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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1956
Page
1
A Ne area listing advertises calfhood heifers and farm supplies including refrigerators, sewing goods, furniture, and garden items. The notice mentions live cultivators and spring crops, with miscellaneous household products and a phone contact for orders. The ad notes a Wednesday sale day and southeast Route access, inviting inquiries.
Paris NATO trio Carin da Pearson of Italy Orie tus Martino and Norway’s Hutyard Tanker begin a mission to reshape and invigorate the Atlantic alliance against Soviet policy shifts. They aim to craft co operation on politics and economic aid and report to the NATO council by December after consulting member governments.
A three vehicle collision occurred on Route 6 west of Union City at about 6 p.m. yesterday. Police report damage estimated at 700 dollars. Names given include Timothy Kiitaker of Brie, Harold Wells of Washington Street Union City, Moyd Waldron of Largo, Florida, and Mrs Makassk with injuries listed as abrasions.
Vienna report says Deputy Prime Minister Jirob Berman, a leading Polish communist, resigns amid a broader purge. Three cabinet ministers and three top judges also ousted as Moscow radio notes party criticism of Berman and his department controls.
A severe thunderstorm swept from Illinois into the east bringing winds up to 60 miles an hour and widespread damage across Pittsburgh area and western Pennsylvania. Homes lost power, lines fell, and several fires were reported while responders repaired outages and rescued residents from flooded streets and rooftop peril. The storm also damaged central Pennsylvania with power outages and lightning strikes injuring buildings.
A two-vehicle collision on Lottsville road last evening left two people lightly injured. A car on Bailey Hut road failed to stop at the Lottsville intersection around 7:40 p.m. and collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by Russell Russo of Jamestown. The impact spun the Russo car, totaling both vehicles. Driver of the first car was Robert OG. King of West Bond Street. Passengers Rue Smith and June Smith of Jamestown sustained minor injuries. State Police assessed about 228 dollars in damage.
In New York a fatal church shooting near St. Durlten's Romanian Orthodox Church left one dead and five wounded. Tudorache, a 60 year old bondsman born in Romania, surrendered to district attorney after the Saturday night attack. Police said he lived nearby for 20 years and was described as a reclusive stranger with alleged Communist ties.
Seven servicemen were killed when their car crashed into the rear of a truck in small Brittany region. The air force personnel were aboard a transport vehicle. The driver of the truck was unhurt. Names of the deceased were awaited for official notification to relatives.
Wayne Township voters approve a school budget for the coming year totaling 108678 dollars starting July. The budget shows an 11000 dollar increase from last year with income from property tax and an income tax, plus anticipated state and other funds. The board expects 9000 dollars from the income tax in 1856 07 and notes savings from old buildings and a 4270 dollar balance carried forward.
Robert J. Emmeriing, manager for the Beneficial Finance Company of Corry, announces the opening of its 1000th office in Garden Grove California after 42 years of growth. The consumer finance group claims the widest network and offers a broad range of credit services nationwide and abroad.
Fire caused by overloaded fuses damaged the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Léon Rook at 316 Wright Street. About twenty five members of the Stamford Hose Company battled the blaze from 1 p.m. to 2:20 p.m., saving much but causing $4,000 to the structure and $1,000 to contents. News noted heavy smoke and salvage efforts as firefighters worked with multiple hoses and booster lines to control the flames.
Weather observer reports 1.08 inches of rain as the storm drenches the city. Flooding swamped Southside streets, uprooted gravel on Hill Street, and a lightning strike knocked out a transformer and triggered a fire alarm amid power outages and knocked out a public safety system.
Testimony in a local chase was heard on Saturday as Dean Miller 48 of 67 West Smith Street faced charges of reckless driving tied to a crash involving vehicle operated by Janie Weldon 18 of 124 Baal Street. Police reported the driver was not found to be at fault immediately after the incident.
President Eisenhower told Congress the United States shipped more than 12.4 billion dollars in plants tanks and other military equipment to free world nations during the past six years with about 900 million worth sent in the last half of 1956. He highlighted NATO support in Europe Greece and Turkey and noted American aid helped build allied forces while the NATO share covered most of their defense needs.
A Jeep driven by Leroy Stiles from Columbus crashed on Route 6 near Scott's Crossing, wrapping around a tree. The driver sustained a severe scalp laceration, facial injuries, and abrasions, and was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital for X-rays and observation. the vehicle was badly damaged and the cause remains under investigation.
City police answered five minor complaint calls over the weekend with reports of activity Saturday and yesterday. At 6 o clock yesterday afternoon officers were informed that a group of youngsters caused a commotion near the Spring Street entrance to the old high school building. When officers arrived they found no arrests. Names were noted for future reference and the group was chased from the building. At 4:50 p.m. Saturday Lawrence Vanderhoon of 15 Exsext Street complained children were throwing trash into his yard. Police spoke to a nearby group and they promised not to repeat the act. At 4:45 p.m. a Chines Linsky reported that feet had been thrown through a window at the city waterhouse on Raymond Avenue. The tissue was damaged inside the building. At 5:00 p.m. a small boy was seen in the Flye Drug Stores. an older brother had picked up the younger child. At 2:20 p.m. a resident on Washington Street reported a grate cover had been kicked loose by a passing truck near Fast Washington Street and Maple Avenue. Officers contacted Street Commissioner Walter Ross to take charge. Also noted is the head of the Association listing William Pope of Bunbury as president of the Association. Travelers Protective Association’s 85th anniversary celebration noted.
State Police report a three-vehicle crash five miles west of Corry on Route 8 after a driver pulled onto the roadway from the berm. Gary Peterson of Union City pulled onto the road, his car collided with Clayton Kimmeys, who was turning onto Route 89, sending the truck driven by Callis Coyle into a nearby fence. Damage totaled $450 with Elmmay’s car $350, Peterson’s $75, and the truck $25.
Six people required hospital treatment over two days at Corry Memorial. Thomas Finherty aged 84 suffered a left hip fracture from a home fall and is listed in serious condition. Chantel Krupa, 4, fractured her left ankle and was discharged after admission. Eric Stefanon, 10, and Donald Beck, 39, sustained facial and hand injuries respectively while at home. Johnny Wellenholt, 7, suffered a forearm laceration after a fall while playing Saturday. Dives Simmonsen, 10, was injured when a vehicle struck him near North Center Street.
Waukesha County deputies report a Milwaukee Road passenger train derailed and burning near Duplainville Wisconsin. Some bodies lie along the wreck, emergency facilities are being set up, and a rescue squad and truck have been dispatched from Waukesha. The crash occurred near the junction of Highway 164 and a high speed line.
Maryland faces a high stakes primary amid national attention with Eisenhower and Kefauver confronting uninstructed delegations. Five other states hold primaries Indiana Ohio West Virginia New Mexico Florida voters across parties face tight races and delegate implications. A tractor trailer crash in Harrisburg claims driver Ralph Nichols of Minneapolis.
A county relief effort outlines surplus food distribution from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the Brate Armidty building on Broad Street. Eligible residents on record may receive cheese, meat, and corn with preference for new applicants. The distribution, led by the APL committee, involves local workers and partners, including YMCA and area officials, to distribute to those in need this month.
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