate House Kennedy U.N Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Constitutional Rights Senate Armed Services Carl Vinson D-Ga Armed Services Committee Vinson

Corry Family Involved in Two-Car Crash

A Corry family of three escaped serious injuries after a two car crash on the Sherman Westfield road yesterday afternoon. Miss Ann Corbin and her mother Mrs. Percy Corbin were treated at Corry Memorial Hospital for bruises and possible injuries to the spine and left hand. Don W. Breads of Westfield drove the other vehicle. damage to the Corbin car was about 700 dollars.

Corry Sherman-Westfield Corry Memorial Hospital Ann Corbin Percy Corbin Wright Street Corbin Westfield Sherman Atte Don W. Breads Corbin Auto

Sugar Grove sky diver survives chute failure near Corry

Twenty year old Tage Grant of the Chautauqua Sky Diving Team escaped a fatal fall after his main parachute failed to open during a 2000 foot jump near Corry. His reserve chute fouled then released. he tumbled headfirst, kicked free, and endured a harrowing descent before a safe upright landing with team member Richard Page assisting. He was treated at Warren General Hospital and discharged after examination.

Warren Sugar Grove Tage Grant Chautauqus General ‘Hospital Corry Aumber Thes Grant Richard Page Lakewood Posmon

Soviets Agree To Talks But Refuse Inspectors On Soil

In Geneva the Soviet Union said it would negotiate a test ban treaty with the United States and Britain but rejected allowing international inspection teams on Soviet soil. The move opens new East-West dialogue without resolving core disputes. If a pact is reached, Kennedy would cancel next month’s atmospheric tests. Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin announced the stance amid reports Western powers may offer concessions to limit inspections.

Geneva Soviet Union Blazes Britain Kennedy U.S Valerian Zorin United States Russia Lord Home London

Bitter Algerian War Ends After 7 Years

Coroner rules Patricia Mae Proper death on Route 8 at Hydetown a homicide. Deputy Crawford County Coroner Dr. C. M. Sonne states Patricia Proper and Robert Murphy drove in their lanes. Olis Kyser’s entry into the highway forced the collision. Proper crushed to death. no charges yet as investigation continues. Algerian cease fire goes into effect at noon ending 71 years of fighting. European settlers threaten more violence. calls for calm and patience amid continued tensions.

Meadville Crawford County C. M. Sonne Patricia Mge Proper Hydetown Murphy Ligonier Olis Kyser Robert Murphy Proper Corry Algiers France Alger Rome Tunis Morocco Algeria Ben Youssef Ben Kherda Jean Morin Charles de Gaile

Chamber of Commerce Members Meet District Manager

Chamber of Commerce board and Civic Affairs and Legislative Action committees will lunch with James C. Patrick district manager of the U S Chamber to discuss pursuing stronger laws and higher civic standards among business and professional people. The luncheon is set for the Sombrero Room at Ginnie's Cafeteria at noon.

C of C Chamber of Com Meres Chamber James C. Patrick U. S Patrick Ginnie

Dogs and peddlers top council agenda tonight

City Council gathers in the Municipal Building for a regular session to resume discussions on three long running items. They will review a zoning ordinance, paving plans for Avenue A and Essex Street, a dog control law after a stray dog program in Titusville, and provisions addressing itinerant peddlers including a Green River model. A second special session on zoning is planned for next Monday.

BP. m City Planning and Zoning Commission Avenue A Essex Street Titusville Green River Chamber of Commerce

Blue Cross Leader Van Steenwyk Found Dead In Rural Pennsylvania

E A Van Steenwyk 36 head of the Blue Cross Hospital Service Plan near Philadelphia was found dead after a car fire tied to a note burning. Investigators say he killed himself with a shotgun after flames from a gasoline spill ignited in his car. His wife Marian saw smoke from the driveway and called police. Police say the gasoline was likely for gardening equipment and the fire may have started from a spark. The body was found among pines near his farm home. the incident prompted a continuing investigation.

Prospectville E. A. van Steenwyk Blue Cross Philadelphia War SteenWyk Pennsylvania Marian van Steenwyk Wasile Koffel Montgomery County Kolfel

Churches Plan Party Night of CAHS Prom

Several city churches will jointly sponsor a party the same night as Corry High School’s prom to help youths who do not dance. Five clergymen and six lay leaders met at First Methodist to back the social event started 21 years ago by the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Robert Marsh will chair the planning, with Mrs. James Nelson as secretary. A planning committee led by Keith Henton and Rev. Robert DeBoer will report at the April 8 service. Youth readers from interested churches may attend May 4's party.

Corryrea First Methodist Church Corry Robert Marsh James Nelson Keith Henton Robert DeBoer

Anti-Cuba Force Trained in Secret Everglades Drill

Bayfront Park rally speaker Rafael Serrallo urged funds and recruits for a planned assault on Fidel Castro. He claimed a “three months and 1,000 men” window to strike Cuba, stating 200 young guerrillas are training in a secret Everglades location with public safety gear provided by Miami’s Cuban colony.

Miami Pia Bes Fidel Castro Cuba Rafael Servalia Bayfront Park Naciooaliatmo Realista Serralla Ante Castro Everglades Bir

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